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After a four-year absence, we finally returned to Curacao on Feb 3-10. Covid threw a wrench in our plans on previous visits. I have been looking forward to returning to the island for years. On our way!: Airfares from St. Louis were consistently on the steeper end of what we normally pay. After...

Staying at Marazul up in Westpunt. Last night there was a lot of wind and some rain. Around midnight the seas were pounding the seawall so forcefully that it kept me awake. Skies have cleared with no wind but sea is still crazy.

I am arriving to the island next month(yeah!). Usually my husband and I walk past Diego's to catch a taxi. This vacation, it will just be myself with my sister joining midweek. My plan is to do some shopping at Megamart(covering dinner, breakfast and lunch), unpack, sit on beach/by pool and...

I usually avoid Cozumel in the winter, since it seems every time, we lose diving days due to nortes. Airfares to our preferred winter destinations were out of our price range. We decided to accept the risk, booking a Feb. vacation in Cozumel. I have found it nearly impossible to find lodging at...

Typically we visit Curacao in Feb. Not only for the shore diving, but consistent warm temps. Due to last year's Covid restrictions, we visited Cozumel instead. We lost a couple of days diving due to a northern system moving through and making the seas too choppy for any diving. Is this a...

After a four-year absence from Bonaire, I honestly did not intend to return anytime soon. Our previous vacation was plagued by Delta’s screw ups (previously referred to as Satan’s Chariot in old trip report, however, they did eventually mitigate our expenses) causing us to lose a day of vacation...

During the month of February, my husband and I usually head to Curacao or Bonaire for our diving fix. We had our place booked, airline tickets purchased for Curacao; but due to Covid testing requirements (PCR test within 48 hours of arrival, which is a tight results turnaround timeline along...

My husband and I are heading to Cozumel on Sat. Cerveveria Punta Sur is one of our favorite places to grab dinner and a beer, I was wondering about other places that serve craft beer on the island as well. Any experiences with Cerveceria Kusam or La Internacional Cerveceria? Sun and Mon...

Hoping to visit Curacao in Feb. Typically, I would already have flight and accommodations booked. The midweek mandatory Covid test is the deal breaker. I have had Covid plus been vaccinated three times. I take all precautions and mask up. I really don't worry about getting sick during my...

Unbelievably excited about visiting Cozumel next week! Our flight arrives before noon. We are staying at Residencias Reef and are not renting a car. Because we will probably be in zombie mode after getting up at 3 am for flight, I am thinking we will not want to take a cab ride back into town...

With Covid restrictions and aging parents who have suffered setbacks, we have considering changing our Cozumel vacation plans over a dozen times over the past month. I was looking into St. Croix where we would not have to get Covid tested prior to re-entry, but I must have not been the only...

We have been diving for the past couple of days. The currents are crazy! We have been diving in Cozumel for 12 years and I have to say the currents are unlike anything I have encountered in the past. At least the weather has been stellar and oceans calm. #nonortes.

Headed to Cozumel in Feb. My husband and I are both divers. We will be with some family members whom are non divers. Ages range from a (very young 60) to 11 years. We are planning on spending a day at a beach club. What are your recommendations for the best beach club for food, cleanliness...

ONLINE IMMIGRATION: Online immigration forms were done ahead of time. We carried printed copies with us. During our flight, the attendants handed out immigration forms. We decided to fill them out in case there was an issue with our copies. Our flight landed at the same time as a massive KLM...

We are booked for a vacation in Feb, staying at Marazul. In the past I have used Go West diving which I will still use for their shore dive site and a boat dive to Watamula. For other dive sites, we plan on renting some tanks. I noticed that neighboring Rancho Sobrino has a dive operation...

The why: For a solid decade, Cozumel has been the go -to dive destination for our October vacation. My husband wanted to try somewhere new. I was initially reluctant since Cozumel is my favorite place to dive. After hearing the news that my favorite dive sites in Cozumel were off limits to...

My husband and I are flying AA to Miami, then Cayman Airways to Cayman Brac. We have the Global Entry and TSA pre check which will help us from St. Louis to Miami. Since we are changing airlines in Miami, I imagine that we would need to claim our bags in Miami and re-enter through security. I...

On a scale of 1-10, when seasickness hits, I am a solid 10. I get mild relief from Dramamine, Bonine and ginger candy. The patch helps, but the pupil dilation makes it hard to read my gauges. I love diving, and tend to stick with destinations that offer short boat rides or shore diving. My...

About St. Vincent: An island with Carib Indian, African, French and English roots. In 1979 St. Vincent and the Grenadines became last of the Windward Islands to gain independence. St. Vincent and the Grenadines consist of 32 islands and cay’s, with only a handful being populated. In...

Just purchased an Olympus TG-5. I know there will be quite a learning curve since I have only used Sealife cameras in the past. Some internet sources recommend using the underwater mode, others suggest using the 'P' mode, with auto white balancing, ISO 100-400 range and light compensation to...