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Luis, gypsyjim, DivingPanda and Henrik,
Thanks for the great advice, wisdom and patience. I might have stumbled onto a thread where the participants are gracious to each other. I too hope to dive the south and west coast but later in mid-July. I know I am risking hurricane season but when there isn't a hurricane, what are the conditions like?
I especially appreciate all your help, Luis, from hotels to dive areas. Are 2 days in Parguera and 2 days in Rincon with Taino Divers enough time to get sufficient impression of the sites?
I did look into the Copamarina but from reading reviews on traveladvisor.com, consistent complaints came from divers who spent a lot of money for their special occasion and ended up not diving because the dive operation wouldn't go out for various reasons. Sounds like West Divers are much more reliable? Can one of you recommend a nice hotel with air conditioned rooms on the water in La Paguera that is one or two notch below the 5 * Copamarina? Don't like their isolated location. The reason we're in Puerto Rico instead of Cozumel or Grand Cayman is because we like the opportunity to mingle with our fellow and maybe eventual fellow U.S. citizens. Guess what I am after is your recommendation for the next best hotel after Copamarina in or near Parguera.
Thanks so much again!
Gek
During hurricane season there is always a risk, but I personally fill it is small. I would always get have travel insurance just incase I have to cancel for whatever reason.