Dive n00b
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Hello All,
Wife and I have been struggling with this for a while so we thought it best to ask the experts here on SB as you have been so helpful in planning previous dive trips for us.
Here's what we a looking for:
A one week to 10 day trip either the last week of March or First Week of April.
Great diving is a requirement, however this is not strictly a diving trip so topside activities and quality food/accomodations are a must.
In terms of options here is what we are throwing around:
A week all-inclusive in either Roatan (Infinity Bay Resort), Belize (Placencia Hotel), or Curacao (lots of options here)
OR
7 or 10 day Carribean Cruise - We would dive at at least 4 or 5 of the ports if possible.
We are also open to other suggestions for 1 week all-inclusive stays.
Here's the thing... we are flying out of Toronto and are limited in terms of which resorts Canadian tour operators service. (i.e. Our only option for Belize is The Placencia Hotel). Roatan and Belize we have quite a few options for resorts.
In trying to balance a great diving vacation with a great overall vacation we were hoping to find somewhere with a hotel that offers multiple restaurants bars etc.. and a decent common area so there is something to do in the evenings. We generally stay at Riu properties or comparable in the Carribean when not staying with Family.
Also, this is likely our last pre-pregnancy, pre-kids trip so we are open to (and want to take advantage of) the option of going somewhere more exotic. If not, Coz would probably be the easiest choice to meet our criteria but we can do that anytime.
One of the biggest issues we are having is that we don't know anyone who's actually been to any of the places we are considering. As such, I turn to you... my fellow scuba boarders!
Fire away. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
FYI - We are relatively new divers (10-15 dives logged), in our late 20's, and do expect a certain degree of safety, service and luxury with our trips. Oh, and the Bahamas is also out as we have family there and are there multiple times per year.
Thanks again!
Wife and I have been struggling with this for a while so we thought it best to ask the experts here on SB as you have been so helpful in planning previous dive trips for us.
Here's what we a looking for:
A one week to 10 day trip either the last week of March or First Week of April.
Great diving is a requirement, however this is not strictly a diving trip so topside activities and quality food/accomodations are a must.
In terms of options here is what we are throwing around:
A week all-inclusive in either Roatan (Infinity Bay Resort), Belize (Placencia Hotel), or Curacao (lots of options here)
OR
7 or 10 day Carribean Cruise - We would dive at at least 4 or 5 of the ports if possible.
We are also open to other suggestions for 1 week all-inclusive stays.
Here's the thing... we are flying out of Toronto and are limited in terms of which resorts Canadian tour operators service. (i.e. Our only option for Belize is The Placencia Hotel). Roatan and Belize we have quite a few options for resorts.
In trying to balance a great diving vacation with a great overall vacation we were hoping to find somewhere with a hotel that offers multiple restaurants bars etc.. and a decent common area so there is something to do in the evenings. We generally stay at Riu properties or comparable in the Carribean when not staying with Family.
Also, this is likely our last pre-pregnancy, pre-kids trip so we are open to (and want to take advantage of) the option of going somewhere more exotic. If not, Coz would probably be the easiest choice to meet our criteria but we can do that anytime.
One of the biggest issues we are having is that we don't know anyone who's actually been to any of the places we are considering. As such, I turn to you... my fellow scuba boarders!
Fire away. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
FYI - We are relatively new divers (10-15 dives logged), in our late 20's, and do expect a certain degree of safety, service and luxury with our trips. Oh, and the Bahamas is also out as we have family there and are there multiple times per year.
Thanks again!
