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What makes a great Dive Resort ? And what did you come here looking for ?

It mostly depends on the stage of your life your scubadiving career and your budget.
PADI an organisation who have brought scubadiving to the masses and coined the term ‘PADI DIVING’ and have enabled many people to learn fast, safely and with fun. Their founders John Cronin and Ralph Erickson from opposite end points met in the middle , middle of America and came up with the idea midway through a bottle of scotch !

what to pack travel first aid kit

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When you’re deciding what to take in your first aid kit on holiday, it’s a good idea to think about what might be required in the places you are visiting.

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If you have a passion for scuba diving, then a live-aboard scuba diving experience is what you might be thinking. The live-aboard scuba diving is also an excellent opportunity for underwater photography and exploring the depths of the ocean. In addition, this is a great group adventure for you and your friends that you can look forward to. If you are new to live-aboard diving, you might require to remember certain points before you plan your adventure.

Live-aboard trips are much more than the basic canned food expeditions. They offer a luxurious platform to enjoy your stay on the boat. Live-aboard trips pamper you with great dining and other features while you plan your trip with your friends. A live-aboard trip can offer you varied diving experiences with different waters during different times of the day.

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Up until fairly recently, if you wanted to go on holiday, you would have to buy a pre-arranged package holiday from a travel agent. A package holiday is one in which many of the components of a holiday, such as transport and accommodation, are included in the total price.

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NOTE ! You should not be using coconut to power you dive tank compressor! There are reports that the way in which combustion occurs can allow Carbon Monoxide into the process and therfore it isn't decent to consider.

Learn more about COPRA on wikipedia



I would like to submit this mini article to register my interest in helping to understand how coconuts could be harvested and used in vehicles and for generators as an alternative for regular fuel. From my initial limited reading you take the COPRA (the flesh/kernel but not the shell) or just collect the coconuts and pulp them down, extra purification is needed to get the coconut oil. Some people have had more success using a mixture of diesel and coconut oil, One would like to see a 100% solution for vehicles and generators as then the idea is more pure. Please comment with your knowledge on current projects in the Caribbean on this..


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A ship is always referred to as "she" because it costs so much to keep one in paint and powder.

Chester W. Nimitz

A Caribbean cruising experience is a pleasure tip of a lifetime. The turquoise waters of the Caribbean, the warm sunny beaches, the pampering treatment in the cruise ship and scenic ports of call to visit; the pleasure of a Caribbean cruise has many definitions. Caribbean cruising offers several options for travelers, so the first most important point is to choose a suitable Caribbean cruise plan.

First, you have to decide the type of Caribbean cruise you want to book. There are three types of Caribbean cruise, eastern, western and southern. The eastern and the western Caribbean are the more popular destinations although the southern Caribbean cruises are no less interesting.

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Looking for the ideal Caribbean beach vacation? Hey, I love sharing the highlights of all the places I visit and learn about. Below you’ll find my top 10 picks for a great beach pass with examples of what’s special about them. Then you can decide which one you think would be the ideal beach pass in the Caribbean for your trip!

"but all are wonderful in their own way"

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Are you interested in travelling to the Caribbean? If so, closely examine all-inclusive resorts. Of course, you have the option of booking a stay at a traditional hotel or vacation resort, but, these days, all-inclusive is the way to go.

In the Caribbean, you will find many all-inclusive resorts. For example, the island of Jamaica has at least ten. With a number of options, you may be curious as to how you can make the right decision. To do so, there are a number of questions you should ask yourself. Such as:

Who are you travelling with? Your travelling party can impact your overnight accommodations. For example, many resorts have age restrictions. These resorts, which tend to prohibit vacationers under the age of 16 and 18, are known as adult resorts. If on a family vacation, you need a resort where individuals of all ages are welcomed. If travelling with small children, opt for family resorts, such as the StarFish resorts.

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So how do you know that you have found a Luxury resort ?
– well it may look expensive and it was listed as a Luxury resort may not be enough. Trip Advisor can be of help but you have to read between the lines and really the user photos report a more truthy picture than the marketed airbrushed glossy magazine photographs do. Yes in fact do that step, it is an efficient way to guage if that star rating is accurate. Ignore the stars somewhat when looking at resorts is another key they are simply misleading.

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Stingray City : Grand Cayman – this is a must do (if your not fish squeamish) if you visit Grand Cayman. You don’t even need to be able to swim as it can be only 3 feet deep and crystal clear. You can dive it as well if you’re a scuba diver. Stingray City dive site info.

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If you haven't dived for a while and you're planning to go on a diving trip, better take a look at your scuba diving gear to avoid last minute annoying problems...

To do list (for checking gear)

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Adventure Holidays

Activity holidays are rapidly gaining in popularity. Evidently, growing numbers of holidaymakers are no longer content with just baking on the beach. Skiing and snowboarding have been quietly undergoing a revolution as prices have dropped allowing more than just the wealthy to head out onto the slopes for some fresh alpine air. But summer wise, we have been slow to cotton on to adventure and activity holidays. There are yoga retreats and walking or sailing holidays as an example but rapidly gaining interest is Scuba Diving.

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This is a set of links and resources to get started for you in planning a Caribbean Wedding.

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Work has just been completed on a new series of sculptures entitled Rekha. Intended to be installed underwater on a river bed in South-East England. These new figures are constructed from recycled glass/cement and will be illuminated from below. See: website for photographs.
 

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Most people think sunshine and beaches when they start preparing for their Caribbean cruise. Make sure to pack for warm weather however remember that you need to pack cooler weather gear. Even on a warm day you can have unpredictable weather. The nights can be cold but there are also many activities for which you will want to be prepared such as shopping and scuba diving and many others. You'd be surprised at the number of things you'll want to keep in mind when it comes to planning for your trip. A little preparing can keep you from getting caught off guard on your Caribbean cruise.

Think about how much cash to carry with you the age of ATMs makes this question much easier to answer. You want to deter the thieves and pickpockets that exist in any vacation climate a good rule of thumb is to make sure you have enough cash for shopping and for tipping the staff. The good news is that with ATM's you can get cash as you need it. Paying the usage fees will be less painful then losing all your cash to thieves.

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With large number of hurricanes sweeping the tropics in recent months worldwide attention has been drawn to the damage these massive storms can cause. However, many travellers choose to visit the Caribbean and surrounding areas during these months. While some travelers may find it surprising, there are many reasons why vacationers choose to travel during the Hurricane Season.