Search results

Hi Leeaf, You're likely to see something special on virtually every dive, but I would agree that the crossing to the reefs off the islands was very special. The one dive that blew my mind was Wumpas (sp?) Bommie. This, and the nearby reefs, were the most virgin, pristine sites I have seen...

If you're interested in land based PNG, I just came back from 6 nights at Tawali in Milne Bay PNG. For details see my trip report posted yesterday on the Australia, NZ and Pacific Islands section. Rich

I had my Hydrooptix mask retrofitted with the nanofog coating for a trip I just made to Tawali in PNG. Fantastic! No fogging issues whatsoever. Rinsed with water before each dive, and rinsed in freshwater back at the room apres-diving. Used a little Sea Gold a few times to clean off the...

This was by far the best diving vacation I’ve ever done. By the second dive I had crossed off most of what I had on my wish list. By the end of the week I ran out of superlatives. Tawali offers an incredible combination of pristine Indo-Pacific diving with lots of variety – walls, bommies...

I haven't been, but I leave tomorrow for Australia and 6 nights at Tawali in Milne Bay. I did a lot of research into land options (not enough time for a LOB). None of them are inexpensive. I'll be sure to post as soon as I get back in early March.

It' been a few years, but I did the Cod Hole/Coral Sea 5 day/4 night trip on the Taka. http://www.taka.com.au/package_1.htm It was a great trip. It sounds like the boat has either been renovated or it's an altogether new boat. When I went, it was kind of crowded and less than brand new...

I'm probably not the best resource here - I've been to the GBR, but that's easy by comparison. I think there are direct flights to Singapore from LAX and then to Port Moresby, or do the LAX-Sydney-Cairns-Port Moresby route. Others have more PNG experience on the board. I decided to do this as...

I'm leaving for Australia in ten days to visit family in Melbourne, then off to 6 nights in Tawali, PNG. Has anyone been to Tawali recently? Any thoughts on one bungalow vs. another? I'd like to bring something for the village children - any good ideas on something small, but meaningful...

I'll be visiting family in Melbourne in late Feb. I'm hoping to get up to PNG, but won't have time to do a liveaboard, and am thinking about 6 days/5 nights at Tawali or Tufi. Any thoughts on one versus the other? Hows the weather this time of year there? Any other PNG options to consider...

We stayed here for a week in July of last year and loved it. Fabulous, almost private beach, very nice accomodations, 10 minute drive to South Dock, 15 minutes to Grace Bay. Unlike some internet sites for villas, what you see on this link is what you get. I second Caicos Adventures for diving...

I had a good experience with Hertz on Provo. But, as with everywhere in the Carribean, don't expect first rate, brand new cars. Most have high milage and seen better days. With the beaten up roads and constant exposure to salty air, a bumpy ride and corroded exterior is more the norm than the...

Hi MTCDivers, Here's my two cent review of the places we ate when we visited Provo last July: Restaurants: I kind of divide the places to eat into 2 categories – the resort areas have more elegant ambience, but you pay for the privilege. Then there are the local eateries, with more authentic...

Planning a trip to Sulawesi in April, and would like to stay at one of the resorts on Bunaken, but... I'm a real temperature wimp, that is - I usually like to have the option of AC available if it gets too hot ot humid. The operations I've read about on Bunaken itself mostly just offer fans...

I'm considering joining a group going to KBR in April. It would my first trip to Indonesia, and I'd like to try muck diving, but want to see reefs and other stuff too. Is the diving at KBR primarily muck, or will I be able to mix it up? The price is right for my budget, around $2700 for 7...

I spent a week on Provo last July, and was impressed with the health and abundance of life on the reefs off W. Caicos and French Cay, the areas you'll likely be diving on the T&C Explorer. I agree that Carribean diving is not quite the riot of color and variety that you see in the Pacific, but...

I dove with Caicos Adventures in July and had a great time. As far as places to eat, I kind of divide the places to eat into 2 categories – the resort areas have more elegant ambience, but you pay for the privilege. Then there are the local eateries, with more authentic Caribbean cuisine...

Re: best beach for your wife - St. John has some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere. St. Thomas has some too, but Trunk Bay, Cinnamon Bay and the other north shore beaches are really St. John's claim to fame.

I second the vote for Caicos Adventures. I was there last month, and had a great time. They have by far the largest and most comfortable boat - very important on the 45 - 60 minute commutes to the dive sites off West Caicos and French Cay. As for best dive sites, IMO it depends more on...

I second all the great benefits you noted on this mask. I just went on my first dive trip with it. I was ecstatic, and now can't see ever going back to a flat mask. I'm lucky enough to be a naked eye match (nearsighted) for this mask, so don't have to mess with the contacts. I have the...

I'm looking at a 5 day/4 night trip next spring for my son to do a full OW certification course and me to do some diving. I've been quoted a deal with Ocean Frontiers on the East end of Grand Cayman. They offer the full 3 day course plus 2 tanks on the fourth day, 1 BR condo at Compass...