Sue Sue
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Hello all,
I have been reading the various threads in hopes that I can decide on where to plan a trip for next year. The info I have been reading here on the Philippine Paradise Divers forum is wonderful, however, I am having trouble putting it all together and therefore am asking for any possible help.
To set things up, Michael and I are trying to focus on photography, clear water, calm to some current diving opportunities. Either/or boat or shore diving. We will have 3 weeks to travel, during which time we would like at least a brief 1 or 2 day stop in Manila and a stop in Boracay to visit with family members of our daughter in law. We also prefer basic , well run of course, operations and accommodations. Huge, top shelf services are wonderful, but, we really don't need them and would rather travel on a more local scale.
Question 1- What areas would most satisfy our diving interests ?
Question 2-What time of year ?
Question 3- Should we follow a certain order to visiting the areas to best utilize transportation ?
Question 4-Any recommended dive ops, resort or accommodations at the places that would satisfy our diving interests ?
Once we get the diving set, then we will add non diving topside activities. Of course, any recommendation is this area would be most helpful as well. My daughter in law and her family have given us pointers on visiting the Philippines, however, as non-divers, they are not familiar as to how touring and the diving there can mix.
If anyone has advice to any or all of my questions it most certainly be appreciated.
Best regards to all, Sue and Mike
I have been reading the various threads in hopes that I can decide on where to plan a trip for next year. The info I have been reading here on the Philippine Paradise Divers forum is wonderful, however, I am having trouble putting it all together and therefore am asking for any possible help.
To set things up, Michael and I are trying to focus on photography, clear water, calm to some current diving opportunities. Either/or boat or shore diving. We will have 3 weeks to travel, during which time we would like at least a brief 1 or 2 day stop in Manila and a stop in Boracay to visit with family members of our daughter in law. We also prefer basic , well run of course, operations and accommodations. Huge, top shelf services are wonderful, but, we really don't need them and would rather travel on a more local scale.
Question 1- What areas would most satisfy our diving interests ?
Question 2-What time of year ?
Question 3- Should we follow a certain order to visiting the areas to best utilize transportation ?
Question 4-Any recommended dive ops, resort or accommodations at the places that would satisfy our diving interests ?
Once we get the diving set, then we will add non diving topside activities. Of course, any recommendation is this area would be most helpful as well. My daughter in law and her family have given us pointers on visiting the Philippines, however, as non-divers, they are not familiar as to how touring and the diving there can mix.
If anyone has advice to any or all of my questions it most certainly be appreciated.
Best regards to all, Sue and Mike