Do you want to be part of a 2003 Group Scuba Trip?

[Natasha]

If you're looking for a 2003 trip, I think I can help.
Any takers?

[ckharlan66]

I would love to be part of it but I think my vacation time and check book are a little strained from the trips I already have planned.

But I am still all ears.

Chad

[Natasha]

Hi Chad!
You will be at Wreckmania II in 2003 so you're on one group trip already! I really think you're going to enjoy that trip.
If you can fit another one in it.. that would be awesome.

I'll be offering a trip to Grand Cayman with a Photomania class there, put on by Cathy Church.

In May we have the Single's Trip to Cozumel. This is for anyone married or not, that wants to dive but is 'single' because they don't have a buddy. We'll be pairing divers up, and have parties and T shirts and lots of Diving planned!

After that will be Wreckmania II.
You already know the details on that.

In the fall will be Bonaire ..again. I know we just keep going back there. But hey when you find a good thing why change it?

Late fall is the big surprise trip. It will cover over Halloween.
We're offering Belize. And we have a FREE part of a room to give away. This is based on double Occ. And your diving will be free too. Anyone that books into the other trips, and into the Belize trip, will have their name go into a drawing.
Sound good?

[cliffd64]

My wife and I would be interested in hearing about any group trips for late fall :) Generally we try to escape for the warmer climates at about that time :)

[Natasha]

HI Cliff:
Yes, that is a good time to travel. We picked Belize and the end of October, because usually the bad weather has moved on by then.
The dates are October 26th to November 2nd 2003.
Ambergris Caye is the place. This trip will be escorted by the famous Gaz Cooper. (I have met Gaz, he's a great guy)
He will have lots of dives planned to see sharks and rays. And since it's over Halloween there will be a special dive for that day.
I'll have Gaz come along to give you the details. Stay tuned!
Is this what you're looking for?

[scubaxris]

I'm definitely looking for a trip next year. I would like to go somewhere in early spring (march-april). Got anything planned for then? The singles trip sound interesting also. Where do I find out more about what your planning?
-Christopher

[canuckdiver]

very interested, depending of course on date/location.
what do you have in mind natasha?

[Natasha]

Hi Guys!
Thanks for your interest. Take a look at my web site, and then come on back here, and we can talk about which trip you think will work for you. www.scubamaniatrips.com
All trips are 100% guaranteed to go, so don't worry about the trip not filling up, and not going.
They are happening!
Some of my clients that are not on scuba board, already have put down deposits. Now I'm opening it up to scuba board, my favorite place to hang out, to offer more divers a GREAT time!

[raxafarian]

are these posts ok now?

Just wondering, because I was looking to try and get together a group trip from new england.

Or should most of use still use aquatrader.

[Natasha]

Hi Rax
No, it is not Ok for anyone to post group trips. My trips, all of them, have been looked at by the owners of scuba board, and have been approved. They are taking each request on an individual basis. If you want to advertise a trip, you will have to send it to Ladydiver@scubasource.com
Thanks for asking!

[aquasport]

Natasha, the on the cozumel trip, where are you stayin, i know you like dive paradise. Are you going to book the flights to? The air fare from bwi bites.

[Natasha]

Since the Cozumel trip is in May, it's a bit early to book the air now. Yes, I can book anyone's air that also is doing a land/ dive package with me.
For you the best way to go may be to take you down to DFW and from there to Cozumel. DFW seems to have great air prices to Coz. Sometimes 199.00 RT. I know it seems like a lot of flying, but it could be the cheapest way. Too early to tell now, but we can look at it when it gets closer.

[Lawman]

:D

They all sound great! I would be interested in the
May Coz trip and the October trip. Keep working
on it.

[Natasha]

Lawman:
Thanks for your interest. I'm sure you'd be a blast on a scuba trip!
Aquasport:
I just reread your post. We are staying at Plaza las Glorias. Lots of reasons, but for me the #1 reason is because we can walk into town for dinner each night, and that saves cab fare $$$. Also, it's a great way to walk off that good food when we're done eating.
#2 reason: the rooms all over-look the water. I love seeing water first thing when I wake up! And the rooms are big.
#3 It is also an easy walk for the check out dive and Dive Paradise's main office. They also will be picking us up at the dock, and we will have our own boat.

[cliffd64]

Hi again Natasha :)

We certainly may be interested :) One way or another, we will be in the caribbean this fall, so any info will be appreciated :)

[bridgenet]

Hi Natasha,

How you doing? Kim and I really miss the Bonaire Group, was our best dive trip! Have you and David given any more thought of doing an Aussie trip? We are thinking of heading over there the day after Chrismas 2003 for 3 weeks. That lets us use 1 week of 2003 vacation and 2 weeks of 2004 without upsetting our companies that much (we hope). Still in the what if stages but giving it alot of thought at the moment and would be more fun with others! Figure a once in a lifetime trip, possibly 1 week New Zealand.

Kev

[Natasha]

Hi Kevin & Kim:
How are you two? I miss you guys, and the whole Bonaire group also. I'm so glad it was your best dive trip! We will do a reunion Bonaire trip in 04 so plan on it!

But for now, although I am saying 04 .. the end of 03 and Down Under, is just a bit too far away for us to plan for.
I talked to David and that is what he said.
There are just too many trips before winter of 03 that we have planned. Although I love the idea and want to go there and so does he. So we'll keep it on the back burner for now.

I wish you two would 'bite the bullet' and join us in Cayman! I promise it will be as good, as Bonaire!

[bridgenet]

Yes, sounds like you have alot of great trips planned! Downunder will be awesome but much more fun being with friends. End of 03 will come all too quick so we are starting to do research now. Kind of like we either go then or may only get harder to get away for an extended length of time later.

Funny you should mention the Cayman's. I have 6 weeks vacation next year, to Kim's 3 sooooooooooooo... Kim is in England this week and told me she has to go back there for 2 weeks the end of March/start of April. Been dropping hints that rather than hang around the house alone I should join you guys at Sunset House. Should know more of her schedule when she gets back next week :cuddle: Told her you could keep an eye on me :whip:

Till then, hope you and David are enjoying the holidays!

Kev

[Gaz]

BRRRRRRRRRR Greetings from a chilly Holland
(just visiting thankfully)

My god now I realize why I left England so many years ago its bloody freezing here in Europe even the ponds are frozen solid.

Thanks heavens I am heading back to Belize tomorrow to the waaaarm sun and 82 degree water, YES :o)

Well, as Natasha posted previously we have a trip planned to Belize and specifically Ambergris caye and Playa Blanca Beach Club for late October and over Halloween.

This trip will be planned especially for Scubaboard members and I will be adding a few little extra surpises thrown in which will be out of the ordinary of my other packages. We will do a Fancy Dress party for halloween with special prizes for the best dressed most scary and sexiest dresser, we will have live entertainment for that night also and of course you will dive the best dives of Ambergris caye including visits to Hol chan marine reserve, Shark ray Alley to see the Sharks and rays, and some of my personal favorite sites.
PLUS we will have a Special dive for halloween which I will keep secret until that day but it should be fun.

Also as Natasha mentioned there is a FREE spot available on this trip and this will be decided with a drawing out of a hat out of those people who sign up for the trip to Belize, and then the lucky winner will be notified that there no charge for their room portion food portion, and of course the dives are also FREE.

So if you have always wanted to DIVE BELIZE this is your chance should be fun.

SEE YOU IN BELIZE

Gaz

[Iguana Don]

Your test!

[Natasha]

The phone test is basically me trying to 'see' through the phone, and figure out if anyone is misrepresenting themselves. So far so good!

Gaz, I was going to have all the names from anyone that books any of these trips go into a hat, and get the freebie in Belize. I was hoping to pick the name and announce the winner sometime in the summer. Sound good?

Kev:
We'd love to have you, even if we can't have Kim too. Just let me know and you'll have room number 8!

I plan on taking deposits for all of these trips, and giving each trip it's own thread after the 1st of the year.

A note on the Singles' Trip:
I have had a private email list going on this trip for a while now. We have about 16 people interested. When we start the new thread I'll have them repost there for updates. Anyone else interested in going, can post there also.

[Gaz]

Hi Natasha

Thats sounds fine

regards

Gaz

[Skicheetah]

Hi Natasha,
Yes I'm interested in a dive trip and would like to hook up w/ some folks who know the good lodging, dive spots, area to go to as I've not been to Cozumel.


I'm in Colorado and can be reached at sschmitzs@yahoo.com


Steve=-)

[Natasha]

Hi Steve:
You're going to love Cozumel. The dates for this trip are May 3rd to May 10th 2003.
We'll be taking deposits after the 1st of the year.
Like I said there has been tons of interest in this trip. I will be giving it, it's own thread then too, so we can keep updates there, and see who's going.
Also Steve, welcome to scuba board. You're going to love it here!

[Iguana Don]

Skicheetah once bubbled...
Hi Natasha,
Yes I'm interested in a dive trip and would like to hook up w/ some folks who know the good lodging, dive spots, area to go to as I've not been to Cozumel.


I'm in Colorado and can be reached at sschmitzs@yahoo.com


Steve=-)

Steve,

I am in the Denver area. Check your PMs and gimme a call.

[digadiver]

HELLO'

I'M LOOKING FOR A GROUP TRIP TO SEA OF CORTEZ FRO A WEEK,
OR A TECH GROUP GOING TO CAYMAN. ANYTHING IN THE WORKS?:)

[mapman]

Hey Natasha, any info on Barbados or Domanica (not dom rep) we were thinking May or June from Pensacola. Any ideas will be appreciated

[Natasha]

Hi Mapman:
Thanks for asking. While I don't have any group trips planned to those places, I do have a few in May or June you might be interested in.

Now that is after the 1st of the year, I'm ready to take deposits on all of the 2003 trips.
Please see the next post for the list.

[Natasha]

I am going to start a new thread in this section with the list of trips and prices. Please reply there if you're interested.
Thanks and sea ya underwater!