Guba
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Okay, I'm an out-of-stater (Texan) looking for a place to host a long diving weekend in Florida for a group (Christian Divers of Texas). I've done some internet searches and all I've accomplished is to run around in circles, so I'm asking for some friendly advice from the folks who know the most about diving in Florida...the locals! However, I feel I need to set some parameters: For starters, we have been to Cozumel a few times, and therefore we're sorta accustomed to the dive patterns there...arrive, get settled, make contact with the charters we've booked, and hit the ocean. Proceed to dive our brains out, returning to the hotel for nourishment and rest.
Two, we've also been a bit spoiled by the ease of doing all this down there, and of course, we are pretty much on a budget. I've been told often that things in Florida are probably a bit more expensive, but that's okay...we just want to keep it reasonable.
Three, obviously, we'll be flying in, so proximity to dive locations (and dive boat pickups) is important, and we'd rather not rent vehicles unless absolutely necessary.
Any ideas of destinations/resorts/dive charters that might be a good choice for a four or five day trip in the spring (NOT near spring break, of course)? Thank you very much for any info you might provide.
Two, we've also been a bit spoiled by the ease of doing all this down there, and of course, we are pretty much on a budget. I've been told often that things in Florida are probably a bit more expensive, but that's okay...we just want to keep it reasonable.
Three, obviously, we'll be flying in, so proximity to dive locations (and dive boat pickups) is important, and we'd rather not rent vehicles unless absolutely necessary.
Any ideas of destinations/resorts/dive charters that might be a good choice for a four or five day trip in the spring (NOT near spring break, of course)? Thank you very much for any info you might provide.