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This was not the first time I've snorkeled with manatees, but it was the best! It was overcast & light drizzling rain almost the entire time I was there, so there were far fewer people in the water than there probably otherwise would have been. One morning I came upon a mother & calf--the...

I'm thinking of making a very last-minute trip to dive WPB or Jupiter this week...it appears that all the dive shops require divers to have a computer...I just bought a used computer off another scubaboard member, but I won't receive it until later this week. If anyone knows of any local dive...

In the past I've borrowed, rented, or gone w/out a dive computer, but I plan on doing a lot more diving than I have in been (recently retired), so for many reasons clearly I need to buy a computer. Since I don't need "the latest & greatest" in dive computer--and I'm not opposed to saving money...

Based on online research and especially from reviews I've read & recommendations I received from others on this site, I am 95% certain that the Red Sea should be my next big dive destination--maybe not as good as Raja or Komodo, but good enough and lots cheaper! I can go anytime in October or...

Over the last few days of online research I've discovered several new dive-related websites, including undercurrents.org A six month subscription is $18.00, not all the money in the world & evidently they've got a money back guarantee if you're not happy with it, just wondering if anyone here...

I've spent quite a bit of time at my computer recently trying to decide where to go on my next trip and whether to book a LOB or do a land-based dive trip. Along the way, I've come across some Dive-specific travel agencies like Reefrainforest.com, divetrip.com, Caradonna, Dive Discovery, and of...

I've been doing a lot of online research trying to decide where/when to go diving next, and I noticed that some LOBs require divers to have a minimum number of logged dives. I lost my first log book 25+ years ago, and since then I've never bothered with keeping a log book. Since I can't prove...

I live in central FL (Ocala / Villages area) & am looking for recommendations for local dive shops / operators who can service my equipment. Obviously the closer to me the better, but Gainesville / High Springs is pretty easy to get to, otherwise Orlando & Tampa/St. Pete area is OK. Any...

I recently created another thread on this site asking about the best & most affordable dive destinations around the world. Based on the answers I received, over the next 1-24 months I want to book land-based (most likely not LOB) dive trips to the Galapagos, Komodo, Raja Ampat, and the Red Sea...

I got OW certified about 30 years ago, AOW cert 25 years ago, and nitrox cert about 12 years ago. I never really bothered to keep up with a log book, but I'm sure I have at least 200+ dives. I didn't do much diving for 10 years, but last year went to Cozumel, spent nearly 2 weeks diving and had...

I've got a ton of frequent flyer miles, so I can fly pretty much anywhere for free. I'm looking to go somewhere that has great (but affordable!) diving, and where the living expenses (food, lodging, etc) are also fairly affordable once I get there. FYI: My mode of travel is best described as...

Anyone know if any bars hold a "poker night", or have indescreet backroom games, or are there any home poker games that aren't too hard to get invited to? I think there is a casino (of sorts) on the island, but I haven't heard very good things about it and don't know if they have a poker room...

I just noticed that most of the former members of The Grateful Dead will be playing in Playa Dec 15th thru 18th. I was a huge fan of the Dead back before Jerry died....since then not so much, and anyway definitely not interested in paying $3,000-$4,000 to see them play. Doesn't really matter as...

I haven't been to Cozumel in 15 years, and like most other newbies I've spent a fair amount of time trying to decide where to stay and who to dive with. And while quality and price are both factors in my decision, the last thing I want is to be forced to wake up at 6:30AM in order to have...

I'll be in Mexico for most of December & traveling to other places (PDC, Bacalar, Merida) in addition to Coz, so I don't think I'm going to bring my dive equipment with me. Dive with Martin appears to be the cheapest dive operator on the island, AND they include equipment in their 5 day package...

I will be meeting up with my sister (who will already be there) in Sydney on September 7th for a 14 day stay. Currently we plan on spending a few days in & around Sydney, then flying to Cairns and doing a 4 or 7 day liveaboard trip. We haven't booked a trip yet, but based upon posts both on...