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    Boca Chica, DR

    I'm going to be in Santo Domingo in January and was planning to stay a couple extra days and do some scuba diving. I won't have a car, so I'm thinking Boca Chica is the place. Is this a relatively safe area? I'll be a solo middle aged female traveler who speaks zero spanish but can definitely...
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    Is there any downside to NOT using the house dive shop?

    We are planning a trip to Coz in April and staying at an AI (Explorean). Looking at their dive shop (Dive House), reviews seem fine but the web page was sparse. The price list didn't say if it included taxes or marine fees. There was no mention of whether they do the surface interval on the...
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    Grand Cayman in March

    I'm planning a short dive trip from Houston, March 5-10 and am strongly considering Grand Cayman. Is this a good time to visit Grand Cayman? Will the water be (relatively) calm, clear, and warm? Are vegan meals readily available? I feel like every time I ask about vegan meals at a location...
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    Breast cancer treatment and diving

    I'm in the midst of breast cancer treatment which will be pretty comprehensive - I've already had chemo, bilateral mastecomy, and axillary lymph node removal. I will need to decide soon on whether or not I take radiation and hormone therapy. My medical team isn't terribly knowledgeable about...
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    First kit

    Hello all, I'm a relatively new diver looking to get my first set of equipment together and need some advice. I already have a wetsuit and computer, but need help with regulators and a BC. Regulators: I was thinking of getting either an Aqualung Titan or a Scubapro something/something (I...
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    Where to go for 3-4 weeks of diving and AOW cert?

    I would like some advice on where to go on my next dive trip. 1) I will be going for 3-4 weeks in Feb (next month) 2) by myself 3) I would like to get my AOW, and depending on how that goes maybe do a rescue diver course. 4) I'd like to rent an apartment with a kitchen or something so that...
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    Where to go, what to wear?

    I'm a relative newb to diving and am looking for the right operation, hotel, and other information for a dive trip to Cozumel in December. I'll be going by myself and either need to find a dive op that can accommodate beginners such as myself, but would also like to find an op that has gear...
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