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Using Darnold's suggestion of working my way up, which of the above options might be just a little less spectacular than the other. Assume diving at the respective "best times of year." Any and all tie breakers appreciated!

I appreciate you pointing out some great spots right here in North America. It is the difference between tucking in a quick getaway versus 24-36 hours of travel time one way. Thank you,. This is in line with my thinking (working my way up) and greatly appreciated. Right now, I am torn...

I completely agree. Great suggestions for the near future.

Right on point, Centrals. Thank you. And Kimela always does such a nice job with her posts.

Great suggestions so far. Thank you. Dedicated dive trip. Either with my regular dive buddy, or possibly with 2 other divers. I now have just over 50 dives, and my buddy has similar experience. We will both be doing local shore dives this season and I am determined to get my official AOW...

Hello All, Thanks to your recent excellent advice, I have booked a trip to Bonaire for this upcoming November. This will be my third lifetime dive trip, preceded by Belize and Roatan. All have been spectacular (Belize was 11 years ago, and still in great shape). I feel like it is time to...

Reading all of this has been disconcerting, especially since in another thread, I solicited advice for where to go for a November trip fairly close to New England. The result was me just booking with Buddy Dive. After getting into this thread, I had a moment of buyers remorse and considered...

Just got confirmed for Buddy Dive, November 16 - 23. If any ScubaBoard members will be there during that time, let me know. The first cocktail is on me. Thank you all.

Sadly, this is what I have read time and again. It is particularly sad for me because Belize was my first diving experience after being certified in New England. That was March, 2014, and the beauty blew my mind. We are losing so much so fast.

I am somewhat flexible. The earliest would be mid-November, out into early December. The reason I was initially looking outside of the Caribbean is because of hurricane season and the related bad weather that can sideline diving. This is my general concern regarding many of the suggestion...

I have Nitrox, and will be getting AOW (much belated) this summer. That being said, I greatly appreciate your advice. The videos I watched of Cocos/Socorro looked pretty rugged. Perhaps something to work up to. A friend swears by Turks and Caicos. It's his go-to. Are the two boats you...

Thank you for your reply. Bonaire has been on my list for a while. I was not aware that the diving was good in November, but further research says yes. On the liveaboard issue, is there such a thing as a good "first liveaboard experience?" If so, what kind of trip would this be? Thank you...

Hello All, I am looking for recommendations for the best places to dive in November. I live in the US, so I have a slight preference for closer locations (Mexico, Central America), but would be willing to travel to where conditions might be ideal during that month. Cocos Island, Costa Rica...

Thank you very much for your frank feedback.

Hello All, My brother-in-law's family is from the Philippines. Specifically, they own a resort and dive shop on Boracay. I am working on getting the name. I just learned that he and his family are planning a trip there for this December and he has invited me to join them. That started me...

My dive computer says it was 51 degrees. I was in for a little over half an hour and was quite comfortable; not cold at all. Our group of 13 were the only divers, so nothing was stirred up and the plankton hasn't taken off yet. Visibility was excellent (by our standards). Saw a school of about...

Looks like there is a realistic chance of a dive tomorrow morning at Nubble Light, in York, ME. I will report back. Fingers crossed. My last dive was two months ago, in Roatan. It might be a tad colder tomorrow…

"Casino" and "unlimited alcohol included" had already made me think this was not the vibe I wanted. Your comment cinches it. Thank you.

My buddy's wife suggested the Sandals Resort. Not my cup of tea, but that may be what she is thinking...

Thank you all, again, for your thoughtful suggestions. Especially drrich2, who is as thorough as the day is long! Our wives are not shoppers (my friend and I are truly blessed!). They are interested in some snorkeling and some good beaches. My wife can lay in the sun and read like nobody's...