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Hi, planning my second big trip (first Belize) with a group of people (6 or so) that range from the about to be minted divers to much more experienced than I. I am at a loss for a good destination four our interests and am looking for advice for a proper place.
That is, we are looking for a place that has 1) both good diving and 2) land based activities. The diving is self explanatory, but for land activities I mean something more than what a typical flat tropical island affords.
At this point, Jamaica is high on our list because there is alot to do other than dive and lay around and get drunk at the pool (mutually exclusive activities of course). It has jungle, mountain trek (Blue Mountain), culture, and of course plenty of opportunities for indulgence. The bad part is, I am quickly learning the diving is mediocre.
If it were just me and hardcore divers, it would be straight for Bonaire. Unfortunately, we want to make the group happy. So any thoughts of other locals with more than a hotel, dive shop, and a bit of mangrove?
p.s. is Bonaire that awesome? Trying to keep this trip relatively affordable (i.e., sub 2K a head for a week).
That is, we are looking for a place that has 1) both good diving and 2) land based activities. The diving is self explanatory, but for land activities I mean something more than what a typical flat tropical island affords.
At this point, Jamaica is high on our list because there is alot to do other than dive and lay around and get drunk at the pool (mutually exclusive activities of course). It has jungle, mountain trek (Blue Mountain), culture, and of course plenty of opportunities for indulgence. The bad part is, I am quickly learning the diving is mediocre.
If it were just me and hardcore divers, it would be straight for Bonaire. Unfortunately, we want to make the group happy. So any thoughts of other locals with more than a hotel, dive shop, and a bit of mangrove?
p.s. is Bonaire that awesome? Trying to keep this trip relatively affordable (i.e., sub 2K a head for a week).