Book Description
Newly certified divers, those getting back into the sport after a hiatus, and casual recreational divers all have one thing in common: They want to choose a dive vacation that matches their skill levels. This practical guide takes the guesswork out of selecting the best dive getaways in the Great Lakes, Florida, Central America, the Caribbean, and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Rather than profile individual dive sites, this guide provides essential information on the types of diving that each location offers, from 30-foot entry-level dives in the Keys to 100-foot wall dives off Saba. Are there divers of different skill levels traveling together? This book can help readers select a vacation spot that everyone can enjoy. The author also includes expert tips on what to bring and how to pack it; helpful hints about proper weighting and buoyancy; an on-board, pre-dive equipment checklist; and a roster of stinging marine life that divers commonly encounter, as well as how to treat their stings or bites. Whether vacationers are currently planning a dive trip or just hope to travel in the future, this handy reference will provide a wealth of indispensible information.


From the Back Cover
All divers - whether you are newly certified, only dive a few times a year, or are getting back into the sport after a hiatus - have the same questions: Which dive destination is best for my skill level, time constraints and pocketbook? What type of diving is offered? What do I need to bring? Should I buy or rent equipment?
Scuba Diver's Travel Companion helps you plan a diving vacation suited to your needs and ability. Learn about the most popular dive getaways - from Florida, the Great Lakes, Central America, and the Caribbean, to the Red Sea and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Discover how to choose a destination and lodging, what to bring and how to pack it, how to select and care for your gear, and which accessories you really need, plus a host of helpful tips to make your dive trip safer and easier.
Inside you'll find: pre-dive equipment checklist; proper weighting and buoyancy review; roster of hazardous marine life; guidelines to treating stings and scrapes.
Whether you're planning a dive vacation or hope to travel in the future, this handy reference will provide a wealth of indispensable information.


About the Author
Jeremy Agnew is a master scuba diver with more than eighteen years of active diving experience in the United States and overseas. He has written outdoor articles for Empire Magazine and is the author of two previous books. He lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.


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The most popular dive sites are the Bahamas, the Cayman Islands, and Cozumel. Abundant coral reefs, tropical climate, and warm sun in the winter draw thousands of scuba divers to these islands. Nearly all of these islands are international destinations and some are relatively remote, thus requiring a little added complexity in terms of travel planning. A benefit to international dive travel is the opportunity to experience different cultures and adventures, while enjoying outstanding diving. Caribbean destinations are all relatively easy to fly to from the United States and offer a full range of dive support, with accommodations ranging from the pampered ultra-luxurious resorts to pleasant and comfortable lodgings, from guest houses to economical small motels. For those who enjoy exotic experiences, there are opportunities to stay in grass-thatched huts, either on land or built on pilings over the water of a lagoon.

FROM THE PUBLISHER

All divers - whether you are newly certified, only dive a few times a year, or are getting back into the sport after a hiatus - have the same questions: Which dive destination is best for my skill level, time constraints and pocketbook? What type of diving is offered? What do I need to bring? Should I buy or rent equipment?

Scuba Diver's Travel Companion helps you plan a diving vacation suited to your needs and ability. Learn about the most popular dive getaways - from Florida, the Great Lakes, Central America, and the Caribbean, to the Red Sea and the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Discover how to choose a destination and lodging, what to bring and how to pack it, how to select and care for your gear, and which accessories you really need, plus a host of helpful tips to make your dive trip safer and easier.

Inside you'll find: pre-dive equipment checklist; proper weighting and buoyancy review; roster of hazardous marine life; guidelines to treating stings and scrapes.

Whether you're planning a dive vacation or hope to travel in the future, this handy reference will provide a wealth of indispensable information.

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