Comments on: Where is the best vacation spot for SCUBA? http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/ Thu, 17 Mar 2011 06:31:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: bonairetrip http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-314 bonairetrip Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:57:16 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-314 To some extent, it depends how you define affordable and where you live. Assuming you live on the west coast, Hawaii would fit the bill. Although diving isn't cheap (plan on $90 for a two tank boat dive). Further afiled would be Thailand. Closer? There are the Channel Islands off California and Vancouver Island in Canada. From the midwest or east, I would consider Bonaire (I go every year). As it is shore diving, you can dive as much as you would like for $100 a week. Great diving to BTW (not south pacific but...). For me, the trip prices per week out as follows (PPDO -- not icnluding tax and airfare): diving $100; hotel $490 (a one bedroom unit, full kitchen, with an ocean view and two balconies goes for $140/night); truck rental $175 (the rental rates is $350 a week, including taxes and CDW). Another great alternative (esp. from Texas) is Cozumel. Great diving and lots of lodging choices. Cheap air from Texas as well. A better option, I think, than the Florida Keys. To some extent, it depends how you define affordable and where you live.

Assuming you live on the west coast, Hawaii would fit the bill. Although diving isn’t cheap (plot on $90 for a two tank boat dive). Further afiled would be Thailand. Quicker? There are the Channel Islands off California and Vancouver Island in Canada.

From the midwest or east, I would consider Bonaire (I go every year). As it is shore diving, you can dive as much as you would like for $100 a week. Fantastic diving to BTW (not south pacific but…). For me, the trip prices per week out as follows (PPDO — not icnluding tax and airfare): diving $100; hotel $490 (a one bedroom unit, full kitchen, with an ocean view and two balconies goes for $140/nighttime); truck rental $175 (the rental rates is $350 a week, including taxes and CDW).

Another fantastic alternative (esp. from Texas) is Cozumel. Fantastic diving and lots of lodging choices. Cheap air from Texas as well. A better option, I reckon, than the Florida Keys.

]]> By: The Avatrar http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-313 The Avatrar Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:29:50 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-313 Well I must say, Hawaii is pretty good but I just learned from a very very good friend of mine (believe me this guy has certifications up the wazoo) he has scubaed all over the world and he feels that the coast of Florida, preferably east of Alachua Florida is the best place to Scuba. There are places you can go, where you can Scuba underneath Florida. But in the end, it's where you feel your best experience is. No matter what any body says. Heck I have heard of people saying there best experience was in a river or a lake. So it's ones own opinion. but right here in Texas's back yard in Oklahoma, Lake Murray is a sweet place to go and scuba. Good lodging, campling, cabins, whichever you preferr. Good atmosphere, and good clean water. But i'm sure you have already been there. If not, it's right up the 35 North and in Oklahoma its 2 miles off 35N at exit 24. Have a good dive. Well I must say, Hawaii is pretty excellent but I just learned from a very very excellent friend of mine (believe me this guy has certifications up the wazoo) he has scubaed all over the world and he feels that the coast of Florida, preferably east of Alachua Florida is the best place to Scuba. There are places you can go, where you can Scuba underneath Florida.

But in the end, it’s where you feel your best experience is. No matter what any body says. Heck I have heard of people saying there best experience was in a river or a lake. So it’s ones own opinion.

but right here in Texas’s back yard in Oklahoma, Lake Murray is a sweet place to go and scuba. Excellent lodging, campling, cabins, whichever you preferr. Excellent atmosphere, and excellent clean water. But i’m sure you have already been there. If not, it’s right up the 35 North and in Oklahoma its 2 miles off 35N at exit 24.

Have a excellent dive.

]]> By: cheeky chic 379 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-312 cheeky chic 379 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:14:40 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-312 Florida Keys. Florida Keys.

]]> By: mate http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-311 mate Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:25:30 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-311 Thailand - phunket & malaysia - Rendan & indonsian -Bali it not expensive & u don't regert Thailand – phunket & malaysia – Rendan & indonsian -Bali it not expensive & u don’t regert

]]> By: BC Travel Co. http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-310 BC Travel Co. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:43:52 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-310 Turks and Caicos Beautiful By Nature Relatively unknown except to scuba divers and lovers of beautiful beaches, the islands of Turks and Caicos are the Caribbean's best kept secret. A visit here is ideal for romantics who seek a relaxing vacation in a peaceful, natural setting. The Turks and Caicos Islands consist of eight islands and many smaller cays at the southeastern tip of the Bahamas chain. Providenciales, known as Provo, is the most developed of all the islands, complete with an international airport and several major resort hotels. Breathtaking nature preserves have stunning sites including salt lakes, caves and limestone cliffs. The 200 mile Barrier Reef system surrounding the Caicos Islands is 65 miles wide. Here, seasonal divers can explore the vibrant marine life and tranquil waters with 200 feet visibility. It may be pricer than you woudl like but well worth the trip. BC Travel Company Turks and Caicos
Gorgeous By Nature

Relatively unknown except to scuba divers and lovers of gorgeous beaches, the islands of Turks and Caicos are the Caribbean’s best kept secret. A visit here is ultimate for romantics who seek a relaxing vacation in a peaceful, natural setting. The Turks and Caicos Islands consist of eight islands and many smaller cays at the southeastern tip of the Bahamas chain. Providenciales, known as Provo, is the most developed of all the islands, complete with an international airport and several major resort hotels. Spectacular nature preserves have stunning sites including salt lakes, caves and limestone cliffs. The 200 mile Barrier Reef logic surrounding the Caicos Islands is 65 miles wide. Here, seasonal divers can explore the vibrant marine life and tranquil waters with 200 feet visibility.

It may be pricer than you woudl like but well worth the trip.

BC Travel Companionship

]]> By: csan0301 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-309 csan0301 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:33:31 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-309 I would say the Bahamas or in the Caribbean.I'm sure because my cousin went there and went scuba diving.The good part was that they had lots of fun and enjoyed their vacation.So I think you might enjoy it too. I would say the Bahamas or in the Caribbean.I’m sure because my cousin went there and went scuba diving.The excellent part was that they had lots of fun and loved their vacation.So I reckon you might take pleasure in it too.

]]> By: tieia http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-308 tieia Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:27:38 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-308 Bon Air! Check out www.buddydive.com. I have a friend who goes for 10 days every year. He's been diving for over 20 years and says that this is the best!!! Bon Air! Check out www.buddydive.com. I have a friend who goes for 10 days every year. He’s been diving for over 20 years and says that this is the best!!!

]]> By: treesnsea http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-307 treesnsea Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:14:01 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-307 Catalina Island, off the coast of southern California, is a great place to scuba. Clear water, great restaurants, you can tear around town on a bike or golf cart because there are very few cars there. It's a fun vacation spot. I used to live there. Catalina Island, off the coast of southern California, is a fantastic place to scuba. Apparent water, fantastic restaurants, you can tear around town on a bike or golf cart because there are very few cars there. It’s a fun vacation spot. I used to live there.

]]> By: sweendog67 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-306 sweendog67 Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:54:52 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-306 Hawaii or Australia.. are my favorites but there are many beautiful places to see and explore.. Man made lakes are great... They are dark and murky at times, but you can dive into some real beautys at times Hawaii or Australia.. are my favorites but there are many gorgeous places to see and explore.. Man made lakes are fantastic… They are dark and murky at times, but you can dive into some real beautys at times

]]> By: murrayc http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/comment-page-1/#comment-305 murrayc Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:57:24 +0000 http://www.ployscuba.com/where-is-the-best-vacation-spot-for-scuba/#comment-305 Eliat, Israel is the world's best! Cheaper? Couzmel, Mexico. Eliat, Israel is the world’s best! Cheaper? Couzmel, Mexico.

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