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Scubagrl - 04 Jul 2005 21:27 GMT

Any suggestions on where to go for a diving holiday in late nov/dec?
Looking for something on the budget side - either land or liveaboard.
We are both intermediate level divers (dive in Canadian cold water).
Have been to Similian/Surin, Sipidan, Belize. Are there any worthwhile
locations in central/south america? Or would we be better looking at
something in Asia etc. Look forward to your suggestions.

Thanks!

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chilly - 04 Jul 2005 22:14 GMT

> Any suggestions on where to go for a diving holiday in late nov/dec?
> Looking for something on the budget side - either land or liveaboard.
> We are both intermediate level divers (dive in Canadian cold water).
> Have been to Similian/Surin, Sipidan, Belize. Are there any worthwhile
> locations in central/south america? Or would we be better looking at
> something in Asia etc. Look forward to your suggestions.

What do you like to see? As far as budget goes, I think Roatan or Utila may
be the answer.

> Thanks!

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Dan Bracuk - 04 Jul 2005 22:43 GMT

"Scubagrl" <spam@christensen.ca> pounded away at his keyboard
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:Any suggestions on where to go for a diving holiday in late nov/dec?
:Looking for something on the budget side - either land or liveaboard.
:We are both intermediate level divers (dive in Canadian cold water).
:Have been to Similian/Surin, Sipidan, Belize. Are there any worthwhile
:locations in central/south america? Or would we be better looking at
:something in Asia etc. Look forward to your suggestions.

Budget liveaboard? That would be Blackbeards. Pay attention though,
they are budget for a reason.

Any particular reason you did not mention the Caribbean?

Dan Bracuk
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.

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Scubagrl - 05 Jul 2005 00:02 GMT

By budget I was referring to whole holiday (not necessarily bottom of
the heap dive operations). Looking at spending a month and about $3000
including diving, accomodations and flights. Want to spend 7-10 days
diving and the rest enjoying the place/culture/seeing sights/etc...

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chilly - 05 Jul 2005 00:42 GMT

> By budget I was referring to whole holiday (not necessarily bottom of
> the heap dive operations). Looking at spending a month and about $3000
> including diving, accomodations and flights. Want to spend 7-10 days
> diving and the rest enjoying the place/culture/seeing sights/etc...

$3000 for two or per person?

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Dan Bracuk - 05 Jul 2005 01:02 GMT

"chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> pounded away at his keyboard resulting
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:$3000 for two or per person?

Unless you can think of a place that has good enough diving for 7-10
days of enjoyment and good enough other stuff for 15-20 days of
enjoyment, the price doesn't really matter.

But of course, just cuz I can't doesn't mean nobody else can.

Dan Bracuk
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.

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chilly - 05 Jul 2005 04:08 GMT

> "chilly" <slarson@shaw.canada> pounded away at his keyboard resulting
> in:
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> days of enjoyment and good enough other stuff for 15-20 days of
> enjoyment, the price doesn't really matter.

I can, if they aren't too picky about acco and where to eat.

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jpsexton@insightbb.com - 05 Jul 2005 12:51 GMT

What do you mean by "pay attention"? I've been considering Blackbeards.
What should I bee looking for?

Thanks,

John

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Dan Bracuk - 06 Jul 2005 02:15 GMT

"jpsexton@insightbb.com" <jpsexton@insightbb.com> pounded away at his
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:What do you mean by "pay attention"? I've been considering Blackbeards.
:What should I bee looking for?

Whether you will be happy with the level of creature comforts they
provide. Some are, I'm not, we all decide for ourselves.

If you want a lot more comfort for a bit more money look at Nekton.
The diving from either boat should be about the same.

Dan Bracuk
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.

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oldiver - 07 Jul 2005 20:26 GMT

--suggest Coco Reef (?) on Roatan Isl., Honduras.

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chilly - 12 Jul 2005 07:19 GMT

> --suggest Coco Reef (?) on Roatan Isl., Honduras.

You are suggesting a place of which you don't even know the name? In any
event, I believe you are referring to CocoView.

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Fred - 08 Jul 2005 15:42 GMT

Cozumel in november is excellent and economical.
We always dive somewhere in november; !. Over the years, Cozumel has been,
best price/performer. We stayed at Iberostar and had a great time. Tried
Iberostar in Dominican Republic (Bayahibe , La Romano airport) the local
diving was good (surprising) .
That was more economical than Cozumel. $1200 for 9 nights, air(NY), food and
drink. diving was extra , which we received discount for booking early.
Nov trips include:saba,cozumel(4),barbados, bonaire(3), belize,
guanja?,curacao,aruba,dominican republic,
Fred

> Any suggestions on where to go for a diving holiday in late nov/dec?
> Looking for something on the budget side - either land or liveaboard.
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>
> Thanks!

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