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Technical diving has always seemed a bit out of reach for me — too complicated, too difficult, too risky. But my mind has been seriously changed thanks to PADI’s recent Tec Xplor Days, a series of three events offering divers the chance to sample the latest in tec diving gear and rebreather technology in a safe, controlled — and free — environment.

Underwater photographer Mike Veitch lives in Bali, Indonesia, and says he has the world’s richest coral reefs as his office. See a photo gallery and read more here.

With cell phones, computers, and video games offering a continuous source of distraction, spending quality time with your family is harder than ever these days. Thankfully, dive vacations where you can literally immerse your clan in the wonders of the natural world provide one of the greatest ways to reconnect. Here are six of our favorite destinations for the ultimate family dive trip.