scuba diving trips

Many an article has been written about Palau. And for good reason: it’s one of the most popular dive destinations in the World. It’s also one of the most diverse, known for action-packed sites like Blue Corner, where you get to hook in to the edge of the reef and watch grey reef sharks glide on the currents through enormous schools of big-eye jacks; Ulong Channel, where you drift past one of the world’s biggest patches of lettuce coral and giant clams; German Channel, where you watch mantas feeding and getting cleaned; or the countless World War II wrecks, still filled with artifacts.

"Never," "you can go with a friend," "we do have children" ... these are just some of my excuses to never go shark diving on a designated shark trip. No misunderstanding: I absolutely love sharks during an unexpected encounter. I always hope to capture the classic shark silhouette on a sandy patch close to the Cayman wall — a big treat, and an even bigger one if a Caribbean reef shark comes close and hangs around for some minutes before its shyness takes over and it disappears into the mysterious depths! Here's what happened when my husband encouraged me to book an oceanic white-tip shark expedition.

This charming hideaway faces the Caribbean Sea, just across the main street with 98 comfortable rooms and eight deluxe cabanas. Surrounded by exotic gardens, the restaurant, bars and pool area invite you to relax and be enchanted by the unique Cozumel sunset.Package includes:7 nights accommodations5 days of 2-tank boat diveWelcome cocktail20% discount at Nachi Cocoms beach clubRoundtrip airport transfers Hotel, tax, and service charges. * Add on all meals and beverages for $39 per person per day plus taxes

All West is surrounded by the tropical hills, and is ideal for catching spectacular sunsets and gazing at the fantastic star filled skies. All West has twelve fully equipped apartments with ocean views, and the beach below the apartments is great for swimming, snorkeling and shore diving.Package includes:7 nights apartment accommodations5 days of 2-tank boat dives unlimited shore diving 7 days vehicle rental (excluding insurance)hotel tax, and service chargesValid through 12/31/13