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Follow Your Nose
Nose Reef, Dominica
Seldom am I ever alone on a dive boat. But here I was, me and the divemaster. Both of us luxuriating with the space we had as we...
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The Passions of Puerto Rico - Sport Diver Readers Go On Assignment
The Passions of Puerto RicoSport Diver readers go on assignment and discover the true pulse of this enchanted isleStory and Photography by Sport Diver...
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PUERTO RICO - HOW TO GET THERE
PUERTO RICO HOW TO GET THEREYou don't have to travel far to enjoy the natural beauty and rich culture of Puerto Rico, and if you're a U.S. citizen...
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PUERTO RICO - WHAT TO DO
PUERTO RICO WHAT TO DOPractically within shouting distance of the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico is an island abundant with history, culture and lots...
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PUERTO RICO - WHERE TO DIVE
PUERTO RICO WHERE TO DIVEPuerto Rico offers abundant coral reefs, colorful fish, large animals, amazing visibility and warm waters year-round. From...
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TOBAGO -- WHAT TO DO
TOBAGOWHAT TO DOTobago, widely considered to be the island that inspired the novel, "Robinson Crusoe," is only recently being re-discovered as a...
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Belize - An Eco Escape in Paradise
Belize An Eco-Escape in Paradise
"Watch your step!" Omar Deras, my cave-tubing guide from Jaguar Paw Jungle Resort, yells as we begin our descent....
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Second Nature -- Tobago
Second NatureGreen, blue and friendly, Tobago is happy to be the exception in an age of rampant development
With a glance for orientation toward...
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TOBAGO - HOW TO GET THERE
TOBAGO - HOW TO GET THEREMany carriers offer flights to either Trinidad or Tobago from the United States. American Airlines offers non-stop service...
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TOBAGO - WHERE TO DIVE
TOBAGO - WHERE TO DIVETobago offers divers a delightful array of dive experiences. Here you'll find more than 300 species of corals .. including stagh...
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BELIZE - WHERE IS IT
BELIZE - WHERE IS ITBelize is located in Central America, just south of Mexico and east of Guatemala. An English-speaking democracy within the British...
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BELIZE - HOW TO GET THERE
BELIZE - HOW TO GET THEREBelize is about two hours and 15 minutes by air from Miami, Florida and Houston, Texas. From the U.S., you can fly into Beliz...
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BELIZE - WHAT TO BRING
BELIZE - WHAT TO BRINGEntry RequirementsWith the exception of cruise ship passengers, all visitors to Belize must present a valid passport before...
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BELIZE - WHERE TO STAY
BELIZE - WHERE TO STAYAlthough Belize is relatively small in size (about the same land mass as New Hampshire) there are hundreds of accommodations...
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BELIZE - WHAT TO EAT
BELIZE - WHAT TO EATBelize offers many options for dining, and much of its cuisine is derived from the various cultural influences that have affected...
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BELIZE - WHAT TO DO
BELIZE - WHAT TO DODuring your surface time you'll find plenty to keep you busy. From water sports to hiking and caving, birding, sunning and more,...
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BELIZE - WHERE TO DIVE
BELIZE - WHERE TO DIVE Belize offers divers many opportunities to experience a diverse underwater adventure. There are shallow dives with sandy bottom...
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Blue Ride - On The Road To Key West
Blue Ride On The Road To Key WestIt's a million-dollar feeling, crossing the Seven Mile Bridge with your compact, travel-friendly dive gear and a...
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BVI - RMS Rhone
RMS RhoneSalt Island, British Virgin IslandsI approach the wreck my favorite way - head-down, no hand on the line, free-falling slowly through the...
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Grenada - Bianca C
Bianca CGrand Anse, GrenadaWalk the Carnage next to Saint George's Harbour in Grenada, and you'll likely come across "Christ of the Abyss," a statue...
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Curacao - Superior Producer
Superior ProducerWillemstad, CuracaoWe're not certain who supervised the loading and trimming of the Superior Producer before its final voyage in...
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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE - FLORIDA KEYS
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE FLORIDA KEYSFilled with rich history and a tropical atmosphere, the Florida Keys offer island dreamers the perfect place to...
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THE FLORIDA KEYS - WHERE TO EAT
THE FLORIDA KEYS WHERE TO EATWhen you think "Florida Keys" one of the first things that comes to mind is probably its famous Key Lime Pie. Almost...
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Guanaja - The Secret Haven
Guanaja - The Secret HavenIf you don't know where Guanaja is, take this article and walk to a globe. Look for the Central American country of Honduras...
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Grand Cayman - The Luxe Life
Grand Cayman - The Luxe LifeGrand Cayman has breathed life into the "If you build it, they will come" motto. (And why not, with the Cayman Islands'...
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Turks and Caicos - Sounds So Sweet
Turks and Caicos - Sounds So SweetYou dive. And you seek a storied place in the sun - as an expat. The plan? Make it painless. South Pacific? Too far,...
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Andros - On stage
Andros - On stageAct 1: The Pact My colleague and I have a rather unusual pact. Wait. Let me back up one step. I like to make images underwater. She's...
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Long Island - Out Island Spice of Life
Long Island - Out Island Spice of LifeSo far I've made it about 20 of the 110 feet of length that comprise the wreck of the Comberbach. I've been on...
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Nassau - Lights, Camera, Dive Action!
Nassau - Lights, Camera, Dive Action!Nassau: To the film industry, it's the Hollywood of the Bahamas. Here, some of the most-memorable underwater...
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Eleuthera - Diving Out There
Eleuthera - Diving Out ThereDivers in search of a true Out Island experience need to look no further than Eleuthera. Stretching some 100 miles north...
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Grand Bahama - A Triple Treat
Grand Bahama - A Triple TreatLocated 80 miles due east of the Florida coast, Grand Bahama is just a 30-minute plane ride away. Most visitors come for...
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The Abacos - Top of the Bahamas
The Abacos - Top of the BahamasNamed after Great Abaco, the largest landmass in the chain, the Abacos span nearly 130 miles in length and include...
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22 Miles of Adventure
Photo by Ty Sawyer
I love walls. I love the feeling of finning over the lip and feeling my stomach fall, the feeling that I'm flying as...
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Wrecked and Weird: Florida Keys
Wrecked and Weird: Florida Keys
As I glide over a healthy finger of reef, "Under the Sea" a song from The Little Mermaid is playing all around...
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FLORIDA KEYS -- HISTORY
The Florida Keys archipelago, comprised of some 800 islands estimated to be up to 20-30 million years old, are made up of limestone rock covered by...
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FLORIDA KEYS -- WHERE IS IT
WHERE IS ITLocated in Florida, just to the south of Miami, the Keys are a 106-mile chain of islands that start at Key Largo and end at the southernmos...
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FLORIDA KEYS -- GETTING THERE
HOW TO GET THERE
Travelers visiting the Keys by air can arrive at Miami international Airport and rent a car and drive the remaining distance or...
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FLORIDA KEYS -- WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING
DOCUMENTS If you are a foreign national traveling to the United States, there are new regulations in place for entry into the U.S....
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FLORIDA KEYS --WHAT TO DO
WHAT TO DOThe Florida Keys offer a wide array of activities and adventures
from shipwreck museums, to dolphin encounters, to big game fishing, geolo...
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FLORIDA KEYS -- WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
Accommodations The Florida Keys can provide accommodations that are as limitless as your imagination. Here you can find small...
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FLORIDA KEYS -- WHERE TO DIVE
WHERE TO DIVE
DIVE SITES IN THE FLORIDA KEYS
An amazing variety of diving is available in the Keys, and there is diving for every taste,...
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PIRATES UNDERWORLD - BVI
PIRATES' UNDERWORLD Diving in the shadow of rogues in the British Virgin Islands
The sun has set when we arrive at Fat Hog Bob's barbecue on Tortola...
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BVI - A Caribbean Less-Traveled
A BRIEF HISTORYLike many Caribbean islands, the British Virgin Islands were believed to have been inhabited first by the Arawak Indian tribe, and then...
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BVI - HOW TO GET THERE
WHERE IS IT The British Virgin Islands are Caribbean neighbors to the U.S. Virgin Islands and are about 50 miles east of Puerto Rico. While most peopl...
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BVI - WHAT TO BRING
CLIMATEThe British Virgin Islands are located just 18 degrees north of the equator, and are considered sub-tropical in nature, with temperatures that...
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BVI - WHAT TO DO
WHAT TO DOWith more than 60 islands to choose from, the possibilities for finding something interesting to do are endless. Even if you limit yourself...
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BVI - WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
The British Virgin Islands offer an array of accommodations that can suit just about every budget and desire. From roughing it at a...
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BVI - WHERE TO DIVE
WHERE TO DIVE The British Virgin Islands offer diverse diving with something to entice both the newbie and the diving veteran. There are amazing reefs...
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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
The British Virgin Islands offer a stable economy, a temperate climate, a variety of islands...
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BVI - WHAT TO EAT
Good Eats in the British Virgin IslandsThe cuisine of the British Virgin Islands is like many Caribbean islands in that it's an amalgam of various...
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INTO THE DIVERS LAIR -- ROATAN
My first day on Roatan, Honduras, took a turn for the macabre at a tranquil spot called Dolphin's Den, just off Pollytilly Bight about midway up the...
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Curacao: East Side, West Side
Curacao: East Side, West Side
One island, two distinct topside experiences and some of the best diving in the Caribbean
Short of traveling into...
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CURACAO -- WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY Curacao is one of those vacation destinations where you truly can find something to please everyone. Small bungalows, mom and pop establ...
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CURACAO--WHERE TO DIVE
WHERE TO DIVE Curacao offers a wide variety of diving adventures
with walls, wrecks, reefs and more. Both the experienced and new diver will have...
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Curacao Fun, Fabulous Festivals
Curacao Fun, Fabulous Festivals Curacao could be called the Land of Festivals. There's something to celebrate everywhere you turn, and Curacao's...
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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE--CAYMANS
CAYMAN OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE The Cayman Islands have a lot to offer the non-resident interested in buying a home either for retirement, as a...
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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- CURACAO
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- CURACAO Curacao offers everything you could want in a tropical getaway great weather year-round, lots of sun and beautif...
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CURACAO - HOW TO GET THERE
WHERE IS CURACAO Curacao is an island in the southwestern Caribbean, about 44 miles north of Venezuela, South America and between Aruba and Bonaire....
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CURACAO -- A MELTING POT OF CULTURES
HISTORY According to many sources, Curacao was first discovered in 1499 by Alonso de Ojeda, a lieutenant of Christopher Columbus. De Ojeda's navigator...
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CURACAO -- WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING
DOCUMENTS Most travelers are able to enter Curacao with minimal paperwork. Here is what travelers from the U.S. will need to bring:
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CURACAO -- WHAT TO DO
WHAT TO DO Curacao is a vacationer's dream and with such a wide variety of activities besides diving, you'll be hard pressed to choose from everythi...
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CURACAO -- WHERE TO EAT
WHERE TO EAT AND WHAT With more than 50 different nationalities on Curacao, restaurants serve a wide variety of culinary creations. Eating establishme...
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THE CAYMAN ISLANDS--HOW TO GET THERE
WHERE ARE THE CAYMAN ISLANDS Located in the Western Caribbean Sea, the Cayman Islands consist of three sister islands: Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and...
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THE CAYMAN ISLANDS -- From Little-Known Islands to Hot Vacation Spot
THE CAYMAN ISLANDS -- From Little-Known Islands to Hot Vacation Spot The Cayman Islands, like many other Caribbean islands, have a history filled with...
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THE CAYMAN ISLANDS -- WHAT TO BRING
WHAT TO BRING The Cayman Islands are part of the British Overseas Territory, and travelers from the United States will need to bring valid passports...
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THE CAYMAN ISLANDS --WHAT TO DO
WHAT TO DO It's hard to narrow the list of things to do when visiting the Cayman Islands....there really is too much to list here. But we'll try to...
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THE CAYMAN ISLANDS -- WHERE TO STAY
WHERE TO STAY
The Cayman Islands offer a wide array of accommodations ranging from small mom and pops to expansive, high-end resorts with every...
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THE CAYMAN ISLANDS --WHERE TO EAT
WHERE TO EAT The Caymans are home to more than 140 nationalities and offer visitors a great selection of more than 140 restaurants. With such a diver...
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THE CAYMAN ISLANDS -- WHERE TO DIVE
WHERE TO DIVE It can be said that diving in the Caymans is good no matter what time of year, or where you're diving. This has a lot to with the fact...
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A SHORE THING -- BONAIRE
It was a romantic October night on the pier at Buddy Dive Resort, a PADI Five-Star Gold Palm Resort in Bonaire. A hunter's moon was up; the lights of...
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BONAIRE: UNINHABITED ISLAND TO DIVERS DELIGHT
Way back when, Bonaire was just an outcropping of a vast coral reef. As time passed, the exposed reef died and eroded, became encrusted with vegetatio...
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BONAIRE -- HOW TO GET THERE
BONAIRE WHERE IS IT? Bonaire is a small island covering about 111 square miles, and is located about 70 miles off the coast of Venezuela. Bonaire is...
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BONAIRE -- WHAT TO BRING
BONAIRE WHAT TO BRING
Documents As of 2007, U.S. citizens and Canadian nationals will need a valid passport for air entry, and starting in 2009,...
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BONAIRE --- WHERE TO STAY
BONAIRE WHERE TO STAY
Bonaire is well-known as a "divers paradise" due to the accessibility of easy shore diving and the wide variety of other...
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BONAIRE -- WHAT TO DO
BONAIRE WHAT TO DO
Bonaire may be best known as a diver's paradise but there is so much more to see and do on this beautiful tropical island....
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BONAIRE -- WHAT TO EAT
BONAIRE WHAT TO EAT AND WHERE
Bonaire visitors are fortunate in that there are many restaurants, bars, grills, mom and pops and swanky dining...
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BONAIRE -- WHERE TO DIVE
WHERE TO DIVE
The question is
where NOT to dive? Bonaire is one of those destinations where diving is available everywhere you turn, from your hotel...
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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- BONAIRE
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- BONAIRE
It's possible to buy land or homes on Bonaire. You'll need to do some research and investigating to determine the...
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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- ROATAN
ROATAN OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE REAL ESTATE:
According to various Internet sources, buying property on Roatan is fairly uncomplicated, with non-res...
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ROATAN -- PIRATE HIDEOUT TO DIVERS DREAM
ROATAN The Bay Islands of Honduras were originally inhabited by the Paya Indians, an Indian tribe that traded with other Indian tribes, including the...
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ROATAN -- GETTING THERE
ROATAN WHERE IS IT
The Bay Islands of Honduras lie to the east of the Central American mainland north of Honduras, and are considered to be part...
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ROATAN -- WHAT TO BRING
ROATAN WHAT TO BRING
Documentation Visitors to Honduras must present a passport valid for at least three months. No visas are required for citizen...
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ROATAN -- WHERE TO STAY
ROATAN WHERE TO STAY
Roatan offers accommodations to fit any group, whether it's just the two of you, a family or a large group attending a weddin...
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ROATAN -- WHAT TO DO
ROATAN WHAT TO DO
Roatan is blessed with constant trade winds, moderate temperatures and a short rainy season, making outdoor activities plentiful...
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ROATAN -- WHAT TO EAT
ROATAN WHAT TO EAT AND WHERE
Typical of Caribbean islands, the cusine is a fusion of many cultures. Roatan's gastronomical delights don't disappoi...
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ROATAN -- WHERE TO DIVE
ROATAN WHERE TO DIVE
Roatan reigns as one of the best diving islands in the Caribbean, and as a result there is no lack of dive shops and diving...
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The Bahamas - Our Favorite Neighbor
Just barely off the East Coast of Florida, the 700-plus islands that comprise the Bahamas overflow with an incredible array of diving. We slip off to...
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The Bahamas - A Tropical Dream Come True
BAHAMAS -- A TROPICAL DREAM COME TRUE
The islands of the Bahamas consist of more than 700 islands covering over 500 miles of clear blue water...
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The Bahamas -- Getting There
Getting There
By AirBecause of its close proximity to the United States, and because the Bahamas themselves provide approximately 57 airports,...
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The Bahamas -- What To Bring
What to Bring
DocumentsIf you haven't traveled in a while new regulations regarding entry into the Bahamas are in place. Remember:
United...
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The Bahamas -- Where to Stay
Where to Stay
With three main islands and 14 additional islands that offer accommodations, options run the gamut from small mom and pop cottages...
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The Bahamas -- What to Do
What to Do in the Bahamas
In General: The Islands of the Bahamas offer visitors an incredible array of activities from which to choose, and each...
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The Bahamas -- What to Eat and Where
Grand Bahama Cuisine
Some of the more popular delicacies of Grand Bahama include conch (roasted, fried and stewed) and "crawfish" which is really a...
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The Bahamas -- Where to Dive
DIVING THE BAHAMAS
With over 1,000 diving sites, the Bahamas offers a taste of many kinds of diving, from the Andros Barrier Reef to the...
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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- BAHAMAS
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE - BAHAMAS
The Bahamas
Unlike some vacation destinations, the Bahamas passed legislation actually encouragi...
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Dominica - Getting There
GETTING THEREBy PlaneThere are two airports on Dominica:
Melville Hall Airport, the larger of the two, is about an hour's drive from the capital...
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Dominica - What to Bring
WHAT TO BRING
Documents
There are certain documents required for entry into Dominica. Most visitors need a valid passport and a return ticket.
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Dominica - Where To Stay
WHERE TO STAYDominica AccommodationsDominica currently has no chain-style hotels or resorts, and the accommodations vary from small bungalow-style...
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Dominica - What to Do
WHAT TO DO IN DOMINICAA Natural HighAn eco-tourists dream, Dominica offers numerous activities for the nature-lover. Topside, visitors can choose from...
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Dominica - What to Eat
WHAT TO EAT AND WHERE
Great Local Eats
Dominica cuisine is like its history and culture, an exuberant blend which draws from African, Creole, French...
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Dominica - Where to Dive
DIVING DOMINICADiving Dominica is an adventure for divers of all levels. Here the old clichι "There's something for everyone" truly does apply. There...
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OWN A PIECE OF PARADISE -- DOMINICA
OWN A PIECE OF PARADISEDominica has much to offer for those who are ready to leave town and start a new life in the tropics. The diving is great,...
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Dominica - Wonderfully Natural
DOMINICA - WONERFULLY NATURALWith a wide variety of activities than run the gamut from eco-tours through the magnificent volcanic peaks to diving the...
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Island Profile: Cozumel
A healthy, muti-tiered reef system with continuously excellent water clarity
Reefs thrive for more than 20 miles along Cozumel's western coast, fed...
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Island Profile: Grenada
The islands of Grenada, Carriacou
and Petit Martinique comprise the country of Grenada and the tail of the
Windward Islands. Most notable for an...
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Island Profile: Puerto Rico
Despite being larger than most
other Caribbean islands and receiving more flights from the U.S. mainland,
Puerto Rico's diving treasures still remai...
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Island Profile: Tobago
Nutrient-rich waters draw in manta rays, pelagic fish, sharks and dolphins and a profusion of hard and soft corals
Tobago, which lies 22 miles north...
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Island Profile: Bahamas
There are as many types of diving as there are islands
There is only one way to sum up more than 700 islands' worth of diving and that is to say...
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Island Profile: Bonaire
Shore diving at one of 55 marked sites
This mostly flat, rocky island embodies everything diving is supposed to be. Shore diving at one of the 55...
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Island Profile: Aruba
Just 19 miles north of Venezuela, Aruba is a popular cruise ship destination with glitzy, Euro-style casinos and late-night dance clubs. Aruba is...
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Island Profile: British Virgin Islands
These 60 islands harbored many pirates during their heyday
Sailing and history are the hallmarks of the BVI, which are strewn along Sir Francis Drake...
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Island Profile: Cayman Islands
The most photographed reefs in the Caribbean
Since the 1950s Grand Cayman has been at the heart of recreational diving and for good reasons: variety,...
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Island Profile: Curacao
35 miles of coastline protected from prevailing trade winds
An elongated oval, Curacao is arid and flat with divi-divi trees, cacti and spiny-leafe...
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Island Profile: Florida Keys
America's most popular diving destination
The Florida Keys continue to be America's most popular diving destination, and well they should be - the...
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Island Profile: St. Lucia
Excellent drift diving on shallow reefs that host massive sea fans and rare fish life
The green peaks of Mount Gimie, Gros Piton and Petit Piton...
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Island Profile: Turks & Caicos
If more is better, then Turks &
Caicos is exceptional. Two separate island chains between the Bahamas and the
big island of Hispaniola, Turks...
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Island Profile: U.S. Virgin Islands
A broad array of diving options ranging from reefs, to wrecks, to walls and one magnificant pier
Grouping St. Croix with St. Thomas and St. John is...
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Bay Islands: Caribbean Charm
From whale shark sightings to jungle hiking, the Bay Islands of Honduras feature a spectacular underwater environment and a fascinating variety of...
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Belize: Reefs and Ruins
Where can you hover above coral gardens, drift along the Caribbean's longest barrier reef, explore three immense coral atolls and descend into the...
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Destination: Dominica
An abundance of vertical walls, rich with marine life
A cluster multi-form sponges and deep sea fans, rich in color.
This 290 square mile...
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