Utila - Roatan's best kept secret!! - March 22 - 29, 2010

A 1 week dive trip to Utila is a diver's dream - incredible reefs, marine life,
unlimited shore diving - all day!

Included are:

- deluxe accommodations @ the Utopian Village with daily breakfast, lunch and
4 star three-course dinners

- flight and transfers

- 5 days of two tank dive trips

- unlimited shore diving- tanks, air, weights

- gear valet services and private equipment room w/ lockers

'Scuba 2000 enjoys an enviable and unequalled reputation for excellence in training divers - and we make it fun too! People come from miles around to take part in our famous weekend scuba program and every week we publish their names here for them to see and also as proof of our active and deep involvement in the training of scuba divers.

New divers, Advanced divers, Leaders and dozens of different Specialty divers appear here week after week. If you or someone you know is thinking of trying scuba diving or wants to go further in the sport, suggest they call Scuba 2000. We have the most courses, taught the most often and by the best Scuba Instructional Staff. They will receive the best scuba training possible, with no hassle, and they'll have fun - we guarantee it!!'

Another new bag from Akona. The less than 3 is designed to complement the less than 7 and less than 10 bags.

This carry-on weighs less than 3lbs. Lightweight perfect carry duffel that belongs to the 'Less Than' family. Perfect for electronics, in flight comfort items or reading materials.

SLIP PANEL: Unzip the slip panel and stack your duffel on the top of the <7lbs or <10lbs roller bag for easy transporting.


ZIPPERS: Large U-shape opening to the main compartment closes up with a #5 Delrin zipper with dual brass sliders and pulls. There are also two outer mesh pockets & two outer zippered pockets that use a reversed nylon coil #5 zipper.

SIDE FLAP: The quick release side flap provides easy access to a towel or a pair of snorkeling fins.

STRAP: Swivel snap hooks secure the adjustable shoulder strap and is long enough for cross the chest carrying.

HANDLE: The Velcro closure top carry handle has features attachment lop webbing and two plastic D-rings. Two webbing handles at each end of the duffel provide quick grab points.

This isn't a joke!! But it is fun and it is amazing!!

This is a fascinating story of one dairy farm and many many cows.

Enjoy.

Gives a whole new meaning to "Holy Cow"...  this is truly an amazing dairy farm operation..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJRy82i8e5Q&feature=email

Photography - by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PADI Master Instructor
Many first-time underwater photographers try to get as many pictures as they can on every dive and they usually end up with a couple of good shots but lots of poor ones. Unfortunately, unless they change their techniques that pattern will continue. As quickly as possible you must exercise some discipline and stop chasing pictures. Pick a spot on the reef or wreck and concentrate on taking lots of pictures of the same subject from different perspectives, distances and varying light sources. If you take notes about each picture, you'll soon begin to notice a pattern that yields the best results. Concentrate on that pattern and you'll soon be in National Geographic.

Dive Travel - by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PADI Master Instructor
Many couples are planning a ‘dream destination wedding’. For many reasons: avoiding hassles with family members, parents that are divorced, a life long dream, the rising cost of weddings here at home, etc., etc. Whatever the reasons, check out the legal side of things first. The web site www.lovetripper.com lists basic requirements for getting married in exotic destinations.
Here are a few tips to help with the planning:

· Use your credit card to pay wedding expenses. In the event a merchant fails to deliver, you can use your credit card company to dispute the charges.

· Peak tourist months and holidays may affect your ability to reach the destination of choice, increase the length of time for booking, increase the cost and increase the number of other tourists at your dream destination.

· Save money and headaches by keeping the party small. When you return home hold an informal reception for those who could not attend. It’s a great time to share video and photos of the ceremony.

Is your passport and ID in your maiden name or married name? To avoid hassles be sure you book your airline reservations in the appropriate name.
Let the hotel know ahead of time that you are newly married. Honeymooners often enjoy perks such as champagne and room upgrades.

Instruction - by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PADI Master Instructor
Being too fast can be just as bad as being too slow! Recently when a class finished early, the new divers were frustrated hanging around for their turn to go in the pool. As their frustration grew, they began to worry that maybe they had missed something because their course did not take the allotted time! If you’re fast in the class, have a video or a written trivia quiz on scuba to use. In the pool, always have a couple of games or additional exercises that use their new skills. Pool time is the most crucial and must not be wasted.

Skills and Safety - by This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it PADI Master Instructor
Don't get diving as much as you'd like? (who does?) Worried about forgetting some important dive skills? Plan to take a scuba course every year. A single specialty course will keep you in touch with the store and other divers. You'll have an opportunity to practice your skills in the pool and then again in open water. Plus, you'll learn something new too. If you can't get away for a dive trip every year, at least learn something and keep in touch.