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More Scuba Diving In Roatan, Honduras

Had another 2 good dives in Roatan. We dove at the divesites Spooky Channel and Bikini Bottom. Don't you just love those names?

You can read our writeup on our facebook page - www.facebook.com/scubadivingsmiles.

And while you are there, why don't you "like" us? We will be posting pictures of Roatan and updating scuba news.

Scuba Diving in Roatan, Honduras

Had a very nice dive yesterday in Roatan. You can read my writeup over at our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/scubadivingsmiles.

Back In Roatan, Honduras

I hope everyone is having a great start to the New Year.

After an unseasonably warm December and getting our housesitter situated, we took off for Roatan once again. For those of you who aren't familiar with it, Roatan is an island off the coast of Honduras.

It is well known for diving and there are lots of dive shops offering reasonable prices for diving and courses.

We spent 3 months here last winter and will be here for about a month this year before taking off for Mexico.

If any of you find yourself in Roatan during January, please get in touch and maybe we can get together while you are here.

We haven't dove yet (will start later in the week) but we have done some snorkeling in front of our place.

Saw an octopus, lobster out in the open seagrass, a couple of eels, some nice size grouper and hogsnapper (a good sign), drumfish and more. All in all, a good start to the trip.

Before I left, I had to get a new mask and ordered the Atomic mask I recommend here. (I ordered the second model in my list).

While I haven't dove with it yet, I loved it while snorkeling. The fit is easy, no leaks and the field of vision is wonderful. I am hooked. I will let you know how it goes once I go diving.

Stay in touch and have fun diving!

Happy Holidays And Merry Christmas Everyone

I would just like to wish everyone a very happy and healthy holiday season. And to all who celebrate it, a very Merry Christmas tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a wonderful time with friends and family.

Head on over to our Facebook page for a little Christmas humor as we lead into the big day. Enjoy!

Best Scuba Diving Regulator Reviews: Top Rated Regulators Make Your Dive Easier

Updated for 2012: Which is the best scuba diving regulator to buy? Our picks for best dive regulators - from entry level/budget to midrange to high end. Top rated and reviewed dive regulators...

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Scuba Diving Christmas Cartoon

Need a little Christmas cheer? Head on over to our Facebook page for our latest scuba diving cartoon. Check it out here.

While you are at it - can we suggest you "Like us" while you are there? :)

Best Scuba Gear: Top Rated and Reviewed Diving Equipment

Looking for the best scuba gear to buy? See our picks for the top rated and reviewed diving equipment to make your choice easier. We cover BC's, dive watches, regulators, masks/snorkels, computers...

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Scuba Diving Mask And Snorkel: A Guide To Help Fit And Buy The Best Dive Masks

A scuba diving mask can make or break a dive. Our guide gives you tips on styles, types, fit, choosing, maintaining and buying the best dive mask and snorkel for you. See our picks for best scuba mask

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Best Snorkel: Guide To Choosing Snorkels; Our Picks For Top Snorkel And Sets...

Get the best snorkel and snorkel set for you. Our guide tells you what to look for - whether it's for scuba diving or snorkeling only. Choices for top rated and reviewed snorkels and snorkel gear sets

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Scuba Diving: Your Fun Guide To Diving In The Caribbean And All Things Scuba

A fun and practical scuba diving guide: Reviews of Caribbean dive trips, picks for best scuba gear, best dive destinations and dives; scuba diving tips, certification information, vacation planning...

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Where Is The Best Place To Scuba Dive? Our Picks For Top Diving Destinations

Where is the best place to scuba dive? Find our top places for scuba diving in the Caribbean including information on the destination, water temperature, weather, dive sites and more...

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Disappointed in Blackbeards Cruises Liveaboard

We left on the Morning Star 8-20-11 at about 3pm. The seas were a little rough and I suffered from some sea sickness that afternoon. I felt better on

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Socorro / Mexico in January 2011

Dive safari - lots of Mantas to interact with (see pic) In January, whales around the boat (see pic) Lots of reef sharks, big groups of female Hammerheads

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S.S. Yongala Wreck In Australia: Wreck Dive Extraordinaire

“I CANNOT IMAGINE A MUCH BETTER DIVE ANYWHERE, NOR CREW” One of the top-ten wreck dives in the world was a big brag to measure up to--BUT from the super

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Key Largo, Florida: The Best Scuba Diving Location

The Florida Keys, especially Key Largo, has the most stunningly breathtaking reef system. Countless sites to dive are filled with diverse wildlife. These

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Best Dive Watches: Top Rated and Reviewed Moderately Priced Scuba Diving Watches

Updated for 2011-2012: Which are the best dive watches to buy? We show you our picks for the best scuba watches in the mid-range, inexpensive, budget, cheap and very cheap (yes!) categories...

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Best Dive Watch: Top Rated and Reviewed High End Scuba Diving Watches

Updated for 2011-2012; Which is the best dive watch to buy? We give your our picks of scuba diver watches in the luxury, high end and top end categories..Plus mid-range, budget and inexpensive picks

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Best Dive Computer: Top Reviewed and Rated Scuba Diving Computers At All Prices

Updated for 2011-2012. Here are our picks for best dive computer - including budget-entry level, midrange, high end and top of the line...

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Best BCD - Which Top Rated And Reviewed Scuba Diving BC Is Best For You?

UPDATED for 2011/2012 models; The best BCD varies according to your needs and/or budget. I give my picks in several categories - including budget-entry level, midrange, high end, best for females...

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New Winner In Our Scuba Diving Story Contest

We are happy to announce our latest winner in our scuba diving story contest.

The latest winner is Ewald from the Netherlands for his story about scuba diving with turtles in Egypt.

I have to say this was a tough choice since we had many good entries this quarter. Lots of you doing some interesting diving out there! Keep the stories coming, it is great to read them.

The prize is a $50 gift card to Amazon.com. Our new contest is gong on now. You just have to share a story, pictures, etc. and you will be automatically entered. Why not give it a shot, you could be our next winner.

Tell us your experience here.

Scuba Diving In Grenada

We are looking into going scuba diving in Grenada. Wanted to know if anyone out there has been diving in Grenada and has any recommendations to share.

What dive sites did you like or not like? Is the Bianca C a "must do" dive? Can you recomend a dive shop?

Thanks for any of your opinions in advance. We appreciate it and we will let you know how the diving went.

You can contact us here.

Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica: Review Of This All-inclusive Couples Only Resort

Sandals Montego Bay Jamaica is an adults only resort located right next to the airport. We had a great time here and this is our detailed review-including the good and the not so good...

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My Scuba Diving Story: STUPID, STUPID, STUPID!

FIRST INTRODUCTORY SCUBA DIVE on the Great Barrier Reef. Whilst Instructor is taking time to calm down a newby scardy diver, I thought I would just say

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Sandals Resort In Jamaica: Review of Sandals Grande Riviera, Ocho Rios

We stayed at this Sandals Resort in Jamaica (formerly known as Sandals Grande Ocho Rios). It is one of the more popular Jamaica all inclusive vacation packages. Read our review of what we thought of t

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My First Night Dive: A Scuba Diving Experience

I stepped out into the black void and was met with a feeling of falling. I am aware of my own breaths as the compressed air from the 80cf tank which is

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Scuba Gear Review: Oceanic Pro Plus 2

Here is a new scuba diving equipment review from one of our readers: I have 30 dives on the Oceanic Pro Plus 2 and have found it's a great computer for

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Scuba Diving With Turtles At Shaab Abu Dabab, Egypt

A year ago I was in Marsa Shagra (Egypt) for a nice weeklong holiday with the club. We were at the Ecolodge Villages where you can sleep in tents at the

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A Scuba Diver's Worst Nightmare

This story caught my eye - no pun intended.

A man was fishing from the shore in the UK when he caught what he thought was the biggest fish of his life.

Turns out he hooked a scuba diver's wetsuit between the legs. The diver wasn't using a surface marker, which is a requirement according to the story.

The story is from the Daily Mail in the UK. OK, the source isn't the New York Times, but what do you think?

Is this a true story? It sounds like it could be true - or maybe I am just gullible.

I am interested in what other people think of the story so I am going to take a poll.

Is this a true story or not?

GET MORE DETAILS AND CAST YOUR VOTE HERE

Opinions On Shark Feeding Dives

What do you think of shark feeding dives? Should they be banned or not?

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My Top Dive Site: Sand Chute, Grand Cayman

Imagine a ski slope with freshly fallen powder. The slope is steep - perhaps 45-degrees. Bordering both sides of the slope aren't trees however, but coral

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My Opinion On Shark Feeding Dives

How smart is it to train sharks to associate food with divers? It is obvious that they are learning that association by the warnings when you are on a

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Shark Feeding Dive with Stuart Cove in Nassau, Bahamas

In 2006 on Christmas Day mid-afternoon I did the Stuart Cove shark feeding dive. It was great and scary at the same time, considering I had only gotten

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Shark Feeding In Shark Junction, Grand Bahama

I have dove the Shark Junction site in Grand Bahama over 20 times and it is a very safe dive as long as there is no feeding or chumming going on. I

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Introducing Our New Scuba Diving "Course" - Limited Time Offer

Well, it is finally finished. It has been a long time coming but it is now here.

What is it? Our new scuba diving course - "How To Jumpstart The Divemaster In You - Easy Tips And Tricks To Have You Diving Like A Pro".

It is full of practical tips and techniques to help you increase your diving skills. It is also the 100% practical, real life side of diving - no technical jargon here.

Our "Jumpstart" course contains ALL of our highly popular Special Reports (includes air consumption, buoyancy control, equalization, boat diving and safety) plus much more, available only in our "Jumpstart" course.

We think it is a valuable addition to our lineup and will be beneficial to many divers.

To introduce the new course and give a bonus to our faithful readers, we are running a Limited Time Offer. For the next week, the course will be offered at a substantial discount. So if you are interested, grab your copy now before the discount ends on midnight on Thursday, August 4.

Get all the details and order your copy now at our new site, scubadivetips.com

Cozumel Travel Guide: What To Do, How To Get There, Restaurants, Snorkeling

Complete Cozumel travel guide with tips on getting the most from your vacation. Covers traveling there, accomodations, top attractions, thing to do, restaurants, diving, snorkeling, shopping and more.

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Scuba Diving To Recover A Wedding Ring

Back in the 1990's I worked for a time share company in southern Florida and we had a lot of sales contests. One of the perks our resort had was a yacht

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It Really Can Change Your Life

SBI is doing it again. They have reached 25,000 fans on Facebook so they are offering a 2 for 1 Special on a SBI package.

SBI is the package I use to create this website. I started this website to create an additional source of income. It has really made a difference in my life - and my finances.

If you would like more income each month, think about building your own website about a topic you love.

I use Site Build It (SBI 2.0) to build scuba-diving-smiles.com. I knew absolutely nothing about building a website when I purchased SBI so it is a perfect package for beginners - and experienced - webmasters alike.

SBI usually offers a 2-for-1 Special only once a year. However, they have reached another milestone so they are offering it again. However, the 2 for 1 special is only up for 72 hours - it ends at 11:00 pm ET, July 23rd, 2011. I am a little late on the draw so there is not much time left.

(You can read my full review of SBI here.)

To get the special you need to go to Sitesell Facebook, like them and then click on the Special Order Form from Facebook.

You can use the Special in two ways:

You can buy your package and start one site and wait until 9 months to start your second site.

Or you could split the cost with a friend or family member and each get your own site.

If you have any desire to have an additional source of income, I can't recommend this package enough.

To get the Special, go to this special link to get the 2 for 1 deal.

If you have any questions about Sitesell (or anything else for that matter), don't hesitate to contact me.

Read Scuba Dive Stories Here - You Could Even Win a Gift Card With Yours

Here's your chance to win an Amazon gift certificate. It's easy and fun. Just share your scuba dive stories with us. It can be a rant or rave or anything in between...

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We Have A Winner In Our Scuba Diving Story Contest

We are happy to announce that we have a new winner in our scuba diving story contest.

This quarter's contest winner is Deb Davis for her story about a surprise dive with manatees. You can find the winning entry here.

The prize is $50 gift card to Amazon.com. Our new contest is starting now. You just have to share a story, pictures, etc. and you will be automatically entered. Why not give it a shot, you could be our next winner.

Tell us your experience here.

The Best Scuba Diving Is Found In Indonesia.

Indonesia is simply the top location for scuba diving in the world.The reason many people don't know this is that the country's most spectacular reefs

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Scuba Diving Safety: Do You Need Dive Guides?

My dive partner and I planned a fantastic dive trip to Florida. We planned what dive company we would dive with and places to stay. We watched YouTube

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Last 2 Days To Win A $50 Gift Card!

Time is drawing to a close to enter this quarter's scuba diving story contest. The prize is a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate.

All you have to do is share your scuba diving story, photo, tip, etc. It's easy and fun so give it a go!

You can enter here.

Good Luck!

Surprise Scuba Dive With Manatees at Boneyard, Venice Beach, Florida

Recently I went to Venice Beach, Florida to dive for sharks teeth. I don’t claim to be an expert diver. I started diving a little over a year and a half

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My Advanced Open Water Certification Dive: The Good, The Bad - Well I Passed!

This is a good example for planning, backup and always expect the unexpected to happen. I was taking my Advanced Open Water dive off the Cape Fear River

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Scuba Diving In The Red Sea; Incredible Dive Certification Spot

As an archaeology student, I was always intrigued by the field of underwater archaeology. Even though I had read books and even took a course on underwater

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Snorkeling and/or Scuba Diving at Buck Island, St. Croix US Virgin Islands

Hi, I love this location for diving because it has one of the only three Underwater National Monuments in the United States. It's natural beauty will

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Starting Next Week - Free Weekly Scuba Diving Cartoons

We are excited to announce that we have contracted with a renowned cartoonist to supply our readers with a free scuba diving cartoon every week.

We figure in these still rough economic times, who can't use a little humor to brighten up their day?

We will be providing these cartoons every Monday morning so you can start your week off with a smile!

These cartoons will be delivered exclusively to the readers of our Coco Zone Dive Club newsletter (which is free to join of course!).

So if you want to start your week off on a light note and with a smile on your face, go on over to our newsletter sign up page and sign up to receive your free weekly scuba diving cartoons.

The first cartoon will come out this Monday, May 30th so don't delay.

(If you are already a subscriber to our newsletter, you don't have to do anything, just enjoy your weekend :).)

Be on the lookout for our first cartoon on Monday. Hope you enjoy!

How Long Can A Person Stay Underwater When Scuba Diving?

Hi, I was wondering, as I'm new at this, how long can a scuba diver be submerged under water before the the scuba tanks are empty on an average tank .i.e.

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Best Snorkel Gear Or Set For Our Snorkeling Vacation

Hi, My family is taking a trip to Bayahibe, Dominican Republic and staying at the Dreams resort. There is a small coral reef just off the beach and I

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Scuba Diving In Bidong: Unfound Jewel In Malaysia; Plus Antigua Diving Review

I just returned from Sipadan which was as billed - but the highlight of our trip was Bidong in Kuala Terranganu with SEA MONKIES. I only had 2 days.

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