Scuba Dive Vacations -
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We love taking dive vacations. Every chance we get, we go. It has been like this since we got certified 15 years ago.
Sometimes we go alone. Sometimes we go with other diving friends. No matter who you go with, or for how long, it is hard not to have a fun time on a dive trip.
I usually do quite a bit of research before we go on our dive trips. If the price is right, I'll choose a scuba diving vacation package.
It tends to be cheaper than purchasing everything separately. 
If you do end up purchasing everything separately, here are my tips on getting cheap airfare to the Caribbean.
If we go with our diving friends, we typically choose a dedicated dive resort. All the diving is included and they are usually in great locations. Dive sites are usually close and many offer unlimited shore diving.
We have also gone the all inclusive Caribbean scuba diving vacation route. We usually go to an all inclusive when we go with a big group of people, not all of whom dive.
My husband and I got married in Antigua. Seventy people flew down to the wedding. It was a week long open bar reception! People had so much fun, I now plan a group trip every two years (or less). We've done 7 of these trips so far - group sizes have been between 25-60 people. With that size of a group, I find that all-inclusives are the easiest way to go (especially if you don't want to worry about who bought the last round of drinks).
Scuba dive vacations are also a fun option for your family vacations. It adds a new activity and new dimension to your child's travel experience. If the kids have never dove before, they can even test out diving with a scuba diving resort course.
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I will say that there is one thing I don't like about scuba dive vacations. Packing. I like to travel light but that's impossible when I'm lugging all that equipment. It is a necessary evil, though, if you want your own equipment. So if you are taking your own equipment, here are my tips for packing your gear for flying.
I usually do take all my scuba gear if we are going on a dedicated scuba dive vacation. If we only plan on doing one or two days of diving, the BC's and regulators usually stay home. We always take our scuba diving mask, scuba diving fins and snorkels. Fit is important here and we usually end up doing some snorkeling too.
So go, have a great vacation and do some great diving!
