where would you go feb 2009?
okay winter is almost over time to plan next winters trip. where should i go this time. I've been to Bahamas, Bonaire, Australia, and Philippines. I would go back to the Philippines b/c of the great diving and good value. but I'd like to try something new. how is wakatobi that time of the year?
I'm being biased and would say the caribbean..
yeah, i know you've already said that you've done the Bahamas and Bonaire, but there are other islands in the caribbean that have great diving as well - and don't start with the letter B.
What about a trip around Saba and Statia (Eustatius), Aruba or Curacao, Dominica or Guadeloupe. What about the Grenadines (loads of islands, loads of wrecks!!) and...dare I say it....St Lucia
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Have you considered Grenada? Late in the year it is gorgeous hanging from a canopy in the sky (even at night); I have always wanted to go back to see what it looks like from an aquatic view point.
As you said Philippines is a great valueI hope to be making my third trip there later this year. You said somewhere different though
I think Thailand would be a great choice too. I made a trip there in November 2006 for Loi Krathong. I went to Chiang Mai in northern Thailand where I attended Thai Massage school for two weeks. Also did the usual sightseeing, temples, elephant rides in the jungle, muay thai bouts... A very cool place to take a vacation
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Return to the Philippines.
If you've been to one of the following, go to one of the others.
Puerto Galera; Anilao; Malapascua; Moalboal; Mactan; Cabilao; Panglao; Dumagete; Palawan; Culasi; Subic.
Diving in the Philippines is varied and you can always find something new. I was just in the Philippines, and picked up a magazine with and article written by Scotty Tuason, he has been diving in Anilao since 1977 and was recently introduced to a 'new' area in Anilao, he was surprised when he dove this area for the first time. You too can find somewhere 'new' to dive.
Go to the Philippines.
This is what I would personally do. Not to many places that you will get better value for your money. I only mentioned Thailand because they wanted to go someplace different.Originally Posted by h2odragon1
Return to the Philippines.
If you've been to one of the following, go to one of the others.
Puerto Galera; Anilao; Malapascua; Moalboal; Mactan; Cabilao; Panglao; Dumagete; Palawan; Culasi; Subic.
Diving in the Philippines is varied and you can always find something new. I was just in the Philippines, and picked up a magazine with and article written by Scotty Tuason, he has been diving in Anilao since 1977 and was recently introduced to a 'new' area in Anilao, he was surprised when he dove this area for the first time. You too can find somewhere 'new' to dive.
Go to the Philippines.
Even though I haven't been diving in Thailand yet, I'll most likely be going to the Philippines again before I go to Thailand. I'll need at least three more trips to have seen most of the major diving spots there. I'm talking 2-3 weeks each time. I'm thinking about doing 4 weeks there next year. Thats in addition to the 3 1/2 weeks I've already done and the 2-3 weeks I'll do later this year.
Most people could spend all their yearly vacation time there over a period of years and still not see it all. I doubt I'll really have the chance to thoroughly explore the Philippines unless I move there
The problem with the Philippines I always say is that there are just to MANY great places to dive!
Hell of a way to get a vacation! LOL I bet it would be a different point of view and not as many Cubans around, unless you count the cigars!
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You just have to love those government sponsored tours to tropical destinations; free transportation (round trip for those that qualify), unlimited meals (all the bugs you can stand to eat), the finest accommodations that mud can offer. I did my best to rid the island of as many "Cubans" as possibleHell of a way to get a vacation! LOL I bet it would be a different point of view and not as many Cubans around, unless you count the cigars!
Seriously though, I have always wanted to go back and have read a number of articles detailing the dive opportunities down there, so I want to see it again. I am perfectly willing to keep my eyes peeled for more Cubans when I make it back down there
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I was in the East Cost of South Africa in July last year, Proteus Banks and Aliwals Shoals - good shark diving with tigers, black tips,duskies, bronze, bulls and sand tigers. The water is warmer in Feb, so you'll get more tigers in (provided the local fishermen haven't caught them all!). Reef's weren't fantastic, but were still OK, neighbouring Mozambique is supposed to be stunning, but I haven't had the chance yet!
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