I call myself an underwater photographer because I love to scuba dive and have a camera to capture images when I’m diving. While I’m a novice, at best, my long-time friend and fellow SF native, Ken Howard, is a world-renowned underwater photographer. He recently got back from his annual trek to the Bahamas to dive…
Everyone who’s been to Grand Cayman knows the name Bob Soto. As one of the pioneers of diving in the Caribbean, he built Bob Soto Reef Divers in the 1970s to what is now an island institution. In fact, my first scuba diving experience was on one of his boats off of Seven Mile Beach…
I’m about to unveil one of the World’s Best Kept Vacation Secrets… If you would love to take your next luxury travel vacation at sea, but do not own your own luxury yacht…yet, and really are not into the whole cruise ship scene, then how about chartering your own private fully-crewed yacht? Just contact Vital…
My favorite scuba diving provider,Red Sail Sports, just announced its 20th anniversary as one of the world’s leading resort watersports operators. In 1987, Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman opened its doors for business. To celebrate, Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman will host a year of promotions, giveaways and special dive packages. The Past: Red Sail…
We’ve all had scary travel situations. We’ve been on planes that dropped thousands of feet or on boats that were sinking. But try this one on for size… I was scuba diving in Belize at The Great Blue Hole, a famous underwater cavern that begins at about 100 feet. After spending 12 minutes there, we…
My friend Ken Howard grew up a few blocks from me in San Francisco. Maybe we both became scuba divers because we could see the Pacific Ocean from our homes. Or maybe it’s just a coincidence. While I take an occasional underwater photo, Ken is one of the world’s best. He has captured and published…
The annual Dive into Adventure Bonaire 2006 Digital Photo Contest is nearly here. Like dive photo shoot-outs in which I’ve participated, both novice and expert underwater and above water photographers are invited to test their artistic expression and technique to win great prizes. But this year, all images must be digital.
As a scuba diver, I often daydream by taking a five-minute trip to my favorite dive sites on the Web. I enjoy seeing what the water temperature is today on Aruba, the visibility on Maui, how a storm damaged a reef on Grand Cayman, or a new wreck being sunk. This new site at BigBluePlanet.com…
I took my first scuba dive off Seven Mile Beach in 1981, so it’s always been a favorite place to escape. Now, the Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort — named “Grand Cayman’s Leading Hotel” by World Travel Awards — has completed a $15 million redesign and renovation. Situated on a gorgeous, snow white sandy beach,…
I’ve chewed on sports bars for running. I’ve wolfed down sports bars for hiking. But I’ve never thought of a chocolate sports bar to ward off seasickness after scuba diving or when riding in a boat on open rough seas. Fortunately, Dive Bar is a convenient, high energy snack bar that’s delicious, nutritous and created…
If you’ve ever stayed on Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman for a snorkeling or scuba diving trip, you know it’s one of the world’s most pristine settings — featuring the warm Caribbean Sea, shallow water, lots of tropical fish and drop-dead gorgeous sunsets. Now, this beach is pleased to welcome the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman…
As one of the Caribbean’s Top 100 Resorts, Pirate’s Point Resort and Dive Center on Little Cayman, just announced that it will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary with both special programs and special pricing throughout 2006. First, they’re offering last summer’s prices – $1495 per person for the all inclusive dive package or $1195 per…