Galapagos Island’s Red Mangrove Lodge

The Red Mangrove Lodges, which are on several of the Galapagos Islands, are offering you a GREAT DEAL that’s really too good to pass up!  With their professional guides you can explore the land and water of the Galapagos – home to amazing species found only there.

$1298 PER COUPLE!  This includes 7 nights accommodations, all transfers, meals, 5 days of boat diving, equipment (except dive computers), and all taxes!  Many of the lodges have internet access available also!

This price is being offered until September 30, 2010 and you need to travel by December 15, 2010.  Are you ready?  Email me at christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com today!

Curacao WOW Sale!

Curacao is having a HUGE Sale on their diving packages!  There are many resorts to chose from but let me give you a few highlights.  All prices include 7 night stay, all taxes and surcharges, and free daily breakfast!  Other inclusions are listed below.

Holiday Beach Resort          Diver - $440          Non-diver - $300

*Also includes 6 days of unlimited shore diving!

Renaissance Resort and Casino     Diver – 897     Non-diver $467

*Also includes6 days of 2-tank boat dives and unlimited shore diving.

Habitat Curacao Resort        Diver - $827     Non-diver $450

*Also includes Welcome drink, 6 days of 2-tank boat dives, and 24 hr unlimited shore diving.

As I mentioned, there are many more locations participating in this sale, just let me know what type of accommodations you are interested in and I can help you find the perfect match.  There are also some All-Inclusive hotels offering great deals!
There is a small catch, you must book your trip by September 1st and you must travel before December 18, 2010.
I am happy to offer you these low prices! You can always find cheap flights  from anywhere in the world.  To contact me go to christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com today!

Nude Travel is “IN”!

Yes, you heard it right, the newest “in” thing in travel is NUDE!  Many high end hotels are offering clients a private “clothing optional” pool and beach area.  And of course, there are those great resorts where no-one is shy and complete nudity is the way to be!  Click here to read an article on MSN news regarding the increased interest in nudist resorts and travel! 

Because of the fun play on words with my company,  Bare Diver, I receive emails daily from people wanting to book nude or semi-nude resorts.  So, like any good travel agent, I took a tour of the nude resorts available to you!  (it was hard work, but someone had to do it!).

What I learned was there is something out there for everyone. There are totally nude resorts that offer a party atmosphere, resorts that are classy and family orientated without an sexual undertones, resorts for adults in the “open-minded lifestyle”, and classy adult only “clothing optional” resorts where you can go to either side of the resort depending on your mood that day.  Many hotels also offer private villas with your own private pool/deck area if you want to totally keep to yourselves!

It would be my honor to help you find your “perfect fit” for a nude or semi-nude vacation.  Drop me a line at christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com.
If you’d like to try Nude Scuba Diving I can help you plan it for your group!  If you can think it up, it’s out there!

Dive Grenada – because you can!

Grenada is a gem worth visiting!  There are over 50 fantastic dive sites as well as the largest sunken shipwreck in the Caribbean!  Dive down to see the ocean liner, Bianaca C. while you admire the ocean around you filled with its unique ocean life.

Grenada is great for new divers as well as seasoned divers.  I recommend you stay at the diver-friendly Flamboyant Hotel and Villas.  You will get great amenities, amazing views, and great service at the Flamboyant Hotel.

Right now there is a great special of $796 per person!  This price includes a 7 night stay, all of your taxes and service fees, $100 airfare credit, and 5 days of 2-tank boat dives!

Your spouse or significant other doesn’t dive, well they will sweeten the pot even more by offering your non-diving friend an amazing rate of $328!! Wow, who can pass that up?! Grenada is a truly gorgeous island and offers you fabulous diving  – I highly recommend it!

Spring Break in Turks & Caicos

Yes, believe it or not, it is time to begin planning for Spring Break!  If you’ve traveled during spring break before you know that airfare prices skyrocket and so do some hotels – so it’s wise to book your trip now before that happens.

For this spring break I recommend Spring Break in Turks & Caicos!  Have you been there yet?  Have you dove there yet?  There’s no time like the present!

Let me send you to the fantastic 5 Star Regent Palms hotel!  It is right on Grace Bay Beach where the water is caribbean blue and the sands are like powder!  It’s easy to get to and you can get airline tickets from anywhere in the US, Canada and Europe!

The Regent Palms hotel offers one, two and three bedroom suites that are very nice for small groups or families.

Naturally, there’s a great spa to add some 5 Star Luxury to your trip! Email me now at christy@barediver.com or christy@caribbeanjourney.com!

Fuji Special Police Mountain Bike 27 Speed SRAM Model: Police Bike Store

Personal fitness – My Dive Instructor husband finally made the investment in a Mountain bike with a little help from his employer, Microsoft.   Below is an interesting hybrid Mountain bike made by Fuji for law enforcement. 

Full Specs:

• Sizes: 17", 19", 20.5", 22"
• Color: Gloss Black
• Main Frame: Fuji Altair 2 custom butted aluminum with PowerDiamond down tube, top tube/seat tube gusset, down tube gusset, Integrated head tube, double water bottle mounts
• Rear Triangle: Fuji Altair 2, custom tapered 7005 aluminum with Edge S-bend MonoStay, Cold forged dropout with CNC’D disc mount and replaceable hanger
• Fork: Rock Shox Recon SL 120mm with Lockout
• Crankset: New Truvativ Blaze 3.1 22/32/44T Chainrings
• Bottom Bracket: TruVativ Power Spline
• Pedals: Wellgo ATB w/steel cage, toe clips and straps
• Front Derailleur: SRAM X.5, 31.8mm, top pull
• Rear Derailleur: SRAM X.5
• Shifters: SRAM X.5 Trigger Shift Pod, 27-speed
• Cassette: Sram PG-950, 11-32T 9-speed
• Chain: KMC Z-9000
• Front Hub: Formula DC-20 sealed aluminium, 36H w/QR
• Rear Hub: Formula DC-22 sealed aluminium cassette, 36H w/QR
• Spokes: 14G Stainless Steel
• Rim: Alex DM-18 aluminum double wall, 36H w/machined braking surface
• Tires: Kenda, K-841A, Police Knite Glo reflective sidewall, 26 x 1.95"
• Tubes: Kenda HD presta
• Brakeset: Tektro Aquila Mechanical Disc w/ 160mm rotor
• Brake Levers: Tektro MT-2.1 Forged Alloy 2 finger
• Headset: Ritchey Logic Zero Comp 1 1/8” Press Fit Integrated, 30mm spacers
• Handlebar: Fuji Alloy Handlebar, Black, 560mm with bar ends
• Stem: Fuji extruded aluminum, adjustable angle and removable faceplate
• Grips: Fuji Dual Density Kraton rubber
• Saddle: Fuji MTB with Cro-Moly rails
• Seat Post: Fuji Suspension with adjustable spring, Micro Adjust, 300mm
• Included Featured Accessories: (2)Water Bottle Cages, Rear Carrier, Bar Ends, Kickstand
• Weight: 28 LBS.

Fuji Special Police Mountain Bike 27 Speed SRAM Model: Police Bike Store

Scuba Skins with Pizzazz!

While on a dive boat a few years back in Bonaire, I couldn’t help but notice some of my fellow divers……they were all wearing dive skins with really wild patters!  The patterns were psychedelic, floral, bright and completely different than any I had ever seen before!  The skins yelled, “I am a wild and fun!” so naturally, I had to go meet this group.

It ends up that the woman, Sue, has her own on-line company called Dive Goddess and she makes these great skins herself!  She has been in business for years and changes her patterns often so you can ensure your skin is as unique as you are!  Check out her website at http://www.divegoddess.com/!

The other great thing about these skins was their visibility under water.  The catchy and unique patterns are easy to see amongst a boat full of divers so it’s easy to find your dive buddy!

But, let me warn you, these skins are not for the boring or wall-flower types! You have to have a skip in your step to be able to pull this off because everyone one the boat is going to talk to you!

Oh, did I mention that  sells matching scrunchies and hoods too?  Mention my blog when you order yours today!

$99 Special at The Reef Resort

Technorati Tags: Grand Cayman,Cayman Islands,Dive,Diving,Scuba

You heard it here first!  The Reef Resort on Cayman Island is having a FANTASTIC SALE!  You can get a BEACHFRONT studio for only $99 per night!  Your sliding door opens right onto the sandy beach!  It's not too late to squeeze in one last vacation before the kids go back to school, or maybe you want to go over Thanksgiving and get away from the holiday stress  - either way, now is the time to take advantage of this great rate!

The Reef Resort is located on Grand Cayman Island's east end.  It is away from the crowds, and is all about relaxation!  It's on a Cayman island beach and has a great selection of accommodation options. Something for every traveler:  studios, one bedroom rooms, two bedroom rooms and condominiums

The Cayman Islands are easily accessible!  Check for cheap flights!  Contact me today to book your room! christy@barediver.com!

Dive Belize's Turneffe Island

Let me send you to Turneffe, a small island 25 miles off the coast of Belize!  It is a private island of lush forest and long beaches.  Because the location is so remote, the dive sites are packed full of marine life and rarely visited by fellow divers.  You will practically have the ocean to yourself! 

Let me put you at the Turneffe Flats, where the beach is only steps away from your room!  You will enjoy 3 meals daily, pre-dinner hors d'oeuvres, morning coffee/tea, and fresh juice brought right to your room!  The last dive day you will take a day trip to the Infamous Blue Hole and you will have the opportunity to Explore the Light House Reef.

There are more than 70 dive sites within 10 minutes of this fabulous island! Some of the one's on your Bucket List are here!  For example, the Blue Hole, and The Elbow!

All this for the low price of $1,244 per person (based on double occupancy)!  This price includes all items stated above as well as 3 dives a day!  It also includes your land and sea transfers. I can also help you find cheap flights to the Caribbean. Space is limited so reserve your room today!  christy@barediver.com

Kids ages 9-15 can WIN a trip to Cayman Islands!

National Geographic is hosting a contest for children ages 9-15 and the top 15 winners get to go to the Cayman Islands (with a parent)  for 7 full days of exploring and fun!  They also win a new Nikon digital camera! But that's not all!  All meals and transportation are also included!

What does your child need to do to enter?  I'm glad you asked!  All s/he has to do is write an essay of no more than 300 words about how essential water is essential to life everywhere!  They need to be creative as water is everywhere around us! 

In addition to the essay, they must take a photo of what, where or how they explore the world around them.  this photo must be taken by the child and must be an original work of art.  Once they are at the Cayman Islands they will "explore the island" so they want to ensure they have great "Explorers" on their trip!

For all details please check out this link:  http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/contests/explorer-trip-2011.  Best wishes to your families! Let me know if you win!

2nd Diver is Half Price at Brac Reef Resort!

Well, these deals don't come around every day! Wow!

Brac Reef Beach Resort is offering to give you 1/2 off your second diver!

Diver 1 pays:  $1,195.00

Diver 2 pays:  $   597.50!

Dive Package Includes:

7 nights Standard Accommodations

Breakfast and Dinner Daily

12 Boat Divers with Reef Divers

Airport Ground Transfers

Cayman Brac is a beautiful island scattered with hammocks and tranquility.  It's virtually impossible to be stressed out while there.  Brac Reef Resort offers all the amenities and service you would want:  walk-in showers, cable TV, phone service, free wi-fi, hair dryers, in-room coffee and the best thing:  butler service for your dive gear!

Let me get you there before this great offer passes!

christy@barediver.com

Book your Barbados Dive Vacation Now!

Barbados is a small island 26 miles long by 14 miles at it's widest point, most accommodation's are situated on the west and south coasts, these being the most sheltered parts of the island with good beaches and easy access to the warm beautiful Caribbean sea, the north and east coast's being very spectacular though rugged with swimming not really possible due to the large swells coming straight off the Atlantic Ocean!

If you have Barbados on your list of locations you'd like to dive, now is the time!  If you book your trip by August 15, 2010 you can get up to $300 refund on your airfare, free daily breakfast, and one-day free car rental!

Barbados had many sites for all different levels of experience and interest!  The reefs around Barbados are some of the healthiest in the Caribbean and there are a variety of creatures - some rare to the area! 

Let me find you a great price to Barbados!

Christy@barediver.com

$99 Special at The Reef Resort

Technorati Tags: Grand Cayman,Cayman Islands,Dive,Diving,Scuba

You heard it here first!  The Reef Resort on Cayman Island is having a FANTASTIC SALE!  You can get a BEACHFRONT studio for only $99 per night!  Your sliding door opens right onto the sandy beach!  It's not too late to squeeze in one last vacation before the kids go back to school, or maybe you want to go over Thanksgiving and get away from the holiday stress  - either way, now is the time to take advantage of this great rate!

The Reef Resort is located on Grand Cayman Island's east end.  It is away from the crowds, and is all about relaxation!  It's on a Cayman island beach and has a great selection of accommodation options. Something for every traveler:  studios, one bedroom rooms, two bedroom rooms and condominiums

The Cayman Islands are easily accessible!  Check for cheap flights!  Contact me today to book your room! christy@barediver.com!