Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort

http://www.fiestamericana.com

This resort offers amazing 5 star accommodations, ocean view rooms, on site dive shop, gear lockers for guests, and it has great snorkeling and shore diving. This is a perfect get-a-way for the scuba diver at heart. You are far enough from town where it’s peaceful for that perfect diving experience.

The Fiesta Americana is 5 miles south of town and therefore much closer to dive sites. With the Fiesta Americana you will be in the lap of luxury with their multiple swimming pools, restaurants and beach club. There is an exercise room and jogging trail for those that like to keep fit and you will find the in-house dive operation like none other. Juan Leca’s Dive House is second to none. They have quality boats and their personal are truly amazing. If you want a quality, beautiful and luxurious place to stay on your next diving vacation Fiesta Americana In Cozumel Mexico is for you.

Prices (the prices may vary with the season)

Right now until December 23rd 2009 they are having an early bird special

You can book a room for 2 for divers as low as $292 for a 3 night stay including a 2 day boat dive.

Cobalt Coast Resort in the Cayman Island
http://www.cobaltcoast.com/

The Cayman Island defiantly is one of the prime places for Scuba Diving and the Cobalt Resort is the best place to go. Located on the northwest shore of Boatswains Bay, near the Turtle Farm the Cobalt Resort makes snorkeling and shore diving available from your front door.

The amenities of the Cobalt Resort are like none other. With an ocean front restaurant, fresh water pool and Jacuzzi makes this the best place to be. It’s worth seeing their famous 120 foot dock where you can relax and see the beauty that is the Cayman Island.

Cobalt Resort is associated with Divetech which is located on site they offer both beach diving and boat diving services as well as training. Divetech and the Cobalt Resort provides all it’s guest wtih privileged access to Cayman’s North Wall diving.

Prices (Prices may vary with the seasons)

Right now the Cobalt Resort is offering it’s “Winter Escape”.

You can book an ocean front room (double occupancy) four night lodging and three day diving for $920.00! (These prices include airport transfers, lodging, diving, taxes, and daily Add lunch and 3-course dinner, $65 per person per day (includes tax and 15% gratuity).
Matangi Private Island Resort in Fiji

http://www.matangiisland.com/

The Matangi Island Resort is set on a 240 acre private island with the fabulous choice of staying in either a luxurious ocean view bungalow, beach front bungalow or even a tree house bungalow.

The Matangi Island Resort’s private cottages are surrounded by beautiful tropical gardens. There is on site boat facilities, dinning room, lounge area and snorkeling and shore diving are right outside your front door.

Prices (prices may vary with season)

*FREE NIGHT SPECIAL* – Pay for 5 days stay for 7! (valid through March 31st 2010).
Stay for as low as $2,520 for 5 nights and 4 day boat diving (double occupancy). This includes transfer from airport, three meals and hotel tax.

Wherever you decide to spend your next scuba diving vacation be it the Cayman islands, Fiji or Cozumel Mexico, any of the above resorts will make your next vacation the best it’s ever been.

Most people might think that it is the sharks or big fish one should watch out for underwater however, sharks and other large fish are not responsible for almost any scuba deaths that occur each year, the Diver’s Alert Network says that most shark attacks occur when the victims are standing or swimming close to the shore.
The bigger danger associated with scuba diving comes if a diver has not been properly trained or certified. Such a person may ascend too quickly to the water’s surface; this can result in dreaded condition known as the bends, a decompression sickness with effects that can range from discomfort and vomiting to paralysis and even death.

Diving injuries are often related to ear problems and sinus problems. A person may experience middle ear pain and discomfort due to the pressure changes inherent in scuba diving; this is referred to as a “squeeze.” by the doctors. Other typical injuries associated with scuba diving are cuts and scrapes from fish, coral, and shipwrecks.

The American Academy of Family Physicians offers these additional tips for safe diving:

• Gently equalize your ears and mask as you descend.
• Never hold your breath while ascending. Always ascend slowly while breathing normally.
• Always dive with a buddy.
• Never drink alcohol before a dive.
• If you’re taking medication, check with a doctor before diving.
• Also consult your doctor if you have any medical conditions.
• Don’t fly for 12 hours after a no-decompression dive, 24 hours if your dive required decompression stops.
  If you don’t feel well or are in any kind of pain after your dive, get to the nearest emergency room.

1) Don’t Drink and Dive
Everyone wants to have a fun time on their vacation or trip. For some people that means the inclusion of alcohol. But if you are going to scuba, it is very important that you limit your alcohol consumption. The less aware you are underwater, the greater danger you get into. Also drinking leads to dehydration those pesky hangovers!. So when scuba diving remain well hydrated. Be sure to drink plenty of bottled water, get sufficient rest, and hold off on drinking alcohol until your diving day is done.

2) Optimize Your Dive Gear
Anyone who has ever done a cave dive has probably learned the importance of streamlining, and tightening up your dive gear. Dangling hoses, straps, or other items that might entangle you pose a serious threat to your safety. There are many things underwater to get caught on such as seaweed, a shipwreck, coral, or even the dive boat as you are getting into the water.

3)Monitor Your Air Supply
Nothing is more important to your safety then your air supply. To ascend slowly, you must have air in your tank. Watching your air supply and consumption frequently is important for the duration of the dive. If you are down to 1,000 p.s.i., you should be well aware of the proximity of your dive boat or the beach. After 500 p.s.i. you should be in the process of making a slow, controlled ascent back to surface. I know it sounds dumb but please watch your gauges constantly throughout your dive and never, ever run out of air!

There is much more to scuba diving safety, but remember these tips the next time you are in the water, after all better safe then sorry!