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GirlDiver Travel: New Airline Regulations for Scuba Divers

July 24, 2009

Rules keep changing for SCUBA diving travelers regarding baggage limitations, fees, etc. Recently Megan Denny of PADI did some investigative reporting and got to the bottom of this confusing, ever-changing issue. Story originally published on DiversNewsWire.com.  by Megan Denny   I decided to research the baggage oversize and overweight fees for some of the major [...]

Seattle Scuba Instruction by GirlDiver: Size really DOES matter!!

July 16, 2009

Sometimes smaller is better. In the world of scuba instruction, there are three varieties of instructional programs. First, we have the MegaClasses. These classes are designed to push the maximum amount of students through a program in the least amount of time. There are limits imposed by certification agencies to number of students to instructors, [...]

Green Travelers Fly Coach

June 19, 2009

In an effort to save our oceans, we need to realize that oceans, earth and sky are all interconnected in one big bubble. This article came from http://www.cheapflights.com/ and I think it’s a worthy read. One of my best friends uses recyclable shopping bags, yet refuses the idea of coach. Hmmm…. Sure, flying isn’t always [...]

Choosing your Scuba Gear – Part 2

June 15, 2009

Now that you’ve made your list of things you want to do in the new world underwater, it’s time to make some SMART equipment choices. Your next step is information gathering. Manufacturers websites and brochures can let you see what’s available. Often, they will explain the function of the equipment, activities and temperatures it’s rated [...]

How to buy Scuba Equipment – Part One

June 15, 2009

The ideal way for a novice diver to purchase their own equipment is with a high limit credit card and the experience only seasoned divers have. Selecting a dive set up in a world you’ve just earned admission to is tough. Most start the search with misinformation, opinions from other divers and strangers recommendations. Poor [...]