Fiji, Scuba Diving, Travel

Mermaid Adventures in Fiji

By now it's no secret that I'm fond of lists -- especially Bucket Lists filled with amazing destinations, experiences, and adventures -- and after receiving my open water certification back in 2014, I sat down and created a "Scuba Dive Bucket List." In addition to Turks & Caicos, Belize, French Polynesia, Australia, and Hawaii (to name… Continue reading Mermaid Adventures in Fiji

Caribbean, Cruising, Honduras, Scuba Diving, Travel

Diving for Treasure with Black Pearl Divers

Ahoy, Mateys! After a relaxing beach day in the Cayman Islands, we set sail towards a mysterious island paradise known as Isla Roatan. (Cue the dramatic jungle drums music). Located 40 miles off the northern coast of Honduras, Isla Roatan used to be a pirate's playground; however, the days of walking the plank and pirate's… Continue reading Diving for Treasure with Black Pearl Divers

Ocean Club West Resort, Turks & Caicos
Scuba Diving, Travel, Turks & Caicos

Party Like a Flock-star with Flamingo Divers

Pink Flamingos. These silly pink birds are most commonly associated with the island nation of Aruba, however, I quickly learned that they are found in the Turks & Caicos islands as well. So do I even need to mention that I packed my flamingo pool float, donned flamingo nails, and ordered a flamingo bikini for… Continue reading Party Like a Flock-star with Flamingo Divers

Manta Ray night dive
Big Island, Hawaii, Scuba Diving, Travel

A Feeding Frenzy off the Kona Coast

We had been spoiled on our dive day so far -- a whale, two manta rays, a honu, schools of fish, and the good fortune of diving with an endangered Hawaiian Monk Seal -- and as the sun set over the horizon I had a feeling that our Night Dive with the Manta Rays would be even more exciting.… Continue reading A Feeding Frenzy off the Kona Coast

Kona Diving Company
Big Island, Hawaii, Scuba Diving, Travel

An Unexpected Visitor at Garden Eel Cove

Our trip to the Big Island was originally supposed to include two dive days -- allowing us to add another four dives to our Log Books -- however, on our very first night in Kona I was hit with a severe bout of food poisoning. And after 12 hours of trying my hardest to keep even… Continue reading An Unexpected Visitor at Garden Eel Cove