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Scubafied
In an effort to keep our website updated and fresh, we have
recently revamped the entire site, adding new sections, pictures and more
information. There is a great new section called “Shop Talk” that contains our
newsletters and travel reviews written by divers who have visited the sites.
By popular demand, we have launched the “Travel Review”
section. It has some great descriptions of different dive locations which may
interest you. The idea was hatched to provide divers with unbiased information
for a particular dive destination including accommodations, dive operators and
of course the quality of diving. We hope this will help you plan your next dive
getaway. You can share your experiences with other divers by sending us your
reviews of dive locations or even a place you wouldn’t go again, pictures are
welcome as well. Please send reviews and/or pictures to
texas@scubafied.com.
Don’t forget we also have our class schedules posted
as well as photos from the classes and all of our upcoming dive trips.
Dive for DAN
Our annual Dive for DAN charity event wasl be held on
Saturday, May 15th at Balmorhea State Park. As always, the event included
our traditional night dive treasure hunt with prizes donated from some of the
major scuba equipment suppliers. The event raised $827 for the Divers Alert
Network (DAN). THANKS TO ALL WHO DONATED AND PARTICIPATED!
Dive, Travel... Travel, Dive
WOW! What a great time everyone had
in Curacao!
Group
travel is a lot of fun and we are constantly working on ideas for exciting dive
trips. We have two upcoming trips planned to Cozumel (see details inside).
Another travel idea that has surfaced is a Caribbean cruise offering several
dive stops to give divers a sample of different dive locations on a single
trip.
We value your input! Please take
a few minutes to participate in our travel survey in this issue of the
newsletter. Look for our “Travel Corner” coming soon to the Dive Shop
offering travel information and taking suggestions from you, the traveling
diver!
Trips to Come...
Just because summer is coming to a close doesn’t mean that it’s time to put the
dive gear away! We have some great trips planned for Thanksgiving and January
and are already working on where to go for spring break and next summer. So
stay wet and travel with us!
November- Thanksgiving Trip
Wanting to do something different for Turkey Day? How about joining us for fun
in the sun in Mexico? What could be better than spending the holiday on
Cozumel’s warm sandy beaches? Not much in our opinion, so we have 5 days and 4
nights of excitement planned for you! Accommodations will be at the Iberostar
all-inclusive 5-star resort, located on the south end of the island close to
some of the best dive sites. Spend your mornings diving or snorkeling and your
afternoons playing on the beach, sight seeing or shopping in town. We are
currently accepting $200.00 deposits. Space is limited to the first 20 people
who sign up, so don’t delay! For more information about the hotel go to
www.iberostar.com
When: November 22 - 26, 2004
Price: $1,015/diver; $845/non-diver (double
occupancy)
Accommodations: Iberostar - ALL INCLUSIVE (airfare
from DFW, 3 meals/day, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, 3days of 2 tank boat
diving, taxes and surcharges)
Deposit: now taking $200 non-refundable deposits
Final Payment: Due by September 18, 2004
Availability: 20 seats
January Winter Trip
Want the perfect gift for Christmas? How about a trip to Cozumel, one of the
world’s most renowned diving locations? At the request of the Tech Scuba Club,
we will be going back to Cozumel January 3rd through the 7th
. Get away from the cold, meet divers, non-divers, science students and
more on this exciting return trip to Cozumel. What a way to start the new year
off and refresh yourself for the spring semester. Accommodations for this trip
will be at the Reef Club 4-star all-inclusive resort. We are currently
accepting $200.00 deposits on this trip as well and again space is limited to
the first 20 people. For more information about this resort go to
www.reefclubcozumel.com
When: January 3 – 7, 2005
Price: $865/diver; $689/non-diver (double occupancy)
Accommodations: Reef Club - ALL INCLUSIVE (airfare
from DFW, 3 meals/day, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, 3days of 2 tank boat
diving, taxes and surcharges)
Deposit: now taking $200, non-refundable, deposits
Final Payment: Due by October 30, 2004
Availability: 20 seats
Travel
Questionnaire
TELL US WHERE YOU
WANT TO GO.....
1.
Destination:
______________________________________
2.
What time of year do you prefer for
dive travel:______________________________
3. How important are each of the following to you (1=
not important ; 5= very
important)
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Marine Life |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Visibility |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Big Animals (sharks, rays, etc) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Macro Life (shrimp, anemones
etc.) |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Wreck Diving |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Wall Diving |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Snorkeling |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Shore Diving |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Diving for beginners |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Diving for advanced divers |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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All-Inclusive Accommodations |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Activities for kids |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Activities for non-divers |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
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Nightlife |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
4. What type of topside activities do you
enjoy:________________________________
5. Other
comments/suggestions:________________________________________________
TELL US WHAT DETERMINES A TRIP
FOR YOU.....
Please circle the answer that best fits
1. What is most important to you?
Price Dates of the
trip Destination/Diving Non-diving activities
Other: _________________
2. What is your maximum
price range per person (total trip price)
$1000 $1500 $2000 $2500
Whatever it takes!
3. What is your preferred length of stay?
More than 8 days 8days/7nights
5days/4nights Weekend
Other:___________________
4. What type of accommodations do you prefer?
Live aboard Quiet low-key/small
Resort with lots to do
5. I would rather:
Find a great place to stay with
hopefully decent diving
OR
Find a great dive site and hope
for a decent place to stay
6. What about amenities?
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Must
Have |
Would
like |
Don’t
care or want |
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Beach |
q
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q
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q
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Pool |
q
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q
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q
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TV in room |
q
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q
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q
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Bar/Dining on site |
q
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q
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q
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Air Conditioning |
q
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q
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q
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Lots of activities on site |
q
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q
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q
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Game room |
q
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q
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q
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Sightseeing, Cultural, Shopping |
q
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q
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q
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Circle your top three
choices (all prices are approximations):
1.
Honduras (CoCo View) airfare out of Houston; $1,350; 7 nights; all-inclusive
accommodations; diving included
2. Belize (Ramon’s on Ambergis Caye), airfare out of DFW; $1,700; 7 nights;
breakfast only included; diving included
3. Costa Rica (Jinetes de Osa—Pacific side), airfare out of DFW; $1,800; meals
included, diving included.
4. La Paz—Cabo San Lucas area $1,595, meals included; diving included
5.
Yap/Palau (live aboard accommodations with some land accommodations); airfare
out of Los Angeles; $4,500; meals on live aboard; diving included
6.
Thailand (live aboard accommodations with some land accommodations in
Phuket and
Bangkok); airfare out of DFW; $3,799; meals included; diving included
7. Three dive sites by Cruise Ship (7-day) to Florida Keys, Grand Cayman,
and Cozumel out of Galveston; starting prices $899; diving extra.
SCUBA DIVING MAGAZINE
If you don’t have a subscription
to this must have dive magazine, you can now get the latest issue at BLDS! In
every issue SD’s Scubalab rates and reviews everything from masks and fins, to
computers and regulators and then reports their findings to keep you better
informed. They also help keep you up-to-date on all the latest and greatest
underwater gadgets and gizmos on the market. Stop by and pick up your copy
today!
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