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Best Dives of Puerto Rico
Best Dives of Puerto Rico
Best Dives of Puerto Rico
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Based on the classic Best Dives of the Caribbean, this guide focuses on the diving options in Puerto Rico, along with sightseeing, hotels, dining and all practical information you will need in when you visit. Includes the latest and best dive and snorkel
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJul 15, 2009
ISBN9781588437525
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    Best Dives of Puerto Rico - Joyce Huber

    Best Dives of Puerto Rico

    Joyce & Jon Huber

    HUNTER PUBLISHING, INC,

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    Ulysses Travel Publications

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    © Joyce Huber

    For complete information about the hundreds of travel guides offered by Hunter Publishing, visit our website at www.hunterpublishing.com.

    All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form, or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the written permission of the publisher.

    This guide focuses on recreational activities. As all such activities contain elements of risk, the publisher, author, affiliated individuals and companies disclaim responsibility for any injury, harm, or illness that may occur to anyone through, or by use of, the information in this book. Every effort was made to insure the accuracy of information in this book, but the publisher and author do not assume, and hereby disclaim, liability for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or potential travel problems caused by this guide, even if such errors or omissions result from negligence, accident or any other cause.

    Introduction

    Planning Your Trip

    SCUBA CERTIFYING ORGANIZATIONS

    CRUISES AND PACKAGE TOURS

    HANDICAPPED DIVERS

    MONEY

    INSURANCE

    DOCUMENTS

    SECURITY

    DRUGS

    CAMERAS

    SUNDRIES

    FIRST AID

    SUNBURN PROTECTION

    DIVER IDENTIFICATION

    GEAR

    Puerto Rico

    History

    East Coast

    Best Dive & Snorkeling Sites

    Culebra & Vieques

    Dive Operators

    Where to Stay

    South Coast

    Best Dive & Snorkeling Sites

    Dive Operators

    Where to Stay

    West Coast

    Best Dive & Snorkeling Sites

    Dive Operator

    Where to Stay

    Dining

    Sightseeing

    Other Activities

    Facts

    What About Sharks?

    Nitrox

    Introduction

    Before the creation of underwater viewing equipment, early Caribbean travelers caught merely a glimpse of the world beneath the sea. But, once they did, the idea of subsea exploration really caught on. By the 1930s, rubber goggles with glass lenses and face masks became a standard part of many a tropical traveler's wardrobe and a new wave of adventure travel took root. And, though much has changed since those early days, the fascination of the sea and its splendid inhabitants are still romancing and captivating visitors the way they always have.

    Dive vacations have since evolved into a major part of Caribbean travel. There are now resorts, travel agents, tour operators and yacht charters that cater exclusively to divers and snorkelers. Many all-inclusive resorts have added scuba lessons and tours. There is even a cruise ship with an all-dive itinerary. Sailing afficionados find hull-to-hull pick-up service offered by the dive shops. Novice sailor-divers can rent a yacht with a captain who doubles as a dive instructor and a reef-and-wreck tour guide. The biggest consideration left for the traveler is deciding where

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