Only the best care for my dog. On occasion when I leave and must leave my trusty pet behind, he doesn’t go to Doggy Day Care, he doesn’t get kenneled. He gets an in-home sitter with a complete book of instructions, facts, photos, complete medical history, back up plan and everything else you could think …
Seaworld has been the topic of conversation for many years. It was once an attraction so phenomenal, you could interact with live animals the size of the school bus that brought you to the show. You were able to see turtles and fish, Orcas and dolphins, Beluga whales and penguins, all in one day. Later …
You just bought a camera. Perhaps you spent hours deciding which one to buy, what features it has and then eventually learned how to use it. You’ve now invested your time and money. Now it’s time to take your new toy on an adventure, on the trail, river, vacation or daily activities. And then it …
It was a dream of my mother’s to make it across the big blue ocean to see what lies on the other side, “one day”. At 70 years of age, she still had not created an opportunity to go on her own and I believe, had given up the dream. She ran a business for over …
The more I travel, the more I encounter solo travelers out for their vacation alone. I frequently see single people, married people with different interests, divorcees, widowers and widows, groups of friends, avid divers, cyclists, fishermen, nature lovers and more. To hear others say “I can’t travel because I don’t want to go alone” is somewhat heartbreaking, …
The Salt Pier.A place where the sea salt used for cooking is brought from the salt pans where it is made> The salt is then loaded onto a boat on it’s way to your dinner table. While the barges are out to sea, divers have the opportunity to enjoy the structure beneath the surface, as …
Reading is a favorite pastime for many, and vacation is an especially great time to break into a good story and escape reality. Here are some of my top adventure books to bring on any dive trip, beach getaway, snorkeling or island vacation. Island Vacation Books Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson A based-on-fact story about the …
If you’re a SCUBA diver, you are quite familiar with airline weight limits and the baggage fees. Most airlines limit your checked bag weight to 50lbs or they charge you extra. I hate baggage fees. Here are 10 tips to help you shove 50lbs of stuff into a 10lb sack and be sure it comes …
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While you escape for that well-needed vacation, do you know who takes care of your pets? This is a decision I have never taken lightly, as my dog is my family. Knowing your dog, or pet of any kind is important, especially when you are away. Here are ten tips for being (mostly dog, but) …
