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I have a big birthday this year and I'm not getting any younger so Carpe Diem.
PS I am fit and and a strong and regular swimmer. I have told the significant other its now or never.
I did a lot of diving when I was young - anyone else learn when the flotation device was a big orange lifejacket that went over your head? These modern waistcoasts are luxury - you lot don't know you've been born! After a long gap I have done about 12 dives over last 15 years on holiday so I'll likely do a refresher (PADI?) course here before going. I do have BSAC 3 and a special accreditation they gave us for being trained in solo diving - see below. 120 or more dives.
But the Questions is
Where should I go for a week next winter to spoil myself?
I want
Reasonable travel time, partially so my body clock is not resetting itself for a week, then time to come home. So if possible less than 6 hours flight? (Don't enjoy travelling so this is important)
Warm water. No dry suit. I learnt in a gravel pit in Tamworth, in winter with a 5mm wetsuit! Thin wetsuit is acceptable - I love the feeling of water on my skin.
Not bothered with great depth unless there's something fabulous to seek.
Good visibility. I spent 30 days diving, exploring the wreck of the Mary Rose before she was lifted, when the best visibility was 1m!
Would consider a boat trip, but a variety of dives, a wreck, a reef or fabulous marine life or some combinations ideal.
Not that interested in meeting great whites either. Diving for me is about the freedom to move and explore.
Unless I can find a luxury hotel to base ourselves in, this might a solo trip - anyone have experience of this? Instead of a partners holiday with a bit of diving this is to be a diving holiday with partner invited if she chooses to come. Although the right place might tip the balance.
So suggestions welcome.
PS I am fit and and a strong and regular swimmer. I have told the significant other its now or never.
I did a lot of diving when I was young - anyone else learn when the flotation device was a big orange lifejacket that went over your head? These modern waistcoasts are luxury - you lot don't know you've been born! After a long gap I have done about 12 dives over last 15 years on holiday so I'll likely do a refresher (PADI?) course here before going. I do have BSAC 3 and a special accreditation they gave us for being trained in solo diving - see below. 120 or more dives.
But the Questions is
Where should I go for a week next winter to spoil myself?
I want
Reasonable travel time, partially so my body clock is not resetting itself for a week, then time to come home. So if possible less than 6 hours flight? (Don't enjoy travelling so this is important)
Warm water. No dry suit. I learnt in a gravel pit in Tamworth, in winter with a 5mm wetsuit! Thin wetsuit is acceptable - I love the feeling of water on my skin.
Not bothered with great depth unless there's something fabulous to seek.
Good visibility. I spent 30 days diving, exploring the wreck of the Mary Rose before she was lifted, when the best visibility was 1m!
Would consider a boat trip, but a variety of dives, a wreck, a reef or fabulous marine life or some combinations ideal.
Not that interested in meeting great whites either. Diving for me is about the freedom to move and explore.
Unless I can find a luxury hotel to base ourselves in, this might a solo trip - anyone have experience of this? Instead of a partners holiday with a bit of diving this is to be a diving holiday with partner invited if she chooses to come. Although the right place might tip the balance.
So suggestions welcome.