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March 2016 | Issue #8
WELCOME TO OUR MARCH eNEWSLETTER

After a fun-filled start to 2016, we are excited about our upcoming adventures this Spring. Our "Spring Break" is taking us diving in Belize and whale watching in the Dominican Republic.
 
What fun plans have you made to welcome this warmer weather? Whether you're planning for a family vacation this month, or starting to think about summer days on a beach, let us know how we can help you get ready for your next adventure! Our travel specialists are full of ideas to help the whole family get away. And it's never too early to get the kids signed up for Kids Camp this summer.
 
Enjoy the sunny skies and longer days! We hope to see you soon!
JOIN THE ADVENTURE: 2016 COLORADO SCUBA BASH
Registration for the 2016 Colorado SCUBA Bash is now open. Join us in Curacao October 22-29, 2016. We'll be spending 7 nights at Kura Hulanda Lodge & Beach Club in Westpunt. The resort is located just off of Playa Kalki, one of the best shore diving sites on the island. With six days of 2 tank boat dives, unlimited shore diving, and fun filled shore excursions, the Bash is one of our most popular trips every year. Join us for another year of adventure!
UPCOMING GROUP TRIPS
2016 
2017 
Belize 
Tahiti 
Cuba 
  Curacao - Colorado Scuba Bash  
  Cuba 
 
Diver with Grouper
OUR CARIBBEAN FAVORITES!

Diving is often enjoyed with sunny skies, sandy beaches, and the isolation that only tropical life can provide. Some Caribbean adventures are the stuff dreams are made of, while others can turn into a "three hour tour" gone wrong. If you are looking for a hassle-free and fun vacation, here are our top destinations for a sunny, tropical escape.

COZUMEL

Why you should go: Thanks to direct flights from several US cities, Cozumel is easy to get to from the States. The ease of access along with resorts that offer extremely inclusive packages make it a good value for families and groups looking to get away.

What you should Do: Explore Palancar Gardens. A great dive site for beginner and advanced divers alike, the coral arch swim-throughs and abundance of turtles are sure to make Palancar Gardens one of the most memorable moments of your vacation.

For added adventure: Don't miss the Chicken Mole at El Morro. Ray and the gang make you feel like family while spoiling you with amazing eats and delicious margaritas!

BONAIRE
Why you should go: Known for easy shore diving and brilliant, lush reefs full of color, Bonaire is the shore diving mecca of the Caribbean. It also boasts having the oldest marine park reserve, allowing for a variety of creatures to thrive in the protected waters.

What you should Do: Swim under the Salt Pier (when it is open and allowed). This hypnologic experience is straight out of a bedazzled dream. Clouds of salt crystals the size of quarters cascade down around you. If you've ever dreamed of seeing diamonds rain down from above, this is the site for you!

For added adventure: Visit the Donkey Sanctuary and get in touch with your inner animal lover. Originally brought to the island as work animals by the Spaniards some 400 years ago, donkeys have not adjusted well to island life. At this refuge, they receive extra TLC and a safe place to play with tourists.

Click here to read more of our favorites. 
Pool
YOU'RE INVITED TO POOL NIGHT!

Whether you have 10 dives logged or 1,000, all divers should jump in the water to refresh their skills from their Open Water certification. We offer a couple of ways to review depending on your experience:
 
POOL NIGHT~ Once a month, we open our pool for divers to come in after hours and splash around. This is a self guided review (there won't be an instructor on duty) but gives you a chance to set up your gear, blow bubbles, and keep things fresh between trips. If you can't make it to Pool Night, you can call us to book a Pool Workout whenever our pool is available . $20 covers your pool time, one rental tank and any scuba equipment you may need.  Please call to RSVP, or sign up online, as we have limited availability each night.

The pool will be available from 6 - 9pm on the following nights:
  • March 17
  • April 27
  • May 26
  • June 15
Click here to register today!
 
SCUBA REFRESHER ~ In this four hour class, instructors will share practical tips from their personal experience of diving and jump in the water with you to make sure you are comfortable setting up your gear and controlling your buoyancy. The class is offered three times each month, and is often required by a resort if you haven't been diving in the past two years. We can also schedule this class privately if you have been out of the water for longer than 10 years.

Click here for information on our upcoming SCUBA Refresher courses. 
GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR GOPRO!

This month is your last chance (for now) to take advantage of our FREE* GoPro seminar!

From camera settings and shooting techniques to mounts and accessories, this seminar will prepare you to start filming dive movies that your friends and family actually  want to see.

This 2 hour classroom course includes:
  • GoPro basics to set up the perfect shot
  • Accessories that are worth investing in (and which are not!)
  • Best practices for underwater videography and photography
Course Dates:
March 28 - 6pm
 
Bring your GoPro and a pad of paper and get ready to learn everything you need to know about your GoPro. Space is limited, so please call the store at 303-220-8282 to register.

*Seminar is free if you have purchased your GoPro from One World Dive & Travel. Otherwise, cost is $25. Discussion will focus on the Hero4, but techniques are universal among all cameras.
TIP OF THE MONTH
Always write down the amount of weight you used in your logbook so you don't have to guess when you go back to your favorite dive sites.

Blowing Bubbles,
 
Your One World Dive & Travel Crew
One World Dive & Travel
303-220-8282 | dive@oneworlddive.com | http://www.oneworlddive.com/
 


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