Random Ramblings from

YOUR Dive Travel Specialist

I would gladly live out of a suitcase, if it meant I could see the world!

Dear Dive Buddy,

Summer is winding down, Labor Day weekend is here, and before you know it, we’ll be ringing in a brand-new year. So why not make 2027 the year you finally take that trip you’ve been dreaming about?

It’s easy to keep saying “maybe next year” or “someday,” but the truth is, the years have a way of flying by. Mark Twain reminds us that the things we put off can become the things we regret most. Don’t look back years from now and wish you had seen that reef, explored that destination, or experienced that adventure while you had the chance. Start making those 2027 travel dreams a reality now. Pick a destination, mark your calendar, and let’s get you on your way!

And remember, with DEMA coming this November, great deals are to be had. Keep your eyes out for one that calls your name...and then call me.

Explore more...stress less...dive happy & blow those bubbles around the world!!

Warm regards, Liz

READY TO REEL IN YOUR DEMA SPECIAL?

These exclusive savings won’t last forever. Find a deal that makes you want to pack your dive bag? Don’t wait—let’s get your group in the water! Contact me today at liz@scubatravelventures.com and let’s turn those DEMA deals into your next unforgettable adventure.

Plaza Beach & Dive Resort Bonaire

Looking to book a trip to this shore diving paradise for your group?

Visit the refreshed Plaza Resort and enjoy the exciting changes.

Booking Window:

15 Sep - 31 Dec 2026.

Travel Window: 1 Apr - 30 Jun 2027 or 15 Aug - 31 Oct 2027

PACKAGES STARTING AT $2325 pp

All Packages Include:

• Deluxe Room Garden View Accommodations

• Free Premium All-Inclusive meal plan

• 3-days 2-tank boat + 3-days 2-tank Guided shore diving (around the island)

• BONUS - 2 Afternoon boat dives or 1 Night boat dive

• Free Nitrox upgrade

• Unlimited shore diving

• Free Roundtrip airport transfers

• Bubbles & Goodbyes - Free Party for our Dive Tribe at our Scubar

• 15% Discount on all retail-items from our Dive Shop

Group Comp Policy:

9 Paid Guests, 1 Complimentary

FORT YOUNG HOTEL & DIVE RESORT

** DOMINICA **

Booking Window:

NOW - 31 Oct 2026.

Travel Window:

NOW through 31 Dec 2027

DIVER PACKAGES STARTING AT $1655 pp

Package Includes:

● 7 nights accommodations in Fort Ocean View room

● Breakfast daily

● 5 days of 2-tank boat diving

● Tanks, weights and professional dive guides

● Complimentary shore diving

● Emerald Pool tour

● $50 Spa credit per person

● Round-trip airport transfers

● Marine park fees, all taxes & resort fees

Group Comp Policy:

● 5 divers paying, 6th Free for group bookings

Aquanauts & True Blue Bay Resort

GRENADA

DIVER PACKAGE STARTS AT $1596 pp

(All Inclusive - starts at $2629 pp)

Packages Includes:

7 Nights' Standard Accommodations
Buffet breakfast daily
10 Boat Dives
Free 30% Nitrox (if certified)
Airport Ground Transfers
Hotel taxes & service charge

Group Comp Policy:

9 Paid - 1 Free on room & dive package; 12 paid - 2 Free; 17 paid - 3 Free; 28 paid - 4 Free
COMP pkgs do not include all fees

DEMA Special for 2027 & 2028 Travel Dates with

** Special Package Inclusions **

Booking Window:

Now through 4 Dec 2026

Travel Window:

15 Dec 2026 - 14 Dec 2028

*Blackout dates apply

** Welcome Cocktail Party: Kick off your adventure with a one-hour group cocktail celebration.

Free Yoga Classes: Enjoy two rejuvenating yoga sessions per guest.

Night Dive Discount: 25% off a thrilling night dive (per person; non-commissionable & payable on island)

Become a Citizen Scientist: Team up with our on-staff Marine Biologist for a free REEF.org training and hands-on citizen science experience.

Complimentary Online Marketing Presentation: Need help selling your trip? You bring the staff and guests, Aquanauts' Marketing Manager will

bring the energy, insights, and inspiration to get your travelers excited to join!

TRAVEL TIPS

(Click the link above to access my Travel Resources page)

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There have been a handful of recent airport updates that could genuinely mess up your next trip, from carry-on bags getting rejected by TSA's newer scanners to a passport rule that can get you denied boarding even though it hasn't expired. In this video I break down exactly what changed, who it affects, and what to check before you fly, plus a few scary-sounding TSA headlines you can actually stop worrying about.

Airline Restrictions on Lithium Batteries Are Tightening in 2027: Be Prepared

The airline industry's ever-tightening rules on power banks will restrict portable chargers even more in 2027. Here's what to know.

By Jason Cochran, Frommer's, Updated 27 Aug 2026

The airlines of the world are about to crack down on lithium batteries aboard aircraft, so if you regularly pack portable charging devices for your travels, you need to know what's coming.

About Delightful Departures

SCUBA VACATIONS THAT LET YOU BREATHE EASY

Delightful Departures was created by Liz Tuttle out of a lifelong love of travel and a desire to share the experiences that have shaped her journey. A former professional diver and dive travel specialist, Liz brings firsthand knowledge and genuine enthusiasm to every trip she leads. She later joined the dynamic team at Scuba Travel Ventures, expanding her ability to work with like-minded travelers and deepen her expertise across the destinations, dive sites, resorts, and liveaboards divers most want to experience.

Liz works with divers of all backgrounds, abilities and experience levels, from newly certified to seasoned technical divers, well-traveled underwater photographers, and those searching for accessible travel. What matters most is curiosity and a sense of adventure. If you’re ready to explore the world below the surface and beyond it, Liz would be honored to help guide the way.

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