Known as the shore diving capital of the world, Bonaire had often been recommended to us by fellow SCUBA divers and we were eager to see if it lived up to the hype. With 63 dive sites off the coast of Bonaire, this Dutch island offered the ultimate feeling of freedom as we were completely…Continue reading Bonaire
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Honduras – Roatán
Our return visit to Anthony’s Key Resort was just as fun as the first time! With the resort handling everything from food to activities for us, what better place for a family reunion? 12 of us flew in for a week getaway with 7 members opting for snorkeling and the rest of us signed up…Continue reading Honduras – Roatán
Egypt – Dahab, Sharm el-Sheikh, Alexandria & Cairo
Egypt was the final country of our Madventure Arabian overland tour. We took the Aqaba to Nuweiba ferry and it was obvious that the 2 year hiatus in international travel due to covid had taken its toll here because the immigration and customs officials appeared to be bewildered with what to do with us. It…Continue reading Egypt – Dahab, Sharm el-Sheikh, Alexandria & Cairo
Oman – Muscat, Salalah & Nizwa
National day for Oman is November 18th and celebrates Oman’s independence from Portugal in 1650. We arrived 2 days before the celebrations to find the entire country draped in patriotism and national pride with Omani flags adorning most public buildings. What a colorful time to visit Oman! After crossing the border from UAE, we visited several…Continue reading Oman – Muscat, Salalah & Nizwa
Honduras – Roatán
Anthony’s Key Resort was offering a 2021 “Run of the House” Special with discounted rates for all categories of rooms on the private key. We signed up for 2 weeks of the SCUBA package along with Becky’s parents. For $1199 per week, we had 3 boat dives per day plus 2 night dives per week,…Continue reading Honduras – Roatán