It would help us to serve you better if we could get your opinions on the following questions in the comments section:
#1 What is your thoughts about scuba diving in general?
#2 What do you think about Rick’s staff?
#3 What do you think about our facilities?
#4 If you are a diver, what diver level would like to obtain?
#5 Have you talked to any of your friends about learning to Scuba dive?
#6 Did you know that you may get a college credit for taking a scuba course from Rick’s?
#7 Did you know that YOU can be a PADI Instructor & make extra money teaching Scuba Diving?
#8 Did you know that we have on staff Swim Instructors for babies, children & Adults on premises?
#9 Did you know that Ricks has been voted one of TOP TEN Dive Centers in the USA?
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
SCUBA Diving Solomon Islands For divers, the Solomon Islands are a source of cultural delights and vast blue waters to explore.
An excellent option for avid divers is a live-aboard, which offers flexible schedules and unlimited diving. Tranquil, lake-like conditions, present within the folds of the islands, provide a great base for diving. On a live-aboard, the diving itineraries are varied, open to the desires and interests of the divers.
Some of the intrigue of the underwater is the World War II wrecks, where the United States was a big player in that part of the world, the mighty players of this tragic war now rest like metal dinosaurs along the seafloor.
An impressive lineup of underwater marine life wonders, which span from the very small to the very large. On the outer reefs, large swirling schools of silvery masses dominate, from jacks to tuna, mackerel and more. Sharks and other pelagics are ever present on any given dive to complement the total beauty of this amazing place. Dramatic sky-lit caverns add a touch of exploration, providing limitless sites to enjoy and see.
Common sites include remote spots in Marovo Lagoon, The Florida's, and the beautiful Russell Islands. Most charters can focus on reefs, WWII wrecks, land tours or whatever the group on board desires.
Honiara, the Solomon Island capital, is on Guadalcanal. In 1942, this city was the center stage for a six month long series of war battles. More than 40 ships and planes were lost in what is now called "Iron Bottom Sound". Some of the wrecks are reached by boat and a handful are just some yards from shore.
Two of Honiara's most exciting dives are the Bonegi I and the Bonegi II, Japanese transport ships covered with schools of fish and soft corals in many colors of the rainbow. Some of the clown fish found in the waters of the Solomon's reside right here on the wrecks.
An excellent option for avid divers is a live-aboard, which offers flexible schedules and unlimited diving. Tranquil, lake-like conditions, present within the folds of the islands, provide a great base for diving. On a live-aboard, the diving itineraries are varied, open to the desires and interests of the divers.
Some of the intrigue of the underwater is the World War II wrecks, where the United States was a big player in that part of the world, the mighty players of this tragic war now rest like metal dinosaurs along the seafloor.
An impressive lineup of underwater marine life wonders, which span from the very small to the very large. On the outer reefs, large swirling schools of silvery masses dominate, from jacks to tuna, mackerel and more. Sharks and other pelagics are ever present on any given dive to complement the total beauty of this amazing place. Dramatic sky-lit caverns add a touch of exploration, providing limitless sites to enjoy and see.
Common sites include remote spots in Marovo Lagoon, The Florida's, and the beautiful Russell Islands. Most charters can focus on reefs, WWII wrecks, land tours or whatever the group on board desires.
Honiara, the Solomon Island capital, is on Guadalcanal. In 1942, this city was the center stage for a six month long series of war battles. More than 40 ships and planes were lost in what is now called "Iron Bottom Sound". Some of the wrecks are reached by boat and a handful are just some yards from shore.
Two of Honiara's most exciting dives are the Bonegi I and the Bonegi II, Japanese transport ships covered with schools of fish and soft corals in many colors of the rainbow. Some of the clown fish found in the waters of the Solomon's reside right here on the wrecks.
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Secret Beach Shell Villa
Luxury Villas in Playa del Secreto.. your Home away from Home.
- Located directly on the beach - the water edge is 30' from the back door!
- Private Pool - each villas has it's own private pool with privacy walls between and 2 out door tanning beds with full size mattress.
- Located in a private Gated Residential Community that is very safe.
- Mexican/Spanish Colonial Style Architecture with Cupola Ceilings through out.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 1st Master Bedroom - ocean view - with King bed, in suite bathroom with sunken tub/shower, TV, alarm clock , Sealy Orthopedic Mattress & private balcony.
- 2nd Master Bedroom - ocean view - with King bed, in suite bathroom with walk-in shower, alarm clock, Sealy Orthopedic Mattress & private balcony.
- 3rd Bedroom - Cenote & Garden View with King bed, in suite bathroom with walk-in shower, alarm clock, Sealy Orthopedic Mattress & private balcony.
- 4th Bedroom - Garden View with 2 twin beds (can be made into a king), alarm clock, Sealy Orthopedic Mattresses & in suite bathroom with walk-in shower
- 4 1/2 bathrooms - The upstairs bathrooms have skylights and built in planters - all bathrooms have hairdryers
- 2 central A/C (two 5 ton units per villa - one for each floor)
- Hampton Bay ceiling fans with lighting in every room
- TV, DVD, US Dish Network Satellite System (with Premium channels Starz, HBO,
Showtime, Cinimax & TMC and 50 cable channels and SIRIUS satellite radio channels.) Having TV in English is rare in Mexico! - Indoors there is a Stereo System with CD and Tape Player. For Outdoors we have a Sony Heavy-duty Marine quality Boom box with CD player and digital music port. We also have a portable docking station for a mp3 music player (bring cable.)
- 2nd smaller "Beer" refrigerator we supply beer $15 a case
- Large safe with key and code (very safe area - but it's still wise to use it - big enough for
your camera or laptop) - Honor Bar - fully stocked for your enjoyment
- USA Phone System Phone
Vonage Phone
answering machine
800# toll free number
US, Canadian & Mexico calls are FREE
Intercom system to contact staff - Wireless Broadband Internet (512kps) - Dell laptop computer with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word & Outlook) A charge of $50 for unlimited use of PC and broadband connection.
- Washer and Dryer (you can us or ask the staff to do your laundry)
- Full-time staff (The staff works Monday - Saturday.)
- Luxury Tommy Bahama Bed linens (500 thread count sheets), both bath and beach towels provided
- Boogie boards, snorkeling equipment, pool floats, beach toys, etc
- Sheltered parking
- 24-Hour security system installed with cameras outside the villas.
- We have vehicles for rent - on request they will be waiting at the villas for you - all are insured (3 mini-vans, Suburban , and an Excursion)
- We have a 19' Mako fully loaded fishing boat available for fishing rentals – see http://www.puertomorelosfishing.com/
- The owners live in a separate apartment 300 feet in back of the villa (at the entrance of the driveway away from the beach.) Unlike many villas in the region we are onsite owner/mangers, this is not a vacation home we see once in a while - we live here so we are aware of our staff, and maintenance issues are addressed in a timely manner.
We believe that the villas are your home while you are here. Keeping that in mind, we respect your privacy above all. However, if you need us we are only steps away.
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