maleficent

Curacau - and I know I didn't spell that right - is the third of the ABC Islands - -Aruba/Bonaire, and Curacau - All have spectacular diving its a bit of a hike from the states...

The Caymans are also lovely - however depending on where you are, if the ships are docking -- its ma and pa kettle from duluth in bermuda shorts socks and sandals- -near the docks everything is overpriced and very americanized.

Where I'd go back to in a heartbeat is Petit St Vincent. Excellent diving, and best of all - No people - -it was so incredibly secluded - there was a restaurant on the resort- -but once we headed to our bungalow -- we were left blissfully alone.

if you want lower cost diving -- think about Cuba -- MotorCity I take to be detroit - go thru Canada, and you can go to Cuba - -it's got amazing little old hotels, great food, awesome diving, inexpensive because it's not "americanized" yet - and if you are car person -- you will drool over all the amazing cars that are still running in the streets -

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