Back to the Brac- Cayman Brac

Back to the Brac- Cayman Brac

Over the years, we’ve always loved periodically visiting the Cayman Islands (Grand, Brac and Little Cayman) for the vast underwater vistas, as well as the sedate and warm water diving with a good diversity of reef life. In 2013, we decided that it was time for a trip back to the Caymans. We planned a…

Tobago, Where the Atlantic Meets the Caribbean

Tobago, Where the Atlantic Meets the Caribbean

Sitting just roughly 100 miles off the coast of Venezuela is the 116 square mile island of Tobago, along with her big sister, Trinidad, sitting just 22 miles away. Many people may be familiar with Trinidad, famous for her spectacular Carnival celebration in late winter (the largest in the Caribbean), but fewer are familiar with…

Little Cayman- The Wall and the South Side

Little Cayman- The Wall and the South Side

Most divers are familiar with the Bloody Bay Wall which drops down several thousands of feet off the northwest side of Little Cayman.  There are fantastic swim throughs on your way to the wall, then with the clarity of the blue water, you can appreciate the tapestry of colors on the wall and the visibility out into the blue, making it truly…

Underwater Splendor’s Home Opener

Underwater Splendor’s Home Opener

When you live in the Midwest USA, let’s face it, scuba diving is not what comes to mind for recreation. Maybe football, baseball, fishing, or “floating” our rivers (what I used to call canoeing). Whenever I meet fellow divers on trips, the same old question comes up, “So where are you from?” Then I tell…