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Adventure & Dive Tours of Costa Rica
Special Rate on Aggressor Okeanos to Cocos Island Costa Rica

SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR THESE 2008 DATES ONLY

Ten-day charters offering 2 trip dates in 2008
June 19, 2008 - June 27, 2008 $3,495
July 8, 2008 - July 28, 2008 $3,395

Pay Deposit by Aug 15, 2007 and SAVE $150. per person
Pay Deposit by July 25, 2007 and SAVE $300. per person

Following must be paid in cash in Costa Rica
Plus Park & tax $245 PP, fuel fee $100 PP, hotel $75. PP, Airport departure tax $27 PP.

Rates are per person. DBL or quad. All prices quoted in USD. Rates are subject to change without notice.

"Deluxe" staterooms have one double bed and one single bunk.
"Twin" staterooms have two single bunks, singles preferred.
"Quad" staterooms have four single bunks, singles preferred.

For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p1731.htm

Anthony's Key Resort - Roatan, Honduras
Anthony's Key resort is the premier destination for divers visiting Roatan. Four
different room categories ensure that guests are comfortable and relaxed.

The resort offers 3 boat dives per day as well as 2 single tank night boat dives
per week. The onsite dolphin encounters are one of the added benefits to such
a great dive destination.

Special: AKR's 40th Year Anniversary: Buy one, get one 1/2 off
*Valid for new 2008 reservations only and does not include 16% government tax

High Season: Jan 5 - Aug 30 | Nov 22 - 29 | Dec 20 - Jan 3 2009
1st person                2nd person
$1159.00     $580.00 HILL STANDARD
$1391.00     $696.00 HILL SUPERIOR
$1507.00     $754.00 KEY STANDARD
$1739.00     $870.00 KEY SUPERIOR
Child           $899.00 (in room w/adult; ages 5-9 yrs)

Low Season: Aug 30 - Nov 22 | Nov 29 - Dec 20
1st person            2nd person
$927.00       $464.00 HILL STANDARD
$1113.00     $557.00 HILL SUPERIOR
$1206.00     $604.00 KEY STANDARD
$1391.00     $696.00 KEY SUPERIOR
Child           $777.00 (in room w/adult; ages 5-9 yrs)

*Package Includes: 7 nights hotel accommodations, 3 meals daily, 3 single tank
boat dives per day, 2 single tank boat night dives, buoyancy control workshop, shore
diving during shop hours, air tanks weight belt and weights, tropical picnic at
Fins and Flippers, horseback riding, island fiesta night on the key, Kayaking and
canoeing, entrance to Roatan museum, dolphin show presentation, welcome cocktail,
and airport transfers, 16% HOTEL TAXES

- 1/2 off based on lowest adult package rate
- INSTANT PURCHASE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF BOOKING
- 7 night minimum
- Valid Dates January 5, 2008 - January 3, 2009
- Must be booked by January 31, 2008

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Little Cayman Beach Resort - Cayman Islands
Little Cayman is home to some of the Caribbean's best wall diving and the famous
Bloody Bay Wall. The top of the wall starts in only 25ft of water and drops into
the abyss.

The resort is located on a beautiful white sand beach for relaxing between and after
dives. Below are listed the current specials offered by Little Cayman Beach Resort
and Reef Divers, the on-site dive operator.

Special 1: *Valid for limited dates in January
Price = $1395.00pp *based on double occupancy
*Includes: 7 nights accommodations, breakfast, lunch, & dinner daily, 17 boat
dives, tanks, weights, & weight belts, round-trip airport transfers, and all
hotel taxes

Special 2: Eagle Ray Round-Up
*Valid For Travel January 3, 2008 - July 31, 2008 and
November 1, 2008 - December 15, 2008
Price = $1409.00pp *based on double occupancy
Includes: 7 Nights Poolview Room, breakfast and dinner daily, 6 days of 2-Tank
dives, airport transfers, and all hotel Taxes & Service Charges

Special 3: Bloody Bay Escape
*Valid for Travel January 3, 2008 - December 15, 2008
Price = $1695.00pp *based on double occupancy
Includes: 7 nights pool view accommodations, breakfast, lunch, & dinner, daily,
17 boat dives, 1 night dive, 2 complimentary drinks per night, round-trip airport
transfers, and all hotel taxes.

***Promotions are valid on select dates only.
**Prices are based on double occupancy, capacity controlled, based on availability
and subject to change.

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For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p2375.htm

Welcome to Curaçao's Premium All-Inclusive Resort!

Let Sunset Waters Beach Resort be your home away from home. This intimate boutique hotel is your
perfect island retreat! Sunset Waters All Inclusive Beach Resort is renowned for its beautiful crescent
shaped beach, serene and secluded location, easiest access to Curacao's premier diving sites, including
the one and only Mushroom Forest, and spectacular snorkeling and scuba in the lagoon and on the teeming
house reef.

Whether you are traveling as part of a Dive Group, a Wedding Party, a Honeymoon couple, for an
Anniversary or some rest and relaxation, you are certain to make new friends, rekindle romance, create
everlasting memories or simply recharge your batteries!

2008 PRICING: *BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

VALID FOR TRAVEL JANUARY 2, 2008-APRIL 15, 2008
OCEANFRONT SUPERIOR = $1595.00PP
OCEANFRONT TERRACE = $1675.00PP

VALID FOR TRAVEL APRIL 16, 2008-DECEMBER 19, 2008
OCEANFRONT SUPERIOR = $1495.00PP
OCEANFRONT TERRACE = $1550.00PP

***FREE NITROX***

*PACKAGE INCLUDES: 7 nights accommodations, 6 days of 2-tank boat diving, 6 days
of unlimited shore diving, tanks, weights, & weight belts, round-trip airport
transfers, 3 meals per day, all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary
shuttle to town, and all hotel taxes.

ASK US ABOUT SMALL GROUP SPECIALS OF 8 DIVERS OR MORE,
CONDITIONS FOR BOOKING SMALL GROUP AND FREE NITROX SPECIAL.
***BOOKING WINDOW FROM NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2007
***VALID FOR TRAVEL UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2008

For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p4250.htm

ANTHONY'S KEY RESORT
ROATAN, HONDURAS

Anthony's Key resort is the premier destination for divers visiting Roatan. Four
different room categories ensure that guests are comfortable and relaxed.

The resort offers 3 boat dives per day as well as 2 single tank night boat dives
per week. The onsite dolphin encounters are one of the added benefits to such
a great dive destination.

Special: AKR's 40th Year Anniversary: Buy one, get one 1/2 off
*Valid for new 2008 reservations only and includes 16% government tax

High Season: Jan 5 - Aug 30 | Nov 22 - 29 | Dec 20 - Jan 3 2009
1st person    2nd person
$1159.00      $580.00 HILL STANDARD
$1391.00      $696.00 HILL SUPERIOR
$1507.00      $754.00 KEY STANDARD
$1739.00      $870.00 KEY SUPERIOR
Child            $899.00 (in room w/adult; ages 5-9 yrs)

Low Season: Aug 30 - Nov 22 | Nov 29 - Dec 20
1st person    2nd person
$927.00       $464.00 HILL STANDARD
$1113.00     $557.00 HILL SUPERIOR
$1206.00     $604.00 KEY STANDARD
$1391.00     $696.00 KEY SUPERIOR
Child           $777.00 (in room w/adult; ages 5-9 yrs)

-1/2 off based on lowest adult package rate
-INSTANT PURCHASE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF BOOKING
-7 night minimum
-Valid Dates January 5, 2008 - January 3, 2009
-Must be booked by January 31, 2008

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KASAWARI LEMBEH RESORT
NORTH SULAWESI, INDONESIA

***CRITTER DIVING***

Kasawari Lembeh Resort is the newest property in the Lembeh Strait area of North
Sulawesi. The property was set for divers by divers and no detail was over looked.
The property is the perfect destination for photographers and the "critters" you
will find on each dive will amaze even the most seasoned diver.

*Price valid for travel May 1, 2008-April 30, 2009

Deluxe Villa = $1770.00pp
Kasawari Villa = $2070.00pp

*Includes: 7 nights accommodations, 18 dives, tanks, weights, & weight belts,
3 meals per day, round-trip airport transfers, and all hotel taxes.

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For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p2375.htm

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Malaysia, Truly Asia

Truly a Land - Beyond Expectations
A truly fascinating & diverse blend of cultures and ecosystems unlike anywhere else in the world. Malaysia's tropical forests and seas
are the ancient homes to a staggering diversity of animal and plant life. Where you will also meet some of the friendliest, warmest
people in the world

Truly Spectacular - World Class Diving
Malaysia is situated at the heart of the worlds richest marine habitat, where scientists believe the marine creatures of the Pacific
Ocean evolved. The coral reefs of Malaysia may surpass all other eco systems in the marine world in beauty and the enormity of life.
The incredible bio-diversity of marine life coupled with the beautiful islands with white sandy beaches and clear warm waters keep
the divers coming back for more. >From schooling hammerheads, huge schools of barracudas and various turtles to the bizarre
frogfish or ghost pipefish, there is always something of fascination for all divers.

Truly Awesome - Eco Treasures
Malaysia's rain forests are part of the second largest region of rain forests in the world. The opportunities for adventure are as
numerous as they are diverse, jungle treks, mountain climbing, cave exploring, river safaris. You can climb to an awesome peak of
the highest mountain in the region. Play with the orangutan, the "wild man of the forest". and admire the rafflesia, the largest flower in
the world.

Truly Diverse - The Carefree People
Your taste for exotic culture will be more than sated by the numerous ethnic customs and cultures that will take you back centuries.
The beautiful thing is all these diverse ethnic groups live together harmoniously while at the same time preserving their own culture,
traditions, festivals and customs, to make Malaysia an exotic experience unlike any other.

Complete Dive Packages Including air from LAX starting at $2295
*all transfers, meals, 6nts dbl ocp, 3 boat dives per day, unlimited shore diving, hotel tax.

Based on dbl ocp, Rates will depend on season and availability

On 14 Sept., 07 Scuba Travel Ventures was presented a "Award of Appreciation" f rom the Minister of Malaysia Tourism for our
contributions & promotional efforts"

For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/stv

Discovery Diving® Company
Your World Class Warm Water Wreck Diving Headquarters

North Carolina once again ranked #1 in North America for Top Dive Destination, Top Marine Life, Top Big Animal
Encounters and Top Wreck Diving, North Carolina diving also ranked 3rd in North America for Top Value and Top Advanced
Diving as reported in the 2007 Readers Choice Surveys conducted and published by SCUBA Diving Magazine,

As one of the largest dive centers on the eastern seaboard and located on the waters of Historic Beaufort, North Carolina, we invite
you to experience the mystery and beauty of the many sunken vessels located off of our coast.

Known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, there are numerous W.W.II ships that fell victim to enemy vessels as well as a German
Sub (The U-352), which was sunk by U.S. Forces. We have over 28 wrecks, you can dive a W.W.I cruiser, ocean liners, fish
trawlers and many more, all there for you to rediscover. We also have several artificial reefs, to include large ships and aircraft
creating new fish habitats and fresh diving experiences.

During the Summer due to the proximity of the Gulf stream we have WARM CLEAR waters with temperatures in the low 80�s and
visibility often over 100 feet. We have large schools of pelagic fish, tropical fish, corals and a wreck (The Papoose) that is one of
the premier shark dives in North America!

We�re a full service dive shop offering sales, instruction, rental, repairs and wonderful days on the water with our 3 exclusive charter
boats and their competent and caring crews. We are within walking distance of restaurants, quaint shops and the N.C. Maritime
Museum in the Historical District of Beaufort. We are also within paddling distance of the Rachel Carson Estuaries Sanctuary and
the most southern outer bank of the Cape Lookout National Seashore, great for after dive outings.

We have a weekday special available for groups of six or more for only $455.00 (Plus Tax) per diver. The cost includes 4 days of
diving and 5 nights of lodging in one of our Divers Lodges.

For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p2427.htm

Hotel Cozumel & Resort Mexico - Aqua Dreams Travel

$899 USD - Per Person / Double Occupancy

7 Nights Accommodations
All Inclusive Plan
5 Morning Two Tank Dives
4 Afternoon One Tank Dives

Valid - April 1, 2008 to May 25, 2008

For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p3109.htm

A Lucky Draw Wins a Borneo Dive Trip : Feeling lucky? Island Dreams Travel is sponsoring a lucky draw for a seven-day cruise on the M/V Celebes Explorer, sailing the waters of Borneo, Malaysia. This liveaboard offers the best opportunity to dive the waters around famous Sipadan Island. To register for your chance to win and to learn more about M/V Celebes Explorer.

Get Teenagers Interested in Marine Life : The Little Cayman Research Centre is hosting its annual Caribbean Sea Camp August 15 to 22 for teenagers age 14 to 18. This year's activities are based on the National Oceanographic Atmospheric Administration's coral reef conservation program. Open to divers and non-divers, teenagers learn about Caribbean marine biology and conservation through seminars with experts and diving, snorkeling and sea kayaking Little Cayman's reefs. The cost is $2,300 for room, meals, diving, field trips and airport transfers. Applications to join are being accepted through April. More information is at www.reefresearch.org

The Death of A Shark Diver : The latest diving shocker happened in late February when Austrian diver Markus Groh died from a shark bite while diving from the MV Shear Water in the Bahamas. Rumors, hearsay and theories abound about what actually happened but no one is officially talking. Either way, Groh's death emphasizes the divides between divers, businesses and governments about diving with sharks, and it may have an affect on how it is done now in Bahamian waters. Read our detailed article at Undercurrent.

What Happens When There's Not Enough Divers? : We're doing a future story addressing that question. Have you ever booked a dive trip that has been changed or canceled because the dive operation's minimum number of divers has not been met? Such as a trip to that far dive site or a night dive, or a switch from a small boat only with divers to one jammed with snorkelers. Has something similar happened to you, after you paid a bundle to get to your destination? Or did a dive operation that lacked its minimum capacity still take you diving or do something for you that made you happy you booked with them? Send your stories to PublisherBenD@undercurrent.org.

A Diver's Guide to The Art of Underwater Photography : This book by Andrea and Antonella Ferrari, is filled with spectacular images, designed not only to offer great technical guidance, but also help the underwater photographer discover and develop the artist within. Clearly the best and most beautiful 'how-to" book ever produced. Rigorously field-tested digital techniques; the hidden techniques behind imaginative framing and lighting, wide-angle and fish-eye to macro photography, from fish portraits to above/below split images, from basic point-and-shoot digital pocket cameras to complex housed professional DSLR systems, it's all here in a highly-readable, technically-accessible, step-by-step guide. 360 color photos. Purchase at Undercurrent and the commission we receive from Amazon will go directly to projects to save coral reefs.

Peter Hughes' Paradise Dancer Delayed : In our October issue last year, we wrote about the Paradise Dancer, the massive liveaboard scheduled to set sail this month in Indonesia. Subscriber Richard Bennett (Napa, CA) was booked on one of the first trips this month but received notice on March 19 that the boat will not be ready. "The weather Gods in Indonesia have decided not to favor us as well. Kalimantan in Borneo, where the keel was laid and the hull built, was flooded so severely that the vessel was two months late in its launch date and subsequent scheduled arrival in Bali for completion. But Bali too has had extremely unusual weather, which hampered our catch-up efforts. At this point, we are not 100% sure if Paradise Dancer will have completed all required sea trials by the time our first two charters occur." As an insurance policy, Peter Hughes chartered a Sea Safari Cruises boat Sea Safaris 9 for the first two voyages to go as scheduled. It now says that the Paradise Dancer will be ready to sail starting May 12.

Abandoned Diver Gets Permission to Sue Dive Boat : A Superior County judge has ruled that Daniel Carlock can take to trial his $4 million lawsuit against Ocean Adventures Dive Co. in Venice Beach and Sundivers Charter for abandoning him in the ocean during an April 2004 dive trip. After getting separated from 20 other divers, Carlock was left in the ocean amid foggy conditions seven miles off Newport Beach while the crew never realized he was missing. Carlock floated for four hours until he was found by a boat of Boy Scouts (read all the details from the June 2004 issue of Undercurrent.). He sued for emotional and physical trauma (he developed skin cancer from his bad sunburn) but Ocean Adventures and Sundiver Charters tried to dismiss his case on the grounds that he assumed the risk of being left in the ocean. The case is set for trial on June 9.

Too Much Time on These Divers' Hands? : There's actually a Guinness World Record for time spent by the most people ironing while underwater (70). On March 31, 72 divers broke the record near St. Leonards, Australia. Divers marched into the water with tanks on their backs, ironing boards under their arms and an article of clothing to iron. Breaking the record proved a challenge when some divers struggled to sink with their surprisingly buoyant ironing boards. But they succeeded and raised $865 for reef protection.

Special Discounted Introductory Offer : Sign up now for a one-year membership to Undercurrent for $29.95, $9 off the standard offer, PLUS it includes a free copy of our Travelin' Divers' Chapbook 2009 (when printed), with reviews of more than 1,000 dive resorts and liveaboards worldwide.

Coming Up in the May Issue :
� Reef's End, Tobacco Caye, Belize
� Malapascua and Panglao, Philippines
� Why Divers Die: Part III
� Proper Hygiene on Liveaboards
� Yoga for Scuba Divers
� And much, much more

Note: Undercurrent is a not-for-profit organization. Our travel writers never announce their purpose, are unknown to the destination, and receive no complimentary services or compensation from the dive operators or resort.

For more information please visit us at:
http://www.undercurrent.org/DG

NEO Confidently Organizes TDEX 2008, with Over 70% Exhibition Booths Reserved Joins Forces with TAT

NEO is confident in the Thai economy and presses ahead with the Travel and Dive Expo, TDEX 2008, showing
over 70% booths reserved for the annual event, Thailand Travel & Dive Expo, during 15 � 18 May 2008 at
the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

Ms. Ladda Mongkolchaiwiwat, General Manager, N.C.C. Exhibition Organizer Company Limited, or NEO, revealed
that � From our experiences of organizing the past Travel and Dive Expo or TDEX , overwhelming responses were
seen from interested customers and operators of travel & dive as well as adventure businesses. In the past year, there
were up to 100,000 visitors, and 150 exhibitors. It can be said to be the most visited event in Asia.�

Ms. Ladda further said that for this year�s event, the 5th of its kind, NEO still promoted dive tourism which is a niche
market but it is a potential market of Thailand�s Tourism Industry. This year, we still focused on presenting travel and
dive goods and services on a full-cycle basis, such as diving lessons, diving equipment, inbound and outbound diving
packages, boat service and diving tour providers, dive destinations and resorts, outdoor and adventure equipment,
cameras and accessories, accommodations in various dive destinations in Thailand. This year, NEO has arranged
Business Matching in response to demands of operators of travel and dive businesses, with the support of the Tourism
Authority of Thailand (TAT) which has invited business people from abroad to view goods and services at the Expo,
and to hold talks with exhibitors on the 15th of May, the first day of the expo. This is to stimulate domestic tourism
business and expand travel and dive businesses to new markets abroad.

�For the responses this year, exhibitors have already taken up 70% of the booths, which is quite good.�
Ms.Ladda said in conclusion.

Interested persons can join Thailand Travel & Dive Expo 2008 in conjunction with Thailand Golf Mart 2008 during 15-18
May 2008, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center.

For more information please visit us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/thailanddiveexpo/index.htm

Diveguide.com will be exhibiting at Booth# P64.
Please stop by and say hi.

Little Cayman Beach Resort
Home to world-class diving and the ultimate in relaxation. First class amenities
including Bird of Paradise Restaurant, Beach Nuts Bar, Nature Spa, Mermaid's
Boutique and REEF DIVERS. Come explore world famous Bloody Bay Wall!

FALL FANTA SEA: Includes 7 Nights Pool View Room, Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner Daily, 12 Boat Dives and Airport Ground Transfers. Package also includes
free nitrox for nitrox certified divers and one free bottle of wine for stays of 5 nights
or longer.

Valid for travel August 1 - October 31, 2008.
$1291 per person/double occupancy

Brac Reef Resort
Enjoy a lush tropical paradise with secluded beach vistas and hammock huts.
Discover an array of amenities that include the Palms Restaurant, Tipsy Turtle Pub,
Tropical Touch Day Spa, Boutique and award winning REEF DIVERS!

FALLS, FINS & FUN: Includes 7 nights accommodations, breakfast and dinner
daily, 12 boat dives, and airport ground transfers.

Valid for travel August 15 - November 15, 2008
$995 per person/double occupancy

For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p3109.htm

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