Diving in Paradise

Hi!
Hoping to spend a week hanging out in a cabana on some
remote beach (although not so remote that we can't find a
restaurant or other amenity, if the urge strikes). The
other criterion is that it needs to be fairly close to a
good diving school (we'd like to learn and get our
certification), and incredible dive sites.
Any ideas? Thanks!
Adam

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1. Diving Added by: Bob (bklinge@san.rr.com)
   [Timestamp: Fri 21 May, 13:55 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Try Roatan..one of the Bay Islands of Honduras. Heading there
   myself in a few weeks.
   

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2. Diving Added by: Jane
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 3:48 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Roatan and Utila are crowded with divers and schools and
   the coral shows the damage. Why don't you try Boca del
   Toro in Panama. Not nearly so many people but good diving
   and you can get a cheap, clean bed and good food.

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3. Second Jane Added by: Tom Waring (tomwaring@yahoo.com)
   [Timestamp: Sat 22 May, 7:12 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   
   I agree with Jane. Bocas del Toro is still semi-
   undiscovered, very laid back, safe to walk around at
   midnight, has some fun night spots, and you can find cheap
   accomdations a few street back from the water.
   You bus to Almirante, Panama, then take a US$3 boat ride to
   Bocas. If you're flush with cash, the island (Isla Colon)
   has it's own airport.
   The dive shops are right on the waterfront.

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4. Sounds like Belize... Added by: Fade-on (ehscdc@teleport.com)
   [Timestamp: Mon 24 May, 15:41 Tasmanian Standard Time]

   Belize sounds like a place you might like. Second longest
   coral reef in the world, great beaches, definitely not
   crowded. Need more info just e-mail.

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