Blog
Trust Your Gut… My Experience with Skin Decompression Sickness
Posted: Apr 4, 2017
In the end, my brief hospital stay came to a wopping $9.74, since the rest was covered by my primary medical insurance. The guidance DAN gave me was worth my annual membership fee, even though I didn't need them to pay for any of my medical treatment. For the rest of the story, read on:
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- Skind Bends
- DCS
All you have to do is CALL (in advance)!
Posted: Mar 3, 2017
Meet Kate and learn what SHE learned about the importance of booking your vacation activities early...from both sides of the situation!
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- bookings
- dive travel
5 Things I Discovered About Adventure Travel
Posted: Oct 16, 2016
Dive travel can be an adventure before you even get to the diving part of the trip! Read Kelvin’s account of his recent trip to Panama and find out what he learned.
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- dive travel
My Road to Instructor
Posted: Jul 11, 2016
The idea that lead me to an incredible journey, and the leap that lead me to fulfill my Maui Dreams.
Advice From a Local: Maui Whale Watching Tips
Posted: Jan 20, 2016
So you’ve finally made it to Maui during whale season, have ya? Well, you are in for quite a treat and these tips will make your experience that much sweeter. Read on, dear whale watcher!
In case you missed it... Our top Facebook posts for November
Posted: Nov 18, 2015
In case you been off diving instead of playing around on Facebook all day. Here are some fun posts you may have missed...
Solutions for Stinky Scuba Gear
Posted: Oct 7, 2015
Aaaaaah, the sights, sounds, and smells of scuba diving. Wait!! Smells? Noooooo!
WANTED: PADI Scuba Instructors
Posted: Jul 8, 2015
Did you know that there is currently a shortage of active dive instructors on Maui?
As a scuba instructor, I have the opportunity to see:
- Fear change to courage
- Faint-heartedness converted into accomplishment
- Timidity transformed into confidence
As a scuba instructor, I can:
- Open hearts and minds to the hidden beauty of nature's creation and our obligation to protect it
- Foster self-esteem in another person
- Teach the value of character and integrity
- Transform another human being and change a life for the better and forever
Ocean Safety Tip: Don’t Touch The Poor Urchins!
Posted: May 28, 2015
That title might sound a little surprising to you, but how would you feel if someone came along and broke off your body parts? It's not like urchins are chasing divers down, looking to stab them!
Earth Day for Scuba Divers
Posted: Apr 15, 2015
Yes, it's called Earth Day, but we know that 71% of the Earth's surface is covered by WATER! To learn how the scuba industry supports Earth Day, read on!
Ulua Beach Mystery
Posted: Apr 2, 2015
Over the past couple of weeks I have had several scuba divers, as well as our staff, come into Maui Dreams and ask “What is that thing at Ulua Beach? Is it a bomb!?!”
- TAGS:
- Diving in Maui
The Joys of Diving with Facial Hair
Posted: Mar 13, 2015
I have almost superhuman facial hair! Since I left the mainland, I have not 'wolfed out' so I figured, "Its time!", and I thought that it would be a great opportunity to let my fellow man know how facial hair affects diving and what can be done to curtail the leakage.
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- How To