MARGO’S FAVORITES
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my list for young divers. Both of these resorts are family-owned and run, with a super kid-friendly setup. The diving is easy for all levels, with those picture-perfect turquoise wa- ters and sugar-like white sand beaches you dream about on a cold winter’s day.Those picturesque beaches are perfect for building sand castles, playing volleyball and relaxing! Underwater, you’ll find turtles, tarpon, dolphins, and sharks, along with dramatic walls, fascinating wrecks like Captain Keith Tibbetts, and shallow reefs per- fect for new divers.The resorts offer spacious guest rooms that give parents privacy while keeping kids close.And don’t forget the exciting land adventures like exploring pirate caves or hiking the bluffs! The food and service at both re- sorts is excellent, with plenty of family- friendly choices.The chefs create amaz- ing made-from-scratch cakes, pies, and cookies, and there’s even a make-your- own sundae bar! The restaurants serve
everything from steaks and lobster to fresh fish and vegetarian delights. Getting around is easy, whether you rent a car or explore by bike.There’s a spa on each property, and believe it or not, tennis and basketball courts! Relax by the large oceanfront pools, swing in a hammock on the beach, or join in the fun with treasure hunts, pizza and movie nights, and pool games. I enjoy photo- graphing and feeding the giant iguanas, collecting coconuts, and enjoying those lazy afternoons on the beach. There are quaint shops and other restaurants to explore as well as some exceptional flora and bird life to learn about. The Cayman Islands is known for its history and culture as well as its diving. Bonaire: Easy Diving Bonaire stole my heart with its laid- back charm, friendly donkeys roaming freely, flocks of pink flamingos, and incredible marine life – from wild dol- phins and manta rays (yes, manta rays in Bonaire!) to massive tarpon and count-
By Margo Peyton For 26 years, clients have asked me, “Margo, what is your favorite dive destination?” As a mother, and now a grandmother, a PADI scuba instructor, and a lifelong ocean lover (I was born in Provincetown, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod!), my response has always been,“All of them!” Each destination I’ve person - ally chosen for Kids Sea Camp holds a special place in my heart. Cayman Islands: Perfect for First-Time Family Dive Trips As a young mother, I fell in love with the Cayman Islands as my son, Robbie, was born in Grand Cayman! I know the islands well, having worked both as a divemaster and a travel agent for many years while living there.With its easy ac- cess from the US (multiple daily, direct, non-stop flights!), strong safety record, and family-friendly resorts like Little Cayman Beach Resort and Cayman Brac Beach Resort, it had to be on the top of
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