| Scuba diving and snorkeling are always a popular | | | | equipment was lost or stolen. You can protect |
| vacation activity. Snorkeling is particularly easy and | | | | yourself if you acquire travel insurance. As well, |
| fun for every family member, including the | | | | your travel insurance should have enough medical |
| children. Scuba diving and snorkeling allows people | | | | coverage if you require medical attention. Read |
| to view a beautiful under world not often seen. | | | | over your policy to make sure you have the right |
| When planning a scuba diving and snorkeling | | | | amount of coverage. |
| vacation, it is important to be aware of such | | | | 4. You should be able to fit some items in your |
| considerations as what to bring and safety | | | | carry-on bag. For instance, a face mask, scuba |
| measures. | | | | dive computer, certification documentation, and |
| 1. When you are booking your flight, it is | | | | the log book can easily fit in a carry-on bag. It is |
| important to tell the airline that you are a diver | | | | important to remember that items deemed |
| and you may require a larger baggage allowance. | | | | dangerous such as a diving knife will not be |
| As well, find out if there are any additional fees | | | | permitted on the plane. Other items such as |
| for extra baggage and what preparations have to | | | | snorkel, fins, wetsuit, etc, will go with the checked |
| be made to ensure there are no issues when | | | | luggage. |
| checking in. Remember, you will likely be bringing a | | | | 5. It is important to have a medical kit that |
| tank, air regulator, supply regulator, pressure | | | | contains essential medical supplies. This can include: |
| gauge, tank harness, pair of diving fins, snorkel, | | | | sunscreen, ear drops, band aids, decongestants, |
| and face mask and fins. If you book your flight | | | | and sea sickness pills, etc. |
| through a travel site, you may be able to get a | | | | Scuba diving and snorkeling are fun activities that |
| cheaper price if you pay ahead instead of paying | | | | will make a vacation extra special. Most resorts |
| when you check-in. | | | | that are located directly on or near an ocean or |
| 2. If you are going to a warm destination, it will be | | | | gulf will offer some sort of snorkeling or scuba |
| easier to make sure you do not exceed the | | | | diving. Rent scuba gear from a rental company. |
| maximum baggage weight allowance. Just try to | | | | When scuba diving, it is important to know your |
| pack as light as possible. If you do exceed your | | | | limits. It is important not to do anything that could |
| baggage allowance, you will have to pay extra | | | | cause you serious injury. When you are finished |
| baggage fees. Airlines differ in their baggage | | | | diving, make sure you take a day to relax before |
| weight policies. For instance, Air Transat will allow | | | | flying home as it is dangerous to fly right after |
| up to 20kg (44lbs) of scuba-diving equipment | | | | scuba diving. You will need 12 to 24 hours to |
| without charging any extra fees. Air Canada will | | | | evade decompression illness. The most important |
| count one piece of equipment as one piece of | | | | tip for a snorkeling and diving vacation is to have |
| baggage. | | | | lots of fun. |
| 3. You have to consider the financial loss if your | | | | |