Hello from Miss-Scuba.com,
This issue is filled with useful information, bribes, new gear and tips. We announced the next Miss Scuba Trip, a liveaboard adventures and cultural land tour to Amazing Thailand. You will read an opinion piece about a female instructor who expresses her feelings about pink dive gear, a reminder about the upcoming eco-minded Shark Affaire (come and say hello to Miss Scuba!). We inspire you to contribute to our Holiday Gift Guide' with great Bribes. So, get a glass of chilled lemonade or hot tea depending on where you live, put your feet up and read on...
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What's New on the Website
JOURNEY OF THE WEEK: PINK = BARBIE otherwise AN OUTBURST OF A FEMALE SCUBA INSTRUCTORIt is impossible to establish a well respected Dive Pro image in a Barbie doll outfit. Not every girls like pink to start with. I have been wondering for years why do manufactures and retailers seem to associate female divers with the color pink. As a young female dive instructor, I already had to work twice as hard to be taken half as seriously as my male colleges with the same experience. Just because my "work clothes" were bikinis, things seemed different...
...read her opinion piece here
TRAVEL TIP OF THE WEEK: USE FREE PADDED FEDEX ENVELOPES
No need to spend a lot of money on computer bags when you can pick up a free padded envelope at Fedex that fits laptops like a glove, suggested Hilaire Brosio. Read more Travel Tips here
DIVE GEAR OF THE WEEK: OCEANA DIVE SHADES
DIVE SHADES® are the original dive flag polarized sunglasses. Their watersports sunglasses are designed exclusively for the scuba diving enthusiast.
Editor's Note: I was super excited to find these sunglasses as an alternative to expensive designer shades I lost so many of on dive boats. They look stylish, sporty and provide the UV protection I need while jet-skiing, river rafting or on dive days. See more dive related gear here
Join Miss Scuba for Your Next Adventure: 11 day in Amazing Thailand Similan Liveaboard Diving, Buddhist Temples, Massages, Muay Thai Fights, Thai Cooking Class, visit Bangkok and Phuket: February 3-13, 2011.
Thailand is a wondrous kingdom, featuring Buddhist temples, exotic wildlife, and spectacular islands. Along with a fascinating history and a unique culture that includes delectable Thai food and massage, Thailand features a modern capital city, and friendly people who epitomize Thailand's "land of smiles" reputation.
The Similan Islands National Park is known for long white coral sand beaches, crystal blue waters, warm tropical nights and cooling breezes coming off the Andaman Sea. Nine Uninhabited islands with some of the best scenery in Thailand. Home to the best diving and snorkeling in Thailand, The Similan Islands are home to a huge variety of marine life and incredible opportunities to see rare and endangered species. Often referred to as one of the best dive spots in the world - you will probably agree after visiting.
Trip Inclusions: 5 days, 4 nights with 14 dives at Similan Islands onboard MV Pawara (choose Mater or Delux Cabin on this Business Class vessel) National Park Fees 3 days / 2 nights in Bangkok (in European Ibis hotel in the heart of Nana) 3 days / 2 nights in Phuket Roundtrip Transfer from hotel to liveaboard Roundtrip Flight from Bangkok to Phuket Thai Cooking Class One hour Thai Massage Excursion to Buddhist Temples in Bangkok Visiting a Muay Thai Fight Personalized Dive Professional Service for the duration of your trip $1899 in Delux Cabin or $1999 in Master Cabin* THIS TRIP IS LIMITED TO TWELVE PERSON [ Price excludes international airfare. Please review full details here ] THIS TRIP IS OPEN FOR MEN AND WOMEN |
| Bribe: Suggest Holiday Gift Ideas and WIN! |
With the Fall already here, it is not too early to start toying with Holiday Gift ideas. Shopping for our beloved friends and family is not always easy and stress free. Miss Scuba is here to help! We are currently working on a Special "Holiday Gift Suggestions" issue and gathered already some superb product suggestions for you and your water loving friends. Help us by suggesting something you would love to get and it will enter you automatically into our drawing. We will raffle out tons of cool dive and travel related products amongst those contributing (thanks to our generous sponsors). All you need to do is send us an e-mail with your pick of present you wish someone give you this year before October 31, 2010. Please make sure to include your address and put BRIBE in the subject line! |
| This Weekend: Shark Affaire, October 2-3 |
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Eco-thinking doesn't stop at the ocean. EVERYTHING we buy, use & eat ultimately ends up in the oceans. The GREAT SHARK Affaire is here to show you - in little bitty pieces - how our actions affect our oceans, our coastlines, our bays, our reef systems, and the blue eco-systems. |
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$20 Miss-Scuba Jewelry SALE
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Miss Scuba was designed to bring women together from all over the world who share enthusiasm about diving, travel and adventure. Miss Scuba is more than a group of women that travel the world together to explore the most exotic places and best dive sites. Miss Scuba is more than a fantastic resource where women share incredible adventures and helpful tips about travel, hot new products and exciting destinations. What Miss Scuba is, is a culture of its own; an expression of free will, untamed souls, a rebellion against mediocrity and the yearning for finding adventure and excitement in life. From all of our girls in over 20 countries and on every continent; We are Miss Scuba.
Warmest Regards and Safe Travels,
Szilvia Gogh, Miss Scuba
