The Los Cabos area is renowned both for the lively “party-town” aspect of Cabo San Lucas and for its laid-back, desert-meets-the-sea appeal. Any traveler can find its fabulous resorts and its luxury villas, and can spend the finest of times lounging around beautiful pools. But Los Cabos also has much to offer the new breed of travel pilgrim.

Los Cabos is a diverse region of intriguing eco-systems and unique terrain. Dubbed “the aquarium of the world” by Jacques Cousteau, the confluence of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez at Baja’s tip boasts an extraordinary profusion of marine life, both big and small. Cabo Pulmo, located on the East Cape, is a protected National Marine Park that boasts one of the largest and most diverse coral reefs in North America. There are also several biosphere reserves, where diverse ecosystems offer habitat to species of plants and animals found nowhere else on Earth.  These rugged desert canyons, arroyos and cactus-laden hills are fed by mountain streams and often open up to spectacular views of sparkling seas.

Discerning eco-tourists can choose from a wide array of Los Cabos offerings, from whale and bird-watching excursions to turtle hatchings, kayaking, mountain biking, snorkeling and scuba diving, dolphin encounters, mountain climbing and more. Earth, Sea & Sky Vacations is pleased to offer a variety of organized tours and excursions that take enthusiasts far from the common tourist package, and into the soul of the Baja experience.

Take, for instance, our tours offered through the Carisuva (which means “in touch with nature”) Foundation, an ecological project that seeks to preserve Baja California’s Ecological environment through education of visitors and local children. The Rhino Safari tour lets you drive Yamaha Rhinos (essentially small, low-horsepower jeeps) on rugged off-track paths and canyon trails to a spectacular Pacific vista, with stops along the way to discuss desert flora and fauna. Carisuva also has exhilarating Pacific Beach horseback rides.

For those wanting to be in the water rather than looking at it, you might consider Manta Scuba diving or a live-aboard dive trip on the Solmar V. These organizations will transport you to select spots such as Cabo Pulmo or on a nine-day trip to the Socorro Islands, where you’re likely to encounter dazzlingly colorful fish, giant manta rays, sharks, sea lions, turtles and spectacular underwater canyons. Extended multi-day trips include all meals, and can also include a variety of optional equipment. Those who might want a bit more luxury in their boating experiences should consider a week-long private yachting venture into the Sea of Cortez aboard a lavish vessel like the Panache.

Looking for something with a little more zip? What about whipping through the air on a zip line over an enchanting canyon, courtesy of Cabo Adventures? This exciting activity is conducted by experienced guides that are absolutely dedicated to the protection and preservation of this protected biosphere. The picturesque desert mountain canyon, deep stream-fed pools and waterfalls are sure to satisfy adventure seekers and eco-tourists alike.  

For visitors who want to practice true “voluntourism,” you could consider participating in one of the local resort’s protected sea turtle programs. Resort guests can watch adult turtles laying their eggs, observe the hatched turtles in their holding corral, handle the baby turtles in a supervised setting and personally release them into the sparkling Sea of Cortez.

Some people might gravitate to far-flung lands like the exotic Galapagos or frozen Antarctica for their ventures; some people might even crave an unusual jungle outing like gorilla tracking in far-off Rwanda. But some will wisely choose Los Cabos, where they’ll find a bright world of intrigue and excitement, where a vacation doesn’t merely have to be a vacation, but can be a lifetime experience. Let one our Los Cabos vacation experts make your next vision a reality.

Phoenix, AZ – Thursday, May 28, 2009 – The Academy of Scuba today announced that it has reserved the week of July 11th, 2009 for its clients aboard the luxury dive liveaboard – the Rocio del Mar.  The Academy of Scuba and its guests will be venturing off to the Midriff Islands and other remote Sea of Cortez Dive Destinations seldom seen by divers. 

The Rocio del Mar is based out of Puerto Penasco Mexico, also known to divers and beachgoers in the Southwestern U.S., as Rocky Point. The Rocio del Mar is 110 feet of all steel construction, powered by twin turbo diesels, housing ten guest staterooms, equipped with the latest marine electronics to get you to the best dive sites quickly and safely. Sites are being ‘hand-selected’ by the Academy of Scuba Staff and expert dive guides on the Rocio del Mar to ensure our clients experience the broadest diversity of sea life the Sea of Cortez has to offer.

The Academy of Scuba will be welcoming, as its resident experts and special guests, Ned and Anna Deloach. Ned and Anna are seasoned marine life experts. During the trip, they will be leading our guests on dives, conducting video and photo clinics, and facilitating workshops on marine life behavior and identification.  The Deloaches are coming to the Sea of Cortez and you have the chance to learn with the very best in the field of fish identification and marine life behavior.  Ned Deloach is a published author, editor, and a photographer. Some of the published credits of Ned Deloach include Coastal Fish Identification California to Alaska 2nd Ed., Reef Fish Identification: Baja to Panama, Reef Fish Identification – Tropical Pacific, and Reef Fish Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas.

Diving with Deloach’s will be the memory of a lifetime.  These seasoned veterans will help you understand the underwater realm like you never imagined, commented John Flanders, president of the Academy of Scuba.  We are truly honored to have such distinguished marine life experts leading the way on this incredible adventure.

For more information and to book you reservation on the July 11, 2009 Sea of Cortez 7 Day Dive Adventure, please visit http://www.academyofscuba.com. For more information on the Rocio del Mar, please visit http://www.rociodelmarliveaboard.com.

Space is limited to 16 passengers.  Travel Insurance is highly recommended.

About The Academy of Scuba™

The Academy of Scuba is an SDI/TDI Dive Training Facility, a DAN Training Center/Business Member and a SeaSigns Instructor Development Center. The Academy of Scuba is an industry innovator for developing, implementing and reinforcing advanced level Scuba diver training programs. The Academy of Scuba focuses on training with an emphasis to create “great divers”.  The sole purpose of the Academy of Scuba is to not just put people in the water, but to keep people in the water. The Academy of Scuba assists divers in increasing enjoyment, adventure and safety through better education and more frequent dive experience.

First, a company that specializes in Colorado diving vacations should have an excellent past track record of visiting exciting diving destinations.  Certain parts of the world offer the coral reefs, shipwrecks and amazing sealife that one wants to see when taking part in scuba diving vacations.  Denver divers will want to see a list of upcoming tours, and the types of locations where dives will occur.  Look for locations such as the Florida Keys, or Baja or Cozumel in Mexico, the Indonesian Banda Sea or the Cayman Islands for some of the best Colorado scuba diving vacation locations found anywhere in the world.

Next, a Boulder diving vacations organization should offer experienced trip escorts.  The escort for your trip should be very experienced in the type of diving in which you will be taking part, in order to provide assistance as needed when you are diving in unfamiliar waters on scuba diving vacations.  Denver scuba enthusiasts will also want an escort who is very familiar with the specific location where you will be vacationing, in order to show you all the local wonders that these types of Colorado diving vacations have to offer.  They will know great places to eat, and will have knowledge about all the types of sea life and scenic wonders that you will see on your trip.

You will also want to look for Denver scuba dive vacations that are well organized.  The better Colorado scuba diving vacation companies will have thought of everything that you need for your comfort and enjoyment when traveling to a scuba location.  They should offer you a written list of what to expect on your Boulder diving vacations, and have all the details worked out in terms of where you will stay and for how many nights, how many meals are included and how many times you will be diving on your Boulder diving vacations.  This takes the guesswork of out planning your scuba diving vacations.  Denver divers can then rest assured that you can have fun because you are certain that everything will be handled in a way that leads to your comfort, safety and fun while enjoying Denver scuba dive vacations.

One aspect to consider is traveling with or without diving equipment.  Denver divers may discover that they prefer their own equipment, but it can be a hassle getting your gear in and out of airports.  Many traveling divers find that it is easier to travel to the destination, and then rent quality diving equipment.  Denver travelers can then relax and enjoy every aspect of their trip, rather than having to fuss with keeping track of their diving equipment.  Denver scuba divers will find that equipment is available to rent at all the top diving vacation spots.

If arriving at your vacation destination is the best part of your trip, no doubt deciding where to go on your Colorado diving vacations is next in line for that honor.  Explore Cozumel, Mexico or the Fiji Islands on your next scuba diving vacations.  Denver divers can also choose to visit the Maldives atolls; Baja, Mexico; Dominica Island; the Philippines and even less traveled areas such as Isla Guadalupe, Mexico.  

There are various types of luxury accommodations available on Colorado diving vacations.  In some instances you will be staying aboard a wonderful yacht.  In these cases, you will dine on ship and enjoy the wonderful sights and sea life at your destination for Denver scuba dive vacations.  At other times, you may stay in a fantastic resort.  This offers you the chance to dine in other locations and explore the wonderful countryside.  

While on scuba diving vacations, Denver scuba divers can expect to spend a great deal of time in the water.  Three to four dives per day are not uncommon on the better Colorado diving vacations.  Because underwater photography is so popular with divers, many of the Denver scuba dive vacations’ accommodations also offer special areas for photographers to work, with ample power outlets and large work tables.  With good reason is photography so important on Colorado diving vacations, because you will be visiting amazing areas that feature stunning corals, and sea life such as whale sharks and giant mantas found in few other places in the world.  Enjoy beautiful beaches, clear water and amazing reefs and marine life on your next Denver scuba dive vacations.  

When you are ready to take a trip, it is best to make reservations well in advance of the time you want for your scuba diving vacations.  Denver residents will have many wonderful choices from which to choose their favorite spots for diving.