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Airfare Policy:
For your convenience and to help give you a better price, US Travel includes your round-trip airfare on most group trips. There are a few trips where airfare is not included. We are one of the few Dive Travel Wholesale Agencies that give you a total package - no hidden prices when you book with US Travel.
Remember... US Travel is a FULL SERVICE ON PREMISES ARC/ IATAN certified Travel Wholesale Agency. We are not only convenient but can offer you the best prices available through the airlines for both group and individual travel. If your schedule does not allow you to travel with the group, we can arrange the same great priced, full service airfare for your individual travel plans.
There are some great priced trips available up to December for individual travelers. Call US Scuba Center for details.
INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Listed below are a sampling of the great group trips offered through US Travel Center, your "Travel Adventure Specialists". Can't make a group trip? Call and we can help you plan your Individual Adventure. The hotels and diving operations that we work with will take great care of you. A sampling of those great locations include: All destinations in the Caribbean, South Pacific, Galapagos, Australia, Micronesia, Indonesia, Africa, Europe, Canada and of course, the USA.
Divi Resorts; Brac Reef Resort; Little Cayman Beach Resort; Stuart Cove's; Pearl Resorts; Palau Pacific; Manta Ray Bay; Aggressor Boats; Blackbeard's and Cat Palau' Peter Hughes; Sandals Resorts; Mike Ball; US Travel books all of these plus more for individuals and groups. Call for a price or click here.
Taking Reservations for Thanksgiving of 2010 - be sure to register soon to avoid disappointment!
See below for inclusions.
Heather has done it again - a spectacular South Pacific trip for less than $3,200 per diver!
Beqa Lagoon Resort in Fiji
March 3 - 12, 2011
Diver: $3,400 Oceanfront unit with private plunge pool
Open up any diver magazine and you will probably find pictures of Fijji's beautiful soft corals.
As usual, US Travel has booked great flights - Non stop LAX to Nadi, Fiji.
Winter break diving the crystal clear waters of Beqa Lagoon. This gem of an island with spectacular coral reef formations is a must for every Diver!
Don't just take our word for it - this small island with a surrounding atoll is a favorite of Pacific Explorers - diving enthusiasts, photographers and naturalists.
The bures are a perfect hide-away with beautiful waterfalls, miles of sandy beaches, the trip is highlighted by the snorkeling and scuba diving. Without question, Fiji's greatest treasures lie underwater. Her reefs and walls are considered to be the finest in the World.
For the adventurous diver, the world famous Shark Dive features Tiger Sharks, Bull sharks, Silvertips, Gray Reef, White tips, Lemon Sharks and nurse sharks. You dive the reefs anywhere from 30 feet to 60 feet and see huge quantities of Pacific Marine Life from large critters to the smallest of marine life with excellent visibility.
Package Includes:
* Round trip air fare from LAX to Fiji
* 7 Nights Koi Pond Bure based on double occupancy
* Roundtrip airport transfers
* Taxes and service fees on package items
* 12 Boat dives with unlimited shore diving
* The two tank shark dive
* Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily
* Day room in Nadi on the return
* US Scuba Group Leader
TOBERMORY, Canada
July 24 and 25 Deep Obsession Dive Boat $225.00 per person
August 14 and 15 Deep Obsession Dive Boat $225.00 per person
SAVE 10% - register for both trips or sign up for an Advanced Open on the July Trip and receive a 10% Discount off the boat.
Great Lake's Shipwreck Diving at its best and we have the best diving vessel in the area. With a computer you can get in 4 dives on Saturday and two dives on Sunday. Register now, as we limit the number of people on the boat.
THANKSGIVING TRIP - ANNUAL EVENT NOT TO BE MISSED November 19 - 27, 2010
Limited seats available for ten days! Call for more information
Diver: $2,595.00* NonDiver: $2,395.00*
Same Package Inclusions as Easter Trip!
Divers never tire of Thanksgiving in Bonaire diving the magnificent coral gardens of this Caribbean Garden of Eden. The bountiful marine life and colorful corals are unrivaled on this island paradise.
Bonaire is known for spectacular macro photography and its tremendous variety and abundance of marine life.
Perpetually calm, crystal blue waters, so clear that you can lean over the pier and go "eye to eye" with a rainbow of marine life. This is the perfect location for divers and snorkelers alike.
The Flamingo Beach has recently undergone renovations and remains home of the best diving operation on the island. Register early as this trip fills quickly.
* Round trip airfare leaving Good Friday evening from Detroit Metro with just one change of planes
* Immediate room check in upon arrival early Saturday morning
* Deluxe Oceanfront Rooms based on double occupancy with optional upgrade to studio unit available
* Unlimited shore diving including the day of arrival
* 6 days of two-tank boat dives
* Breakfast and Dinner daily at the fabulous Calabas and ChibiChibi Restaurants
* Round trip airport transfers on Bonaire
* Taxes and service fees on package items
* Special US Scuba only dinner for diving awards
* US Scuba Group Leaders - who have been traveling to Bonaire annually since 1986!
"No body does it better than US Scuba Center"
Australia & Mike Ball's Spoil Sport 2010 
September 26 - October 9, 2010
This is your chance - 1 spot available - call to register!
US Scuba Center's return trip to dive the Amazing Great Barrier Reef, Cod Hole and the northern Coral Sea.
Heather Sellick, of US Scuba and
US Travel and Mike Ball, owner of Mike Ball's Diving are long time friends and have set up this special trip just for US Scuba Center!
This is an amazing live aboard trip with unlimited diving while on the fabulous Spoil Sport, a luxury motor yacht catamaran. Their motto, "Get spoilt on the Spoil Sport. The trip will include an opportunity explore Sydney for one night, a total of three nights in Cairns, the playground of Australia and, and 7 nights on board the Spoil Sport with unlimited diving. Heather & Bud as US Scuba Group Leaders.
US Scuba Center does it best . . . !
An opportunity to extend the trip is available when you register.
Package Includes:
* Roundtrip airfare from LAX on Qantas' new 380 non stop to Sydney
* 1 Night Sydney based on double occupancy with a full day to explore this great city on your own or with the group
* 2 nights in Cairns with plenty of time to explore, white water raft, tour the rainforest, take the Sky rail to Karunda and the train back
* 7 nights on board the Spoil Sport - two cabin types are available based on first to register, first to choose
* Roundtrip airport transfers on island
* Taxes and service fees on package items
* Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks on board the Spoil Sport
* Unlimited diving on board the Spoil Sport (Nitrox available for additional fee)
* 1 night in Cairns on the return
* Heather and Bud as group leaders!
Bahamas - Stuart Coves
December Dates TBA
Another spectacular diving ADVENTURE TRIP!!!!!!
This is a great 4 day/3night weekend get away for those who want Bahamas and experience some great marine life.
Divers even have the unique opportunity of the optional two-tank
dive with the apex predators of the ocean - one often misunderstood and vital to the health of the oceans.
What great fun, a 4 day, 3 night stay at the beautiful and NEW Sheraton Beach Resort in Cable Beach, New Providence Island in the Bahamas, three days of a two tank boat dive, and transfers! This is a great trip for Open Water Students who want to complete their Open Water in the warm, clear waters of the Caribbean, and for the experienced diver who wants a quick get away trip to great diving.
The Sheraton Cable Beach sits on the west side of New Providence Island, with a spectacular sandy beach, idyllic swimming pool, and a short bus ride into downtown Nassau.
Hurry because Open Water Students are limited to 6.
Package Includes:
* 3 Nights at the beautiful and new Sheraton Resort Cable Beach
* 2 dives the day of arrival weather and time permitting
* Two more days of a 2-tank boat dive including tanks and weights
* Optional two-tank shark dive and certification for an additional fee
* Round trip airport and dive center transfers on island
* US Scuba Group Leader
MANATEE SNORKEL TRIP - CRYSTAL RIVER YOU MISSED IT - TRY AGAIN NEXT YEAR! 
January 2011 - watch for dates!
Great Manatee sightings in Crystal River!
Hubbs-SeaWorld Behind the Scenes Tour of SeaWorld
Trip includes:
* 1 Night Plantation Inn Marina in Crystal River based on double occupancy
* 2 Nights Marriott Cypress Harbour Resort based on double occupancy
* Pre-trip Manatee Awareness Seminar at US Scuba Center
* Two Snorkeling Trips with the Manatees in Crystal River on US Scuba exclusive boats
* Entrance to SeaWorld and US Scuba Center exclusive Behind the Scenes Tour
* Seminar at SeaWorld with update on Manatee Rescues and Rehabilitation
* US Scuba Center Group Leaders
ANNUAL EASTER TRIP - 25th ANNIVERSARY TRIP
Two Dates from which to choose!
April 1 - 10, 2011 (Friday afternoon to Sunday)
This is the trip for families with children in schools to get away for the spring break week!
Nothing beats a trip to Bonaire and as an added bonus, for just $80 more per person, you get an extra night to soak in the warm sun and island atmosphere!
April 22 - 30, 2011
(Friday afternoon - Saturday)
Diver: $ 2,460.00**
Non Diver: $ 2,260.00*
US Scuba Center's 27th Annual Trip to the Flamingo Beach Resort in Bonaire to dive the Crystal Clear Waters of the "Jewel in the Crown" of the Caribbean.
Bonaire - Bon Bini!
All right, twist our arms and we will confess to you our favorite diving destination in the Caribbean! If we were to poll our customers who have dived extensively throughout the Caribbean, they would probably concur . . . Bonaire is the ultimate Caribbean diving experience. From the moment you step off the plane in Bonaire and are greeted with a friendly "Bob Bini", you are about to experience an island which will enchant you. If you speak with someone who has experienced the wonders of Bonaire, they will probably tell you that this is not their first trip to this island diving and snorkeling Paradise.
Bonaire is the perfect combination of an ideal climate and calm, protected waters that allow the coral kingdom of at this tranquil island to flourish. The entire coast of Bonaire is lined with a fringe of beautiful coral reefs, which are easily accessible from shore. Well traveled divers and snorkelers consistently list Bonaire as one of the world's premier diving destinations.
Bonaire has earned this recognition because its beautiful reefs have been protected from exploitation since 1989, when with the assistance of the World Wildlife Fund, the government established one of the Caribbean's first marine parks.
Bonaire is also a naturalist's paradise, where hundreds of varieties of birds and marine life abound. A tropic-arid climate with an average temperature of 82 degrees and an annual rainfall of only 21 inches means diving 365 days a year. Bonaire's inhabitants are as warm and friendly as its climate. Island houses in pastel colors, mysterious caves with Indian drawings, ancient slave huts, and Washington National Park where hundreds of flamingos come to breed make Bonaire a delightful island to explore.
Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino expresses the mood and feeling of Bonaire. The staff is warm and friendly and divers and non-divers alike find the "once is not enough, returning to this complete dive resort year after year. Overlooking the turquoise Caribbean waters, the Flamingo Beach Resort is surrounded by fifty spectacular diving and snorkeling sites.
The off-shore diving in Bonaire ranks the best in the Caribbean. Night diving just in front of the resort on the luscious reef is arresting in its beauty. turtles, tarpon, moray eels of every type and octopus are just a few of the marine animals commonly sighted on night dives. Bonaire's perpetually calm waters provide 75 foot underwater visibility and superb opportunities to photograph hundreds of species of colorful, delicately formed marine life. Bonaire has been dubbed the "macro capital of the Caribbean" with delicate sea horses, frog fish, red banded coral shrimp, arrow crabs and numerous small invertebrates.
US Scuba Center has not missed an Easter since 1985. This great priced trip includes round trip airfare from Detroit Metropolitan Airport to Bonaire, transfers from the airport, deluxe rooms included in price, studio rooms available for a small additional fee, breakfast and dinner daily, 6 days of a morning two tank boat dives, 7 days of off-shore diving, departure tax and Tim and Angela as US Scuba Group Leaders.
US Scuba Center does it best . . . no hidden fees - a COMPLETE DIVING PACKAGE!!!!
Bonaire remains US Scuba Center's favorite dive site in the Caribbean.
Package Includes:
* Roundtrip airfare from Detroit Metro Airport - only one change of planes on Continental Airlines
* 7 Nights Flamingo Beach Resort in oceanfront deluxe rooms based on double occupancy plus extra day for immediate room check in on date of arrival early in the morning of the 21st.
* Breakfast and Dinner Daily
* Unlimited shore diving and 12 boat dives including tanks and weights
* Roundtrip airport transfers on island
* Taxes and service fees on package items
* Special Dinner for US Scuba Group only!
* US Scuba Group Leaders - Bonaire Gold Ambassadors!
North Sulawesi and Singapore! 
Dates to be announced
US Scuba Center's 7th trip in eight years. This is the most amazing diving in the world!
You read about it last year & the year before, US Scuba divers circumnavigating the world with US Scuba and US Travel Center. The trip includes diving at Heather & Bud's favorite critter dive sites in North Sulawesi and a three night stop-over in the spectacular Island Nation of Singapore! Ned DeLoach from New World Publications introduced Bud and Heather to this amazing diving.
This will be their fifth repeat visit in as many years! To quote Jerry Inman, "If Bud & Heather say it is great diving, it must be spectacular!" This is US Travel Center's fourth trip in less than five years to dive the amazing waters of the Celebes Sea. It will be the most wondrous trip both above and below the water for you. Come into the store to see the DVD from our last trip.
Photo by Heather Sellick
Package includes:
* Round trip airfare from Detroit to Manado on Singapore Airlines!
* A full day stop over in Hong Kong - yours to explore!
* A day room at Singapore Airport to freshen up
* 4 Nights sea view cottage KBR Resort including all your fabulous meals
* 3 Days three-daily boat dives & unlimited off-shore diving- diving the famous black volcanic sand "muck diving"
* 5 Nights Luxurious Resort; in your own individual deluxe cottage; including breakfast, lunch and dinner daily
* 4 Days of 3 tank tank boat dives diving the World Heritage Site of Bunaken Marine Park
* 3 Nights at a Deluxe Hotel in Singapore and many extras in this fabulous island nation
* All taxes, service fees and GRATUITIES!
* Bud and Heather as group leaders
* Prices Subject to Change
LUGGAGE ALLOWANCE ON AIR CARRIERS - ALERT!
A recent article in a diving publication stated that the airlines were charging additional fees for scuba gear. If your diving gear is part of your check through baggage allowance not exceeding allowed bag dimensions and weight, there is NO additional charge for scuba gear. Be sure to check with each individual carrier as to allowed check through bag dimensions and weight and at www.tsa.gov for security rules on carry on and check through bags.
Check www.tsa.gov for the latest information regarding travel with Lithium Ion Batteries as there are new regulations.
Be a conscientious diver - travel with lighter weight equipment such as the Atomic Titanium Regulator, the Suunto Cobra & SeaQuest Passport BC. Make scuba travel easy & convenient - stay within the airline requirements.