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Janet Czapski is one of a select few "Matais" (Fiji specialists) in Michigan.To learn more about Fiji & her various islands, visit:
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Resort Packages

Fabulous Cocos Island diving. Contact Janet for booking information.

trips@divetravelservices.com

Janet's Blog  Featuring Adventures in Paradise And the lastest trip specials Read Janet's Blog Even if you can't come along on the trip, you can follow our diving adventures by reading our blog. Janet will keep you up to date with photos and text. Janet will also keep you up-to-date on the very latest special offcers on diving trips and vacations.

Upcoming Trips Little Cayman Island Feb. 6-13, 2010 Little Cayman Beach Resort $1692.00** per person (based on double occupancy); airfare to be added at time of booking. SY Philippine Siren Only 4 spots remaining! May 4-17, 2010 Liveaboard diving MSY Dive Damai ONLY 2 spaces left! March 4-15, 2011 8-passenger boutique-style Liveaboard, diving Ambon to Triton Bay, Eastern Indonesa. MSY Damai Bali to Ambon, Indonesia Nov. 8-22, 2011** **Boat dates only** MSY Damai Labuanbajo to Bima, Indonesia Dec. 30, 2012 to Jan. 10, 2013** **Boat dates only** Maldives Fall 2012 We’re rebooking the MV Manthiri in the Maldives ... watch for the dates. Read about our last trip to the Maldives. Trip talk "The dive staff was top notch and did everything for us. I can say the same about the hotel staff. It was truly a trip of a lifetime for us, and we want to thank you for your help. Your experience in dive travel really made a difference for us. Thank you for everything!" - Brian & Jean Capt. Don’s Habitat – Bonaire "We had a wonderful time! We both agree it was one of the best vacations we have ever had. The rooms were comfortable, the view fantastic....The diving was amazing, the staff friendly and helpful. We will be going again, that is for sure! Can't thank you enough for putting it all together for us, and on such short notice!" - Amy & Keith

Welcome to Dive Travel Services, a full-service travel agency that specializes in sending you, your family & friends on fun, exciting dive vacations around the world. Dive Travel Services offers both group trips and individual travel packages for diver/adventurers.

We offer about a half-dozen group trips each year to some of the best diving spots in the world, from exotic Pacific atolls in Micronesia to the beautiful Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire to tropical Bali in the Indonesian archipelago. We also can put together individualized packages to fit your special needs, skill level and interest.

Whether you are looking for a diving vacation, adventure travel or simply a trip to paradise, give Janet Czapski a call at (248) 442-2772 and begin planning your next vacation.

SY Philippine Siren
Liveaboard diving

May 4-17, 2010
ONLY 4 spaces remain!
We are embarking on a very, very special 14-day, 13-night trip to The Philippines in 2010 that will cover the BEST of the diving there, including the remote UNESCO World Heritage Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park as well as the more frequently dive areas of the Philippines. More details ...

Call Janet at 248-442-2772 or email her for more details!

Dive Travel Services now has its own Facebook page. Become a fan. We'll keep it posted with the latest specials and trips.

We're back from a two-week holiday adventure in Maldives, diving aboard the M.V. Manthiri. Read all about our travels, including a stopover in Dubai, in Janet's trip report.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving week diving in one of our favorite Caribbean dive destinations - Bonaire. Read all about it in Janet's trip report.

Indonesia - Lembeh Resort 2009: We're back from two weeks of good food and great diving amid a paradisaical setting at one of the best run properties we have ever visited. Check out the video Bob Czapski caught of a ribbon eel swimming above. Read Janet's full report.

Getting there was a bit hellish, but our 2008 Christmas holiday trip to the Sipadan Village in Malaysia quickly turned heavenly. Read about our adventure in Janet's full trip report.

We're back from a great Thanksgiving holiday diving trip to the Northeast Caribbean aboard the Caribbean Explorer II. Read about our adventure in Janet's full trip report.

Read our trip reports from Truk Lagoon & Pohnpei.

Philippines trip: We have some more details about our May 2010 trip to The Philippines for a 14-day diving adventure aboard the new SY Philippine Siren. There's only 16 spots available. The boat only portion of the trip is discounted at $4550.00 per person when paid by cash/check, Credit card pricing is $4750.00/per person. Airfare will be determined when available. More info ...

Take a look at our new Liveaboards page to learn about the fabulous diving ships and crews we work with around the world.

Special Alert! Passport news!

AIR TRAVEL

• All U.S. citizens traveling by air are required to present a passport book to enter or re-enter the United States.

LAND AND SEA TRAVEL

The following summarizes information available on the Department of Homeland Security’s website.

Currently:

All U.S. citizens must show proof of identity and proof of U.S. citizenship when entering the United States from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the countries of the Caribbean by land or sea.

Acceptable documents include: U.S. Passport Book, U.S. Passport Card, or other document approved by the Department of Homeland Security. U.S. citizens who do not have a single document verifying identity and citizenship must present both an identification and citizenship document; for example, a driver’s license and a copy of a birth certificate or naturalization certificate.

Later:

On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security.

Children: U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or copy of their birth certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship card.

Groups of U.S. citizen children ages 16 through 18, when traveling with a school or religious group, social organization, or sports team, will be able to enter under adult supervision with originals or copies of their birth certificates or other proof of citizenship. See the Department of Homeland Security's GetYouHome.gov for more information on the changing travel requirements.

Please Note: The WHTI-compliant documents described below are acceptable for entry or re-entry into the United States. You may be required to present additional or different travel documents when entering foreign countries, including countries in the Western Hemisphere. Before you travel, make sure you know the entry requirements of the country you plan to visit. See Country Specific Information for more information on the country you are traveling to. service within three weeks.

For more information on the new passport rules, visit the following website: http://www.travel.state.gov.  

Northeast Caribbean 2008 Trip Report
Janet and Bob Czapski spent Thanksgiving 2008 leading a diving trip to the Northeast Caribbean aboard the MV Caribbean Explorer II. Read Janet's full report.

Truk 2007 Trip Report
Diving aboard the Truk Odyssey is always a great experience and this trip was no exception - it's one of the top liveaboards we do anywhere in the world. We spent a fascinating week exploring shipwrecks from World War II. Read Janet's full report.

Pohnpei 2007 Trip Report
Following our adventure on the Truk Odessey, we flew to Pohnpei for another week of diving in Micronesia, exploring the "Manta Channel" and other dive sites offering the the usual “tropical” fish & critters. Read Janet's full report.

Fiji Trip Report
It was a fantastic start to our South Pacific Adventure! So concludes Janet as she describes the first leg of a four-part, month-long adventure that began in Fiji with a group of divers aboard the Nai'a. Read Janet's full report.

Indonesia Trip Report
Janet and Bob Czapski led a diving trip to Indonesia for 10 days of diving in Raja Ampat aboard the Motor Vessel Pelagian. Janet says one of her favorite parts of the trip was in ŇCape KriÓ where over 238 different species of fish were recorded in one dive. Some of the group stayed on for an additional four days of diving in the Lembeh Strais. Read Janet's full report.

Something special
Don't forget to check out our Specials page for the latest bargains on travel and vacation packages, both for divers and non-divers.

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Something special
Don't forget to check out our Specials page for the latest bargains on travel and vacation packages, both for divers and non-divers. Here's a few samples:

The M/Y Manthiri is offering discounted space on two upcoming 7-night charters! Save $500 per person for either April 18-April 25, 2010 or April 25-May 2, 2010. Space is limited so call Janet now at 248-442-2772 or email her at trips@divetravelservices.com for more details!

Extend your summer into winter with a Star Clippers cruise

Pack your winter blues away and leave the chill behind with a Star Clippers cruise to azure seas and warm, powdery beaches. This fall and winter, unravel the mysteries and marvels of the Far East, explore island jewels in the Caribbean and embrace the exotic beauty of Tahiti on the line’s three tall ships.

Our mega-yacht sailing experience makes a Star Clippers cruise feel more like an intimate vacation with your closest friends to hidden harbors and destinations untouched by the larger ships. No long lines on board, no crowds ashore, just the wind in our sails and crystalline waters below. Check out our great offers on these fantastic sailings, and book your vacation now to take advantage of our Advanced Purchase Discounts. Remember to bring your friends and family!

Call Janet at 248-442-2772 to book this promo or email her
at trips@divetravelservices.com for more details.

AGGRESSOR “DEAL OF THE DECADE”

$400 off any 2010 cruise booked by Feb. 28, 2010!

*No other discounts apply to this special. – Airfare is additional, of course!*

Call Janet at 248-442-2772 to book this promo or email her
at trips@divetravelservices.com for more details.

Catch these deals on travel to Papua New Guinea

Tawali Resort – PNG

Save 30 percent off published rates for 7 plus night packages.

Valid for any open availability during January-March 2010

Spirit of Niugini - PNG

Save 30 percent off the published rates

Valid for March 1--8, 2010 charter or March 20-30, 2010 charter

Call Janet at 248-442-2772 to book this promo or email her
at trips@divetravelservices.com for more details.

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