Where in S. Pacific or Thailand?

Boy, you certainly paint a great picture of a wonderful meal and evening.
There are certainly some finer things in life.

If I understand you correctly, you are saying that nude sun bathing and
diving don't necessarily go hand in hand. But, if they could, do you have
any suggestions as to places in the two areas that I mentioned that would be
at the top of your list. Our trips are not driven by diving alone, but, we
certainly would like to go somewhere where the diving is better than
average. We have dived in Bonaire and Belize.

Any insight that you can provide is appreciated. Thanks for your response.

Peter



"Daniel Kessler" <dkessler@pop.cybernex.net> wrote in message
news:45BA0889.A1996408@pop.cybernex.net...
> sun bathing in the nude?
>
> On my first trip to the Maldives back in 1982, many Europeans on
> vacations.
> Some women were seen w/o their tops but on my second to the Maldives in
> 1987
> that all changed. The muslim population was offended by such displays and
> it
> was forbidden-- signs all over the place warning the tourist not to allow
> such
> things. When I returned in 1990 to the Maldives the situation was still
> the
> same.
>
> Having visited major diving sites all of the world for 25 years, I began
> to
> notice that "great diving" does not come along with other things one
> wants! As
> an example, great diving does not necessarily come with "great
> snorkeling."
> Great diving does not necessarily come hand-in-hand with gourmet
> meals...unless
> you create your own charter dive boat excursion as I once did...it was
> down in
> the Caribbean (Guadeloupe and Domenica)-- I took along some French wines
> and
> even a cooler full of things that could be cooked up by the French chef --
> happened to be the skipper's wife -- who was French...such as veal kidneys
> flamed with a fine cognac in a brown sauce (I brought along my own
> demi-glass)
> and even heavy cream to thicken up the sauce.
>
> After diving, a friend who I invited along who was really a beer and a bag
> of
> potatoe chips kind of guy ...turned to me and said after a gourmet meal---
> this
> food is great -- but I'm not sure it is right for diving!
>
> Peter wrote:
>
>> My wife and I are planning a trip to either the S. Pacific or Thailand.
>>
>> We are both divers but also want to find a place that is not crowded with
>> great beaches and friendly locals. We don't need a five star hotel but
>> would
>> like to be comfortable. We also do like to sunbathe in the nude.
>>
>> We are planning to go in the Feb/Mar time of year for 3-4 weeks. So,
>> splitting the vacation up between different places is not out of the
>> question as long as they are in the same general area.
>>
>> Does anyone out there know of any untapped jewels or just great places
>> that
>> fit the bill in either of these places?
>>
>> Peter
>

We just returned from Yap and Palau. The diving is outstanding! Sunbathing
in the nude may be possible on outer islands, however, in the primary
tourist areas would be frowned upon as these are modest societies. If you
are experienced divers and can dive safely in a fast current, the Blue
Corner is spectacular. We also found Siaes Point to be really wonderful.
There are lots of pelagics and the water is clean, clear, and usually good
viz.


"Peter" <peterlee@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:Zzbvh.816341$5R2.4122@pd7urf3no...
> Boy, you certainly paint a great picture of a wonderful meal and evening.
> There are certainly some finer things in life.
>
> If I understand you correctly, you are saying that nude sun bathing and
> diving don't necessarily go hand in hand. But, if they could, do you have
> any suggestions as to places in the two areas that I mentioned that would
> be at the top of your list. Our trips are not driven by diving alone, but,
> we certainly would like to go somewhere where the diving is better than
> average. We have dived in Bonaire and Belize.
>
> Any insight that you can provide is appreciated. Thanks for your response.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
> "Daniel Kessler" <dkessler@pop.cybernex.net> wrote in message
> news:45BA0889.A1996408@pop.cybernex.net...
>> sun bathing in the nude?
>>
>> On my first trip to the Maldives back in 1982, many Europeans on
>> vacations.
>> Some women were seen w/o their tops but on my second to the Maldives in
>> 1987
>> that all changed. The muslim population was offended by such displays
>> and it
>> was forbidden-- signs all over the place warning the tourist not to allow
>> such
>> things. When I returned in 1990 to the Maldives the situation was still
>> the
>> same.
>>
>> Having visited major diving sites all of the world for 25 years, I began
>> to
>> notice that "great diving" does not come along with other things one
>> wants! As
>> an example, great diving does not necessarily come with "great
>> snorkeling."
>> Great diving does not necessarily come hand-in-hand with gourmet
>> meals...unless
>> you create your own charter dive boat excursion as I once did...it was
>> down in
>> the Caribbean (Guadeloupe and Domenica)-- I took along some French wines
>> and
>> even a cooler full of things that could be cooked up by the French
>> chef --
>> happened to be the skipper's wife -- who was French...such as veal
>> kidneys
>> flamed with a fine cognac in a brown sauce (I brought along my own
>> demi-glass)
>> and even heavy cream to thicken up the sauce.
>>
>> After diving, a friend who I invited along who was really a beer and a
>> bag of
>> potatoe chips kind of guy ...turned to me and said after a gourmet
>> meal--- this
>> food is great -- but I'm not sure it is right for diving!
>>
>> Peter wrote:
>>
>>> My wife and I are planning a trip to either the S. Pacific or Thailand.
>>>
>>> We are both divers but also want to find a place that is not crowded
>>> with
>>> great beaches and friendly locals. We don't need a five star hotel but
>>> would
>>> like to be comfortable. We also do like to sunbathe in the nude.
>>>
>>> We are planning to go in the Feb/Mar time of year for 3-4 weeks. So,
>>> splitting the vacation up between different places is not out of the
>>> question as long as they are in the same general area.
>>>
>>> Does anyone out there know of any untapped jewels or just great places
>>> that
>>> fit the bill in either of these places?
>>>
>>> Peter
>>
>
>

We just returned from Yap and Palau. The diving is outstanding! Sunbathing
in the nude may be possible on outer islands, however, in the primary
tourist areas would be frowned upon as these are modest societies. If you
are experienced divers and can dive safely in a fast current, the Blue
Corner is spectacular. We also found Siaes Point to be really wonderful.
There are lots of pelagics and the water is clean, clear, and usually good
viz.


"Peter" <peterlee@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:Zzbvh.816341$5R2.4122@pd7urf3no...
> Boy, you certainly paint a great picture of a wonderful meal and evening.
> There are certainly some finer things in life.
>
> If I understand you correctly, you are saying that nude sun bathing and
> diving don't necessarily go hand in hand. But, if they could, do you have
> any suggestions as to places in the two areas that I mentioned that would
> be at the top of your list. Our trips are not driven by diving alone, but,
> we certainly would like to go somewhere where the diving is better than
> average. We have dived in Bonaire and Belize.
>
> Any insight that you can provide is appreciated. Thanks for your response.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
> "Daniel Kessler" <dkessler@pop.cybernex.net> wrote in message
> news:45BA0889.A1996408@pop.cybernex.net...
>> sun bathing in the nude?
>>
>> On my first trip to the Maldives back in 1982, many Europeans on
>> vacations.
>> Some women were seen w/o their tops but on my second to the Maldives in
>> 1987
>> that all changed. The muslim population was offended by such displays
>> and it
>> was forbidden-- signs all over the place warning the tourist not to allow
>> such
>> things. When I returned in 1990 to the Maldives the situation was still
>> the
>> same.
>>
>> Having visited major diving sites all of the world for 25 years, I began
>> to
>> notice that "great diving" does not come along with other things one
>> wants! As
>> an example, great diving does not necessarily come with "great
>> snorkeling."
>> Great diving does not necessarily come hand-in-hand with gourmet
>> meals...unless
>> you create your own charter dive boat excursion as I once did...it was
>> down in
>> the Caribbean (Guadeloupe and Domenica)-- I took along some French wines
>> and
>> even a cooler full of things that could be cooked up by the French
>> chef --
>> happened to be the skipper's wife -- who was French...such as veal
>> kidneys
>> flamed with a fine cognac in a brown sauce (I brought along my own
>> demi-glass)
>> and even heavy cream to thicken up the sauce.
>>
>> After diving, a friend who I invited along who was really a beer and a
>> bag of
>> potatoe chips kind of guy ...turned to me and said after a gourmet
>> meal--- this
>> food is great -- but I'm not sure it is right for diving!
>>
>> Peter wrote:
>>
>>> My wife and I are planning a trip to either the S. Pacific or Thailand.
>>>
>>> We are both divers but also want to find a place that is not crowded
>>> with
>>> great beaches and friendly locals. We don't need a five star hotel but
>>> would
>>> like to be comfortable. We also do like to sunbathe in the nude.
>>>
>>> We are planning to go in the Feb/Mar time of year for 3-4 weeks. So,
>>> splitting the vacation up between different places is not out of the
>>> question as long as they are in the same general area.
>>>
>>> Does anyone out there know of any untapped jewels or just great places
>>> that
>>> fit the bill in either of these places?
>>>
>>> Peter
>>
>
>

We just returned from Yap and Palau. The diving is outstanding! Sunbathing
in the nude may be possible on outer islands, however, in the primary
tourist areas would be frowned upon as these are modest societies. If you
are experienced divers and can dive safely in a fast current, the Blue
Corner is spectacular. We also found Siaes Point to be really wonderful.
There are lots of pelagics and the water is clean, clear, and usually good
viz.


"Peter" <peterlee@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:Zzbvh.816341$5R2.4122@pd7urf3no...
> Boy, you certainly paint a great picture of a wonderful meal and evening.
> There are certainly some finer things in life.
>
> If I understand you correctly, you are saying that nude sun bathing and
> diving don't necessarily go hand in hand. But, if they could, do you have
> any suggestions as to places in the two areas that I mentioned that would
> be at the top of your list. Our trips are not driven by diving alone, but,
> we certainly would like to go somewhere where the diving is better than
> average. We have dived in Bonaire and Belize.
>
> Any insight that you can provide is appreciated. Thanks for your response.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
> "Daniel Kessler" <dkessler@pop.cybernex.net> wrote in message
> news:45BA0889.A1996408@pop.cybernex.net...
>> sun bathing in the nude?
>>
>> On my first trip to the Maldives back in 1982, many Europeans on
>> vacations.
>> Some women were seen w/o their tops but on my second to the Maldives in
>> 1987
>> that all changed. The muslim population was offended by such displays
>> and it
>> was forbidden-- signs all over the place warning the tourist not to allow
>> such
>> things. When I returned in 1990 to the Maldives the situation was still
>> the
>> same.
>>
>> Having visited major diving sites all of the world for 25 years, I began
>> to
>> notice that "great diving" does not come along with other things one
>> wants! As
>> an example, great diving does not necessarily come with "great
>> snorkeling."
>> Great diving does not necessarily come hand-in-hand with gourmet
>> meals...unless
>> you create your own charter dive boat excursion as I once did...it was
>> down in
>> the Caribbean (Guadeloupe and Domenica)-- I took along some French wines
>> and
>> even a cooler full of things that could be cooked up by the French
>> chef --
>> happened to be the skipper's wife -- who was French...such as veal
>> kidneys
>> flamed with a fine cognac in a brown sauce (I brought along my own
>> demi-glass)
>> and even heavy cream to thicken up the sauce.
>>
>> After diving, a friend who I invited along who was really a beer and a
>> bag of
>> potatoe chips kind of guy ...turned to me and said after a gourmet
>> meal--- this
>> food is great -- but I'm not sure it is right for diving!
>>
>> Peter wrote:
>>
>>> My wife and I are planning a trip to either the S. Pacific or Thailand.
>>>
>>> We are both divers but also want to find a place that is not crowded
>>> with
>>> great beaches and friendly locals. We don't need a five star hotel but
>>> would
>>> like to be comfortable. We also do like to sunbathe in the nude.
>>>
>>> We are planning to go in the Feb/Mar time of year for 3-4 weeks. So,
>>> splitting the vacation up between different places is not out of the
>>> question as long as they are in the same general area.
>>>
>>> Does anyone out there know of any untapped jewels or just great places
>>> that
>>> fit the bill in either of these places?
>>>
>>> Peter
>>
>
>

We just returned from Yap and Palau. The diving is outstanding! Sunbathing
in the nude may be possible on outer islands, however, in the primary
tourist areas would be frowned upon as these are modest societies. If you
are experienced divers and can dive safely in a fast current, the Blue
Corner is spectacular. We also found Siaes Point to be really wonderful.
There are lots of pelagics and the water is clean, clear, and usually good
viz.


"Peter" <peterlee@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:Zzbvh.816341$5R2.4122@pd7urf3no...
> Boy, you certainly paint a great picture of a wonderful meal and evening.
> There are certainly some finer things in life.
>
> If I understand you correctly, you are saying that nude sun bathing and
> diving don't necessarily go hand in hand. But, if they could, do you have
> any suggestions as to places in the two areas that I mentioned that would
> be at the top of your list. Our trips are not driven by diving alone, but,
> we certainly would like to go somewhere where the diving is better than
> average. We have dived in Bonaire and Belize.
>
> Any insight that you can provide is appreciated. Thanks for your response.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
> "Daniel Kessler" <dkessler@pop.cybernex.net> wrote in message
> news:45BA0889.A1996408@pop.cybernex.net...
>> sun bathing in the nude?
>>
>> On my first trip to the Maldives back in 1982, many Europeans on
>> vacations.
>> Some women were seen w/o their tops but on my second to the Maldives in
>> 1987
>> that all changed. The muslim population was offended by such displays
>> and it
>> was forbidden-- signs all over the place warning the tourist not to allow
>> such
>> things. When I returned in 1990 to the Maldives the situation was still
>> the
>> same.
>>
>> Having visited major diving sites all of the world for 25 years, I began
>> to
>> notice that "great diving" does not come along with other things one
>> wants! As
>> an example, great diving does not necessarily come with "great
>> snorkeling."
>> Great diving does not necessarily come hand-in-hand with gourmet
>> meals...unless
>> you create your own charter dive boat excursion as I once did...it was
>> down in
>> the Caribbean (Guadeloupe and Domenica)-- I took along some French wines
>> and
>> even a cooler full of things that could be cooked up by the French
>> chef --
>> happened to be the skipper's wife -- who was French...such as veal
>> kidneys
>> flamed with a fine cognac in a brown sauce (I brought along my own
>> demi-glass)
>> and even heavy cream to thicken up the sauce.
>>
>> After diving, a friend who I invited along who was really a beer and a
>> bag of
>> potatoe chips kind of guy ...turned to me and said after a gourmet
>> meal--- this
>> food is great -- but I'm not sure it is right for diving!
>>
>> Peter wrote:
>>
>>> My wife and I are planning a trip to either the S. Pacific or Thailand.
>>>
>>> We are both divers but also want to find a place that is not crowded
>>> with
>>> great beaches and friendly locals. We don't need a five star hotel but
>>> would
>>> like to be comfortable. We also do like to sunbathe in the nude.
>>>
>>> We are planning to go in the Feb/Mar time of year for 3-4 weeks. So,
>>> splitting the vacation up between different places is not out of the
>>> question as long as they are in the same general area.
>>>
>>> Does anyone out there know of any untapped jewels or just great places
>>> that
>>> fit the bill in either of these places?
>>>
>>> Peter
>>
>
>

We just returned from Yap and Palau. The diving is outstanding! Sunbathing
in the nude may be possible on outer islands, however, in the primary
tourist areas would be frowned upon as these are modest societies. If you
are experienced divers and can dive safely in a fast current, the Blue
Corner is spectacular. We also found Siaes Point to be really wonderful.
There are lots of pelagics and the water is clean, clear, and usually good
viz.


"Peter" <peterlee@shaw.ca> wrote in message
news:Zzbvh.816341$5R2.4122@pd7urf3no...
> Boy, you certainly paint a great picture of a wonderful meal and evening.
> There are certainly some finer things in life.
>
> If I understand you correctly, you are saying that nude sun bathing and
> diving don't necessarily go hand in hand. But, if they could, do you have
> any suggestions as to places in the two areas that I mentioned that would
> be at the top of your list. Our trips are not driven by diving alone, but,
> we certainly would like to go somewhere where the diving is better than
> average. We have dived in Bonaire and Belize.
>
> Any insight that you can provide is appreciated. Thanks for your response.
>
> Peter
>
>
>
> "Daniel Kessler" <dkessler@pop.cybernex.net> wrote in message
> news:45BA0889.A1996408@pop.cybernex.net...
>> sun bathing in the nude?
>>
>> On my first trip to the Maldives back in 1982, many Europeans on
>> vacations.
>> Some women were seen w/o their tops but on my second to the Maldives in
>> 1987
>> that all changed. The muslim population was offended by such displays
>> and it
>> was forbidden-- signs all over the place warning the tourist not to allow
>> such
>> things. When I returned in 1990 to the Maldives the situation was still
>> the
>> same.
>>
>> Having visited major diving sites all of the world for 25 years, I began
>> to
>> notice that "great diving" does not come along with other things one
>> wants! As
>> an example, great diving does not necessarily come with "great
>> snorkeling."
>> Great diving does not necessarily come hand-in-hand with gourmet
>> meals...unless
>> you create your own charter dive boat excursion as I once did...it was
>> down in
>> the Caribbean (Guadeloupe and Domenica)-- I took along some French wines
>> and
>> even a cooler full of things that could be cooked up by the French
>> chef --
>> happened to be the skipper's wife -- who was French...such as veal
>> kidneys
>> flamed with a fine cognac in a brown sauce (I brought along my own
>> demi-glass)
>> and even heavy cream to thicken up the sauce.
>>
>> After diving, a friend who I invited along who was really a beer and a
>> bag of
>> potatoe chips kind of guy ...turned to me and said after a gourmet
>> meal--- this
>> food is great -- but I'm not sure it is right for diving!
>>
>> Peter wrote:
>>
>>> My wife and I are planning a trip to either the S. Pacific or Thailand.
>>>
>>> We are both divers but also want to find a place that is not crowded
>>> with
>>> great beaches and friendly locals. We don't need a five star hotel but
>>> would
>>> like to be comfortable. We also do like to sunbathe in the nude.
>>>
>>> We are planning to go in the Feb/Mar time of year for 3-4 weeks. So,
>>> splitting the vacation up between different places is not out of the
>>> question as long as they are in the same general area.
>>>
>>> Does anyone out there know of any untapped jewels or just great places
>>> that
>>> fit the bill in either of these places?
>>>
>>> Peter
>>
>
>

[BoerLoy]

What time of year are you planning to go? You need to check on wet seasons for all your plans. Also, Thailand is not the place to go nude - topless is accepted in major places like Phuket/Samui/Pattaya as they have got used to it but I personally like to read up on the culture of the place I visit and so if it offends don't do it. You might want to look on the lonely planet guide and get some info on the areas you want to go.

Diving wise, Thailand has fantastic dives in The Similans (Oct/Nov through to early May) you won't see much better. Dec/Jan they have manta ray, whale sharks and other biggies.

Samui/Tao have good diving but not great - you might find that small area to strip but I haven't seen it!

Good luck