Most serious snorkelers know the basic rules of snorkeling – with regard to safety as well as conservation.

In the case of the former, read it, learn it, live it. In the case of the latter, intelligent conservation is the key.

Good snorkeling practices are good for everyone.

Steve Miller once proclaimed “everything’s better when wet,” (see “Jungle Love”), and, as snorkeling enthusiasts, we’d have to agree. Except when it comes to computers.

Now, due in no doubt to the overwhelming demand (what’s the text format for sarcasm?) for a tablet you can take underwater, we’ve got this.

Usually when we go to the Virgin Islands, St. John is our first choice as a snorkeling destination. But reading this makes us wonder if we’ve been giving St. Croix short shrift.

We’ve snorkeled St. Croix before, of course, but it’s been a while. Maybe it’s time to go back!

We all love reef fish. But most prefer to see them in the ocean, not in a fish tank. But a big retailer has another take on things, and that’s got Snorkel Bob hot under the collar, so the speak.

We’ve always loved snorkeling in Hawaii – who doesn’t?

Certainly President Obama appreciates the natural beauty of his birth-state. We can’t think of a better place for a family vacation right now.

Always on the lookout for fantastic new snorkeling destinations, this Nat Geo piece caught our eye.

Waters with up to 196 ft of visibility?

Whale encounters?

We’re looking into a trip to French Polynesia.

We’ve always loved the Big Island for snorkeling, but we’ve never done much hiking there. Time to rectify that.

Think of it as surf and turf for the outdoor set.

Do we need to go over the rules again?

Always on the lookout for our next snorkeling destination, we saw this article and were reminded of how much we love Maui.

Some good tips for saving money while enjoying the best of what Maui has to offer.

It’s an old battle – the push and pull between development and conservation.

Mexico’s Baja region may be in for a shock as plans for major resort development take shape.

This area is among our many favorite places to snorkel – we’d love to see more nice places to stay, but not at the expense of the natural beauty of the area.