Are you tired of cold days with wind, ice and snow? Has the last blast of winter made you wish you were enjoying the sun and surf somewhere warm and far away? What are you waiting for? This is the perfect time of year to escape the winter chill and relax on a diving vacation!

There are many dive vacation packages for sale from January to March. One of the best diving vacations you have ever booked is a trip to Cozumel, Mexico. The waters around Cozumel are home to an incredible selection of fish. The visibility is amazing: you can dive 80 feet down, look up at the sky, and it still feels like you can lift your arm out of the water. The large coral bodies and passageways are amazing to dive over and over again. If Cozumel sounds tempting, book your vacation February 23-28 for the Mexican Carnival. Carnival in Cozumel is similar to Mardi Gras in New Orleans, complete with parades of masked dancers and marching bands.

If you’re looking for a new and exciting dive destination, visit Roatan, Honduras. The island of Roatan is home to many well-established dive shops and exceptional diving. The coral valleys and swims are exciting for divers of all skill levels and the abundance of pillar coral, vase sponges, tube sponges and barrel sponges make for an amazing landscape. Roatan divers can expect to see turtles and groupers almost daily, cowrie shells are often found if you look closely. Divers interested in going beyond the average 60-foot dive can find themselves among the eagle rays.

If you’re up for an adventure, on land and in the water, head to the Similan Islands in Thailand. The islands’ warm, clear waters offer gently sloping reefs and deep, jagged trenches. Snorkeling is quite relaxed as most currents tend to be quite weak, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the view and observe the abundant marine life. Incredible coral formations and swims create stunning scenery and an interesting dive every time you hit the water. Spotting whale sharks and manta rays common in these areas will make this dive destination an unforgettable dive vacation.

There are many months of cold, winter weather ahead, take a break and head somewhere where the sun is shining and the water is warm and full of life. There are many interesting diving holidays; the hardest part is picking just one.