We have decided to give the Dominican Republic a try.  I have done some reading and the diving sounds pretty good on the south eastern side of the Island, particularly the La Romana area.  We are looking at the Sunscape Casa Del Mar, a 4 star all inclusive resort (diving is extra) via Air Canada Vacations.  Their website is http://www.sunscaperesorts.com/casadelmar . 

With the help of our friends at Squba Holidays, this is what we have come up with so far:  The week we are looking at is Saturday April 22 - 29. The all inclusive rates are $1132 for double occup, $1544 for single and $1115 for triple. Taxes for everyone is $249.  The flight leaves Toronto and flies directly to Santa Domingo (approx 90 minutes to resort).  Air Canada Vacations website is showing two possible prices for double occupancy.....$1037 plus departure tax and $1132 with an early booking bonus of $118 so this week could be as cheap as $1014.00 Cdn plus departure taxes.  

What's Included:  breakfast, lunch, dinner buffet, and snacks, domestic and select international drinks, introductory scuba lesson in pool, snorkelling, kayaking, catamarans, paddleboats, windsurfing, boogie boards, banana boat rides, tennis, beach volleyball, bicycles, horseback riding, daily activates, nightly entertainment and disco.  

I am still trying to arrange a diving package, but so far the prices seems pretty standard ($28-$32 US a dive).  As with most dive packages, the more the group books, the cheaper it gets.  So, as soon as I have an idea of the quantity of dives the group will require, I'll be able to quote the diving more accurately.  

Air Canada flight times are currently as follows:

If your interested in joining us on this adventure, please let me know asap.  Availability for this week is still good, but could change at any time.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.