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Dear Guest,
Welcome to this edition of the
Sunset House e-Newsletter!
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Sunset Diver's Aquires
3 Deep V-Hull Boats |
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The Sunset House and Sunset Divers Fleet grew over the holidays.  With the closing of Divi Tiara on Cayman Brac, Sunset House purchased their three boats which are the same make and model of Sea Ray!
While we are currently using one straight away, all three will go to Harbour House Marina for a complete overhaul and paint job. (See the Captain's Blog for more)
Powered by twin 300 HP engines and running at 20 knots with 16 people on board, this 39 foot custom dive boat can get us where we want to go. This will permit more trips to the North Side of the island. Keep an eye on Mike's Column for updates on the boats. (Should we have a contest for 3 more Ray Names???)
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New Website Features! |
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If you haven't been to our website recently, you will notice a new look and feel with additional features. First off, we have a beautiful new rotating flash banner across the top of the page. Next up, notice the Useful Tools area on the top left menu bar (and featured here). Here is a breakdown of what these features will do. |
Tell a Friend - Pick one of four beautiful Sunset House postcard pictures to invite your friends and family to view our site, without leaving the page you are on!
Need a brochure? With a touch of a link, you can download a copy of the Sunset House Brochure, but in an electronic format (must have Adobe PDF Reader).
Where are we? If you are a user of Google Earth, (Free download at www.earth.google.com) click on the link and it will take you directly to Sunset House!
And if you want to print out any page on our website, whether they be rates or just information, we have a "Printer Friendly" button to simplify the page for printing purposes. Give it a try!
New Web Photo Gallery - Here you will find pictures of the resort, both above and below water, taken by guests and staff at the resort! Play around with what is offered, including camera settings and more information.
Last but not least, look for video on the site. The most popular can be found on the Total Submersion page.
Coming soon....
New Online Reservations System! Make your reservation, day or night on a secured server and receive instant confirmation.
See Mike and Keith at Beneath the Sea in Secaucus, NJ. March 23- 25, 2007 Booth 630 |
31st Annual Undersea Dive & Travel Expo.
New Jersey Meadowlands Expo Center, Secaucus, NJ
And see us in Houston, TX at SeaSpace March 31 -April 1, 2007 Booth 307
Look for information on the Long Beach show in the next Sunset House newsletter!
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Your Photos!
Guests send us some of their "Sunset House Memories!"
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From Fred Catella who lives in the now infamous "snowy" upstate New York.
Fred and Judy Catella are the ultimate Sunset House Guests. They have stayed at the resort over 25 times since 1990. Fred is an avid diver and underwater photographer. Judy is just the best! A non-diver, but we think she has more fun at the resort than Fred! Always good stories, baby sitting some of the animals on property (Judy is the only person we know that brings down "duty free gourmet cat food".) and a lover of a good cold beer! The lovely couple also brings down fresh cheese and salami from their home town for the staff!
Thanks for this picture Fred and we look forward to more pictures from our guests to post up on our next newsletter! Look for this picture in our new Our Photo Gallery on our website. It makes a spectacular wallpaper for your computer. And remember, this picture was taken about 15 feet from the ladder.
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Guest Comments
We didn't stay at Sunset and although we heard good reports, we were skeptical. My family and I just had the best dive trip of our lives! Sunset House is for divers- I'm sorry we stayed at the Ritz because the atmosphere, the service and the professionalism was first rate.
For no nonsence dive trips, this is the place. The dive staff could not have been more helpful. And they have fun helping you have fun. Mike Pinnington runs a tight ship and has a great team of people who all have great advice, support and even better stories. My son fell in love with Jax, my wife fell for Mike B and Rob is the most decent human being I have ever met.
So next year were forgetting 5 star room service- were going to Sunset. Great job everybody and Happy New Year.
"Dallas" Bob .
Bob Brownbridge Dallas, TX~ January 8th, 2007
And we couldn't let this compliment go by, passed on to Mike from Karin Boss, PADI Quality Management.
Dear PADI Quality Management:
I recently completed the PADI Divemaster program with Sunset Divers/Sunset House in Grand Cayman, and I'd like to compliment PADI on producing instructors like the one who was my primary instructor-mentor, John Frederick (nicknamed Freddy).
During my internship, Freddy had me very involved with Open Water students, making a point of introducing me, including me in every aspect of their training where appropriate, and having me demonstrate a good number of skills (not just a minimum number). Furthermore, he fueled my desire to become a PADI Instructor by including me in many aspects of his life as a dive instructor beyond pure teaching, such as giving local dive briefings of Sunset House Reef. In areas he thought I could improve, he gently gave me constructive criticism and explained that it was to be taken constructively, explaining that overall he thought I was doing well.
It is instructor-leaders like John Frederick that make others want to become PADI Instructors themselves. Because I had a positive experience with the PADI Divemaster program, I'll likely go on to the Instructor level, and John Frederick and other good role models have much to do with that decision.
Thank you, Brianna W. Lam
Group Acknowledgements!
We would like to thank the following groups for coming to Sunset House in the last couple of months. Atlanta Scuba, The Diving Den, Dive Connections, Y-kiki and here this week, we have the Robert Schwab group! Hope to see you all soon!
Get DAN Insurance by Clicking the Links Below!
(Trip or Dive Insurance)
There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, or return home early. When purchasing travel insurance, it's important you look closely at the coverages and services you'll receive. DAN provides the insureds with 24-hour emergency travel assistance. Whether you need help finding medical care halfway around the world, making emergency arrangements to return home or obtaining an emergency cash advance, you can access our toll-free hotline from anywhere in the world, any time of day. Click on a link above to find out more info! | |
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Meet the Staff
(Each month, this section will feature one of many amazing staff members at Sunset House! Their stories and backgrounds are all unique and intriguing as the next!)
Another Mike- just to confuse you. Mike Sutton-Brown grew up with our very own Pete Foster-Smith. Together they learned to dive in the crystal clear quarries of Lancashire and the temperate waters of Oban, Scotland.
Mike has been on quite a journey reaching his current destination last October. Read his full story
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Captain's Blog
Lots of repeat guests and familiar faces..
Mike Pinnington l Dive Operations Manager
We had an excellent Christmas week. Familiar faces joined us for their traditional festive dives. Though the weather was less than cooperative just prior to New Years Eve, we enjoyed full boats and great camaraderie from the staff and guests alike. While we all worked on Christmas Day the team managed to get a little time off to spend with friends and family. On Christmas Night, Pete arranged the bonfire party on the beach. Everyone was dragging themselves away from the TV and cold turkey to have a beer or 2 and watch the now famous Fireworks by Freddy!
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Are You Getting Hungry?
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Look for Snack, Lunch and Dinner menus from both My Bar and SeaHarvest on our site! You can find both under Ammenities under Resort in the top menu!The menus are as you see them at the resort, including some of the best prices on island.
(All prices are in $CI)
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SOLD OUT
 PADI Dviving Society staff members are gearing up for Total Submersion
Look for upcoming information about next years event. We warned you PADI Diving Society's most popular event would fill up fast!
by Eric Douglas
Diving, action, adventure, intrigue and the environment all come into play in this novel by author
Eric Douglas.
Set at
Sunset House and My Bar, this book highlights the beautiful locations and touches on the potential for abuse as the environment and development fall into conflict.
A must have for all guests of Sunset House and all that have lived on the island!
Also out is Eric's Latest book
Criminals in Los Angeles are using a dive operation to smuggle illegal drugs into the City of Angels . Or are they up to something more sinister? It is up to photographer Mike Scott to figure it out. And he has to do it before disaster strikes the heart of the city. Before it all ends, the two will face danger and fanaticism in the Hollywood Hills. --
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