Considering oceans cover more than two-thirds of Earth’s surface, there’s no shortage of excellent places to go diving. So any list of the “best” spots is sure to missing a few. They’re like children, it’s hard to pick a favorite. At the risk of leaving off your No. 1, here’s a sampling of top dive locations around the globe to explore the wonders of the deep in style.

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It’s the only U.S. state in the tropics, the most remote island chain in the world and actually made up of more than 100 islands. You can go SCUBA diving well below sea level and go to the top of what is technically the world’s tallest mountain (though most of it is underwater). There are great beaches and great golf courses everywhere, and the weather is just about perfect year-round. No matter how you slice it, Hawaii is pretty awesome. But which island is best for you? Off the eight main islands, Kaho‘olawe is uninhabited, Ni‘ihau is off limits non-Native Hawaiians and Moloka‘i has limited options for accommodations. That leaves five islands that vacationers commonly seek out, each with something unique in store.

Many of my high-end luxury travel clients are successful business owners or executives. And most are well traveled, going on 3-4 amazing vacations each year. What makes their vacations better than yours? Here are their travel secrets:

We often get calls and emails from people looking for a “cheap deal” on their next vacation. When I ask them what they want to do or where they want to go, they often just reply with “I want a good deal” or “whatever is cheapest”.