Thinking about learning to scuba

[DiveCaptDean]

Personally, I think you should go the other route. Get certified here....It will make you alot more comfortable when you go on your trip. I am not a fan of Resort dives, and am suprised that one took a first timer to 50ft. But honestly..as much as i love Mexico, it doesnt surprise me. One DM took my sister in law to 95ft on her 3rd checkout dive.
I think its best to start diving in a cold, low viz environment. Once you can dive here, you can dive anywhere! Its easier to think to oneself.....it can only get better from here on...rather than.....Well, this is the best i will ever get, it only gets worse from here.....I just think that if you trained in the tropics with 100ft viz and 80deg water, you are far less apt to div in 10ft viz and 45deg water...and if you dont.....you would be missing a whole bunch of great diving..

G/L
Deano