The Caribbean island of St. Eustatius might be known for the highly sought-after blue beads that litter parts of its surrounding sea floor, but there’s so much more to diving here than treasure-hunting.

It's not surprising that Cozumel is Mexico's most visited island, drawing more than 4.5 million visitors per year. Cozumel, meaning "Island of the Swallows", is located on the world's second largest barrier reef. It is home to some of the best dive sites that feature an average of 80 feet visibility year-round, colorful marine life, spectacular topside activities, great shopping, and is rich with culture. Considered to be the "Diving Capital of Latin America", here's our list of the top three reasons to visit the stunning island of Cozumel.

The world's first underwater sculpture park in Grenada's Molinere Bay—predecessor to similar parks around the world—gets an upgrade with over 30 sculptures by its original artist Jason deCaires Taylor, along with other contributors.

Plan a vacation with the dive operation that pioneered diving off New Providence Island

Dive into paradise on Hawaii Island

Beyond the resorts and gorgeous beaches scuba divers will find some of the best dive sites in the Caribbean.

Tobago’s laid-back, beachy vibes provide a stark contrast to its industrial neighbor, Trinidad. But it’s when you dip below the surface that you’ll find a unique world that sets the island apart from the rest of the Caribbean.

A look at the current dive scene in Panama, St. Lucia and Vancouver Island.

Stop looking — you have just found your “home away from home”