I have had certification in past and really love to dive; however, have not been in 10 years! Wife is not keen on swimming with sharks, rays, etc! It is lots of fun and I am thinking of taking it up again.
Have been to Belize, Australia, Cozumel, Bahamas, Keys and of course here in California (least favorite place to dive, oh well maybe the Mississippi River or one of those places).
Charlie