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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jc122463" data-source="post: 3767391" data-attributes="member: 55169">Definitely some excellent suggestions throughout this thread. New Caledonia has a been a highlight for me. Lifou as well as Isle de Pines are both great for snorkeling and birding. The main island shouldn't be discounted either - with the chance to see Kagu and an amazing barrier reef it's definitely worth spending some time. Vanuatu and the Solomons definitely deserve a spot on any birding/snorkeling list as well.The Caribbean is beautiful and has some easy endemics near great snorkeling too. Bonaire is known for some of the best snorkeling in the Caribbean but the reefs have possibly been under-protected - and you won't find the same level of endemism as some of the other islands.Belize is also a great option with plenty of phenomenal birding and great snorkeling - I'd included a trip to Tikal in Guatemala as well as it's an amazing archaeological site.Let us know where you end up going; I'm jealous just thinking of the options!Cheers,Benji</blockquote>