Florida-based freelance travel writer and journalist, Terry Ward, lives in Tampa and first got certified as an open water diver as a college elective at the University of Florida. She has reported from and dived on every continent except Antarctica and counts Indonesia (all of it), Palau, French Polynesia, Fiji and Northern Norway among her favorite places to explore underwater and topside. She writes Scuba Diving's Roaming Diver column every issue and is a frequent contributor to publications such as CNN Travel, National Geographic, Afar, Conde Nast Traveler and many more, in addition to being an on-air travel expert. She speaks Spanish, French, some Dutch and German and is always keen to learn a new language.
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Believe it or not, there's scuba diving in Los Angeles, Lisbon, Miami and more.
Marine sustainability is at the top of the agenda of these scuba diving job trainings.
Some famous and lesser-known spots to scuba dive with large schools of fish and bait balls.
Travel expert Terry Ward has tips on the best destinations for both kids and urbanites.
Scuba Diving's resident travel expert tackles traveling with non-divers, COVID vaccines and traveling with intention.
Thinking about traveling for a dive this spring? Make the most of your dive trip by preparing ahead of time.
The road trip stops here, explore the southernmost point of the U.S., dive the *USNS General Hoyt S. Vandenberg wreck and enjoy the lively atmosphere in Key West.
For divers, the big lure near Big Pine Key is the chance to head out on Looe Key Reef, part of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.
It may only be 10-miles long but Marathon in the Florida Keys offers great diving and a relaxing atmosphere.