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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Terry Ward Articles
Liveaboards are essentially mobile hotels that whisk divers away to otherwise hard-to-reach dive spots. Some go above and beyond to bring upscale comforts along for the ride—here's what to expect.
After a day exploring under the water's surface, it can be tough to muster the energy for one more dip—after the sun sets. One diver shares why she never regrets rallying for the magic of a night dive.
Just a two-hour drive north on the arid peninsula from the more famous party town of Cabo San Lucas, La Paz is a magical city with as much to explore topside as underwater.
Certain dive destinations can withstand the test of time, remaining virtually unchanged over the years. One diver revisits Palau to see whether the Micronesian island chain holds up to the memories.
What's it like when you book a liveaboard dive trip for the first time? One writer reflects on her experience.
Get insider advice from locals, tips for timing seasonal experiences and the scoop on under-the-radar dives you won’t want to miss.
Traveling to one of these destinations? Discover insights from locals, tips for timing seasonal experiences and the scoop on popular dive sites, as well as some lesser-known dives you'll want on your radar.
Planning a trip to one of these top diving locations? Here’s everything you need to know, including when to go, what to see and where to stay.
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.