I owe my love of diving to summer camp, getting certified at age 14. After college, I became an instructor, teaching on the island of St. Croix. Working for travel magazines, I've been lucky to travel to every continent on assignment, from jumping in the water with humpback whales in Antarctica to swimming alongside mantas in Asia.
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Brooke Morton Articles
We asked, and you ranked your top destinations for value—the diving hotspots where your dollar goes a whole lot further.
Big is nice, but there's so much more to see buried in the muck. These are the blest places to dive if you're all about the littles.
See where divers picked as the top three best destinations in our 2025 Readers Choice awards. Discover big wrecks, wild drift diving, macro photography and shallow reefs with gardens of elkhorn coral.
This Grand Cayman favorite is known for attention to safety and a relaxed, family-friendly vibe
From Marathon to Key West, Captain Hook’s Dive Shops earned top honors for their unmatched service, expert instruction, and dedication to divers.
Honored for exceptional diving and world-class hospitality, Delfins Beach Resort delivers a seamless balance of ocean adventure and island luxury.
Set on a volcanic ridge with panoramic ocean views, this 16-villa resort blends luxury, sustainability, and easy access to Fiji’s most famous reefs.
Honored for exceptional safety standards and community spirit, this Florida dive center continues to set the benchmark for quality and professionalism.
Recognized for excellence in diving and instruction, this Fort Lauderdale favorite is relocating to the all-new Pier Sixty-Six, blending world-class diving with upscale amenities.