Which Scuba Trip Should You Choose: Liveaboard or Hotel-Based Diving? For anyone with a passion for the underwater world, few experiences rival the thrill of a dedicated scuba diving vacation. Whether you’re dreaming of drifting alongside manta rays in the Maldives or exploring vibrant coral reefs in the Caribbean, one crucial decision can shape your entire trip: should you book a liveaboard adventure or stay at a hotel or resort with scuba diving excursions? Both options pro

Some trips are fun because they are relaxing, and some trips stay with you because they pushed you in a new way. My trip to Fort Lauderdale, Florida was definitely the second kind. This was my first real dive trip, the trip where I finished my SDI scuba certification, and the first time I traveled solo for something that felt this big to me. I stayed across the street from the ocean, spent my days diving, and worked with Scuba Network to finish my certification. It was exciti

Spring break does not have to follow a formula. It doesn't have to be about wristbands, crowded shorelines, or the same three cities recycled year after year. Instead, it can be about contrast, movement, fresh air, saltwater, snow spray, and red rock dust on your boots. If you're craving a spring break that feels intentional and immersive, I’ve got some elevated destinations that lean adventurous without losing the fun. This is for the traveler who wants stories, scenery, and

Roatan Honduras is a place where I never thought I would travel, especially not to scuba dive. An opportunity for a dive trip arose with my diving group. I looked it up on the map and saw that it was this tiny island off the coast of Central America. There was only one flight in a week, when we were going, so the plane tickets were a little pricy. Traveling To Roatan It was reasonably easy to travel to Roatan. I took a connecting flight straight from Atlanta, GA, to Roatan. T

Sandals Royal Caribbean in Montego Bay Jamaica The whole nine when it comes to a resort experience. We stayed in the Romeo and Juliet suite, with the butler service. I would have loved to stay in an overwater bungalow, but it was not in our budget. I booked everything through the Sandals website, including our flights. After we landed, we gave in our PCR test and took our temperatures. We went to a waiting area for sandals only, where we got snacks and a drink. Remember, Sand

I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have traveled to Cuba. Visiting Cuba as an American isn't as straightforward as traveling to many other Caribbean destinations, so the opportunity felt especially special. I had always imagined what the island would be like from movies and documentaries, but nothing prepared me for seeing it in person. When my scuba diving group planned a trip to Cuba, I couldn't pass up the chance. Flying to Mexico was relatively smooth, and from the