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.
Curious about where a career in diving can take you? Jillian Blakkan-Strauss shares her journey from leaving a fast-paced event planning job in New York City to becoming a dive professional and business owner in just four years.
We asked, and you told us. These are the three best hotspots—according to our readers—to dive if your top priority is stunning photo opportunities.
Underwater walls are often a hotbed of sea life. Here, we're sharing three popular destinations that are home to some of the best wall diving out there.
There's no bigger thrill than seeing one of your favorite marine animals in person ... in their actual habitat. These animals earned top marks on PADI Club members' must-see list—here's where to find them.
Lovers of the little will find no end to the pleasures found at these three destinations, voted best by Scuba Diving readers for their macro life.
Overwater bungalows and PADI Five Star service in the heart of Raja Ampat
Named Best Overall in the Pacific region
This pair of Indonesia-based liveaboards redefines luxury, from onboard spa services to one-of-a-kind itineraries.
This PADI Five Star on St. Croix specializes in guided shore dives to walls, reefs, wrecks and the famous Frederiksted Pier.