Since I was a young girl, I’ve been fascinated with the underwater world. I was so obsessed with snorkeling that I basically forced my parents to plan each vacation around indulging that whim. It’s no accident that they hid the fact that scuba diving was even a thing from me for ages. But somehow, it took me until I was 27 to finally learn to scuba dive — either the investment of the time or the money always dissuaded me. But now I’m hooked — I only wish I had learned sooner. If you’ve always been wanting to learn to scuba dive, I’ve asked some fellow underwater-loving travel bloggers to suggest diving destinations spanning five continents and suiting every budget. Don’t put off your open water certification – here are 11 of the best places to learn to scuba dive that will suit any budget! Give yourself the gift of peace of mind by ensuring you have travel insurance that covers diving accidents, as many don’t. While diving is...