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Terry Ward

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  • Travel Writer and Editor, Freelance
  • Travel Writer and Editor, AFAR
Florida, Tampa
Covers:  Travel, adventure, culture, lifestyle, science, scuba diving, family travel, food, cruising, skiing, health, wellness
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10 family-friendly things to do in Texas

10 family-friendly things to do in Texas

National Geographic Traveler — Feel tiny under the big Texas sky, marvel at an annual bat migration, travel on horseback through a colorful canyon, and soak in sublime hot springs.

In Switzerland, sledding is not for the faint of heart | CNN

In Switzerland, sledding is not for the faint of heart | CNN

CNN — Jennifer Veilleux didn't know what she was getting herself into when she agreed to a winter vacation with friends in Grindelwald, Switzerland.

Skip the Crowds: The Best Places in Florida to Visit Next

Skip the Crowds: The Best Places in Florida to Visit Next

AFAR — There are many ways to explore Florida without the crowds. Try some of these less touristy, underrated beaches, neighborhoods, and state parks on your next trip.

The Joy of Swimming With Bali's Schools of Fish

The Joy of Swimming With Bali's Schools of Fish

Scuba Diving Magazine — There's nothing quite like the experience of swimming into the middle of a massive school of fish. Here, one diver recounts her experience in Bali's pristine waters-with a backdrop that can't be rivaled.

This Florida Island Has a New Luxury Resort and Laid-back Caribbean Vibes

This Florida Island Has a New Luxury Resort and Laid-back Caribbean Vibes

Travel + Leisure — Here's what you need to know to plan a trip to Longboat Key, including the best hotels, things to do, and more.

A Local's Guide to St. George's, Grenada, for Cruise Ship Visitors

A Local's Guide to St. George's, Grenada, for Cruise Ship Visitors

AFAR — St. George's, Grenada, has plenty for cruise ship visitors to see and do. This port city guide offers ideas for exploring over a few hours or a few days.

Discover the planet's last few 'naturally quiet' places

Discover the planet's last few 'naturally quiet' places

National Geographic Traveler — From Taiwan to Namibia, peaceful places remind us that quiet has the power to remedy a variety of health issues.

This Florida Destination Is the Newest Bachelorette Party Hot Spot - and Was Just Named the Best ...

This Florida Destination Is the Newest Bachelorette Party Hot Spot - and Was Just Named the Best ...

Travel + Leisure — St. Pete, Florida, is an ideal bachelorette party destination, with gorgeous beaches, Instagrammable luxury resorts, and lively bars and restaurants.

I Was Told Cabo San Lucas Was Ruined by "Too Many Americans." So, I Went to See for Myself

I Was Told Cabo San Lucas Was Ruined by "Too Many Americans." So, I Went to See for Myself

Fodor's Travel — What I wanted to know was this: could all those pesky American tourists (myself among them), mass hotels, and the inevitable Señor Frog's really "ruin" Cabo San Lucas--this place of such sublime natural beauty, where the desert crumbles into the Pacific Ocean?

Smart ways to save money in Europe this crazy, crowded summer | CNN

Smart ways to save money in Europe this crazy, crowded summer | CNN

CNN Travel — Here's how to financially finagle a vacation to Europe during the rest of this record-breaking summer season - without completely busting your budget.

Is This Floating Eco-Pod the Future of Overwater Bungalows?

Is This Floating Eco-Pod the Future of Overwater Bungalows?

Condé Nast Traveler — The ultra-modern structure promises not only to minimize damage to the environment, but to help restore it, too.

Why this southern European country is a hot place to move | CNN

Why this southern European country is a hot place to move | CNN

CNN Travel — With "work to live" rather than "live to work" as the unofficial lifestyle mantra, more than 1,100 miles of coastline to explore and delicious pastéis de nata all over the place, putting down roots in Portugal sounds pretty appealing.

In this bioluminescent Florida lagoon, glowing waters can be a warning

In this bioluminescent Florida lagoon, glowing waters can be a warning

National Geographic Traveler — On a nighttime kayak tour, you can dip your hands into glowing water and learn why this ecosystem hangs in the balance.

After a Traumatic Accident, a Healing Diving Trip to French Polynesia - Hemispheres

After a Traumatic Accident, a Healing Diving Trip to French Polynesia - Hemispheres

Hemispheres — Sharing the world below the water helps remind us of all we have in common back at the surface.

In Switzerland, sledding is a national pastime

In Switzerland, sledding is a national pastime

National Geographic Traveler — With an Alpine sled train, runs inspired by video games, and 150 dedicated tracks, Switzerland is a sledder's paradise.

10 Best Islands in French Polynesia to Visit

10 Best Islands in French Polynesia to Visit

Travel + Leisure — Snorkel with humpback whales, spot sharks in pristine lagoons, and dive deep into local culture on French Polynesia's best islands.

This Iconic Glass Dome Igloo Stay in Alaska Now Has Cube Suites With a Private Sauna and Floor-to...

This Iconic Glass Dome Igloo Stay in Alaska Now Has Cube Suites With a Private Sauna and Floor-to...

Travel + Leisure — Alaska's Borealis Basecamp is famous for its glass-dome igloos. Now, it's introducing a family suite cube with families and small groups in mind.

https://time.com/collections/worlds-greatest-places-2025/7263057/celestia/

https://time.com/collections/worlds-greatest-places-2025/7263057/celestia/

TIME — Here are the places to stay and visit that made TIME's 2025 list of the greatest places in the world.

Celestia: World's Greatest Places 2025

Celestia: World's Greatest Places 2025

TIME — Find out why Celestia is on TIME's list of the World's Greatest Places 2025.

Celestia: World's Greatest Places 2025

Celestia: World's Greatest Places 2025

TIME — Find out why Celestia is on TIME's list of the World's Greatest Places 2025.