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Practical advice from the water, packing lists, destination insights, and the kind of knowledge that makes your next adventure smoother.
September 4, 2026
More than 30 travelers joined our September webinar to help shape SXT’s next chapter. Here is what rose to the top—and the dive and land adventures now taking shape.
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May 25, 2026
A list I tuck into the back of every itinerary I send. Ten short, old-fashioned rules that quietly separate a good trip from a great one, with what each one actually means once you are on the road.
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May 20, 2026
A field guide for when the boat is small, the trip is long, and one person is testing your patience. Funny, mostly. Helpful, definitely.
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May 6, 2026
Both can be amazing. Here is what each one actually feels like, and how to pick the one that fits where you are right now.
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April 22, 2026
From cabin selection to seasickness prep, the practical things no one tells you about your first week on a dive boat.
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April 8, 2026
If you cannot decide between sleeping on a boat or in a hotel, here is how to think about it, written by a trip leader who has done dozens of each.
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March 15, 2026
A practical packing list from years of liveaboard trips, what you actually need on the boat, and what can stay home.
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February 2, 2026
Smaller groups mean better diving, more flexibility, and a trip that feels personal, not like you are just a number on a manifest.
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January 10, 2026
Medical coverage, evacuation, trip cancellation, here is how we help travelers choose insurance that matches the investment they are making.
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