Charco Verde
Nov 19, 2024
Nicaragua
Charco Verde is a privately owned, 20 hectare ecological reserve located at the southern foot of Concepion…
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Ometepe Ferry
Oct 21, 2024
Nicaragua
A guide to travelling on the Ometepe Ferry, undoubtedly one of the most memorable travel experiences in Nicaragua.
Mural of Prehistory
Sep 25, 2024
Cuba
The Mural of Prehistory (aka Mural de la Prehistoria) is a popular, if perhaps divisive, tourist attraction in Vinales, western Cuba.
San Pablo Fort
Sep 17, 2024
Nicaragua
Located with the Isletas de Granada, San Pablo Fort was built in 1789, one of a series of forts designed to protect Granada from attack by pirates.
Isletas de Granada
Sep 04, 2024
Nicaragua
The beautiful Isletas de Granada are just a short distance from the historic town of Nicaragua and can either be visited on a day trip or by staying at a hotel on one of the islands.
Ortiz Gurdian Collection
Aug 27, 2024
Nicaragua
The Ortiz Gurdian Collection in Leon is, without doubt, one of the finest collections of contemporary art to be found anywhere in Latin America.
Masaya Volcano
Aug 16, 2024
Nicaragua
Top of many 'must do' lists on a holiday to Nicaragua is a visit to Masaya Volcanco, famed for its lake of molten lava.
Mixco Viejo
Aug 15, 2024
Guatemala
Mixco Viejo (aka Jilotepeque Viejo) is a Mayan archaeological site located some 50kms north of the capital, Guatemala City.
Museo San Francisco
Aug 08, 2024
Nicaragua
The Museo San Francisco in Granada is one of the two best museums in Nicaragua and well worth a visit.
Flights to the Corn Islands
Jul 23, 2024
Nicaragua
Book flights to and from the Corn Islands as part of a tailor made holiday around Nicaragua.
Leon Viejo Ruins
Jul 17, 2024
Nicaragua
The atmospheric ruins of Leon Viejo (old Leon) are located approximately 45 minutes drive from the city of Leon and are well worth a visit.
Support For The Cuban People
Jun 24, 2024
Cuba
A quick guide to the concept of Support For The Cuban People - what it means and how to comply.
Captivating Cuba
May 11, 2024
Cuba
As with others in the industry, we were very saddened at the sudden closure of Captivating Cuba.
Oxkintok
Mar 28, 2024
Mexico
Oxkintok is a Mayan site located within the Puuc Hills, broadly midway between the colonial cities of Merida and Campeche.
Cochinita Pibil
Feb 22, 2024
Mexico
If you’re visiting the Yucatan Peninsula on holiday and like trying local cuisine, then Cochinita Pibil should be right at the top of your wish-list.
Cuba Hotel Room Upgrades
Jan 16, 2024
Cuba
Our guide and recommendations on the best places to upgrade one's room in Cuba.
Calakmul Bat Cave
Dec 18, 2023
Mexico
Located a short drive from the Puerta Calakmul hotel, the Calakmul Bat Cave is home to some 4 million bats, comprising 8 different species of both insectivores and frugivores.
Mexico City Stopover
Nov 24, 2023
General
Options for including a Mexico City stopover as part of a tailor made holiday to Guatemala, Cuba or the Yucatan Peninsula.
Cuba & The Caribbean
Nov 02, 2023
Cuba
It may be the largest island in the Caribbean, but only a fraction of Cuba’s celebrated beach hotels are located on its Caribbean coast.
Takalik Abaj
Oct 05, 2023
Guatemala
Guatemala has its 4th UNESCO World Heritage Site, the ruins of the ancient Olmec / Mayan city of Takalik Abaj.
Flying to Cuba via the United States
Sep 20, 2023
Cuba
A guide to flying to Cuba via the United States, the multiple problems that are thrown up and why it should really be avoided at all costs.
Kayaking on Lake Atitlan
Aug 24, 2023
Guatemala
A guide to kayaking on Lake Atitlan as part of a tailor made holiday to Guatemala.
The Level at Melia
Aug 04, 2023
Cuba
The Level at Melia refers to an upgraded hotel experience at hotels managed by Spanish hotel group Melia.
Mezcal Tasting
Jul 19, 2023
Mexico
Enjoy a tutored mezcal tasting experience while staying at the Hotel Posada San Juan in Valladolid.
Chenxunan Private Cenote
Jun 19, 2023
Mexico
Chenuxanan is a private cenote available to book on an exclusive basis as part of a tailor made holiday to Valladolid, Mexico.
New Melia Hotels In Havana
May 30, 2023
Cuba
Tourist numbers to Cuba may not yet have returned to pre-covid levels but that doesn’t mean that new hotel developments on the island have ground to a halt.
The Good Hotel Company
May 16, 2023
Guatemala
The Good Hotel collection is part of The Good Group, a social business based in Holland that doesn’t pay dividends and instead reinvests its profits into social projects.
Cuba No Single Supplement Offers
Apr 13, 2023
Cuba
For solo travellers anywhere in the world, hotel single supplements have always been a frustrating additional expense.
A Guide To Business Class Flights
Apr 12, 2023
General
A guide to long haul business class flights for leisure travellers looking to treat themselves on holiday. Because you deserve it.
Playa Blanca, Livingston
Mar 28, 2023
Guatemala
Playa Blanca is an attractive, white sand beach a short boat ride from the town of Livingston on Guatemala’s tiny stretch of Caribbean coast.
Caribbean Holidays in Mexico
Mar 23, 2023
Mexico
When considering a holiday to the Caribbean, it is probably true to say that not many people consider Mexico as a potential destination.
Cienfuegos to Trinidad
Mar 09, 2023
Cuba
The towns of Cienfuegos & Trinidad are two of Cuba’s most important tourist destinations and are just an hour’s drive apart on Cuba’s south coast.
Hacienda Hotel Closures
Mar 02, 2023
Mexico
While four hacienda hotels will be closed for refurbishment this summer, there are still plenty of alternatives for a great touring holiday.
Guanaroca Lagoon
Feb 23, 2023
Cuba
The Guanaroca Lagoon is a saltwater lake located a short drive from the city of Cienfuegos on…
Smoking in Mexico
Jan 25, 2023
Mexico
Effective from 15th January, Mexico has enacted some of the toughest anti-smoking laws anywhere in the world.
Guama
Jan 18, 2023
Cuba
A brief guide to Guama, a replica Taino village accessed by boat within the Zapata Peninsula, the Caribbean's largest wetlands.
The Best Restaurants in Guatemala City
Dec 12, 2022
Guatemala
A guide to the best restaurants in Guatemala City including Sublime, Diaca, Flor de Lis and Mercado 24.
Cueva de los Peces
Nov 25, 2022
Cuba
Cueva de los Peces is a sinkhole, or cenote, located near the Bay of Pigs and a quirky alternative to swimming in the adjacent ocean.
TAG Airlines
Nov 18, 2022
Guatemala
TAG Airlines, aka TAG Guatemala, (or Transportes Aéreos Guatemaltecos to be precise) is the national airline of Guatemala although its scope is somewhat limited.
Bacunayagua Bridge
Nov 09, 2022
Cuba
The Bacunayagua Bridge is the tallest in Cuba and considered one of the island’s great, civil engineering achievements.
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