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.
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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.
Las Parrandas de Remedios
Oct 20, 2022
Cuba
Las Parrandas is possibly Cuba’s most famous festival and the town of Remedios its spiritual home.
London to Havana via Mexico City
Oct 10, 2022
Cuba
A guide to Aeromexico flights from London to Havana via Mexico City (and potential stop-overs).
Hanal Pixan
Oct 05, 2022
Mexico
Hanal Pixan is the local, Maya equivalent of Day of the Dead, celebrated right across Mexico at the end of October / beginning of November.
Panajachel
Sep 21, 2022
Guatemala
Panajachel is the largest and most developed town on Lake Atitlan and something of a tourist hub.
Flights from Manchester to Cuba
Sep 01, 2022
Cuba
Although it has historically always been easier to fly between London & Cuba, there are also options out there when it comes to flights from Manchester to Cuba.
Quintana Roo Tourist Tax
Aug 25, 2022
Mexico
A guide to the Quintana Roo Tourist Tax (aka VisiTax) and how and where to pay it (and avoiding the commercial websites).
Cannon House Akumal
Jun 14, 2022
Mexico
Cannon House is a private property overlooking beautiful Akumal Bay that has been split into two separate holiday rentals.
Virgin Atlantic Withdraw Cuba Flights
May 28, 2022
Cuba
In the last 48 hours, Virgin Atlantic have announced that they are withdrawing from the Cuban market.
Havana Boutique Hotels
May 04, 2022
Cuba
A traveller guide to boutique hotels and casa particulares (B&Bs) in Havana, Cuba’s must-visit capital city.
The Cuba Black Market
Apr 28, 2022
Cuba
A guide to the Cuba black market and our advice for anyone visiting the island on holiday.…
Banyan Tree Cuba
Apr 08, 2022
Cuba
Banyan Tree is a Singapore based, luxury hotel group with a small but growing interest in Cuba across its multiple brands.
Cuba Axes Covid Travel Requirements
Apr 06, 2022
Cuba
With effect from 6th April, visitors to Cuba no longer need to provide either a negative PCR Covid test or proof of vaccination.
LGBTQ Cuba
Mar 25, 2022
Cuba
A holiday guide to Cuba for the LGBTQ community including gay friendly hotels, bars & beaches.
Mystique Resorts Cuba
Mar 16, 2022
Cuba
Mystique Resorts are a small collection of intimate, boutique hotels in Mexico & the Caribbean, including Cuba.
Playa Ancon
Feb 08, 2022
Cuba
Playa Ancon, or Ancon Beach, is a picture postcard stretch of white, sandy Caribbean beach some 20 minutes’ drive from Trinidad town.
Easter in Cuba
Feb 04, 2022
Cuba
Although the church was banned for many years, some 50% of the population identify as Christian and, accordingly, Easter in Cuba is becoming increasingly important.
Cuba Early Booking Offers
Jan 19, 2022
Cuba
A guide to Cuba Early Booking Offers, how they work and how to incorporate them in a tailor made holiday around the island.
Mexico Visa for UK Citizens
Jan 11, 2022
Mexico
When it comes Mexico visa requirements for UK citizens, the good news is that there aren’t any, at least not if you are visiting on holiday.
Casa de la Trova
Jan 03, 2022
Cuba
Found across Cuba, Casa de la Trova are cultural centres where locals and visitors alike will experience a wide range of traditional music.
Cuba Health Declaration Form
Nov 17, 2021
Cuba
The Cuba Health Declaration Form or Advance Travel Information Form - important information for anyone planning a holiday to Cuba.
Roads & Highways of Cuba
Nov 12, 2021
Cuba
A travel guide to the roads and highways (autopistas) of Cuba including links to the most scenic routes and driving times.
Wifi in Cuba
Nov 04, 2021
Cuba
Whatever your reasons for wanting to stay connected while on holiday, the good news is that wifi in Cuba is slowly improving.
Cuba To Reopen 15th November
Oct 29, 2021
Cuba
After 18 long months with barely any visitors, Cuba will finally reopen to international travel on 15th November.
Varadero Golf Club
Sep 24, 2021
Cuba
Varadero Golf Club is one of only two golf courses on the island of Cuba (the largest island in the Caribbean) and the only 18-hole course.
Topes de Collantes
Sep 03, 2021
Cuba
Topes de Collantes is a beautiful, near 200sq km nature reserve located within the Escambray Mountains of southern Cuba.
Walking tour of Old Havana
Aug 20, 2021
Cuba
On the basis that pretty much all our clients begin their holiday in the island’s capital city, a walking tour of Old Havana (aka Habana Vieja) is probably the ideal way to begin one’s Cuba adventure.
Hotel Ambos Mundos
Aug 07, 2021
Cuba
The Ambos Mundos is one of Cuba’s best-known hotels and ideally located in the heart of Old Havana.
Gibara
Jul 28, 2021
Cuba
Often described as the best-kept secret in Cuba, Gibara is a charming, colonial-era town on the far, north east coast of the island.
Maya Forest Corridor
Jul 21, 2021
General
The Maya Forest Corridor is a 236,000 acre tract of Belizean rainforest that connects the Maya Mountain Massif to the Belize Maya Forest.
Necropolis de Cristobal Colon
Jul 07, 2021
Cuba
A brief guide to the Necropolis de Cristobal Colon (aka Cementerio de Cristobal Colon) one of Havana's lesser historic known gems.
El Floridita
Jun 30, 2021
Cuba
El Floridita is a bar and restaurant located in Havana’s historic, colonial neighbourhood and made famous by the author Ernest Hemingway.
Swimming with whale sharks
Jun 24, 2021
Mexico
We’ve never really been one for bucket lists but, if we were, we’d be packing our flippers and masks and heading to Mexico to swim with whale sharks in Holbox.
Manaca Iznaga
Jun 21, 2021
Cuba
Manaca Iznaga is one of a number of ruined sugar plantations located in the Valley of the Sugar Mills, just inland from Cuba’s south coast.
Capitol Building, Havana
Jun 18, 2021
Cuba
The Capitol building in Havana (or El Capitolio) isn’t an exact replica of its more famous Washington DC namesake – but is pretty darn close.
Fuerte San Felipe, Bacalar
Jun 17, 2021
Mexico
Fuerte San Felipe was completed in 1733 and was designed to defend the town of Bacalar from attack by pirates roaming the Caribbean coastline of Mexico.
Havana and Varadero
Jun 15, 2021
Cuba
Our expert guide to twin centre Havana and Varadero holidays including tips on flights, transport, accommodation and how long to spend in each location.
Habana Vieja
Jun 10, 2021
Cuba
Habana Vieja (aka Havana Vieja or Old Havana) is the original, historic heart of the Cuban capital and the city’s tourist centre.
Mayan sites of the Yucatan Peninsula
Jun 07, 2021
Mexico
A guide to the key Mayan archaeological sites & ruins of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula with links to further, more detailed information.
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