Combine Sightseeing & The Beach In Cuba
May 28, 2021
Cuba
Cuba is known throughout the world for its fascinating, historic towns and rich cultural history, as well as its numerous beautiful beaches.
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Ake
May 25, 2021
Mexico
The little visited Maya archaeological site of Ake is located broadly midway between Merida & Izamal in the largely rural Tixkokob municipality.
Passenger Locator Form
May 20, 2021
General
Anyone travelling or returning to the UK must now compete an online Passenger Locator Form within 48 hours of arrival.
Partagas Cigar Factory
May 19, 2021
Cuba
The original Partagas cigar factory is one of the most iconic buildings in Havana although, alas, it has now closed.
Christmas in Cuba
May 17, 2021
Cuba
It comes as something of a surprise to many visitors to discover that, between 1969 & and 1998, Christmas in Cuba was effectively banned.
Iglesia de la Merced
May 14, 2021
Guatemala
The Iglesia de la Merced is perhaps the most famous and photographed church in Antigua, largely due to its convenient location.
Virgin Atlantic Covid Tests
May 12, 2021
General
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new micro website allowing passengers to pre-book individual or bundle Covid 19 tests as required under the travel traffic light system.
Jews of Cuba
May 11, 2021
Cuba
The following guest article on the Jews of Cuba has been written by Scott Berenthal of Chateau Blanc, the only kosher accommodation in Cuba.
Havana Classic Car Tour
May 06, 2021
Cuba
Undoubtedly top on most visitors’ Cuba holiday ‘to do’ list is a Havana classic car tour in a vintage American vehicle.
Travel Traffic Light System
May 04, 2021
General
Effective 17th May, the UK government is withdrawing its ban on non-essential overseas travel and replacing it with a travel traffic light system.
Finca Vigia
Apr 28, 2021
Cuba
Finca Vigia is the name of author Ernest Hemingway’s home in Cuba, located on the outskirts of Havana city.
Holguin
Apr 23, 2021
Cuba
Holguin is both the name of a province, as well as the province’s capital city, located in the east of Cuba.
Quintana Roo
Apr 21, 2021
Mexico
Quintana Roo is a state in Mexico and one of three, together with Campeche & Yucatan, that make up the broader Yucatan Peninsula.
La Bodeguita del Medio
Apr 19, 2021
Cuba
La Bodeguita del Medio is a bar and restaurant located in the Old Havana neighbourhood of Cuba’s capital city
Kabah
Apr 16, 2021
Mexico
The ancient Maya archaeological site of Kabah is located in the south of Mexico’s Yucatan state, roughly midway between the cities of Merida & Campeche.
Cuba Train Travel
Apr 12, 2021
Cuba
A guide to Cuba train travel options including scheduled passenger services and day trips by both electric and steam railway.
Zaculeu
Apr 09, 2021
Guatemala
Zaculeu, sometimes also known as Saqulew or Chinabajul, is an ancient Maya archaeological site in the Highlands of Guatemala.
Cuba Excursions
Apr 07, 2021
Cuba
Beyond The Ordinary specialise in tailor made holidays and are able to arrange a wide number of Cuba excursions as part of an overall holiday.
Cofradias of Guatemala
Apr 05, 2021
Guatemala
A cofradia is an organization of Roman Catholic laymen responsible for the material care of religious images, pilgrimages & ceremonies.
Matanzas
Apr 01, 2021
Cuba
Matanzas is both the name of a province, as well as its regional capital, located in west central Cuba.
Plaza de la Independencia, Campeche
Mar 31, 2021
Mexico
The Plaza de la Independencia in Campeche is located in the very heart of the city’s UNESCO World Heritage historic centre.
Hershey Train
Mar 29, 2021
Cuba
The Hershey Train (aka the Hershey Electric Railway or Hershey Line), is an historic railway line that runs between Havana and Matanzas on Cuba’s north coast.
24 Hours In Havana
Mar 22, 2021
Cuba
24 hours in Havana is probably a good 72 hours short of what we recommend, but if that’s all the time you have, then here is how to spend it.
Where to go in March
Mar 17, 2021
General
If you are looking for ideas as to where to go in March, look no further than Cuba, Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.
Beaches of Guatemala
Mar 15, 2021
Guatemala
There are many wonderful reasons to visit Guatemala but, let’s not beat about the bush here, a beach holiday isn’t one of them.
El Nicho
Mar 08, 2021
Cuba
El Nicho is the name of a picturesque waterfall located just outside of Topes de Collantes National Park in Cuba’s Cienfuegos province.
The Cuba Hurricane Season
Mar 01, 2021
Cuba
Having been involved in travel to the island for over twenty five years, one of the most commonly asked questions has to be – when is the Cuba hurricane season?
Ruta Maya
Feb 22, 2021
General
Ruta Maya is the very broad description given to a holiday itinerary taking in a number of different Mayan sites, generally across more than one country.
Cuba Summer Holidays
Feb 17, 2021
Cuba
With so much contradictory information and advice from our politicians and the media, what are the chances of a Cuba summer holiday this year?
Guatemala Boat Trips
Feb 15, 2021
Guatemala
Although one might not necessarily associate Guatemala with boat trips, for those amongst us who like messing about on the water, there are plenty of fun options.
Pre Travel Covid Tests
Feb 08, 2021
General
As we hopefully move towards a resumption of international travel, it seems that pre-travel Covid tests will be a near obligatory requirement that we will need to plan for and get used to.
Roads & Highways of the Yucatan Peninsula
Feb 03, 2021
Mexico
As specialists in fly drive holidays to Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, we thought it might be useful to write a brief feature about the region’s roads and highways.
Cuba Currency Changes
Jan 25, 2021
Cuba
Understanding the vagaries of the Cuba currency situation has never been straightforward and, sure enough, from the start of 2021 things have changed even more radically.
Rio Dulce
Jan 18, 2021
Guatemala
The Rio Dulce, or ‘Sweet River’ in English, is a river and lake system that flows from Lake Izabal into the Caribbean at Amatique Bay.
Laguna Bacalar Boat Trips
Jan 11, 2021
Mexico
Laguna Bacalar is one of the Yucatan Peninsula’s great, unexpected highlights and the best way to enjoy your visit is undoubtedly by taking a boat trip.
Havana & Trinidad
Jan 05, 2021
Cuba
Combining Havana & Trinidad is, in our opinion, by far the most rewarding option when it comes to the multiple possibilities for a Cuba twin centre holiday.
Mundo Maya
Dec 30, 2020
General
Mundo Maya (Mayan World) is the broad, slightly tourist-centric description given to the five Central American countries that were once part of the vast Mayan empire.
Acatenango Volcano
Dec 21, 2020
Guatemala
Acatenango is a twin peaked volcano that forms part of the Central American Volcanic Arc as it tracks north to south along the Pacific coast of Guatemala.
La Canchanchara
Dec 18, 2020
Cuba
La Canchanchara is both the name of a cocktail and a bar (which specialises in the drink) in the town of Trinidad on Cuba’s south coast.
Akumal
Dec 14, 2020
Mexico
The tourist ‘village’ of Akumal is located midway between Playa del Carmen and Tulum on the Yucatan Peninsula’s beautiful Riviera Maya.
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