Havana & Jibacoa
Dec 09, 2020
Cuba
A combination of Havana & Jibacoa is our most popular twin centre Cuba holiday and one that we can wholeheartedly recommend.
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Bespoke Holidays
Dec 07, 2020
General
Beyond The Ordinary are specialists in bespoke holidays to Cuba, Guatemala and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.
Escambray Mountains
Dec 04, 2020
Cuba
The Escambray Mountains are a beautiful, forest covered mountain range located broadly in the centre of the island and incorporating the regions of Cienfuegos, Villa Clara & Sancti Spiritus.
Vaccine Passport
Dec 02, 2020
General
The recent slew of good news regards Covid 19 / Coronavirus vaccines is very welcome, and promises a brighter 2021 for prospective travellers – but dependent on a vaccine passport?
Luxury Collection Hotels, Mexico
Nov 30, 2020
Mexico
The Luxury Collection refers to a selection of boutique, luxury properties belonging to the Marriott group of hotels, including five in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico.
Paying For Petrol In Cuba
Nov 24, 2020
Cuba
With effect from 1st December 2020, paying for petrol in Cuba will only be possible by card, be that credit card or local pre-payment cards.
Santo Tomas Church
Nov 18, 2020
Guatemala
The church of Santo Tomas in Chichicastenango dates back to the middle of the 16th century and is located within the town’s compact, main plaza.
Cuba Covid 19 Entry Requirements
Nov 13, 2020
Cuba
Cuba Covid 19 Entry Requirements & Travel Updates – Everything You Need To Know
Voyager Cuba
Nov 12, 2020
Cuba
Voyager Cuba was one of the first UK based tour operators to offer fully tailor made holidays to Cuba, dating back to the mid 1990s.
What Is A Palapa?
Nov 06, 2020
Mexico
A palapa is simply an open-sided structure topped off with a thatched roof made from dried palm leaves.
Cristo de la Habana
Oct 27, 2020
Cuba
It may not be as famous as the Rio version, but the Cristo de la Habana is certainly worth including during your stay in Havana.
Puerto Morelos
Oct 21, 2020
Mexico
Puerto Morelos is a small town approximately 30 minutes’ drive south of Cancun in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula.
Cuba Specialist
Oct 13, 2020
Cuba
Beyond The Ordinary is a UK based Cuba specialist, with complete financial protection provided under both its ATOL & ABTOT licences.
Museo Romantico, Trinidad
Oct 05, 2020
Cuba
The Museo Romantico was the first museum opened in Trinidad, back in 1973, and to this day remains its most popular.
Xcaret
Oct 01, 2020
Mexico
Xcaret is a theme park located just south of Playa del Carmen on the Yucatan Peninsula’s famous Riviera Maya.
Guatemala Volcanoes
Oct 01, 2020
Guatemala
A brief guide to the key Guatemala volcanoes that, together, form part of the Central America Volcanic Arc running broadly parallel to the Pacific coast.
Buena Vista Social Club
Sep 07, 2020
Cuba
The Buena Vista Social Club refers to a Cuban ‘super group’ of veteran musicians, brought together to recreate the musical traditions of pre-revolutionary Cuba.
Las Coloradas Pink Lakes
Aug 31, 2020
Mexico
The famous pink lakes of Las Coloradas are located on the Yucatan Peninsula’s north coast, just a short drive from Rio Lagartos.
The best hotel views in Guatemala
Aug 26, 2020
Guatemala
Everyone likes a hotel with a view and, when it comes to Guatemala, visitors are truly spoiled for choice with all manner of spectacular vistas.
Virgin Atlantic Covid-19 Cover
Aug 25, 2020
Cuba
Virgin Atlantic have recently announced details of their Covid-19 Cover which is being provided free of charge to new & existing customers.
The Best Drives In Cuba
Aug 17, 2020
Cuba
Being by far the largest island in the Caribbean means that visitors looking to explore the country have ample opportunities to enjoy its beautiful countryside vis a vis a number of varied and memorable road trips.
Convento San Bernardino, Valladolid
Aug 10, 2020
Mexico
Located around 700 metres from the town’s main square, the (ex) Convento San Bernardino de Siena is the main draw in Valladolid and well worth a visit.
Cayo Jutias
Aug 03, 2020
Cuba
Cayo Jutias is a small island, located some 65kms to the north of Vinales and connected to the mainland by a short causeway or ‘pedraplen’.
Alfombras
Jul 27, 2020
Guatemala
Alfombras are sawdust carpets that are used as street decorations, most typically during religious processions and ceremonies.
The Tropicana Show
Jul 21, 2020
Cuba
The Tropicana is the most famous cabaret show in Havana and top of many visitors’ ‘to do’ lists for the Cuban capital.
El Rey Archaeological site
Jul 13, 2020
Mexico
Cancun is not somewhere one associates with history or culture so, to stumble across El Rey archaeological site generally comes as something of a surprise.
Cayos of Cuba
Jul 06, 2020
Cuba
The largest single island in the Caribbean, there are said to be some four thousand Cayos in Cuba, strung out along both its north and south coasts.
Chicanna
Jun 29, 2020
Mexico
Translating as ‘House of the Mouth of the Serpent’, Chicanna is a small Mayan archaeological site in the south of the Yucatan Peninsula.
Semana Santa in Antigua
Jun 23, 2020
Guatemala
Semana Santa (Holy Week) is the week leading up to Easter and nowhere is it more venerated and celebrated than in Antigua, Guatemala.
La Gran Piedra
Jun 18, 2020
Cuba
La Gran Piedra is a vast, near 70,000 tonne boulder located high in the hills, a short drive east of Santiago de Cuba.
Mayapan
Jun 15, 2020
Mexico
Often overlooked by visitors to the Yucatan Peninsula, Mayapan is another of the region’s many fascinating, ruined Mayan cities.
Cuban Tobacco & Cigars
Jun 11, 2020
Cuba
Even for those who have never taken a puff in their life, there is no denying the iconic nature of Cuban tobacco and cigars.
Top Things To Do In Flores
Jun 08, 2020
Guatemala
Few holidays to Guatemala don’t include time spent in Flores and, with so much to see and do, it can often be a case of deciding what you’re going to miss out on.
The Convent Route
Jun 02, 2020
Mexico
The Convent Route refers to a collection of colonial-era churches and convents located in relative proximity to each other, south of Merida.
Cuba Adults Only Hotels
May 30, 2020
Cuba
A guide to Adult Only hotels in Cuba, across its numerous beach resorts and even in the town of Trinidad.
Puente Yayabo
May 28, 2020
Cuba
One of the most iconic bridges in Cuba, the Puente Yayabo was built by the Spanish between 1817 & 1831 and has been a National Monument since 1995.
The Guatemalan Breakfast
May 26, 2020
Guatemala
They call it the most important meal of the day so, if you’ve never been before, what can you expect from a traditional Guatemalan breakfast?
Parque Josone
May 23, 2020
Cuba
Sightseeing options are somewhat limited in Varadero but, if you fancy a change from the beach, Parque Josone is probably your best option.
Celestun
May 22, 2020
Mexico
Located almost due west of Merida on the Yucatan’s Gulf Coast, Celestun is a small, slightly scruffy fishing village as well as a base for the nearby Celestun Biosphere Reserve.
Cueva del Indio
May 18, 2020
Cuba
Located a short drive north of Vinales town, the Cueva del Indio is a popular tourist attraction within the Vinales Valley.
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