New US Regulations In Relation To Travel To Cuba.
Nov 09, 2017
Cuba
A brief summary of the new US government rules and regulations in relation to travel to Cuba.
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Tapado – A Taste of Livingston
Nov 06, 2017
Guatemala
Although most visitors view the boat journey in and out as the highlight of any visit to Livingston, for foodies it might be the opportunity to experience Tapado.
La Farola – The Road To Baracoa
Oct 31, 2017
Cuba
Right up until 1965, and the building of La Farola, the town of Baracoa was a virtual island, cut off by land from the rest of Cuba and only accessible by sea.
My Top Ten Mayan Sites
Oct 24, 2017
General
Who knows why, but when it comes to travel, I have something of an obsession about making lists. Today's list, my top ten Mayan sites.
Top Tips For Travel to Guatemala
Oct 17, 2017
Guatemala
A summary of some of my top tips for travel to Guatemala.
Cuba – West or East?
Oct 11, 2017
Cuba
As the largest island in the Caribbean, at around 1000kms long, visiting the whole of Cuba in a typical 2- week holiday simply isn’t possible. So where to go first, west or east?
Great Blue Hole
Oct 03, 2017
Belize
One of Belize’s key tourist attractions, albeit some 43 miles offshore, the Great Blue Hole is a giant submarine sinkhole.
Driving From Flores To Guatemala City – Part 3, Acul To Guatemala City
Sep 27, 2017
Guatemala
The third and final installment, detailing the overland route from Flores to Guatemala City. This time, the drive from Acul to Guatemala City.
Hurricane Irma & Travel To Cuba
Sep 15, 2017
Cuba
A brief overview of the situation across Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma for those already booked or planning to travel in the next few months.
Convento de San Antonio de Padua – Izamal
Sep 11, 2017
Mexico
Relatively few tourists make it to Izamal which is a shame, because this small, picturesque town has plenty going for it, including the Convento de San Antonio de Padua, located smack in the centre of town.
Recommended Casa Particulares of Old Havana
Sep 04, 2017
Cuba
A guide to some of the best casa particulares to be found in Cuba's Old Havana
Monkey Island
Aug 29, 2017
Guatemala
I don’t know of that many hotels with both a private lake and an island inhabited by monkeys. Welcome to Monkey Island at Las Lagunas hotel.
Virgin Atlantic Cuts Varadero, Adds Havana
Aug 21, 2017
Cuba
Virgin Atlantic’s brief experiment with flights to Varadero has come to a juddering halt, with services set to end at the start of this September.
Driving From Flores to Guatemala City: Part 2, Coban to Acul
Aug 15, 2017
Guatemala
The second installment of three, detailing the overland route from Flores to Guatemala City. This time, the drive from Coban to Acul.
Where To Stay In Old Havana For….
Aug 08, 2017
Cuba
My top tips on where to stay in Old Havana for the following…….
Colonial Highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula
Aug 01, 2017
Mexico
Primarily visited for its beautiful beaches and world-famous for its superb Mayan ruins, the Yucatan Peninsula is also home to four wonderful colonial centres.
Solo Travel To Cuba
Jul 24, 2017
Cuba
If you're contemplating the idea of solo travel to Cuba, here are just some of the key issues to consider.
Miami vs Houston
Jul 17, 2017
General
With no current, direct flights from the UK to Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador & Panama, indirect flights are a simple necessity, rather than a choice.
Top Tips For Cuba
Jul 10, 2017
Cuba
Having travelled to Cuba since 1995, I’ve seen an awful lot of the island and witnessed a fair degree of change. Based on all this experience, below are my 10 top tips for Cuba.
Trump & Cuba – What Next?
Jun 23, 2017
Cuba
Following his much-anticipated announcement last Friday, in which Donald Trump promised to reverse his predecessor’s policies – what next for tourism in Cuba?
Where To Stay In Flores
Jun 19, 2017
Guatemala
As the travel hub of Guatemala’s northern Peten region, deciding where to stay in Flores is an important decision for visitors to the region.
Cuba Bus Routes & Schedules
Jun 14, 2017
Cuba
Although things are slowly opening up in Cuba, most aspects of the economy are still firmly closed to the private sector, including bus travel.
Fly Drive In The Yucatan Peninsula
Jun 09, 2017
Mexico
Although primarily visited for its superb beaches, the Yucatan Peninsula is a treasure trove of cultural attractions and having one’s own car is probably the best way to fit in as many as possible.
Beach Holidays In Trinidad – Cuba
May 31, 2017
Cuba
Yup, Trinidad Cuba. So, if you’ve found this article and were hoping for advice on beach holidays in Trinidad & Tobago, I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong place amigo.
Two Weeks In Cuba – Ultimate Cuba Tour
May 15, 2017
Cuba
The Ultimate Cuba Tour is a small, group escorted tour that takes in pretty much the whole island in two weeks.
Ceviche Yucatan Style
May 09, 2017
Mexico
Ceviche Yucatan style is my favourite variant of a dish that is hugely popular throughout Central & South America.
Melia Cuba Announce Ambitious Expansion Plans
May 06, 2017
Cuba
Melia Cuba have announced ambitious expansion plans for Cuba involving 8 new properties, and a total of 931 rooms, in Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Camaguey.
Where To Stay At Chichen Itza
May 02, 2017
Mexico
It’s the single biggest draw in the Yucatan Peninsula so deciding where to stay at Chichen Itza is a decision you’ll want to give some thought to
Golf In Cuba
Apr 24, 2017
Cuba
The very idea of golf in Cuba has long been something of a running joke, but is that all finally set to change?
Driving From Flores to Guatemala City: Part 1, Flores to Coban
Apr 20, 2017
Guatemala
While the Big Three’ – Antigua, Lake Atitlan & Tikal – are visited by pretty much everyone who travels to Guatemala on holiday, there is plenty to see and do in-between and some wonderful drives.
Low Fares to Cuba
Apr 15, 2017
Cuba
Virgin Atlantic have just come out with fares from London to Havana and Varadero at just under £400, the lowest fares in many a year.
Where To Stay At Lake Atitlan
Apr 10, 2017
Guatemala
As one of Guatemala’s ‘Big Three’ tourist draws, Lake Atitlan certainly isn’t short of hotel options and deciding where to stay can be a confusing process.
Cienfuegos – Worth Visiting?
Apr 06, 2017
Cuba
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, the city of Cienfuegos on Cuba’s south coast is certainly worth visiting, but for how long?
Xunantunich
Mar 13, 2017
Belize
Pronounced ‘Shoo-Nahn-Too-Nich’, Xunantunich means Stone Woman in Mayan, referring to a ghost who was said to inhabit the site. However, this story only dates back to the late 19th century and the original name of the site remains a mystery.
Helicopters & Guatemala
Mar 06, 2017
Guatemala
A relatively small country, dominated by a single major city and distinguished by its mountainous terrain, Guatemala has just one domestic flight route, that between Guatemala City and Flores.
The Essential Cuba Tour
Feb 28, 2017
Cuba
The Essential Cuba tour is an escorted, small group tour lasting 7 nights and taking in the key highlights of western Cuba.
Travel From The US to Cuba – Advice For UK Citizens
Feb 24, 2017
Cuba
Ever since Barack Obama visited Cuba in 2016, travel from the US to Cuba has become easier. Just not easy.
Fishing in Cuba
Feb 21, 2017
Cuba
An archipelago comprising the main island plus over 4,000 cayes and islets, Cuba has the potential to become perhaps the world’s foremost fishing destination.
Palenque & The Yucatan Peninsula
Feb 15, 2017
Mexico
It’s not as if the Yucatan Peninsula is short of Mayan sites but many visitors to the region are still determined to include Palenque in their itinerary.
Iberostar Cuba Expansion Plans
Feb 13, 2017
Cuba
Currently the second largest hotel management company in Cuba, Iberostar Cuba seems determined to close the gap on the market leader, Melia Cuba.
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