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.
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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.
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.
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