Guatemala Volcanoes
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.
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.
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.
The famous pink lakes of Las Coloradas are located on the Yucatan Peninsula’s north coast, just a short drive from Rio Lagartos.
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 have recently announced details of their Covid-19 Cover which is being provided free of charge to new & existing customers.
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.
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 is a small island, located some 65kms to the north of Vinales and connected to the mainland by a short causeway or ‘pedraplen’.
Alfombras are sawdust carpets that are used as street decorations, most typically during religious processions and ceremonies.
The Tropicana is the most famous cabaret show in Havana and top of many visitors’ ‘to do’ lists for the Cuban capital.
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.
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.
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 (Holy Week) is the week leading up to Easter and nowhere is it more venerated and celebrated than in Antigua, Guatemala.
La Gran Piedra is a vast, near 70,000 tonne boulder located high in the hills, a short drive east of Santiago de Cuba.
Often overlooked by visitors to the Yucatan Peninsula, Mayapan is another of the region’s many fascinating, ruined Mayan cities.
Even for those who have never taken a puff in their life, there is no denying the iconic nature of Cuban tobacco and cigars.
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 refers to a collection of colonial-era churches and convents located in relative proximity to each other, south of Merida.
A guide to Adult Only hotels in Cuba, across its numerous beach resorts and even in the town of Trinidad.
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.
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?
Sightseeing options are somewhat limited in Varadero but, if you fancy a change from the beach, Parque Josone is probably your best option.
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.
Located a short drive north of Vinales town, the Cueva del Indio is a popular tourist attraction within the Vinales Valley.
Located a short drive from Antigua, La Azotea is a multi-faceted cultural centre located within a sprawling coffee estate.
Pretty much all our clients will include Havana on their Cuba holiday which means time spent exploring the atmospheric streets and plazas of Old Havana.
Located an hour’s drive south of the city of Merida in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, the Puuc Hills are home to a cluster of atmospheric, Mayan ruins.
The complete Havana Travel Guide including when to travel, how long to stay, where to stay, what to see and do and where to eat, drink and party.
Ixpanpajul Natural Park is less than 30 minutes’ drive from Flores and is probably best described as an eco-adventure park.
Completed in 1598 after a near forty year build, San Ildefonso in Merida is one of the oldest cathedrals anywhere in Latin America.
A guide to Cuba visa requirements including who needs one, who doesn’t and how you go about getting one.
A brief guide to visiting Laguna Petexbatun in Guatemala – where it is, why you should visit, how to get there and where to stay.
Legendarios del Guajirito is a music and dance cabaret-style show that is performed every night in the heart of Old Havana.
On the quiet shores of the Yucatan Peninsula’s north coast, Rio Lagartos is a small fishing village and jumping off point for Reserva de la Biosfera Ria Lagartos, a UNESCO Biosphere since 2004.
The Palacio de Valle is a whimsical, mainly Moorish-inspired building located in the coastal city of Cienfuegos on Cuba’s south coast.
La Plata is the abbreviated name given to the headquarters of Fidel Castro and his small band of fellow comrades at the start of the Cuban Revolution.
With the situation constantly changing, it has been extraordinarily difficult of late to keep pace with the various implications for travel brought about by the Coronavirus.
Whenever I’m asked what my first memories of the Yucatan Peninsula are, the answer usually comes as something of a surprise – Totopos & salsa.
Spend any time in Old Havana and it’s almost inevitable that you’ll find yourself walking along Calle Obispo, the city’s busiest street.
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