Anthony Bourdain in Cuba
The sudden and tragic death of Anthony Bourdain earlier this year has had me watching pretty much the entire back catalogue of his eponymous Netflix show, ‘Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown’.
The sudden and tragic death of Anthony Bourdain earlier this year has had me watching pretty much the entire back catalogue of his eponymous Netflix show, ‘Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown’.
The Yucatan Peninsula is famous for its luxury, hacienda accommodation and, in my opinion, these are five of the best.
In a previous feature, I wrote about where to visit, and for how long, in western Cuba. This time, I’ll be looking at eastern Cuba.
Keen as we are to promote travel that ventures 'beyond the ordinary', this Guatemala tour - Kites, Culture & Traditions - certainly fits the bill.
With their origins in 16th Century Holland, and specifically the writings of Menno Simons, the Mennonites are a sub-sect of the Anabaptist Christian tradition
When it comes to Cuba and literature there are no end of options to choose from. Here are just three of my favourites.
It is now some 23 years since my first trip to Cuba and while some aspects of travel & holidays to the island have changed significantly others have barely changed at all.
Located just across the border in Honduras, is it worth the detour to Copan?
The following summary isn’t meant to be 100% comprehensive and is really just a guide to what, in my opinion at least, are the more interesting new, forthcoming and planned Cuba hotels.
Did Bob Dylan ever visit Cayo Las Brujas? No, I don’t think so – although the title to his 1964 song is somewhat appropriate.
Congratulations to the Phoenix Resort in San Pedro, Caye Ambergris which, as per the feedback from users, comes in at 12th place in the annual TripAdvisor list of the top 25 luxury hotels in the world
Although Cuba’s high season is traditionally viewed as running from the start of November to the end of April, many of those-in-the-know like to visit Cuba in May.
Plaza Vieja 1912 is the latest, upmarket casa particular to open in the Cuban capital, Havana.
A brief guide to Virgin Atlantic's new fare structure for flights in economy class.
An aerial view of the beautiful reefs of Belize by videographer Brandon Martin, filmed using a drone in 4K.
A guide to the key tourist destinations of the western half of Cuba and how long to spend at each one.
When deciding what to pack for Cuba, it may seem somewhat glib to say “Everything” but, as you read on, you may find such advice pretty close to the mark.
Anyone who has visited Guatemala’s northern province of Peten (or the neighbouring southern reaches of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula) will know that the region is sparsely populated and largely covered by a dense jungle blanket which stretches for mile after mile.
If you’re taking a domestic flight in Cuba, especially between Havana and either Holguin or Santiago, chances are you’ll be flying aboard the unique Antonov AN 158.
Within the last month, the government of Belize has made the huge decision to ban all future oil exploration in its territorial waters.
Many visitors to Cuba cite the island’s lack of commercialism as being one of its key draws although there are both Pros and Cons to ‘Uncommercial Cuba’.
A rundown of the top ten reasons to visit Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula on holiday.
What do a frog, a brain, a monkey, an alien, the Virgin Mary and Scooby Doo all have in common? Well, if you ask your guide to point them out, and use a bit of imagination, then there are rock and stalactite formations resembling each of the aforementioned in the Lanquin Caves.
Located some 20kms from Santiago de Cuba in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Maestre, El Cobre is Cuba’s most important pilgrimage site.
First things first, I should mention that this article on where to stay in Guatemala City is directed purely at leisure travellers – those on business will probably have different requirements, circumstances etc.
A brief summary of the new US government rules and regulations in relation to travel to Cuba.
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.
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.
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.
A summary of some of my top tips for travel to Guatemala.
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?
One of Belize’s key tourist attractions, albeit some 43 miles offshore, the Great Blue Hole is a giant submarine sinkhole.
The third and final installment, detailing the overland route from Flores to Guatemala City. This time, the drive from Acul to Guatemala City.
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.
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.
A guide to some of the best casa particulares to be found in Cuba's Old Havana
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’s brief experiment with flights to Varadero has come to a juddering halt, with services set to end at the start of this September.
The second installment of three, detailing the overland route from Flores to Guatemala City. This time, the drive from Coban to Acul.
My top tips on where to stay in Old Havana for the following…….
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