A country of extreme idiosyncrasies, and an infectious passion and friendliness unlike any other country I’ve visited, Cuba is easily one of my favourite travel destinations in the world. While the country receives an increasing amount of curious visitors, most never leave Cuba’s captivating, chaotic capital Havana. Trinidad – Cuba’s second most visited city –…
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15 of the most beautiful places to visit in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is an island nation located in the heart of the Caribbean. The country is administered by the United States and consists of flavours of both the US and its Spanish colonial past. With a casual island vibe and stunning scenery, it makes a delectable travel destination with paradise-like beaches and pretty built up…
Cuba’s spectacular new voice – Daymé Arocena
Cuba’s passion for music is legendary and is big part of the country’s extraordinary spirit, here our guest writer Johanna Derry tells us about Cuba’s up and coming new talent Daymé Arocena… ‘I’m not the kind of beauty that some people want to see,’ Daymé Arocena states guilelessly. On the release of her latest recording Cubáfonia,…
Live like a local in Cuba – 10 great experiences
The moment you arrive in Havana you’ll realise there are lots to take in. So if you want to get off the beaten path and uncover the true heartbeat of Cuba’s capital, you’d do well to take these tips from those who know and love the city such as the people running the Havana Cultura…
12 cool things to do in Havana, Cuba
Cuba is one of the most unique and exciting travel destinations on the planet. Known for its beautiful beaches, rolling mountains and of course….its cigars and rum. Havana….
6 reasons to holiday in the Caribbean during the summer
Whether you are searching for Jamaica vacations or Aruba vacations, the price for Caribbean vacations are much more budget friendly during the summer….
Competition: win a trip to Cuba worth €5,000!
Having just got back from Cuba we can safely say the land of rum, salsa and endless sunshine is one of the most exciting travel destinations in the world. It lived up every expectation, especially its capital Havana – a place known for its crumbling colonial mansions, 1950s time-warp style and friendly music loving residents (and yes people really do dance on the street)…
Caribbean Liming in Saint Vincent and The Grenadines
St Vincent’s rustic charm is easy to love – the laid-back way of life, the fine food, and the stunning scenery all make for a perfect alternative to the usual Caribbean haunts…
Why you should visit Cuba
Cuba really does live up to cliches (in the best possible way), it’s full to bursting with life, music and passion and it’s without a doubt one of the most unique destinations I’ve ever had the pleasure to visit. I spent four days in Havana but getting out of the capital helped me really understand what made this intriguing country tick…
Liming in St Vincent: conquering La Soufriere
We’re back from our incredible trip to Saint Vincent and The Grenadines (SVG) as part of Liming Live week, and we’re now fully versed in the Caribbean art of liming – taking in cocktails, sunshine, swimming and sightseeing. As guests of the Saint Vincent and The Grenadines Tourist Authority we knew we were in for a great time, though there was one mountainous challenge to start the week…