Santiago de Cuba is the second-largest city in Cuba, the capital of Santiago de Cuba Province, and the Cuban capital of the annual carnival. Located on the island’s eastern side, Santiago is about 870 kilometers (or 540 miles) from Havana. It is an amazing destination if you are able to fit it into your itinerary….
Vinales is the home of the Cuban cigar, and it is only a few hours away from Havana! Want to experience Vinales Valley in Cuba but don’t have time to stay there for long? You can actually visit this spectacular part of Cuba by making a day trip from Havana to Vinales; the journey is…
If you’re looking for a truly unique and unforgettable experience, swimming with stingrays Grand Cayman is an adventure you will not forget any time soon. Located in the Caribbean Sea, Grand Cayman offers crystal-clear waters and an abundance of marine life, including graceful Southern Stingrays. You can even go swimming with them! I have done…
According to travel statistics, more and more travelers are discovering the bliss and empowerment of solo travel in general. I could not agree more. I visited Grand Cayman solo recently for over a month, I can testify that this Caribbean island is a great destination for solo travel. The amazing perks of solo traveling are…
Day trips from Key West to Cuba – can it be done? The short answer is: YES, day trips from Key West to Cuba are possible. Go ahead and imagine taking one day out of your Key West holiday, scooping over to Havana in less than one hour, and walk the streets of the historic…
When you are going to Cuba, where should you be going to in Cuba? Is Varadero worth visiting, or should you choose another destination as a base for your Cuba holiday? I have traveled regularly to Cuba for five years as a solo female traveler and have visited Varadero many times for a bit of…
There are a variety of amazing boutique hotels in South Beach, Miami, that will take care of your rest and pamper you so you can focus on having fun in Miami Beach. I tested several when I traveled solo to Miami for a few months, and these are the seven best boutique hotels in South…
Taking a private helicopter tour Fort Lauderdale and Miami might seem like a super extravagant thing to do, but it really is not anymore. Several companies offer this amazing once-in-a-lifetime view over the famous beaches of Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Despite a slight fear of flying, I embarked upon this adventure with five-star rated Keen…
There is a myriad of things to do solo in Miami; your problem will not be finding something to do; it will be prioritizing! I have traveled to and in Miami solo for long periods of time while also exploring the Caribbean region, and as a solo female traveler, I love exploring the city on…
There are so many things you can do in Trinidad and Cuba. As I have traveled regularly to Cuba for five years, I try to visit once a year, and I still just love walking the narrow colonial streets and visiting the charming Plaza Mayor. One of the most beautiful colonial cities in Cuba, Trinidad…