There are beaches in Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, but the city beaches are not what you dream about for a tropical Caribbean holiday. They look inviting from a distance, but up close, there is quite a bit of rubbish and debris lying around. Ask the locals, and they will cringe at…
Are you planning to stay in Varadero for your upcoming Cuba holiday but really don’t want to miss out on the infamous capital Havana? Would a day trip from Varadero to Havana be a good idea? Well, as a frequent Cuban traveler for five years, I would not recommend spending only one day in Havana;…
Although it’s not possible to know exactly when a tropical storm will hit the various Caribbean islands (or other places in the hurricane belt), it can be smart to know when hurricane season is in the Caribbean. Some periods are more prone to storms than others, and you need to know that the hurricane season…
One of Havana’s newest, most modern, and most elegant hotels (and one of my absolute favorites) is the Iberostar Grand Packard Havana. I have stayed here several times, and I even spent New Year’s Eve here. The Iberostar Grand Packard in Havana is located at the end of the historic Prado Avenue, right at the…
There are a myriad of beautiful casa particular options in Old Havana that will make your stay in Cuba unique and different from other Caribbean destinations. After traveling regularly to Havana for five years, during which I have been based in a casa particular in Old Havana, for more than two, I feel well above…
It is super easy to travel to Cuba from Canada. Did you know that Canadians are the largest group of travelers who visit Cuba annually? Most Canadians I have met in Cuba are staying in one of the many heavenly luxury resorts in Varadero or the Cuban Keys. As I have traveled regularly to Cuba…
You don’t need to worry about finding a Cuba taxi, at least in Havana and the major cities or towns, because most of the time, Cuban taxi drivers will find you before you have had time to need a taxi! A taxi in Cuba can be anything from a uniformed yellow taxi to a private…
Cap Cana is where the rich and famous of the world travel to in the Dominican Republic for an amazing Caribbean getaway. I stayed at one of the most spectacular ones, the incredible Hyatt Zilara Cap Cana! The Hyatt Zilara is an adult-only, all-inclusive haven 5-star resort situated right on the beach in the eastern…
There are infinite reasons to visit the Dominican Republic, which has become one of the most sought-after Caribbean destinations with its tropical climate, stunning beaches, and captivating culture and history. I traveled across the island solo for over one month, and I really loved several of the destinations on the DR; in fact, almost all…
While I was traveling around in the Dominican Republic for over one month, I heard from everyone I met that I needed to go scuba diving in Puerto Plata, along the northern shores of the DR, which is considered one of the best dive sites in the Dominican Republic. So, as I have made it…