Along the southern island shores, Tridinad is called “the Museum of Cuba”, and there are really good reasons for that nickname. I have visited Trinidad several times over the years, and my advice is that you definitely should put this destination on your itinerary and book a casa particular Trinidad Cuba, to stay there for…
To make your Cuba holiday as authentic as possible, which I assume is one of the reasons you decided to visit Cuba in the first place, I recommend you stay at casa particulares or at least choose a mix of hotels and casas for accommodation. High-end hotels are well and good, but you can find…
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…
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…
I can not tell you how much I loved strolling the Punta Cana beaches when I was there (too short, of course, as always), and I totally get why Playa Bavaro has been recognized as the number 1 beach in the entire area. As a full-time slow and solo traveler for decades, I got to…
If you crave both airy ambiance, views, and lush pools for your Miami getaway, I’ve got you covered. Let me show you the best city hotels with rooftop pools right now that you can’t resist! I have spent long periods of time in Miami for the last couple of years, and although my favorite area…
There are some Miami Beach hostels that are truly amazing. What’s the secret? I have to admit, I thought my time staying in hostels was long gone. But that was before I stayed at the hostels in Miami Beach. These are like a mix of hostels and hotels, and you will meet so many cool…
Mid Beach is like the shy little sister of South Beach Miami; just a few miles away, it has the same beauty and charm but is not quite as outgoing and loud as the glamorous South Beach. If you love Miami Beach like I do (I have spent long periods of time there) and like…
There are a variety of great options for finding a top-rated five-star hotel in Havana Cuba, for your holiday these days. Back in the day, Havana (and Cuba) was infamous for horrible accommodations, hotels, food, and service. But not anymore! I have been traveling regularly to Havana for five years, and I have visited most…