Havana, Cuba – stepping back in time. PART 2 This is Part 2 of a 2 part blog on our first days in Havana, Cuba. This morning we waited nearly an hour in a lineup to change some of our CUC’s to local Cuban money. Returning to our apartment, I was shocked to see […]
Havana Cuba – stepping back in time. PART 1 Arriving in Havana is like stepping back in time. It starts before you arrive. Our Cubana Air flight was 7 hours delayed from Mexico, and we were given a $10 voucher for food. Seeing the cheapest item is about $12, this is a bit of a […]
A Traditional New Years’ Eve at a Finca. Trinidad Cuba New Year’s Eve day started out with a trip around Trinidad, trying to buy bottles of wine to take to the Finca (country property) we had been invited to for New Year’s Eve. As the shops closed at 12 noon, and town seemed to […]
Playa Del Carmen Mexico – a very pretty touristy town We have just spent 4 glorious days in Playa del Carmen in Mexico. We stayed at Playa Caribe B&B (see separate blog) and it was located right alongside a lovely golf course. So we would walk into town, via the golf course each day. Just […]
Christmas in Cuba for an Australian Christmas is not celebrated in Cuba. Being communist, it was banned, but a few years ago the Pope visited and begged the government to allow the people to remember the birth of Christ. For the few who do, this is celebrated on Christmas Eve, with a traditional family meal. […]
We have love, love, loved our stay in Sea Adventure Resort. We arrived early and were able to enjoy a lovely Junior Suite right at the oceanfront. So each morning I could have my quiet time of reflection and thanks as I sat out enjoying my morning coffee (coffee maker and coffee are supplied each […]
Isla Mujeres Mexico on a rainy day is still fun Yesterday started out with blue skies. We had planned with a few friends we had met to visit Isla Mujeres (which means the Island of Women), just off the Mexican coast. We had a bit of a late start trying to coordinate everyone, but we […]
Playa del Carmen Mexico – Playa Caribe B&B Accommodation Name: Playa Caribe B&B Location: Ideally located a short walk to central Playa del Carmen through lovely tree-lined streets. Paseo Xaman Ha, AK1, Mz-17 Lote-14 Playacar Fase II, 77717,Playa del Carmen Q. Roo, Mexico Telephone: WhatsApp: +52 1 984 14 55 421 email: info@bbplayacaribe.com Web-site: www.bbplayacaribe.com Date stayed: December, 2013 for 3 […]
Tulum Mexico Mayan Riviera in the Caribbean Where do I start when talking about Tulum Beach? Firstly, if you go to Tulum, don’t go and stay in town. You will miss this gorgeous location. White sands and azure blue waters and skies. It is a place to relax and have fun. The kids had a […]
Yellow House Amarillo Casa, Antiqua Guatemala Hostel or Hotel Name: The Yellow House Location: 1a. Calle Poniente No. 24, City center, Antigua Guatemala Telephone: +502 7832 6646 email: yellowhouseantigua@hotmail.com Web-site: http://guatetravel.com/index.php/yellow-house-hostel.html Date stayed: 3 stays. October and November 2013 Breakfast: A gourmet hot and cold breakfast is included Bar: No bar is available Kitchen: A small but […]
Xocomil – the best water park in Latin America Attraction Name: Xocomil Water Park Location: Retalhuleu, Guatemala Telephone: 502 7729 4000 email: n/a Web-site: http://www.irtra.org.gt Child-friendly: Yes Review: We have been staying at a hotel, on the same side just before the water park. One excited boy was up at 5 a.m., but the breakfast only starts at 7:30 […]
Gran Cenote Tulum Mexico swimming with the fish and turtles We have caught a taxi from our hotel in Tulum to the Grand Cenote and the entrance fee is 120 Pesos each. We arrive about 1/2 earlier than our friends. So we wander down. We were amazed at the number of turtles swimming around, and […]
