Category: Cuba

12 of the most stunning winter sun locations in the world

12 of the most stunning winter sun locations in the world

By on Oct 24, 2012 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Cape Verde, Caribbean, Cuba, Egypt, Europe, Florida, India, Leisure Travel, Malaysia, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 11534 times

Following one of the wettest summers on record, Britons are in much need of some rest and recuperation in a dry, warm and sunny climate. But where can you go for almost guaranteed winter sunshine? What are the best beaches to eat your Christmas dinner on? Where are the perfect spots of winter paradise? Don’t fret, we’ve thrown [...]

Top 10 holiday cocktails and their origins

Top 10 holiday cocktails and their origins

By on Mar 12, 2012 in Asia, Brazil, Caribbean, Cuba, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, North America, Puerto Rico, Regions, Singapore, South America, Travel Miscellany, USA, Western Europe   - Read 1666 times

We all love a good cocktail whilst on holiday, the two go hand in hand like Bonnie and Clyde or roast beef and Yorkshire pudding. I’ve put together this little fun list of the best ones out there, where they hail from and how they are made: Singapore Sling, Singapore This fabulous cocktail was famously [...]

Don’t overlook Krakow!

By on Mar 13, 2009 in Caribbean, Central America, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Europe, Guatemala, Illinois, Japan, Magazines, North America, Poland, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature, USA   - Read 291 times

The Polish city of Krakow, too often overlooked by travellers, has been recognised as one of the world’s top five cities by readers of Wanderlust magazine. The self-styled magazine “for people with a passion for travel” placed Krakow fourth place in its list of favourite cities for 2009 and described it as a “bargain destination”. [...]

Top 10 all-inclusives according to Tripadvisor

Top 10 all-inclusives according to Tripadvisor

By on Jan 05, 2008 in Accommodation, Aruba, Bahamas, Caribbean, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Mexico, North America, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 676 times

If you’re dreaming of a no-stress, relaxing-on-the-beach kind of vacation, then – according to Tripadvisor – the top 10 all-inclusive resorts are  to be found mostly in the Caribbean.   Their list is  as follows: Iberostar Bavaro, Dominican Republic   Excellence Riviera Cancun, Mexico   Royal Hideaway Playacar & Occidental Resorts, Mexico   East Winds [...]

Cuba: Women Artists in the Revolution

By on Feb 05, 2007 in Attractions, Caribbean, Cuba, Events, Going Out, Iowa, North America, Regions, Travel Miscellany, USA   - Read 207 times

One for all the art fans out there. Des Moines’  Drake University’s Anderson Gallery  is hosting “Cuba: Women Artists in the Revolution”, a rare exhibition featuring 50 works by major Cuban artists including Jacqueline Brito, Yamilys Brito, Rocio Garcia, Elsa Mora, Sandra Ramos and Julia Valdes on loan from the Center for Cuban Studies in [...]