Cuban countryside pleasures
Tiny town with nothing special to offer, or at least not so when I was there in '96. But it's cozy and people are very hospitable and not used to tourists. It's right on the main highway between La Habana and Piņar del Rio in the north, and it's greatest... more - travel report by
kirikou
Live the real Dominican Republic!
A couple of friends and myself are still enjoying the glow that was given to us by the experience of living in Los Quemados DR. If you are up to being a part of your journey rather than vacationing at a destination then Rancho Wendy should be your next po... more - travel report by
ginnybateman
Poor in money, rich in spirit
The poorest country in this hemisphere, it is definitely all that it may seem to be. Very poor with hardly any resources to offer. The disparity of wealth are insane-- the poor are extremely poor and the rich are extremely rich. more - travel report by
fofinha
Quaint, quiet and a true taste of the Bahamas
Hope Town, Abaco is considered a Bahamian out island meaning it is out of the way! It is quaint, a big fishing spot with very little commercialism. The harbor is almost like a New England harbor, complete with lighthouse. Restuarants over the water, and n... more - travel report by
keysmama
Land of turquoise waters..
Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is made up of 7 Islands, W. Caicos, Provodencials(Provo), N.Caicos, Middle Caicos,E.Caicos S.Caicos and Grand Turk which is the Capital of the Islands. Compared to Provo, Grand Turk is a sleepy little Island which consists o... more - travel report by
ta-shy
A quaint little beach
Great place to go in the middle of the day. Doesn't really have the white sands, but hardly anyone around. The waves can get pretty good for some boogy boarding, but not really ideal for surfing. I'm told Toco is the place to go for surfing in Trinidad. more - travel report by
onlywords
santiago de cuba
It does not have the flair of Havana, but the people are warm and friendly. It has a vibrant music scene, and is the home of the best carnival in Cuba -- happens every July. The city itself though is too poluted with old vehicles gushing out black fume, a... more - travel report by
braidedsoul
Varadero is a tourist area with hotels of all categories. The beach is very recommendable but sometimes there is an offensive smell of oil depending on the wind direction. more - travel report by
kathrin2
Bounty island?
Nassau is the capital of the Bahamas and is on route for the big cruise ships from the states. A typical caribean place with a relaxed easy going way of life. In downtown Nassau you might encounter the usual hassle from local wannabe guides. The island it... more - travel report by
schoelink
One Happy Island
Aruba is only about 19 kilometers of lenght and abut 6 kilometers of width but it is the most beautiful place i have ever been to. if u go to the dunes in the middle west of Aruba its beautiful. Try to ride a 4 by 4 or else u might be able to get stuck. T... more - travel report by
dutchstud
