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Travel tips, destination guides, and inspiration for your next Latin America adventure.
Do You Need an ESTA to Transit the USA? How to Fly to Latin America Without One
Yes, even for a two-hour connection. What a US transit involves, who cannot get an ESTA, and how to reach Latin America from the UK without the USA.
Costa Rica and Panama Itinerary: Two Weeks from the UK
How to combine Costa Rica and Panama in one two-week trip from the UK: a night-by-night route, how to cross between the two, and when to fly instead.
Panama Canal Cruise: What to Do on Land
Booked a canal cruise? How to see the locks from land, what is worth your time in Panama City, and how many days to add before or after you sail.
Is Panama Safe? What UK Travellers Need to Know
Panama is one of Central America's safest countries, with clear exceptions. What the FCDO says, where to take care, and the Darién Gap explained.
Hotels Open in Cuba Right Now (2026 Update)
Which hotels are open in Cuba in 2026? The Spanish chains left in July. The hotels running now in Havana, Varadero and Trinidad, under their new names.
The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: A UK Traveller's Guide
How to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: permits, the 4-day route, difficulty, best time to go, and alternatives if it's sold out.
Best Time to Visit Peru: Machu Picchu, the Andes & When to Go
A Peru specialist's month-by-month guide, the dry season, and the surprising best time for Machu Picchu, the Inca Trail, the Amazon and the Lima coast.
Galápagos Cruise vs Land-Based: Which Is Right for You?
A Galápagos specialist compares cruise vs land-based island-hopping, cost, wildlife, seasickness and who each suits. Find the right way to see the islands.
Best Time to Visit the Galápagos: A Month-by-Month Wildlife Guide
A Galápagos specialist's month-by-month guide to weather, wildlife and calm seas. Find the best time to visit for snorkelling, whale sharks and baby sea lions.
Panama Drone Laws 2026: The Rules for Travellers
Can you fly a drone in Panama? 2026 AAC rules: registration at Albrook, the Panama Canal no-fly zone, customs limits and tips for travelling pilots.
Costa Rica Drone Laws 2026: The Rules for Travellers
Can you fly a drone in Costa Rica? 2026 DGAC rules: registration, the national park ban, beach flying and customs tips for travelling drone pilots.
Mexico or Costa Rica? An Honest UK Comparison for 2026
Mexico or Costa Rica for 2026? Honest UK comparison, wildlife, culture, beaches, cost, plus a multi-country route combining both.
Costa Rica Itinerary: The Perfect 10 Days for UK Travellers (2026)
A specialist's day-by-day 10-day Costa Rica itinerary for UK travellers, Arenal, Monteverde cloud forest and Manuel Antonio, plus when to go.
Best Time to Visit Costa Rica: Weather, Wildlife & Where to Go
A Costa Rica specialist's month-by-month guide, weather, wildlife seasons and the surprising best time to go. Plan your trip with Travelfab.
Costa Rica Wildlife Calendar: When to See What, Month by Month
A month-by-month Costa Rica wildlife calendar, when to see humpback whales, nesting sea turtles, quetzals and more, and where.
Costa Rica Volcanoes and Cloud Forests: How to Plan the Classic Trip
Plan a Costa Rica volcanoes and cloud forests holiday, Arenal, Monteverde and beyond, how to combine them, and when to go.
The Best Places to Visit in Costa Rica: A UK Traveller's Guide
The best places to visit in Costa Rica, volcanoes, cloud forest, wildlife parks and Pacific beaches, plus how to combine them.
Is Costa Rica Safe? What UK Travellers Need to Know
Is Costa Rica safe for UK travellers? What the FCDO says, crime, safe areas, solo and family travel, health, driving and scams to avoid.
Costa Rica vs Cuba: An Honest Comparison for UK Travellers
Cuba or Costa Rica? An honest UK comparison, beaches, wildlife, culture, cost and safety, plus how to combine both in one trip.
Dominican Republic vs Cuba: An Honest UK Comparison for 2026
Dominican Republic or Cuba for 2026? Honest UK comparison, beaches, culture, food, price, plus a Caribbean combo route.
Mexico's Colonial Cities: A UK Traveller's Guide for 2026
UK guide to Mexico's colonial cities, Guanajuato, San Miguel de Allende, Oaxaca, Mérida and tequila country. Routes, food.
Cuba or Mexico? An Honest UK Comparison for 2026
Cuba or Mexico for 2026? Honest UK comparison, culture, beaches, food, price, plus the multi-country tour combining both.
10 Day Cuba Holidays 2026: The Perfect Itinerary for UK Travellers
Ten days is the sweet spot for a first Cuba trip, and about eight full days on the ground once the Madrid connection is counted. How we would spend them.
Havana All-Inclusive Holidays: What UK Travellers Should Actually Book in 2026
Most Cuba all-inclusive results show Varadero beach. Here is the honest answer about all-inclusive holidays in Havana for 2026.
Who Is Travelling to Cuba Right Now?
Blackouts, fuel shortages and an FCDO advisory. An honest look at whether Cuba works right now, who is still going, and what they are finding there.
Dominican Republic Honeymoon Guide 2026: Romance Beyond the Resort
The Dominican Republic for a honeymoon: shorter flights and lower cost than the Maldives, with mountains, whales and Colonial Zone dinners as well as beach.
Santo Domingo City Guide 2026: The Americas' First City
Santo Domingo, founded 1498, holds the first cathedral, university and paved street in the Americas. What to see in the Colonial Zone, and where to eat.
Cartagena City Guide 2026: What to See, Do & Eat
Cartagena's walled Old Town, UNESCO listed since 1984: what to see, where to eat, when to go, and which of the nearby islands are worth the boat.
2 Weeks in Colombia: The Perfect UK Traveller's Itinerary
Two weeks in Colombia, from Andean Bogota to the Caribbean coast, with the Coffee Region and Medellin in between. A route that rushes none of it.
Dominican Republic vs Jamaica: Which Caribbean Island for Your Holiday?
Dominican Republic vs Jamaica 2026, which is better for cost, all-inclusive, beaches and safety? Honest UK guide.
Colombia vs Ecuador: Which South America Trip Is Right for You?
Colombia or Ecuador? UK travellers' side-by-side: cost, climate, beaches vs Galápagos, weeks needed and the kind of trip each suits.
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Punta Cana Beyond the Resort: 10 Things to Do on Your DR Holiday
10 best excursions and day trips from Punta Cana. Saona Island, Santo Domingo, cenotes, whale watching and more. Beyond the all-inclusive.
Cancun vs Riviera Maya vs Tulum: Where Should You Stay?
Cancun, Riviera Maya or Tulum? Compare beaches, nightlife, cenotes, ruins and costs to find your perfect Mexico base. Expert UK travel advice.
Colombia's Coffee Region: A UK Traveller's Guide to the Eje Cafetero
Explore Colombia's Eje Cafetero. Salento, Cocora Valley, coffee farm stays and hot springs. Essential guide for UK travellers.
Best Time to Visit the Dominican Republic: Month-by-Month Guide
Month-by-month guide to visiting the Dominican Republic. Weather, prices, events and whale watching season. Plan your DR holiday with confidence.
Is Colombia Safe? What UK Travellers Need to Know in 2026
Is Colombia safe? An honest answer for UK travellers: where the reputation is out of date, where care is still genuinely needed, and what the FCDO says.
Mexico or Dominican Republic? An Honest UK Comparison for 2026
Mexico or Dominican Republic? Cheaper, safer, better food? Honest UK buyer comparison for 2026, Cancún and Punta Cana side by side.
Dominican Republic All-Inclusive Holidays: A UK Buyer's Guide for 2026
Honest UK buyer's guide to all-inclusive Dominican Republic holidays. Punta Cana, Bavaro, Bayahibe and Samaná compared.
Dominican Republic Travel Guide 2026
The Dominican Republic beyond the resort: the oldest European city in the Americas, mountain white-water, and humpback whales in Samana every winter.
Colombia Travel Guide 2026: Cartagena, Coffee Country & Beyond
Complete Colombia travel guide for UK visitors. Cartagena, Bogota, coffee region, Caribbean coast, safety tips and best time to visit.
Ecuador Travel Guide 2026: Andes, Amazon & the Galapagos
Complete Ecuador travel guide for UK visitors. Galapagos, Quito, Cotopaxi, Amazon rainforest, Cuenca and more. Visas, safety and best time to visit.
Peru Travel Guide 2026: Machu Picchu, the Andes & Amazon
Peru for UK travellers: Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, Cusco and the Sacred Valley, Lima's food and the Amazon. When to go and how long you need.
Mexico Travel Guide 2026: Ancient Ruins, Beaches & Colonial Cities
Mexico for UK travellers: Maya pyramids, colonial silver cities, two coastlines and the street food. Where to go, when to go, and how to combine it.
Day Trips from Varadero: 8 Excursions Beyond the Beach
The best day trips from Varadero, Cuba. Visit Havana, Matanzas, the Bay of Pigs, caves and more. Expert picks from Travelfab, ATOL-protected holidays.
Top Things to Do in Havana: A Local's Guide to Cuba's Capital
Havana in two days or a week: Old Havana's plazas, the Malecon at sunset, live music, the classic cars, and which of it is actually worth your time.
Luxury Cuba Holidays 2026: Five-Star Experiences from the UK
Luxury Cuba holidays from the UK. Stay at Havana's best hotels, enjoy private tours and classic car experiences. ATOL-protected trips from Travelfab.
Tailor-Made Cuba Holidays 2026: Your Trip, Your Way
Plan a tailor-made Cuba holiday with Travelfab. Custom itineraries, private guides and handpicked accommodation. ATOL-protected UK specialist.
Cheap Cuba Holidays 2026: Budget Trips from the UK
What a Cuba holiday from the UK actually costs in 2026, what changes between £999 and £2,500 a head, and where the money is genuinely worth spending.
Cuba Multi-Centre Holidays: How to Combine Havana, Varadero, Trinidad & Viñales
Multi-centre Cuba ideas, pair Havana with Varadero, Trinidad or Viñales. Distances, transfers, ATOL protection and how to split your nights for the best trip.
Cuba Car Hire Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Hiring a car in Cuba is nothing like hiring one in Europe. Prices, fuel queues, insurance, road conditions, and what to check before you drive away.
All-Inclusive Cuba Holidays 2026: Havana, Varadero & Beyond
All-inclusive Cuba holidays from the UK. Compare top resorts in Varadero, Havana and Cayo Santa Maria. Expert advice from Travelfab.
Best Time to Visit Cuba: Month-by-Month Weather Guide
The best time to visit Cuba is November to April, 25 to 28C and dry. March and April balance weather, price and crowds best. All twelve months compared.
Cuba Visa Requirements for UK Travellers (2026)
Everything UK travellers need to know about the Cuba e-visa (2026). Cost, processing time, D'Viajeros form, passport and insurance requirements.
Cuba Travel Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Plan your Cuba holiday with our 2026 guide covering flights, visas, best time to visit, top destinations, and tailor-made packages.
Is Cuba Safe to Visit in 2026? Your Questions Answered
Is Cuba safe in 2026? Crime, blackouts, solo and women travellers, medical cover and the FCDO advisory, answered plainly for UK visitors.