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Our guides to South and Central America for UK travellers, from the best time to go to how to fit two countries into one trip.
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.
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