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A trekker at a stone Inca gateway on the trail, with snow-capped Andean peaks behind
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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.

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The Machu Picchu citadel with Huayna Picchu peak behind in clear morning light
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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.

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Pinnacle Rock and volcanic cones at sunset on Bartolome Island, Galapagos
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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.

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A Galapagos sea lion resting on a white-sand beach with turquoise water behind
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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.

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Split image comparing Mexico and Costa Rica: a turquoise Yucatán cenote on the left and a three-toed sloth in lush Costa Rican rainforest on the right
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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.

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Rainforest, volcano and Pacific coastline in Costa Rica
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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.

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Aerial view of Arenal Volcano and surrounding rainforest, Costa Rica
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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.

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A keel-billed toucan with a rainbow bill perched in lush green rainforest in Costa Rica
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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.

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Manuel Antonio rainforest-backed Pacific beach beside Arenal Volcano, best places to visit in Costa Rica
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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.

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Split comparison image: a vintage car on a colourful Old Havana street in Cuba beside lush rainforest below a misty volcano in Costa Rica
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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.

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A pristine Dominican Republic beach at twilight on the left and classic American cars in Old Havana, Cuba on the right, a side-by-side comparison hero
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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.

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Aerial view of the colourful colonial cityscape of Guanajuato, central Mexico
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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.

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Classic American cars in Old Havana, Cuba on the left and the Chichén Itzá pyramid in Yucatán, Mexico on the right, a side-by-side comparison hero
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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.

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Classic car on a Havana street at golden hour with colourful colonial buildings behind
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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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A high-angle view of a tropical resort with red-tiled roofs and a large blue swimming pool, nestled between lush green hills and a pristine white-sand beach meeting the turquoise ocean under a bright blue sky.
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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.

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Couple walking on a pristine Dominican Republic beach at sunset
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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.

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Colonial architecture in Santo Domingo Zona Colonial
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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.

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Colourful colonial buildings and flower-draped balconies in Cartagena's old town
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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.

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Traveller looking out over Cocora Valley wax palms in Colombia
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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.

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Flags of the Dominican Republic and Jamaica are placed on maps of their respective countries.
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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.

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Two flags, one of Colombia and one of Ecuador, are pinned into maps of their respective countries.
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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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Turquoise Caribbean water and white sand beach with palm trees in Punta Cana
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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.

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Wax palm trees towering over rolling green hills in Colombia's Cocora Valley with misty Andes mountains
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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.

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Aerial view of a turquoise ocean meeting a sandy beach lined with colorful beach huts.
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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.

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A pristine white sand beach lined with tall palm trees meets the turquoise waters of the ocean under a clear blue sky with scattered clouds.
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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.

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Turquoise Caribbean waters and palm-lined beach in the Dominican Republic
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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.

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Colourful colonial buildings with flower-draped balconies on a street in Cartagena, Colombia
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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.

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Snow-capped Cotopaxi Volcano against clear skies in the Ecuadorian Andes
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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.

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Ancient Inca ruins of Machu Picchu nestled on a mountain ridge, bathed in warm sunlight.
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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.

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A crystal-clear turquoise cenote with two snorkelers, surrounded by a rocky cave and lush green foliage.
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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.

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Aerial view of a wide, tree-lined avenue leading to a coastal city skyline with modern buildings and the ocean in the background.
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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.

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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.

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A vintage pink convertible drives along a coastal road lined with colorful colonial buildings under a bright blue sky.
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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.

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A tropical beach with white sand, turquoise water, and numerous palm trees casting shadows on the ground, with lounge chairs and thatched umbrellas scattered across the sand.
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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.

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Classic red Chevrolet Bel Air convertible parked outside a blue colonial building in Cuba
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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.

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Colourful vintage American cars lined up on a street in Havana, Cuba, with classic colonial architecture behind
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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.

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Panoramic view of the Havana skyline from across the harbour, showing the Capitolio dome and Malecón waterfront
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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.

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