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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.

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Destination Guides

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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Destination Guides

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
Destination Guides

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
Destination Guides

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
Destination Guides

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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Destination Guides

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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Destination Guides

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
Destination Guides

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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Aerial view of Cancún's hotel zone with white-sand coast, parkland and Caribbean Sea, Mexico
Trip Ideas

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.

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

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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Destination Guides

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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Practical Travel Tips

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.

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Trip Ideas

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.

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Destination Guides

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
Destination Guides

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
Destination Guides

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
Destination Guides

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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Destination Guides

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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Destination Guides

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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Trip Ideas

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.

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Destination Guides

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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Destination Guides

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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Classic convertible cars in vibrant colors are parked in front of the ornate Capitolio building in Havana, Cuba, under a cloudy sky.
Trip Ideas

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.

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Destination Guides

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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