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Carlos A.

Senior Travel Consultant

Carlos has spent over a decade helping UK travellers get to Cuba and Latin America. He's the one who knows which airline is still flying, which visa form you actually need, and what to pack in your carry-on.

About Carlos A.

Carlos Alvarez is a senior travel consultant at Travelfab, specialising in the practical side of Caribbean and Latin American travel. With over a decade in the industry, he has guided thousands of UK travellers through the logistics of reaching some of the world’s most rewarding — and sometimes challenging — destinations.

Carlos is the person you want planning your route when airlines change schedules, visa rules shift, or you need to know exactly how much cash to bring. He lives in London and spends most of his annual leave in Havana.

Recent posts by Carlos A.

Palm-fringed island and clear turquoise water in Guna Yala, the San Blas Islands, Panama

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.

Drone aerial view of the palm-lined Puntarenas coastline in Costa Rica

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.

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

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. ATOL 10898.

Aerial view of Arenal Volcano and surrounding rainforest, Costa Rica

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.

Arenal Volcano rising above lush green rainforest beside a jungle waterfall in Costa Rica

Is Costa Rica Safe? An Honest Guide for UK Travellers

Is Costa Rica safe for UK travellers? An honest 2026 guide — crime, safe areas, solo and family travel, health, driving and scams to avoid. ATOL 10898.

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

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. ATOL 10898.

Classic car on a Havana street at golden hour with colourful colonial buildings behind

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.

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.

Who Is Travelling to Cuba Right Now?

Who Is Travelling to Cuba Right Now?. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

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

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.

Colourful colonial street with wooden balconies and bougainvillea in Cartagena's walled old town

Is Colombia Safe? What UK Travellers Need to Know in 2026

Is Colombia Safe? What UK Travellers Need to Know in 2026. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

A vintage turquoise and white convertible classic car speeds down a street with motion blur, passing a blurred yellow building.

Cuba Car Hire Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know

Cuba Car Hire Guide 2026: Everything You Need to Know. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

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

Best Time to Visit Cuba — Month-by-Month Weather Guide

Best Time to Visit Cuba — Month-by-Month Weather Guide. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

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