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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.

Casco Viejo old town glowing at night with the modern Panama City skyline across the bay

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.

Rainforest meeting the Caribbean Sea at Punta Uva in Costa Rica beside the colonial balconies of Casco Viejo in Panama City

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.

Large container ship passing through the Panama Canal locks

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.

Pastel colonial facades and wrought-iron balconies on a street in Casco Viejo, Panama City

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.

Resort swimming pool overlooking a turquoise Caribbean beach in Cuba

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.

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.

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? 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.

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.

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.

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