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Carol W.

Luxury Travel Editor

Carol has been writing about luxury and cultural travel for over 20 years. She specialises in Latin America and the Caribbean, with a soft spot for colonial architecture and rooftop cocktails.

About Carol W.

Carol Whitfield is Travelfab's luxury travel editor, bringing over two decades of experience writing about the Caribbean and Latin America. She has stayed in more five-star hotels than she can count, but what she remembers are the details — the scent of jasmine in a Trinidad courtyard, the exact shade of turquoise off Varadero at dawn.

Carol writes for travellers who want more than a resort: they want a story to come home with. Her specialities include honeymoon planning, multi-centre cultural itineraries, and finding the one boutique hotel in town that everyone else has overlooked. She lives in Bath and travels to Cuba at least twice a year.

Recent posts by Carol W.

A vibrant tropical beach scene with clear turquoise water, white sand, and lush green palm trees under a bright blue sky.

10 Day Cuba Holidays 2026: The Perfect Itinerary for UK Travellers

10 Day Cuba Holidays 2026: The Perfect Itinerary for UK Travellers. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

Couple walking on a pristine Dominican Republic beach at sunset

Dominican Republic Honeymoon Guide 2026: Romance Beyond the Resort

Dominican Republic Honeymoon Guide 2026: Romance Beyond the Resort. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

Traveller looking out over Cocora Valley wax palms in Colombia

2 Weeks in Colombia: The Perfect UK Traveller's Itinerary

2 Weeks in Colombia: The Perfect UK Traveller's Itinerary. Travel advice from Travelfab, your ATOL protected Latin America specialist.

Two flags, one of Colombia and one of Ecuador, are pinned into maps of their respective countries.

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. ATOL protected.

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a multi-level design, featuring a reception desk with ornate cabinets, a large geometric chandelier, and contemporary seating areas.

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.

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

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.

The neoclassical Capitolio Nacional in Havana, Cuba, stands under a clear blue sky, with its iconic dome, grand colonnade, and surrounding palm trees.

Cuba Multi-Centre Holidays: How to Combine Havana, Varadero, Trinidad & Viñales

Multi-centre Cuba ideas — pair Havana with Varadero, Trinidad or Viñales. Distances, transfers, ATOL protection and how to split your nights for the best trip.