It's not just the ruins of Tikal enticing visitors to this magical corner of Guatemala. La Lancha is Central America's most charming hidden boutique escape.​ The Maya ruins of Tikal are one of the landmark attractions of Central America, enshrouded by magnificent jungle, yet there is far more reason to come to this remote corner of Guatemala than j...

At Monteverde Lodge & Gardens, you'll experience a guaranteed green vacation experiencing Costa Rica's amazing cloud forest, wildlife, and enjoy all the comforts of home as well.  While many travelers come to Costa Rica for its fabulous beaches and big surf, the Monteverde experience offers something completely different. Set up in the Til...

Costa Rica's sleepy Santa Teresa might feel like the back of beyond, but once you've arrived at luxurious Nantipa, you might never want to leave.​ ​Wandering around in sleepy Santa Teresa, you'd be forgiven for thinking you'd woken up at the end of the world. This remote beach town has only recently started to attract the less than intrepid travell...

Selina is a chain of boutique hostels offering digital nomads and travelers looking for a unique authentic stay a real experience. Stay in a teepee at their La Fortuna property. If you're not familiar with Selina boutique hostels, you probably want to take note for your next Latin American travels. With properties in pretty much every country throu...

Cuba and the Art of Queuing​: Learning how to slow down The first phrase any visitor to Cuba learns is "Quien es el último?" or "Who is the last?" Walk down any street in Havana and you will see crowds of people lined up outside of shops. Queuing is a norm in Cuban life, a necessity propagated by shortages of food, household goods, and ot...

As we hopefully move towards the end of the Covid pandemic, far more travellers are seeking outdoor escapes as part of their vacation plans. Camping has become all the rage, and for those not willing to rough it, plenty of "glamping" opportunities have also sprung up. Here are a few places to pitch your tent or get a bed under the stars on your nex...