Havana is a complex city that continues to reveal itself year after year. Founded in 1515, it’s replete with Renaissance, Baroque, Neo Classical and Art Deco architecture, reflecting its wealth and energy over time. Modern buildings reflecting the austere ideals of the Revolution sit side by side with elaborately decorated historical facades, but everything is …
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Adrenaline mixed with water always seems like a good idea, whether you are traveling with your kids or not. At the Damajagua 27 Waterfalls outside of Puerto Plata, you will find both, although be prepared to only experience 12 of the 27 waterfalls, depending on how much time you have and how adventurous you are …
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Stepping out of the cab onto a blanket of brilliant orange flamboyant blossoms, I was greeted by two beautiful Mayan women with drinks in hand. I happily accepted the cool beverage after a long day of flying and surveyed my surroundings. I looked up at the ancient, no longer crumbling, Hacienda Petac located just outside …
My first introduction to Puerto Rico was watching “West Side Story” when I was a tween. The Jets vs. the Sharks. Rita Moreno singing on New York City rooftops about the island her family left. Star crossed lovers Tony and Maria who were destined to be together forever until her brother killed his best friend …
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The Nickelodeon Hotels and Resorts Punta Cana is ready to welcome your family. Swim the day away in the waters of the Uvero Alto beach in the Dominican Republic, just a 30-minute drive from the Punta Cana airport. This is Nickelodeon’s first international property, but don’t be scared that you will find over the top …
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Rancho La Puerta is a magical place where you can focus in on yourself, work on clearing out the toxins you’ve been putting in your body (Oreos anyone?) and getting healthy. One week is the average stay, although you will find guests who have been there for two, three and even four weeks in a …
Oh goodness, were those my abs? No, surely I had felt them before now? Well, OK, maybe not quite this intensely. I was working out four times a day after all. Was this a good thing? Yes, I guess so. Maybe. I feel amazing. Calm even. I wonder why? Oh, wait. It’s because no one …
The number one thing you need to know about Loreto hotels is that no matter what they claim they are not ALL in Loreto. Many of the larger resorts are actually a 20-45 minute drive from town, which means you will be stuck if you don’t have a rental car, and pay a premium price …
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Hot, dusty and sweaty. That is what a trip up to San Javier Mission is. You know what else it is? Awe inspiring, monumental, historic, intriguing, and a rock-filled good time.The boys and I, along with our friends Debbie and Becca from TipsOnRoadTripping.com, decided to cram into our little rental car while staying in Loreto, …