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Itinerary: The Best of Puerto Rico in One Week
It would take at least a month to fully explore Puerto Rico, but this one-week tour gives visitors a little taste of everything Puerto Rico has to offer: beaches, nature preserves, colonial cities,...
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Off the Water: Forests and Parks in the Virgin Islands
Away from the water, the Virgin Islands are a fascinating and richly diverse landscape: rocky bluffs and wide plains; mountain peaks and dry seaside forests; salt ponds and rainforest. Within these...
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Explore Havana’s Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco de Asís
Dominating the Plaza de San Francisco on the south side, the Iglesia y Convento de San Francisco de Asís (Oficios, e/ Amargura y Brasil, tel. 07/862-9683, daily 9am-5:30pm, entrance CUC2, guide CUC1,...
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Where to Catch Havana’s Cabarets Espectáculos
Spectacular, gaudy, decadent, or a combination of all three, Havana’s cabarets espectáculos definitely deliver. From the incredible and infamous two-hour show at the Las Vegas style Tropicana nightclub...
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Best Puerto Rico Day Trips
Do yourself a favor. Rent a car, get out of San Juan, and explore some of the island. Puerto Rico is filled with so many surprising and delightful charms that are just a short drive away, it would be a...
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Explore St. Croix of the Virgin Islands
The largest of the U.S. Virgin Islands is the richest in history, culture, and landscapes. St. Croix (pronounced CROY) lies 40 miles south of St. Thomas and St. John, on the other side of the cavernous...
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The Best Casas Particulares in Havana
Havana is blessed with accommodations of every stripe. The most enjoyable are arguably private room rentals (casas particulares) of a single room in restored buildings full of ambiance or an entire...
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Planning Your Time on Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands
A short sail from Tortola and St. Thomas, Jost Van Dyke is a getaway among getaways. The five-square-mile island shares a common topography with the other Virgin Islands: rich green hillsides that...
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Planning Your Time on Puerto Rico’s East Coast
Puerto Rico’s east coast is rich in natural wonders, making it the most popular destination for day-trippers from San Juan. There are two officially designated scenic drives in the east coast.Less than...
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Nightlife in Municipio Playa, Havana
Playa is ground zero for the hip private lounge club craze now sweeping Havana. To mingle with Cuba’s artsy bohemians, head to Café Madrigal (Calle 17 #809, e/ 2 y 4, tel. 07/831-2433, Tues.-Sun....
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Where to Go in Puerto Rico
Though relatively small, there’s no shortage of places to explore and things to experience in Puerto Rico. Many areas are reachable by day-trip from hip, bustling San Juan, making it easy to break up...
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Visiting Hassel Island off St. Thomas
The smaller of the two islands in St. Thomas’s harbor, Hassel Island was once connected to St. Thomas via a narrow isthmus. There are several historic ruins on the 135-acre island, including British...
View ArticleMoon San Juan, Vieques & Culebra
This full-color guide includes vibrant photos and easy-to-use maps to help with trip planning. Travel journalist Suzanne Van Atten covers the best of San Juan, Vieques, and Culebra—from the historic...
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What to Eat in Bermuda
Is there a true Bermudian cuisine? Gourmands might snigger at such a proposition, but Bermuda has claimed its repertoire of hallmark dishes—usually a melting pot of items from other places adapted for...
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Itinerary: A Virgin Islands Ten-Day Sailing Adventure
Renting your own sailboat, with or without a skipper, is the ultimate Virgin Islands vacation. You choose your own schedule, unfettered by ferry timetables. Quiet coves and empty beaches are yours. And...
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Things to Do in Luquillo, Puerto Rico
Luquillo attracts visitors from far and wide for two reasons. One is its beautiful public beach, commonly referred to as Playa Luquillo, although its proper name is Balneario La Monserrate. Many...
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Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve
A wide estuary on the northern coast of St. Croix, Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve (340/773-1460) is a site of both natural and historical significance. Archaeological...
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Try These Common Puerto Rico Kiosk Foods
The roadways all over Puerto Rico are dotted with countless lean-tos, shacks, pavilions, tents, and trucks where enterprising cooks sell a variety of mostly fried local delicacies called frituras. For...
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Accessibility in the Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands, which are governed by the Americans with Disabilities Act, are much better equipped for travelers with physical disabilities than the British Virgin Islands. Always call the...
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Bars and Lounge Clubs in Habana Vieja, Havana
Every tourist in town wants to sip a mojito at La Bodeguita del Medio (Empedrado #207, e/ Cuba y Tacón, tel. 07/867-1374, daily 10am-midnight). However, the mojitos are weak (perhaps explaining why...
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