Should you add San Juan to your travel wish list? Located on the north-eastern coast of Puerto Rico, San Juan is the capital and largest city on this fascinating Caribbean island. Given it’s prime location in the heart of the Caribbean, it’s no surprise that Puerto Rico is one of the most popular vacation destinations […]
Visiting the Panama Canal in Panama City
Panama Canal in Panama City If there’s one thing you must do when traveling to Panama, it’s visiting the iconic Panama Canal. It’s said to be one of the largest, and most difficult, engineering projects ever completed. The best place to witness real ships pass through the Panama Canal is at the Miraflores Locks Visitor […]
25 Photos that will inspire you to visit Curacao this winter
Photos that will inspire you to visit Curaçao Are you thinking about visiting a new tropical destination this winter? If so, have you considered the island of Curaçao? Located in the Southern Caribbean, about 100 kilometers north of Venezuela, Curacao is the largest of the Netherland Antilles. It’s the ‘C’ in the trio of ABC islands. […]
50 Photos of Casco Viejo, Panama City’s Old Town
Photos of Casco Viejo, Panama City Casco Viejo, Panama City’s historic old quarter, is proudly listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is arguably the most popular tourist attraction in Panama City (along with the Panama Canal). In this blog post, we share photos of Casco Viejo and it’s impressive architecture. This trendy neighbourhood, […]
The colourful streets of Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
The Colourful Streets of Old San Juan One of the best surprises from our trip to the Caribbean was discovering Old San Juan, the oldest settlement in Puerto Rico. This historical colonial section of San Juan, it’s capital city, is a must visit for all first time visitors to Puerto Rico. WOW – what an […]
Photos from our visit to Monkey Island Panama from Panama City
Monkey Island Tour from Panama City While on our family vacation to Panama last February, we decided to visit Monkey Island Panama. Our boys were very excited about the opportunity to see wild monkeys in their natural habitat. We joined the Monkey Island Tour from Panama City, which is a 4 hour excursion that includes […]
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City – what you need to know
Contadora Island Ferry from Panama City, Panama Contadora Island is a tropical island located in the Pearl Islands archipelago in the Gulf of Panama (on the Pacific Ocean side). There are over 200 islands and inlets in this archipelago and Contadora is the most popular with tourists. If you’re planning to take the Contadora Island […]
Photos of Contadora Island and Hotel Mar y Oro, Panama
Contadora Island and Hotel Mar y Oro, Panama When researching where to stay on Contadora Island, we found a limited supply of available accommodations. The island is not very big, so there aren’t a lot of hotels on Contadora Island to choose from. Ultimately, we decided to stay at the Hotel Mar y Oro during our […]
