One of the highlights of the Cuba visit was a day trip to Remedios. It’s a 30 minute drive north from Placetas. We drove up there looking for a blender for my cousin. We both…
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Reconnecting with my Cuban Family – Part II
On Sunday, the streets of Placetas came alive. As dawn broke, locals farmers from all the nearby towns came to sell their produce in an open market. They sold a variety of fruits, vegetables,…
Reconnecting with my Cuban Family – Part 1
Arriving in Placetas where my family lives brought back many fond memories from my last visit two years ago. It was as if we were stepping back in time as we went over…
Cuba – So close but yet so far
As a Cuban American who left Cuba some forty-four years ago when I was 4 years old, I had no real memory of my homeland. I grew up hearing fascinating stories from my elders…
Three Kings Day Traditions
Every year on January 6, my family celebrates Three Kings Day (El Dia de los Tres Reyes). It’s also known as “Feast of the Epiphany”. It is celebrated in many countries throughout the…
What was your Best Travel Purchase?
Would you say that most women when they travel take a selection of jewelry with them on trips? I used too. I always took a few pairs of earrings with me on trips…
The Water Glows in Fajardo, Puerto Rico
As it grew dark last night, our excitement grew over kayaking in the luminescent lagoon. Our tour guide picked us up around 6 and drove us to Las Cabezas in Fajardo. I had booked…
Windjammer Landings Beach Resort: All-Inclusive Luxury in St. Lucia
The Windjammer Landings Beach Resort in St. Lucia is one of the best “All Inclusive” resorts that we have stayed in, especially according to our kids. The villa style houses area situated on a…
Our Travels to Placetas Cuba
After driving four hours from Havana we arrived in the town of Placeta Cuba. Placetas is where all my family lives and that’s where we decided to spend the majority of our trip. As…
Traveling to Havana Cuba
As a Cuban American I had many desires to travel back to see where I was born and meet the family I left behind, but going back had many mix emotions with my family…
How to Travel to Cuba from the U.S.
One afternoon while watching Anthony Bourdain No Reservations Cuba episode, my husband turned to me and said “Why don’t we go to Cuba”? Being a Cuba-American girl who left the country in 1969 on…
The World’s Only Drive-in Volcano
When was the last time you went out for a drive and ended up inside a volcano? Well we did! That’s correct, the world’s only drive in volcano is located on the island of St. Lucia…
2 Top Attractions in Puerto Rico
Two of the Top Attractions when visiting Puerto Rico are Arecibo Observatory and Rio Camuy Caves. Arecibo Observatory: Located 10 miles outside the city of Arecibo is an astronomical observatory, which houses one of the…
Club Med la Caravelle Guadeloupe – Place to go With the Family
This past winter break when we were looking for a place to go with the family, Club Med la Caravelle Guadeloupe came to mind. We have been to several of their resorts in the…
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