the Travel Enthusiast
- 16 Jul
Central America cruise with Princess – balcony rooms from $1599
Coral Princess cruise ship ©Joe Ross/ Flickr
This weekend’s top cruise deals bring you a weeklong Central America cruise with balcony rooms starting from $1,599 per person, among other offers. Save on this trip now and sail through the Panama Canal aboard Coral Princess, a beautiful ship by Princess Cruises.
With to see other cheap cruise deal? Now you can book a journey to the Southern Caribbean for 7 nights from $559 per person, a weeklong cruise to the Mediterranean with Norwegian from $999 or a cheap Alaska cruise, again for a week and again with Norwegian from $499. Take a look at these offers and choose one before it is gone! …
- 13 Jun
Panama jungle vacations from $955 pp
Panama jungle view ©Richard Bonnet/Flickr
This week among the best travel bargains our deal hunters dug up you can find Panama jungle vacations from $955 per person. The package includes 7 nights of hotel stay, breakfasts and land transfers in Panama.
Browse our other deals such as domestic flights from $98 r/t, 5 nights Caribbean cruise from $389, Fort Lauderdale hotel from $79 pn and more. Act fast, these will sell out in a moment! …
- 26 Marlizzy_a in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best backpacker destinations in Guatemala
photo by alq666 on Flickr
Nowhere in Central America is the mix of Mayan and Spanish cultures more obvious than in Guatemala. This lush country with incredible natural beauty and historic sites that never cease to amaze is one of the most unforgettable destinations in Latin America.
People come to Guatemala for the ubiquitous Maya heritage, for the chance to study Spanish in a colonial town, or adventure in the jungles and on rivers. Also, Guatemala is one of the cheapest destinations in Central America, which makes it ideal for backpacking.
There are quite a few places in Guatemala that can easily be considered backpacker’s paradises, combining accommodation, good food and amazing things to see and do. Here are some of the best backpacker destinations in Guatemala. …
- 21 Dec
5 reasons to visit Panama
Panama city
The thin sliver of land that connects the North and South American continents is slowly emerging as one of the most exciting and fresh tourist destinations of the decade, not surprising seeing as Panama has all the best points of Central America, crammed in one place: vibrant city life, lush jungle with interesting wildlife, natural wonders, beaches and bits of native culture that weren’t destroyed by colonization.
The “Crossroads of America” hasn’t acquired its fame merely by chance – there are good reasons why any traveler should seriously consider visiting Panama even when the offer in Central America is quite varied. So what does this small country have to offer that makes it better than its competitors? Here are 5 reasons to visit Panama. …
- 26 Octpapillon in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
5 must-see attractions in El Salvador
Joya de Cerén, photo by JoAnn Miller on Flickr
El Salvador is the smallest country in Central America, but packed so full of people and all manner of attractions that it seems at least the size of Brazil.
This surprising country is close to more popular destinations like Costa Rica or Guatemala, so many travelers tend to skip it, which is why El Salvador’s cozy nightlife, somber historical attractions and sheer natural beauty manage to pack such a punch. Here are 5 must-see attractions in El Salvador, and they are only the tip of the iceberg! …
- 13 Oct
Top 5 things to do in Belize
photo by Summer Short
With its long Caribbean coast and interesting mix of cultures, Belize is not a tourist destination that anyone could complain about. Natural attractions and wildlife abound in Belize, the beaches are lovely, the Maya ruins mysterious and the people are friendly and welcoming. When it comes to things to see, you can’t get bored easily in this Central American country, but what about more active travelers who can’t stand to sit still even for a second?
Luckily, Belize is a great destination for adventure travel, and whichever is the adrenaline-inducing activity of your choice, you will most likely find plenty of opportunities for it in this country. Here are the top 5 things to in Belize, among the many. …
- 26 Septylerd in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Top reasons to visit Honduras
Copan, photo by Adal-Honduras
If you are interested in Central America history, Central American cultures, colonial history, ruins, you should go to Honduras. And you should do the same if your interests run more along the lines of beaches, nice architecture, great nightlife, natural parks of snorkeling.
To put it simply, Honduras is one of those countries where anyone, regardless of what they’re interested in, will find something to like. If you haven’t given much thought to visit this interesting country before, here are top reasons to visit Honduras that might just convince you. …
- 21 Aug
Adventure travel in Costa Rica
Arenal volcano
Costa Rica, a Central American country that can claim to be one of the most popular green travel destinations in the world, is one of those places on the planet where you can embark on an adventure as soon as you get off the plane.
In Costa Rica, an adventure is always lurking behind the corner because although urban areas are not at all boring, it’s the exquisite natural regions that take up much of the territory and attract throngs of eco-friendly travelers who are mindful of the environment and try to leave everything as they found it.
If you like your trips rough, down to earth and peppered with interesting nature, plants, animals and lots of exciting activities, then you should definitely give adventure travel in Costa Rica a chance. …
- 21 Julitachan in Food Experiences | 1 COMMENT
Weird vegetables and where to eat them
Chayote, photo by debaird
Seen any weird looking veggies at the fresh fruit stall, and you don’t know what to make of them? If you can’t make head or tail of some of these weird looking produce and you’re not sure whether you’re supposed to eat them or use them as doorstops, travel to the homeland of the strange vegetable see what the locals do with it.
Some veggies that look weird or inedible to you are delicacies at their place of origin, and since it’s better to eat a dish when it’s prepared in the country where it comes from. So if you are eager to experience some new tastes and textures, her’s a list of some weird vegetables and where to eat them. …
- 19 Julkachou_n in Amazing Places | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 underrated Mayan ruins
The ruins of the Maya empire Central America are some of the most interesting historical sites in the world, and the remnants of a fascinating civilization that continues to mystify historians. Many of the remaining Maya ruins in Central America are the most popular tourist attractions in the area, but there are many more Maya sites which are overlooked even if they are just as historically and culturally important.These sites receive much less attention, so chances are that you will have these sites mostly to yourself. If you want to see another, less seen side of Maya culture, here are the top 5 underrated Mayan ruins in Central America. …
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