Tiger Beach in the Bahamas has been on our radar ever since we heard about it. A legendary shark oasis somewhere in the Bahamas…yes please! We learned that this special region was “discovered” in 2002 by Jim Abernethy, a conservationist who pioneered cage less shark diving and has been on a lifelong mission to dispel…Continue reading Bahamas – Tiger Beach & Bimini
Category: Caribbean
Cuba – Baracoa
When we mentioned that we would be visiting Baracoa, our Cuban friends would rave about its stunning beauty and untouched wilderness, with many proclaiming it is their favorite region of the island. So it was with high expectations that we visited our last destination in Cuba. We are pleased to announce that Baracoa did not…Continue reading Cuba – Baracoa
Cuba – Santiago
Santiago is a happening city, and we were lucky enough to visit during the colorful Fiesta del Fuego (also called Fiesta de Caribe), which is held annually at the beginning of July (3-9 July). To our surprise, it was hard to research the festival prior to our arrival, but once on the ground, we were…Continue reading Cuba – Santiago
Cuba – Camaguey & Bayamo
We visited Camaguey and Bayamo strictly on the advice of past visitors sharing their experiences on travel forums. We didn’t know much about either city, but felt that two days were warranted for Camaguey, while one day would be sufficient for Bayamo. Getting to both cities was easy as they are on the Viazul bus…Continue reading Cuba – Camaguey & Bayamo
Cuba – Trinidad
Trinidad’s maze-like cobble stoned streets lined with pastel hued houses, barefoot boys playing soccer, trovadores belting out rhythmic tunes, and awed camera toting tourists soaking it all in will forever be etched in our memories. What a magical place! We were lucky enough to be in Trinidad during the Fiestas Sanjuaneras, with time to spare…Continue reading Cuba – Trinidad