Towns, history and culture
Old San Juan, Havana, Santo Domingo, baseball and historic sights.
Why You Should Add San Juan to your Round the World Trip Itinerary
When travelers plan round the world trips , adding destinations in the Caribbean usually aren't high on the list.
Going to a Baseball Game in the Dominican Republic
It’s hard to walk through the streets of any town or city in the Dominican Republic and not see the influence of baseball—people playing pickup games with sticks on the beach, impromptu batting…
Petionville, Port-au-Prince in Haiti
Petionville is an upscale suburb of Port-au-Prince which is located in the Southern part of Haiti .
Saut-Mathurine, Camp Perrin-Haiti
Haiti’s unique blend of French and African culture and its famous folk art attracts many tourists, yet one of Haiti’s most pleasing tourist attractions is a natural feature, Saut Mathurine waterfalls…
Casa de las Tradiciones, Santiago de Cuba
If you want to partake in true Cuban music there is no place other than La Casa de Las Tradiciones.
Guanabacoa, Havana
Located east of Havana Harbor is the barrio or municipality of Guanabacoa. This once small colonial town has been absorbed into the urban Havana ( Cuba ).
Partagas Cigar Factory
Partagas Cigar Factory - An Historic Havana Cigar Factory Next time you're in Havana, look right behind the Capitolio in Old Havana, and you will find the Partagas Cigar Factory, the oldest in Cuba .
El Capitolio in Havana
A trip to Havana, Cuba is not complete without visiting El Capitolio. At first sight El Capitolio appears to be a replica of the United States Capitol in Washington D.C.
The History of Baseball in Cuba
Baseball and Cuba go together like a burger and home fries; something that has been known for years. Many of the Major League Baseball's 'star' players are Cuban's who grew up playing the game.
Old San Juan, What to Expect
San Juan, Puerto Rico is a small, old and Spanish city in the Caribbean, where many cruise ships dock.
Winter Baseball in the Dominican Republic
If you're anything like me, you just can get enough of baseball. That means winter can be kind of a drag here in the U.S., but a short hop away in the Dominican Republic , you can get all the…
Free Things to See in Aruba
At first glance, Aruba may not seem like it has much to offer than some great diving and postcard beaches.
Historic Sights in Puerto Rico
With a long history dating from the pre-Colombian era and dotted with wars and sieges, no wonder that Puerto Rico is filled with historic sights to explore.
Willemstad, Curaçao Tourist Information
Willemstad is the World Heritage listed capitol city of the Caribbean nation of Curaçao . It is known as the most picturesque city in the islands for good reason.
Historic Santo Domingo - Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is the capitol city of the island of the Dominican Republic . Visitors can get their fill of colonial history and cobbled streets in the old part of Santo Domingo, known as the Colonial…
California Lighthouse in Aruba
California Lighthouse is found on the north side of the island of Aruba in the Caribbean.
Shirley Heights in Antigua
Shirley Heights is a former military fort found on the stunning island of Antigua .