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The Guatemalan Border Scam – Mexico/Guatemalan Border

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Shoestring Budget Dining in Guatemala – Guatemala

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I’m Leaving Tomorrow – Utila, Honduras

When Erica Miller enters the “tomorrow country”, she finds herself staying a little longer than expected.

Discover the Undiscovered Central America – El Salvador

Donald Lee hightlights the top reasons to visit El

Antigua and Barbuda Travel Facts

The Basics
Country: Antigua and Barbuda
Where is it?: Caribbean, islands between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-southeast of Puerto Rico
Why do people go here?: Slow down the pace of life and relax on one of 300 plus beaches of the islands. Less touristed than many of its Caribbean neighbors, Antigua and Barbuda are [...]

Aruba Travel Facts

The Basics
Country: Aruba
Where is it?: Caribbean, island in the Caribbean Sea, north of Venezuela

Why do people go here?: This island off the coast of Venezuela is home to less than 75,000 people, but has more than its share of sun, sand and fun. Tourists flock to the beach, especially during the [...]

Belize Travel Facts

The Basics
Country: Belize

Where is it?: Central America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, between Guatemala and Mexico

Why do people go here?: Ignore the rough infrastructure and enjoy nature in Belize! Mayan ruins hide in the jungles and deep sea life waits for you under the water, with some of the best diving [...]

Cayman Islands Travel Facts

The Basics
Country: Cayman Islands

Where is it?: Caribbean, island group in Caribbean Sea, nearly one-half of the way from Cuba to Honduras

Why do people go here?: There’s a little more money to be had – and spent – on this island paradise. Soak in the sun and swim underwater, topping it [...]

Costa Rica Travel Facts

The Basics
Country: Costa Rica

Where is it?: Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Nicaragua and Panama

Why do people go here?: This Central American country draws more tourists than any of its neighbors due to its unfair share of ecological blessings. Nature is world-renowned here, [...]

El Salvador Travel Facts

The Basics
Country: El Salvador

Where is it?: Central America, bordering the North Pacific Ocean, between Guatemala and Honduras

Why do people go here?: Although no longer war-torn, the country doesn’t have the infrastructure of western Europe yet either. Up and coming, emerging, cheap – whatever the backpack buzz word you prefer, this [...]