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3 Days in Havana, Cuba: Your Ultimate Itinerary

3 Days in Havana, Cuba: Your Ultimate Itinerary

Posted on February 26, 2019July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

Honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect visiting Havana, Cuba for the first time. Mostly I imagined lots of shiny 1950s style cars, colorful buildings, and heaping servings of tamales? Read More…

Posted in Caribbean, Cuba, Destinations, HomeTagged beach, Caribbean, Cuba, island, weekend getaway23 Comments
Plan the Perfect 1 Day in Cozumel, Mexico

Plan the Perfect 1 Day in Cozumel, Mexico

Posted on January 11, 2019July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

The island of Cozumel appears on A LOT of bucket lists…and I’m here to tell you that it’s 100% for a good reason. And that reason is that Cozumel is Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Home, Mexico, North AmericaTagged beach, Cozumel, island, Mexico, north america, weekend getaway18 Comments
Big Island Hawaii: Best Places to Visit in 7 days

Big Island Hawaii: Best Places to Visit in 7 days

Posted on March 20, 2018July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

The Big Island on Hawaii is absolutely gorgeous, and as the name itself suggests, quite large. You’re not going to see absolutely everything in a week, but this 1 week Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Hawaii, USATagged beach, Destination, Hawaii, island, north america, usa6 Comments
Plan Your Perfect Belize 7 Day Itinerary!

Plan Your Perfect Belize 7 Day Itinerary!

Posted on November 28, 2017July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

As a self-declared beach/ paradise expert, trust me when I say that a trip to Belize is oh so worth it. Not only do you get crystal blue water, but Read More…

Posted in Belize, Central America, DestinationsTagged Belize, Caye caulker, Central America, Destination, island, san ignacio18 Comments
The Ultimate Venice Bucket List: 14 Must-Do Activities in Venice, Italy

The Ultimate Venice Bucket List: 14 Must-Do Activities in Venice, Italy

Posted on May 23, 2017August 26, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

Whoever said that the best things in life are free was probably referring to getting lost in the cobbled maze of Venice, Italy. Just strolling through this magical city was Read More…

Posted in Destinations, Europe, ItalyTagged Burano, city, Culture, Destination, Europe, island, Italy, Murano, Venice14 Comments
You Better Belize It: 10 Cool Things to Do in Caye Caulker

You Better Belize It: 10 Cool Things to Do in Caye Caulker

Posted on March 7, 2017July 2, 2019 by Maps and Merlot

So you’ve booked your trip to Belize and made the best decision of your life…you’re going to Caye Caulker. Now all you have to figure out are the best things Read More…

Posted in Belize, Central America, DestinationsTagged Belize, Central America, Destination, island48 Comments

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