A quick boat ride from Cartagena, Colombia, the Islas del Rosario offer a Caribbean getaway with beaches, scuba diving and snorkeling. Here are a few travel photos to get you in the mood.
Tag: Cartagena
Colombia Travel Tips: Top 5 Reasons to Visit Cartagena
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cartagena is the biggest tourism destination in Colombia. Here’s why.
Lucky 13? Incredibly Long Airport Security Process Takes the Cake
The airline security & airport customs process in Cartagena, Colombia, can be rather intense. Here’s what you might experience.
COLOMBIA HOTEL REVIEW: Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros
I paid a visit to the Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros, one of the newest hotels in Colombia’s tourism hotspot. Here’s my review of its sleek style and beachfront view.
AIRLINE REVIEW: JetBlue Airbus A320, Cartagena to New York
JetBlue now flies nonstop between Cartagena, Colombia, and New York City. This flight review tells what’s on board.
VIDEO: Colombia Tourism Chief Talks Open Skies, Increased Arrivals and Investment
Maria Claudia Lacouture, CEO of Proexport, the Colombia tourism organization, gave an exclusive interview to LatinFlyer.com during a recent conference in New York City. BY MARK CHESNUTWith open skies, free trade agreements, increased investment and growing international arrivals, there was a lot to talk about during Colombia Week, which took place last week in New…
VIDEO: Cartagena Beyond the Headlines, Puerto Vallarta for Families
The Hotel Charleston Cartegena is one of the many beautiful boutique hotels in Colombia’s tourism hotspot. PHOTOS & VIDEO BY MARK CHESNUTCartagena has made a lot of news lately — but not for the usual reasons. The scandal created by the U.S. Secret Service after they, ahem, interacted with prostitutes at a popular Cartagena hotel…
VIDEO: Islas Rosario – Sun, Sand & Shark Feeding
Can hungry sharks be trained? You’ll find out, if you watch my video. Check out the video for a bit of sun, sand and crazed shark feeding. Cartagena de Indias is Colombia’s biggest destination for international tourism. And one of the most popular side trips from this vacation hotspot is to the Islas Rosario, a…
VIDEO: Islas Rosario – Sun, Sand & Shark Feeding, Near Cartagena
Islas Rosario are a sunny Colombia beach destination just off the coast of Cartagena. And the shark feeding at the local aquarium is a big draw too.
VIDEO: Islas Rosario – Sun, Sand & Shark Feeding
Can hungry sharks be trained? You’ll find out, if you watch my video. Check out the video for a bit of sun, sand and crazed shark feeding. Cartagena de Indias is Colombia’s biggest destination for international tourism. And one of the most popular side trips from this vacation hotspot is to the Islas Rosario, a…
VIDEO TOUR: Cartagena Hotels & Dining
The center of Cartagena, Colombia, is more than just a place to explore historic sites. It’s also home to stylish small hotels set in landmark buildings, as well as a variety of tempting cuisine. Check out my latest video for some great visual samples of what’s in store for you here.During my recent visit, I…
VIDEO TOUR: Cartagena Hotels & Dining
The center of Cartagena, Colombia, is more than just a place to explore historic sites. It’s also home to stylish small hotels set in landmark buildings, as well as a variety of tempting cuisine. Check out my latest video for some great visual samples of what’s in store for you here.During my recent visit, I…
VIDEO TOUR: Cartagena Hotels & Dining
The center of Cartagena, Colombia, is more than just a place to explore historic sites. It’s also home to stylish small hotels set in landmark buildings, as well as a variety of tempting cuisine. Check out my latest video for some great visual samples of what’s in store for you here.During my recent visit, I…
VIDEO TOUR: Torture Devices at Cartagena’s Inquisition Museum
Hold still: The heretic’s fork Cartagena’s History Museum houses exhibits about the rich heritage of Colombia’s most popular tourism destination. But the part that seems to get the most attention is the Palacio de la Inquisición, which now houses a museum of the Inquisition. This violent phase of Roman Catholic history tried supposed heretics within…