Running Marriott hotels in Mexico and Costa Rica has given Dennis Whitelaw unique insight into what makes both destinations special. Here are his own personal travel tips.
Tag: tourism
Worst Tourist Ever: 5 Easy Steps to be an “Ugly American” Traveler
Looking to be a tacky tourist? Consider these Ugly American travel tips while exploring the globe.
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.
Feeling Adventurous? 6 Daredevil & Exotic Travel Ideas in Latin America
From Mayan ruins to swimming with sharks and skydive tours, these 6 travel ideas will help channel your inner daredevil.
My Lima: Peru Travel Tips from Fabián Alata Arcila
From tasty Peruvian food to the legendary pisco sour and cool neighborhoods like Barranco and Miraflores, Fabián Alata shares his fave Lima travel tips.
VIDEO: Top 5 Things to Pack in Your Carry-on Luggage
Wondering how to pack your carry-on? These 5 travel tips show what to pack for that next trip.
My Puerto Vallarta: Travel Tips from Don Pickens, Owner of Casa Cupula
Travelers looking for a gay-friendly Mexico beach should look no further than Puerto Vallarta. The owner of Casa Cupula hotel shares his fave travel tips.
VIDEO: Inside the Trump Ocean Club Hotel in Panama City, Panama
Take a peek inside one of Panama’s most eye-catching skyscrapers in this travel video tour of the Trump Ocean Club hotel.
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…
People, Planet and Profits: Balancing Tourism with Sustainability
Inkaterra Machu Picchu. Inkaterra won the Tourism for Tomorrow Award this year. BY MARK CHESNUTI recently wrapped up covering the Americas Summit, a global tourism conference organized by the World Travel & Tourism Council that took place at the Grand Velas Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. This is one of my reports from the event. It is…
Is Less Regulation the Key to Airline Growth in Latin America?
Making connections: El Dorado International Airport in Bogota, Colombia. Photo: © Mark Chesnut BY MARK CHESNUTI recently wrapped up covering the Americas Summit, a major conference organized by the World Travel & Tourism Council that took place at the Grand Velas Resort on Mexico’s Riviera Maya. This is one of my reports from the event. Connectivity…
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…