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Art of the Itinerary

Art of the Itinerary

Great Plans Make Great Trips!

  • Wandering Thoughts
  • Brew Reviews
  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Itineraries
  • Caribbean
    • Jamaica: Ocho Rios
    • Cuba
      • Should You Travel to Cuba?
      • 8 Awesome Things to do in Havana with Kids
      • Boxing Lessons at Rafael Trejo Gym in Havana, Cuba
      • Viñales Valley Day Trip: Cigars, Horses & History
  • Central America
    • Belize
      • What to do in Belize – The Best of Both Worlds
      • Cave Tubing Belize
    • Nicaragua
      • The Best of Nicaragua
      • 2 Days in Granada, Nicaragua
      • 4-Days in San Juan del Sur
    • Costa Rica
      • Off the Beaten Path: Manuel Antonio, Dominical, and Uvita
      • Rainmaker Conservation Park, Costa Rica
  • Europe
    • Greece
      • Athens
        • 3 Days in Athens – A Detailed Itinerary
      • Santorini
        • Athens to Santorini – 7 Reasons its Worth the Trip
        • Oia, Santorini: Trip it or Skip it?
        • Pyrgos, Greece: Santorini’s Hidden Gem
        • Santo Winery: Best Sunset Destination on Santorini
        • Brew Review: Santorini Brewing Company
  • AirBnBs
    • AirBnB in Havana Cuba, Convenient to Everything

Caribbean

Jamaica: Ocho Rios

Approximately 600 miles from Florida’s coast, the Caribbean island of Jamaica thrives with vibrant culture. It birthed reggae music and the legendary Bob Marley. Known as “the land of waterfalls,” Jamaica boasts beaches with turquoise seas and white sand, which primarily attract most tourists. Jamaica teems with hotels and all-inclusive resorts, which form the only …

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Itinerary Planning – 10 Steps

The Art of the Itinerary! People typically ask about our itinerary when we mention we’re taking another international trip. We usually get asked the same two questions: “Did you plan all that yourselves?” and “How do you know where to go and what to do?” The answer to the first question is easy. Yes, we’ve planned …

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Should You Travel to Cuba?

“Cuba’s on my bucket list! What’s it like?” People ask this question a lot. It’s a complicated question to answer. Another question typically follows. “Would you go back?” That one’s a bit easier to answer, but first...

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Viñales Valley Day Trip: Cigars, Horses & History

We have a hard time staying in one location when we travel. We like to see as much as possible to gain a broader understanding of the landscape and culture. Cuba is one of the few country we’ve visited and not rented a car. We prefer to travel independently, and at our own pace, and …

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AirBnB in Havana Cuba, Convenient to Everything

We usually make our AirBnB reservations months in advance of traveling. However our trip to Cuba was a last minute decision and we only had a few weeks to plan. Fortunately, we were able to find this spacious AirBnB in Havana Cuba, at the last minute. Vista Habana 412 is a single story apartment located …

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Boxing Lessons at Rafael Trejo Gym in Havana, Cuba

Rafael Trejo Gym Rafael Trejo Gym is about as unassuming as a world-class boxing gym can get. Tucked away in the shadows of crumbling apartment buildings, on Calle De Cuba in Old Havana, this humble training facility is easy to miss if you aren’t looking for it. Named after a Cuban law student who was …

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8 Awesome Things to do in Havana with Kids

Traveling with kids is a balancing act. It’s hard to keep kids engaged if you’re only focused on checking of a list of must-see destinations. We’ve learned through experience that for our boys to really enjoy a trip it’s important to plan activities just for them. For our trip to Cuba we created this fun …

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10 Things to Know Before Traveling to Cuba

The first thing you need to know before traveling to Cuba. It requires a bit more planning than other Caribbean destinations. It’s not complicated. It’s just important to be prepared. Here’s a list of what you need to know. 1.Visas Before traveling to Cuba you need to know which visa to purchase. The U.S. Department …

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We’re just a regular family, with a passion for travel. We travel independently, and at a steady pace. We get up early, we go long, and we try to see it all! It’s our hope that by sharing our travel stories and itineraries, we’ll make it easier for others to get out and see the world!  Read more…

Recent Posts

Jamaica: Ocho Rios

April 25, 2025

2 Days in Granada, Nicaragua

March 24, 2025

4-Days in San Juan del Sur

March 19, 2025

Itinerary Planning – 10 Steps

March 4, 2025

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry and narrow mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on all accounts.” – Mark Twain

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