Steeply Discounted Flights to the Caribbean and Central America

Even if you have no interest in traveling to the Bahamas you still might perk up when you see this deal. From now until July 31, 2007, you can book a seat on an American Airlines flight from Ft. Lauderdale to Nassau for just $68 round-trip. If Freeport is more your scene, you can fly there for $88. That is insane.

American Airlines also has some terrific deals on flights from Miami to destinations throughout Central America. We’re talking less than $150 to fly from Florida to Costa Rica, ... [Read this entry]

Legendarily Cheap Flights from Miami to Central America

Ahhh, super cheap flights to Central America. Round-trip airfare from Miami for $150. That must mean these are flights to Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Right?

Wrong.

TACA Airlines has forgotten that the airline business exists to punish our wallets. They are guilty of offering up some of the best deals to the other Central America – Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Honduras – that you will likely see in a long, long time.

For my money, Central America is one of the best regions in the world to ... [Read this entry]

Cheap Central America Vacation Packages

Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras or Panama. Which one of these countries would you most like to visit? Belize is so close to the United States and it has an English speaking population. It has some lovely beaches and the snorkeling/diving opportunities are some of the best in the world. It has fascinating Mayan ruins.

Costa Rica has the scenery. The country has a higher percentage of land set aside as protected land than anywhere else in this world. It too has great beaches and water. Costa Rica ... [Read this entry]

It’s Good Time to Fly Panama and Latin America

Panama City is a place that is on the rise. The capital of Panama is home to eight of the ten tallest skyscrapers in Latin America. Many of them belong to banks which have flocked to the country because it is a popular tax shelter for people around the world. If you are looking to travel and deposit your piggy bank somewhere beyond the reach of the tax man Panama might be the place for you. Not that I am encouraging you to break any laws, of course.

If money ... [Read this entry]

Great Prices on Flights to Guatemala, Central America

Quick, what is the largest city in Central America? If you answered “Guatemala City”, give yourself a big pat on the pack. If you answered anything else, well, don’t worry you probably weren’t alone. Even though it is the largest city with more than 5 million residents, Guatemala City is often overlooked when people think about traveling to Central America. It shouldn’t be.

Like many large cities in Latin America, Guatemala City has its share of grime, but it also has areas of beauty. The cities many old churches ... [Read this entry]

TACA Delivers Cheap Flights to Central America and South America

Lacking the panache of Europe or the mystery of Asia, Central America is often an overlooked destination for many North Americans. It should not be. The countries of Central America offer excellent natural beauty, warm hospitality and enough adventure to satisfy those who are looking for a vacation that is anything but ordinary.

One of the best and cheapest ways to get to Central America and South America, short of walking or riding a bicycle, is on TACA airlines. It might not be as household a name as some ... [Read this entry]

Sunshine Vacation Packages on Sale: It’s ok to stare at the sun

As I sit here staring out the window at the 1,234th straight day of gray clouds, I can’t help but wonder if the sun has disappeared for good. I also can’t help but feel a bit on envy towards those of you who are wearing sunglasses and sitting by the pool while you are reading this blog. Your golden tan skin is the essence of good health. Your carefree attitude the sign of relaxation. There are no bags under your eyes. You are not tired. You will ... [Read this entry]

Fab Deal on Flights to Central America

If you have ever had the hankering to visit Central America, now might be your best opportunity for a while. Cheap Tickets is offering up a tasty deal on flights to Costa Rica, Panama, Belize and Guatemala. How tasty? Try less than $400 to fly round trip from New York to Costa Rica. You aren’t going to come across prices like that very often. The sale ends October 24, 2006 and requires that you must fly by December 13, 2006. Re-work your schedule, beg your boss ... [Read this entry]