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  1. braxman avatar

    RE: other beach towns

    by braxman 23 May 2012

    yeah, Ocos and Tilapa (its twin town across the Ocos river) are both ok little towns - Ocos has a surprisingly nice hotel, everything…

  2. braxman avatar

    RE: Best city to base yourself in Guatemala?

    by braxman 07 April 2012

    +When Guatemala lost Belice it lost it's Caribbean paradise....+ I'd say that Playa Blanca, outside of Livingston, is better than any…

  3. jencc1515 avatar

    RE: BOGOTA & COLOMBIA

    by jencc1515 02 April 2012

    As already mentioned, 4 days in/around Bogota should be enough. When I went to Bogota, I organised some local tours through a company…

  4. johnnybogota avatar

    RE: BOGOTA & COLOMBIA

    by johnnybogota 02 April 2012

    Loads to see and do in Bogotá, and it has a cool personality too. Obviously it isn't in the same league as New York. Bogotá is still on…

  5. sailornyanko avatar

    Re: Guatemala Travel Safety

    by sailornyanko 19 March 2012

    Avoid hiking alone in the desolate mountain areas around lake Atitlan where you might get mugged, go to Seven Altares near Livingston…

  6. sailornyanko avatar

    Re: Choosing between Marina Tortugal and Hotel Perdido in Rio Dulce

    by sailornyanko 19 March 2012

    The OP asks if Livingston is worth it, it depends on what are your interests and how much time you have. I freaking LOVED Livingston,…

  7. kenko avatar

    Re: Beach options in Panama?

    by kenko 19 February 2012

    You need to get out of Panama City for unpolluted beaches so it's a question of how far are you willing to travel and how long will…

  8. everyonesplanet avatar

    RE: Best island for 3-4 days?

    by everyonesplanet 15 February 2012

    There are two airports at the Island. And the buses and taxis are available frequently from both airports. We stayed at Playa Blanca area…

  9. worthyquest avatar

    Las Palmeras Eco-Hotel on the Islas del Rosario

    by worthyquest 12 February 2012

    Is anyone familiar with the Las Palmeras Eco-Hotel on the Islas del Rosario? Thinking of going there for one or two nights rather than…

  10. Diego67 avatar

    RE: Cartagena: Beaches and restaurants

    by Diego67 10 February 2012

    Some of my favourite restaurants are: Donde Olano, 7-16, La Perla, El Santísimo, Don Juan, Club de Pesca in that order. Not much white…

  11. everyonesplanet avatar

    RE: Lanzarote

    by everyonesplanet 07 February 2012

    We were in Lanzarote, Playa Blanca in the end of January this year and I did dare to swim couple of times in the sea but my friend she…

  12. wohcnhoj avatar

    RE: Lanzarote: Puerto? Other simple accomodation?

    by wohcnhoj 03 February 2012

    Costa Teguise is more quiet/family resort than Puerto de Carmen. You might try this area, there are also there many offers for accomodation…

  13. everyonesplanet avatar

    RE: Transfer to/from Arrecife airport to Playa Blanca hotel (Lanzarote)

    by everyonesplanet 29 January 2012

    We are now back in freezing Germany after an awesome trip to Lanzarote. We stayed in Playa Blanca H10 Hotel princess which made us our…

  14. kalven avatar

    suggestions for good cheap accomodation?

    by kalven 23 January 2012

    My boyfriend and I are planning a trip to Colombia in March. We were hoping to spend a couple of nights around Playa Blanca, Isla de…

  15. steve_smoke avatar

    RE: Playa Blanca

    by steve_smoke 17 January 2012

    yes ill be the one in the bikini and el grande ta tas.

  16. malina_z_lublina avatar

    Re: small relaxed cities to spend a few days

    by malina_z_lublina 11 January 2012

    I can recommend Boyaca, a department of Colombia to the north of Bogota. It's still off tourist radar, very beautiful with lots of things…

  17. everyonesplanet avatar

    RE: Transfer to/from Arrecife airport to Playa Blanca hotel (Lanzarote)

    by everyonesplanet 05 January 2012

    Thanks everyone for the contributions. We are now very much looking forward to visit Lanzarote. One small question: Considering we…

  18. artemis2 avatar

    RE: Transfer to/from Arrecife airport to Playa Blanca hotel (Lanzarote)

    by artemis2 04 January 2012

    If you do consider taking a taxi you could ask your hotel how much it would cost if they arrange a pick up for you. A quick google search…

  19. Aribo avatar

    RE: Transfer to/from Arrecife airport to Playa Blanca hotel (Lanzarote)

    by Aribo 04 January 2012

    AFAIK by bus you'd first have to go to Arrecife town, then change to a bus to Playa Blanca. See [http://www.arrecifebus.es/web/index.php?opt…

  20. everyonesplanet avatar

    Transfer to/from Arrecife airport to Playa Blanca hotel (Lanzarote)

    by everyonesplanet 03 January 2012

    Hi, after researching over the Tenriffe and Lanzarote, we have finally decided to go to Lanzarote as it sounds more quite and relaxing.…

  21. 0to5000 avatar

    RE: Best beaches in Colombia?

    by 0to5000 02 January 2012

    Most beautiful beach in terms of setting/imagery: Taroa Beach, Punta Gallinas, La Guajira, it is surreal, but not best for swimming, you…

  22. ttjpdo avatar

    RE: From Holguin to Baracoa or Las Bocas/La Heradura

    by ttjpdo 01 January 2012

    It is quite easy to get a taxi (the only way other than to have your own wheels--rental car or bicycle) to Las Bocas or La Heradura, as…

  23. scorbs avatar

    Where to stay in Playa Blanca?

    by scorbs 27 December 2011

    Hi, I want to stay in Playa Blanca, but from the forums, it looks like Campanento Wittenberg is no longer there. Are there any other…

  24. spikykitten avatar

    Re: What is the most unique, worthwhile place you have visited in Colombia?

    by spikykitten 14 December 2011

    I'm sorry I can't give just one....so Cuidad Perdida jungle/Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta trek - to only pass one other tour group and…

  25. Nonsense avatar

    Re: trip to canary islands

    by Nonsense 14 December 2011

    Thank you for a very extensive report on the islands. Can you please tell me a little more about Gran Canaria? Maspalomas sounds pretty…

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