Central America Archives

10 Things To Do On A Long Layover in Panama

When planning a trip to Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile, I knew I wanted to take advantage of a long layover somewhere in Central America on my way down. Copa Airlines offers an extended layover program in Panama City, and since they had the best flight options, that's the route I decided to take. I…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 23, 20231Comment

Dominican Republic

I Stayed At An All-Inclusive in Punta Cana… By Myself

Let's face it. Most travelers go to all-inclusive resorts to party with friends, or to chill on a romantic getaway with their partner, or even as a family-friendly vacation. Seldom look at it as the opportunity for a solo trip. In fact, many resorts actually charge more for solo travelers, and some don't allow it…

ByKaitlyn RosatiOctober 18, 20226Comments

Costa Rica

5 Reasons to Visit La Fortuna

1. The Nature Costa Rica accounts for .03% of the world's surface, and yet it accounts for 6% of the world's biodiversity. All of Costa Rica is lush and green, but nothing beats the oasis that is La Fortuna. Many species of trees, birds, flowers, and more can be found in La Fortuna, and it…

ByKaitlyn RosatiMarch 29, 20222Comments

Belize

Creeper Alert

I headed to the isolated island of Caye Caulker, Belize in September 2016. In order to get to the island, you need to fly into Belize City (or get to Belize City), and take a 45-minute water taxi from the port. At the port, I got a few unwanted cat calls, stares, etc., but I brushed…

ByKaitlyn RosatiDecember 1, 201712Comments

Belize Central America

Face your Fears: Swim with the Sharks!

Like a true 90's middle-class American family, we had a mini van growing up. We liked to take road trips, so my parents stepped it up a notch and purchased a mini van with a DVD player in it. Every family in America (preferably from the Northeast) should at one point torture their kids by…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 19, 20170Comments

Aruba Central America

Guide to a Weekend in Aruba

Beach please Luckily for you, if you live in the States, the Caribbean is a short (and often cheap) flight away. A good friend and I sporadically found a cheap flight and with little hesitation, booked our trip to Aruba. Divi tree Here were the top highlights of our three days in Aruba: 1. Kukoo Kunuku We landed in Aruba,…

ByKaitlyn RosatiSeptember 8, 201718Comments

Puerto Rico

Blue Hair Don’t Care (7 Things to do in San Juan)

One of my best friends needed a last minute date for a wedding in Puerto Rico. She knew she could count on me as being spontaneous enough to drop everything and go. A week before the wedding, I decided to dye my hair blue. I was unaware, however, that calling this wedding classy was a giant…

ByKaitlyn RosatiJune 12, 20170Comments