Category Archives: Ecuador

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Top Ten Hotels of 2015

A review of my top ten hotels experienced in 2015! Click on the available link for the review! Hotels sometimes can make or ruin an experience in a new country. Along with my 2015 favorite new countries, I also had some incredible hotel stays that I will remember for years to come. Here is my … Continue reading Top Ten Hotels of 2015

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Top Ten Countries of 2015

A review of my top ten countries visited in 2015! With a total of 54 new countries visited in 2015 I’ve had a wealth of new adventures and many eye-opening experiences. Here is my pick for the top 10 new countries visited based primarily on my overall experience and secondarily on the quality of the … Continue reading Top Ten Countries of 2015

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Experience: Casa Gangotena, Quito, Ecuador

A review of the Casa Gangotena in Quito, Ecuador the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Historic mansion with European styled interiors. Central location in Quito’s old city. Fine dining featuring the local tastes of Ecuador. Culturally significant site with close ties to the community. Friendly and professional staff. Background The site of Casa Gangotena … Continue reading Experience: Casa Gangotena, Quito, Ecuador

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Experience: Hotel Plaza Grande, Quito, Ecuador

A review of the Hotel Plaza Grande in Quito, Ecuador on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Historic property right in the central Plaza de la Independencia. Fine French inspired cuisine with live opera. Luxurious rooms and amenities. Highly personalized service. Background Hotel Plaza Grande is has been one of the most unique buildings … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Plaza Grande, Quito, Ecuador

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Experience: Hotel Patio Andaluz, Quito

A review of the Hotel Patio Andaluz in Quito, Ecuador on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Highlights Stunning colonial architecture. Close to local historical and cultural sites. Enchanting Ecuadorian and Spanish cuisine. Host to world dignitaries, actors, and historic figures. Listed as an Ecuadorian National Monument. Background Hotel Patio Andaluz is a charming boutique … Continue reading Experience: Hotel Patio Andaluz, Quito

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A Galapagos Experience with Fragata Yacht

A review of a Fragata Yacht Galapagos Cruise taken on the trip Carib Isles, Latin Miles. Choosing a cruise to take is a daunting task for any tourist new to the Galapagos islands. There are several classes of tours on different sized boats doing different routes. When searching for a comfortable first class tour that … Continue reading A Galapagos Experience with Fragata Yacht

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Trip Plan: Carib Isles, Latin Miles

Planning an itinerary to visit Grenada, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Dominica, Ecuador, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. Spring has arrived and the time has come for me to hit the road. The year is quickly passing and I have countries to visit! I’m celebrating the warm weather with a trip to the … Continue reading Trip Plan: Carib Isles, Latin Miles