Caribbean

  • Caribbean,  Cuba

    Cuba 101: Things to know before you go

    Cuba seems to have topped the destination bucket list and with fast changes between US and Cuban relations the island in the Caribbean is a hot spot for upcoming travel.  Here are my tips on things to know before you go, things I researched before I left and things that I wish I would have known before I landed in Havana. Get all of the planning out of the way so you can enjoy your Cuban holiday! Currency in Cuba The Plastics So as an American citizen, you currently can not use your US debit or US based credit cards in any establishment or at any ATM once in the…

  • Caribbean,  Dominican Republic

    Conscious Cruising & Fathom’s Unique Approach to Cruise Culture

    I never thought I’d be a “cruiser”.  I’ve wanted to give it a shot, but in a more responsible way, conscious cruising.  When planning a trip I never had the desire to book a cabin on a ship to the Caribbean, quickly stopping at each location.  The strictness of the itinerary, the quickness of the journey and the typical lack of genuine local interaction always turned me off.  It’s basically the opposite of travel opportunities that I usually seek out. Then I met Fathom, and just like your mother warned, don’t judge a book by it’s cover.  Disguised as a cruise, Fathom has many of the same amenities of a…