Cerro Verde (El Salvador)

Advantages: Scenery, people
Disadvantages: Heat

...El Salvador was not the first place that sprung to mind when i was deciding on my holiday for this year. Indeed, were it not for the fact that my brother is marrying a girl from there, i doubt that i would ever have visited the area Thank God i did though! The place is superb. San Salvador, the capital, is set in the hills. The people of this city are very, very poor, but they are also very welcoming and friendly The heat was impossible. i dont know if it is normally that hot but i think thaqt i must have sweated out at least three tonnes of liquid that i was there Everywhere i went were warnings that tourists should be careful at all times. Apparently crime is a major problem with shootings, muggings and theft a common problem throughout the year... Read review

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Advantages: Sun, sea, and friendly atmosphere
Disadvantages: Expensive

...The Cape Verde Islands are a group of islands off the west coast of Africa, in line with The Gambia. Sal is the largest of the islands. The Cape Verde Islands are an up and coming tourist destination, due to the fantastic weather and coastal amenities. Sal has recently accuired an International Airport, which has opened up the island more. Connection flights can be made to the other islands, with flight times varying from 10-90 minutes. There are several restaurants in Sal, providing a variety of local cuisine, such as seafood and meats. However, as a vegetarian, i found little to eat. I survived on Tomato Sauce and spagetti all week! The food is reasonably priced and the drinks are fairly cheap. A disadvantage of taking a holiday to the Cape Verde islands is that a Visa is required. Visa's cost around ₤50 per person, which can... Read review

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Advantages: Fun, sun and sea
Disadvantages: You eventually have to leave

...with the waiter on some good Cuban Cohiba cigars. The Sites The beaches in San Juan are not remarkable. They tend to be a little rough with a strong undertow. The nicest beaches in San Juan are in Isla Verde. However, in Fajardo, Culebra and Vieques are some of the best beaches in the Caribbean. If you get a chance, take the ferry from Fajardo to Culebra. There is not much else to do on the island but sit on the beach or snorkel, so don’t expect much more than that. For those of you that love the water you will be pleased. El Yunque is a rainforest that is approximately 45 minutes from San Juan. El Yunque is the only tropical rainforest in the US Parks system. The park boasts a visitor’s center for those of you that want to learn more about the forest. It also has an observation tower from which you can see both the Atlantic Ocean... Read review

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