Beyond The Ordinary

15/10/2026

A guide to Old Managua Cathedral in Nicaragua, the iconic and emblematic ruin of the capital's magnificent, neo-classical cathedral that was damaged beyond repair and use in the 1972 earthquake.

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Old Managua Cathedral was left badly damaged by the 1972 earthquake and, ever since, has stood as an atmospheric and melancholy ruin.

14/10/2026

If you're a UK or EU passport holder, don't hold a full US visa and plan to connect on an international flight via the US (say from London to Guatemala City via Houston or Miami), chances are you're going to need an ESTA. Learn more here.....

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ESTA was created by the US govt to decide the eligibility of visitors from countries covered by the Visa Waiver Program to enter America.

12/10/2026

A guide to the famous Ruta Maya, aka a visit to the Mundo Maya, taking in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Belize and the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Learn more here.....

Beyond The Ordinary | Holidays to the Mundo Maya
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Your expert travel guide to the fabled Ruta Maya itinerary, taking in Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, Belize, Honduras and Guatemala.

09/10/2026

A guide to my top ten Maya sites, spread across Mexico, Guatemala, Belize & Honduras.

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Who knows why, but when it comes to travel, I have something of an obsession about making lists. Today's list, my top ten Mayan sites.

06/10/2026

Los Pasos Hotel is a small heritage property in the historic heart of Antigua, Guatemala. With its central location, atmospheric surroundings, spa and highly regarded restaurant, it is one of the most sought after hotels in town.

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Los Pasos Hotel is a small heritage hotel in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala, featuring stylish rooms, a highly regarded restaurant and spa.

01/10/2026

Many visitors to Cuba visit both Cienfuegos & Trinidad on the island's south coast: few take the time to visit Guanaroca Lagoon, home to a wide variety of birdlife (yes, including flamingos) which can easily be visited enroute. Learn more here....

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The Guanaroca Lagoon is a saltwater lake located on Cuba’s south coast and is one of the island’s most important bird reserves.

28/09/2026

Villa Maya is a tranquil, nature focused hotel just a short drive from the main tourist hub of Flores in Guatemala's Peten region. As well as a lovely location in which to simply relax, the hotel also serves as a great base from which to explore a number of Guatemala's top cultural highlights including Tikal, just 45 minutes drive away.

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Hotel Villa Maya is a tranquil, lakefront hotel just a short drive from the town of Flores in Guatemala's northern Peten province.

23/09/2026

Our 9 night, Eastern Cuba Highlights private tour starts and finishes in Holguin and, as the name implies, takes in most of the highlights of eastern Cuba: these include Bayamo, La Plata, El Cobre, Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa & Biran. As a private tour, the length of the tour, final itinerary and accommodation used are all entirely flexible and can be tailored to clients' precise specifications.

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Our Eastern Highlights tour is a flexible, 9 night private tour that includes Bayamo, La Plata, El Cobre, Santiago, Baracoa, Biran & Holguin.

21/09/2026

Guatemala is rightly famous for its indigenous markets that take place across the week in a variety of towns and villages across the southern highlands. Chichicastenango is the best known and most commonly visited market but there are many more that we can include in a tailor made tour of Guatemala.

Beyond The Ordinary | Holidays to Guatemala & Beyond
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A guide to the best Guatemala markets, when to visit and how to include them in a private tour of the country.

18/09/2026

Beyond The Ordinary specialise in private, tailor made holidays to Nicaragua, Cuba, Guatemala & the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Contact us today to discuss your travel plans to these fascinating destinations.

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