The beautiful Antigua, the most visited city in Guatemala, welcomes over 1.6 million visitors each year! Antigua boasts a rich cultural history and gorgeous Spanish colonial architecture. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage site and is a truly unique destination that captivates visitors from all over the world. Antigua’s convenient location makes it an ideal base for exploring the rest of the country, whether you’re headed to Lake Atitlán, the Mayan ruins of Tikal, or the indigenou

Calling all chocolate lovers! Sweet, spicy, salted, dark, or cherry…what’s your favorite flavor? This magical ingredient has been cherished for centuries, and the Ancient Mayans considered cacao to be a "Food of the Gods." Prepare your taste buds as we explore the world of cacao in this Naturally Smart Travel blog post. Join us on the delicious journey from bean to bar as we indulge in a delightful blend of history, science, and mouthwatering flavors while we discuss craft

It’s a sunny, bright day in Hawaii Nei. Of course, morning dips in the glistening blue Pacific waters are the best way to begin vacation mode! Come midday, it’s time to kick back, relax, and indulge. Here, you’ll find no shortage of the popular tiki cocktails, but how about one of the most classic adult beverages around? Margaritas! They really do hit the spot as a cool and refreshing drink. Allow us to help with your hunt for the best cocktail! The Best Margaritas in th

The snowy treat known as shave ice (not “shaved”) came to Hawaiʻi with the Japanese and Okinawan immigrants who worked on the sugar plantations in the late 1860s. By the mid-20th century, the modern version of shave ice, with its rainbow of flavors and additions such as ice cream and “snowcaps” of sweetened condensed milk, was typically found at humble Japanese-American grocery stores such as M. Matsumoto on O’ahu’s North Shore. Today, you can expect even more flavors, gourme

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