While in Coveñas, we decided to take a day trip to the San Bernardo Islands (Islas de San Bernardo). These islands are part of the Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Park in Colombia. Tours leave from Tolú.
The town of Coveñas is a popular beach destination for Colombian tourists, but we really didn’t understand the hype once we got there. We spent probably 15 minutes in total at the beaches.
The malecón in the historic city center of Santa Marta, Colombia, is a seaside promenade that runs for about 10 blocks from north to south. There’s a small but dirty beach and several street vendors along the way.
Buritaca is a beautiful natural place near Tayrona National Park in Colombia where a pristine river meets the Caribbean sea.
If you’re looking for an amazing place to stay near the main entrance to Tayrona National Park, Villa María Tayrona will exceed your expectations.
San Andrés Town (El Centro) is nothing to write home about. It’s quite ugly, but is where most of the island’s resorts, hotels, restaurants, shopping, and tour operators are located.
Rocky Cay Bay is probably the best beach on the island of San Andrés. It’s about a 15 to 20 minute drive from the main town, and with its fun beach atmosphere and quiet evenings, it’s a great place to stay during your trip.
Fort De Soto Park is a county park near St. Petersburg, Florida. There are plenty of recreational activities available at the park. It has some great beaches, campsites, nature trails, bike trails, and boat ramps, as well as a historic fort dating back to 1898. It’s also where you can catch a ferry to Egmont Key.
When most tourists visit Tarpon Springs, Florida, they skip the downtown and head straight for the Sponge Docks. It’s worth stopping for a quick stroll downtown and there are even a couple of decent beaches not too far away.
Since there’s not much to do in downtown Clearwater, Florida, Clearwater Beach is the place to go. It has changed dramatically with huge luxury hotels popping up, but the white sand beach is still as beautiful as ever. Clearwater Beach has been a favorite destination for my family for several years, especially to visit my cousins who live there.