Beginner guides to get it right the first time

Vaccines, mosquitoes, insurance: that is the easy part. What about STI prevention if you will meet other people on the trip? A three-point checklist from CDC, FCDO and Spain's ministry.

Plenty of agency and blog hype, very little official information. We checked what we could as of 7 November 2026 and tell you honestly what held up and what did not.

Thinking of booking Cuba? Read the advisories first. Energy crisis, suspended flights and entry paperwork according to the FCDO, Canada and Spain.

What should couples know about the law in Cuba? Crime, rules to follow, LGBTIQ+ rights and what the advisories do not say about the adult scene.

Is Cuba safe for your health? Arboviruses, medicine shortages and how to pay for care, according to official advisories, so you can prepare before you go.

Where will you ring in 2027? Confirmed New Year's Eve parties in Hamburg, Berlin, the UK and Jamaica, with advertised prices, rules and a method to choose and prepare.

Planning the holidays? Here is what is confirmed between 4 December and 6 January in Hamburg, the UK and Jamaica, and what we did not find for Christmas Eve and Epiphany.

Which resort for a winter escape? Hedonism II, Caliente, Temptation Cancun and Costa Natura compared: atmosphere, conditions, Christmas and New Year dates, and how to choose.

Wondering how to build a lifestyle trip around South Florida? A practical map: hotel weekends in Miami Beach, a Hollywood resort, a naturist resort near Orlando, Key West and cruises.

In New York almost everything runs on membership, invitation or RSVP. What that means, how you get in and what to check before going, with CheckMate as the example.

Los Angeles runs on calendars and memberships. What Club Joi's official website says about access, consent and themed nights, and how to plan your visit.

How does a liberal night out work in Buenos Aires? Passline reservations, couples-only nights and what the published figures say about Argentina's scene, with caution.

Little public information, plenty of venues. What Sinners and Complices Club publish on their websites, what is missing and how to prepare a visit to Santiago safely.

Why does a couple pay one price and a man another? Consumption credit, artistic cover, welcome drink: what you are paying for at a Brazilian liberal house.

Heading out at night in Latin America? Taxis, drinks, meeting strangers and money: the UK FCDO safety advice for four countries, turned into practical tips.

Why no lifestyle venues in Costa Rica or Panama yet? An honest answer, plus the facts from official tourism portals and travel advice to research your trip.

Do swinger couples see fidelity differently? A qualitative study with four couples and the 2004 Colombian Senate debate on so-called swinger bars, summarised.

Thinking of a resort takeover in Mexico? Before paying, know who handles the booking. What the official Tryst pages say about their two 2027 events.

Is Tokyo at night as safe as they say? Largely, but not every plan is a good idea. What the authorities say about risk areas, touts, spiked drinks, drug laws and helplines.

Going out in Seoul after dark? Know who to call before you need to. Official advice on crime, drugs and taxis, plus the basic jjimjilbang rules.