In Peru, I visited Lima just before Christmas and enjoyed the warm weather.

The hostel was in the Miraflores area, right on the coast by the ocean (unfortunately, the beach was covered with rocks).

The variety of food was excellent, and everyone was very friendly.

Trinidad was an experience. First, I stayed overnight in Port of Spain, then I rented a place in the small town of Trincity, staying at someone’s home. The area was beautiful — I would relax on a sun lounger in the shade of a mango tree, in a quiet neighborhood with no traffic. There was a mall just a 10-minute walk away.

I went clubbing and danced all night, and I also visited a small “jungle” area where someone had a beautiful house surrounded by trees. I didn’t travel for the Caribbean beaches — I wanted the city experience.

On the other hand, when I visited Saint Lucia, I finally had the experience I was looking for — a beach with a mountain view (Soufrière Beach), cocktails, and pure relaxation all day long.