Tom Harris
Americas & Adventure Travel Writer
Travel writer and photographer covering the Americas - from Caribbean coastlines to US national parks. Tom focuses on destination guides, road trips, and practical travel planning.
Tom has spent the last eight years exploring North, Central, and South America, with extended stays in Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and across the US mainland. His writing combines on-the-ground experience with actionable logistics - the kind of detail that saves you time and money on the road.
Areas of Expertise
- Caribbean and Central America travel (Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, Mexico)
- US destinations, state parks, and island guides (Hawaii, Florida, Pacific Northwest)
- Canada road trips and outdoor adventure
- Travel budgeting, logistics, and itinerary building
Writing Approach
Tom writes destination guides built on real travel experience. Every recommendation comes from personal visits - he includes the practical details (costs, transport options, timing, crowd levels) that turn a rough idea into a workable trip plan.
Articles by Tom Harris (154)
Costa Rica Volcanoes Cloud Forest and Beaches Itinerary
This Costa Rica volcanoes cloud forest and beaches itinerary drives the SJO triangle clockwise with real drive times, park fees, and booking traps.
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MTY code, taxis, hotels: Monterrey international airport
MTY is often mistaken for MRY - use this monterrey international airport cheat sheet for address, airlines, taxis, and best nearby hotels.
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Top 10 Best Restaurants in Cocoa Beach, Ranked by Vibe
TripAdvisor's #1 spot has 8,300+ reviews - and the best key lime pie isn't on the sand. Find the best restaurants in cocoa beach, updated for 2026.
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Traditional Costa Rican Food: Sodas, Casado, Gallo Pinto
Skip the $18 tourist casado: traditional Costa Rican food costs $5 at sodas two streets back, and that gallo pinto tastes better anyway.
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Rainbow Falls Hilo Hawaii: Fees, Parking, Best Hours
Show up at Rainbow Falls Hilo Hawaii between 8 and 10 a.m. on a sunny morning for the rainbow shot, pay by QR code, skip it if overcast.
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Walt Disney World vs Universal Orlando: Honest Compare
Universal runs 15-30% cheaper per day, but Disney still wins for kids under 42". Walt Disney World vs Universal Orlando, broken down before you book.
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Fort Myers Florida Travel Guide: best time, costs, plan
Most visitors hit Sanibel at the wrong tide. This fort myers florida travel guide nails timing, costs, and traffic traps - updated for 2026.
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Hidden Gems in Hawaii: Towns, Trails, Petroglyphs
Skip Waikīkī: 11 climate zones, a 0.7-mile petroglyph loop, and two plantation towns reveal the hidden gems in Hawaii most 7-day trips miss.
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Things to Do in Sarasota Florida from Siesta Key to Myakka
Skip the postcard clichés: the real things to do in Sarasota Florida cluster around three anchors, with Siesta Key parking full by 10 AM.
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Things to Do in Isabela Puerto Rico Beyond Jobos Beach
Skip the rental car and you'll see one beach. The real things to do in Isabela Puerto Rico span 15 miles of coast, cliffs, and forest.
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Water park resorts in Puerto Rico: fees and booking tips
Most travelers miss 20-30% in add-on costs. Compare water park resorts in Puerto Rico by fees, taxes, and guest-only access - updated for 2026
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Colorado Springs Airport Directions: Routes, Pickup, Parking
Skip Exit 138 if you're coming from the north - Powers Blvd now runs faster. Full colorado springs airport directions, pickup workflow, parking rates.
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