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 (173)
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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Things to Do in Puntarenas Costa Rica: Port & Ferries
Skip the city beach and the $14 aquarium: the real things to do in Puntarenas Costa Rica are the ferry, Tárcoles, and Isla Tortuga.
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Camping Cherry Springs State Park: Sites, Rules, Dark Sky
Only 30 non-electric sites, no showers, and a strict red-light-only rule: what camping Cherry Springs State Park actually requires in 2026.
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12 Best Parks in San Diego, Ranked by What's Worth It
Two charge $15-$25 per vehicle, the other ten are free. Here's how the parks in San Diego actually stack up by hours-spent value.
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Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart: Parking & Hours
Longer than NYC's St. Patrick's by interior length, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart offers free parking and entry. Updated for 2026.
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