"An uninhabited island offshore that frames spectacular sunsets when viewed from hillside accommodations and shelters much of the island's west coast and its protected snorkeling beaches from waves and wake; its presence contributes to calm, turtle‑friendly waters and scenic vistas." - Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila Carley Rojas Avila is a bilingual travel writer, editor, and content marketer. She is an expert on Latin America, the Caribbean, and Cuba, as she lived and worked in four different countries in that region. Carley founded the digital travel publications Loosely Local and Home to Havana. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines