"On the island's western coast, the 44‑acre Pigeon Island National Landmark combines history and scenery—the ruins of an 18th‑century fort offer sweeping sea views toward neighboring islands, and the reserve's untouched beaches are ideal for a picnic during a visit." - 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