Ayuntamiento, Santiago de Cuba
Apr 10, 2026
Cuba
No visit to Santiago de Cuba is complete without a visit to the iconic Ayuntamiento (City Hall),…
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Across our Cuba holiday pages we provide a wide range of information on everything from the best time to visit Cuba, to our favourite hotels and suggested itineraries. Within this, our Features section, we delve deeper into Cuba as a destination with more detailed information on activities, experiences and specific sites of interest, most of which we can vouch for from first hand experience: rolling through Havana in the back of a classic car, chilling in the natural pools at El Nicho, taking in a show such as the Legendarios del Guajirito, hiking to La Plata, driving across the spectacular La Farola and much more.
Biran
Nov 13, 2025
Cuba
Set amid the gentle hills of Holguín Province in eastern Cuba, Biran is a small rural community…
Parque Cespedes
Sep 29, 2025
Cuba
A brief history of Parque Cespedes Parque Cespedes, or Parque Carlos Manuel de Céspedes to give it…
Mural of Prehistory
Sep 25, 2024
Cuba
The Mural of Prehistory (aka Mural de la Prehistoria) is a popular, if perhaps divisive, tourist attraction in Vinales, western Cuba.
Support For The Cuban People
Jun 24, 2024
Cuba
A quick guide to the concept of Support For The Cuban People - what it means and how to comply.
Captivating Cuba
May 11, 2024
Cuba
As with others in the industry, we were very saddened at the sudden closure of Captivating Cuba.
Cuba Hotel Room Upgrades
Jan 16, 2024
Cuba
Our guide and recommendations on the best places to upgrade one's room in Cuba.
Cuba & The Caribbean
Nov 02, 2023
Cuba
It may be the largest island in the Caribbean, but only a fraction of Cuba’s celebrated beach hotels are located on its Caribbean coast.
Flying to Cuba via the United States
Sep 20, 2023
Cuba
A guide to flying to Cuba via the United States, the multiple problems that are thrown up and why it should really be avoided at all costs.
The Level at Melia
Aug 04, 2023
Cuba
The Level at Melia refers to an upgraded hotel experience at hotels managed by Spanish hotel group Melia.
New Melia Hotels In Havana
May 30, 2023
Cuba
Tourist numbers to Cuba may not yet have returned to pre-covid levels but that doesn’t mean that new hotel developments on the island have ground to a halt.
Cuba No Single Supplement Offers
Apr 13, 2023
Cuba
For solo travellers anywhere in the world, hotel single supplements have always been a frustrating additional expense.
Cienfuegos to Trinidad
Mar 09, 2023
Cuba
The towns of Cienfuegos & Trinidad are two of Cuba’s most important tourist destinations and are just an hour’s drive apart on Cuba’s south coast.
Guanaroca Lagoon
Feb 23, 2023
Cuba
The Guanaroca Lagoon is a saltwater lake located a short drive from the city of Cienfuegos on…
Guama
Jan 18, 2023
Cuba
A brief guide to Guama, a replica Taino village accessed by boat within the Zapata Peninsula, the Caribbean's largest wetlands.
Cueva de los Peces
Nov 25, 2022
Cuba
Cueva de los Peces is a sinkhole, or cenote, located near the Bay of Pigs and a quirky alternative to swimming in the adjacent ocean.
Bacunayagua Bridge
Nov 09, 2022
Cuba
The Bacunayagua Bridge is the tallest in Cuba and considered one of the island’s great, civil engineering achievements.
Las Parrandas de Remedios
Oct 20, 2022
Cuba
Las Parrandas is possibly Cuba’s most famous festival and the town of Remedios its spiritual home.
London to Havana via Mexico City
Oct 10, 2022
Cuba
A guide to Aeromexico flights from London to Havana via Mexico City (and potential stop-overs).
Flights from Manchester to Cuba
Sep 01, 2022
Cuba
Although it has historically always been easier to fly between London & Cuba, there are also options out there when it comes to flights from Manchester to Cuba.
Virgin Atlantic Withdraw Cuba Flights
May 28, 2022
Cuba
In the last 48 hours, Virgin Atlantic have announced that they are withdrawing from the Cuban market.
Havana Boutique Hotels
May 04, 2022
Cuba
A traveller guide to boutique hotels and casa particulares (B&Bs) in Havana, Cuba’s must-visit capital city.
The Cuba Black Market
Apr 28, 2022
Cuba
A guide to the Cuba black market and our advice for anyone visiting the island on holiday.…
Banyan Tree Cuba
Apr 08, 2022
Cuba
Banyan Tree is a Singapore based, luxury hotel group with a small but growing interest in Cuba across its multiple brands.
Cuba Axes Covid Travel Requirements
Apr 06, 2022
Cuba
With effect from 6th April, visitors to Cuba no longer need to provide either a negative PCR Covid test or proof of vaccination.
LGBTQ Cuba
Mar 25, 2022
Cuba
A holiday guide to Cuba for the LGBTQ community including gay friendly hotels, bars & beaches.
Mystique Resorts Cuba
Mar 16, 2022
Cuba
Mystique Resorts are a small collection of intimate, boutique hotels in Mexico & the Caribbean, including Cuba.
Playa Ancon
Feb 08, 2022
Cuba
Playa Ancon, or Ancon Beach, is a picture postcard stretch of white, sandy Caribbean beach some 20 minutes’ drive from Trinidad town.
Easter in Cuba
Feb 04, 2022
Cuba
Although the church was banned for many years, some 50% of the population identify as Christian and, accordingly, Easter in Cuba is becoming increasingly important.
Cuba Early Booking Offers
Jan 19, 2022
Cuba
A guide to Cuba Early Booking Offers, how they work and how to incorporate them in a tailor made holiday around the island.
Casa de la Trova
Jan 03, 2022
Cuba
Found across Cuba, Casa de la Trova are cultural centres where locals and visitors alike will experience a wide range of traditional music.
Cuba Health Declaration Form
Nov 17, 2021
Cuba
The Cuba Health Declaration Form or Advance Travel Information Form - important information for anyone planning a holiday to Cuba.
Roads & Highways of Cuba
Nov 12, 2021
Cuba
A travel guide to the roads and highways (autopistas) of Cuba including links to the most scenic routes and driving times.
Wifi in Cuba
Nov 04, 2021
Cuba
Whatever your reasons for wanting to stay connected while on holiday, the good news is that wifi in Cuba is slowly improving.
Cuba To Reopen 15th November
Oct 29, 2021
Cuba
After 18 long months with barely any visitors, Cuba will finally reopen to international travel on 15th November.
Varadero Golf Club
Sep 24, 2021
Cuba
Varadero Golf Club is one of only two golf courses on the island of Cuba (the largest island in the Caribbean) and the only 18-hole course.
Topes de Collantes
Sep 03, 2021
Cuba
Topes de Collantes is a beautiful, near 200sq km nature reserve located within the Escambray Mountains of southern Cuba.
Walking tour of Old Havana
Aug 20, 2021
Cuba
On the basis that pretty much all our clients begin their holiday in the island’s capital city, a walking tour of Old Havana (aka Habana Vieja) is probably the ideal way to begin one’s Cuba adventure.
Hotel Ambos Mundos
Aug 07, 2021
Cuba
The Ambos Mundos is one of Cuba’s best-known hotels and ideally located in the heart of Old Havana.
Gibara
Jul 28, 2021
Cuba
Often described as the best-kept secret in Cuba, Gibara is a charming, colonial-era town on the far, north east coast of the island.
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