Havana Recommendations – Our Top 10
Oct 17, 2019
Cuba
Trying to decide on our top 10 recommendations for things to see and do in Havana has been no easy feat but here we go……
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Gran Hotel Bristol by Kempinski
Sep 27, 2019
Cuba
The Gran Hotel Bristol By Kempinski will be the luxury hotelier’s second hotel in Havana and third overall in the country.
Moncada Barracks
Sep 04, 2019
Cuba
The Moncada Barracks are located in the eastern city of Santiago de Cuba and, for many people, are where the Cuban Revolution began.
Museum of the Revolution
Jul 29, 2019
Cuba
One of the stand-out buildings in Old Havana, the grand Museum of the Revolution occupies what was once the Presidential Palace.
Cuba Hotels With A View -10 Of The Best
Feb 03, 2019
Cuba
Even before Instagram, everyone loved a hotel with a view and there are a number of hotels in Cuba that tick this particular box.
Havana Club – Cuba’s Favourite Tipple
Nov 19, 2018
Cuba
What comes to mind when you think of Cuba? Perhaps music and dancing in a steamy basement bar, with a fat cigar in one hand and glass of rum in the other?
Iberia Introduces Premium Economy to Havana
Oct 04, 2018
Cuba
Spain’s largest airline, Iberia, has announced that it will be offering its new Premium Economy cabin on flights between Madrid & Havana.
Anthony Bourdain in Cuba
Sep 20, 2018
Cuba
The sudden and tragic death of Anthony Bourdain earlier this year has had me watching pretty much the entire back catalogue of his eponymous Netflix show, ‘Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown’.
Eastern Cuba: Where To Visit & For How Long?
Aug 09, 2018
Cuba
In a previous feature, I wrote about where to visit, and for how long, in western Cuba. This time, I’ll be looking at eastern Cuba.
Cuba – A Little Light Reading
Jul 05, 2018
Cuba
When it comes to Cuba and literature there are no end of options to choose from. Here are just three of my favourites.
Cuba Travel & Holidays: 1995 – 2018
Jun 14, 2018
Cuba
It is now some 23 years since my first trip to Cuba and while some aspects of travel & holidays to the island have changed significantly others have barely changed at all.
Cuba Hotels: New, Forthcoming & Planned
May 11, 2018
Cuba
The following summary isn’t meant to be 100% comprehensive and is really just a guide to what, in my opinion at least, are the more interesting new, forthcoming and planned Cuba hotels.
Cayo Las Brujas – The Times They Are A Changin
May 03, 2018
Cuba
Did Bob Dylan ever visit Cayo Las Brujas? No, I don’t think so – although the title to his 1964 song is somewhat appropriate.
Travel To Cuba In May
Apr 26, 2018
Cuba
Although Cuba’s high season is traditionally viewed as running from the start of November to the end of April, many of those-in-the-know like to visit Cuba in May.
Plaza Vieja 1912 – The rise and rise of the casa particular
Apr 19, 2018
Cuba
Plaza Vieja 1912 is the latest, upmarket casa particular to open in the Cuban capital, Havana.
Western Cuba: Where To Visit & For How Long?
Mar 05, 2018
Cuba
A guide to the key tourist destinations of the western half of Cuba and how long to spend at each one.
What To Pack For Cuba – Everything?
Feb 19, 2018
Cuba
When deciding what to pack for Cuba, it may seem somewhat glib to say “Everything” but, as you read on, you may find such advice pretty close to the mark.
Antonov AN 158 – Cuba’s Unique Passenger Jet
Jan 30, 2018
Cuba
If you’re taking a domestic flight in Cuba, especially between Havana and either Holguin or Santiago, chances are you’ll be flying aboard the unique Antonov AN 158.
Uncommercial Cuba – The Pros and Cons
Jan 12, 2018
Cuba
Many visitors to Cuba cite the island’s lack of commercialism as being one of its key draws although there are both Pros and Cons to ‘Uncommercial Cuba’.
El Cobre – Cuba’s Pilgrimage Site
Dec 05, 2017
Cuba
Located some 20kms from Santiago de Cuba in the beautiful foothills of the Sierra Maestre, El Cobre is Cuba’s most important pilgrimage site.
New US Regulations In Relation To Travel To Cuba.
Nov 09, 2017
Cuba
A brief summary of the new US government rules and regulations in relation to travel to Cuba.
La Farola – The Road To Baracoa
Oct 31, 2017
Cuba
Right up until 1965, and the building of La Farola, the town of Baracoa was a virtual island, cut off by land from the rest of Cuba and only accessible by sea.
Cuba – West or East?
Oct 11, 2017
Cuba
As the largest island in the Caribbean, at around 1000kms long, visiting the whole of Cuba in a typical 2- week holiday simply isn’t possible. So where to go first, west or east?
Hurricane Irma & Travel To Cuba
Sep 15, 2017
Cuba
A brief overview of the situation across Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma for those already booked or planning to travel in the next few months.
Recommended Casa Particulares of Old Havana
Sep 04, 2017
Cuba
A guide to some of the best casa particulares to be found in Cuba's Old Havana
Virgin Atlantic Cuts Varadero, Adds Havana
Aug 21, 2017
Cuba
Virgin Atlantic’s brief experiment with flights to Varadero has come to a juddering halt, with services set to end at the start of this September.
Where To Stay In Old Havana For….
Aug 08, 2017
Cuba
My top tips on where to stay in Old Havana for the following…….
Solo Travel To Cuba
Jul 24, 2017
Cuba
If you're contemplating the idea of solo travel to Cuba, here are just some of the key issues to consider.
Top Tips For Cuba
Jul 10, 2017
Cuba
Having travelled to Cuba since 1995, I’ve seen an awful lot of the island and witnessed a fair degree of change. Based on all this experience, below are my 10 top tips for Cuba.
Trump & Cuba – What Next?
Jun 23, 2017
Cuba
Following his much-anticipated announcement last Friday, in which Donald Trump promised to reverse his predecessor’s policies – what next for tourism in Cuba?
Cuba Bus Routes & Schedules
Jun 14, 2017
Cuba
Although things are slowly opening up in Cuba, most aspects of the economy are still firmly closed to the private sector, including bus travel.
Beach Holidays In Trinidad – Cuba
May 31, 2017
Cuba
Yup, Trinidad Cuba. So, if you’ve found this article and were hoping for advice on beach holidays in Trinidad & Tobago, I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong place amigo.
Two Weeks In Cuba – Ultimate Cuba Tour
May 15, 2017
Cuba
The Ultimate Cuba Tour is a small, group escorted tour that takes in pretty much the whole island in two weeks.
Melia Cuba Announce Ambitious Expansion Plans
May 06, 2017
Cuba
Melia Cuba have announced ambitious expansion plans for Cuba involving 8 new properties, and a total of 931 rooms, in Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Camaguey.
Golf In Cuba
Apr 24, 2017
Cuba
The very idea of golf in Cuba has long been something of a running joke, but is that all finally set to change?
Low Fares to Cuba
Apr 15, 2017
Cuba
Virgin Atlantic have just come out with fares from London to Havana and Varadero at just under £400, the lowest fares in many a year.
Cienfuegos – Worth Visiting?
Apr 06, 2017
Cuba
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, the city of Cienfuegos on Cuba’s south coast is certainly worth visiting, but for how long?
The Essential Cuba Tour
Feb 28, 2017
Cuba
The Essential Cuba tour is an escorted, small group tour lasting 7 nights and taking in the key highlights of western Cuba.
Travel From The US to Cuba – Advice For UK Citizens
Feb 24, 2017
Cuba
Ever since Barack Obama visited Cuba in 2016, travel from the US to Cuba has become easier. Just not easy.
Fishing in Cuba
Feb 21, 2017
Cuba
An archipelago comprising the main island plus over 4,000 cayes and islets, Cuba has the potential to become perhaps the world’s foremost fishing destination.
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