Cuba Journal 
Today, President Obama nominated career diplomat Jeffrey DeLaurentis to be the first U.S. ambassador to Cuba in more than five decades, according to a report by Reuters. DeLaurentis, who has been the top American official at the U.S. embassy in Havana since relations were restored last year, marked Obama’s latest move to go as far … Read more
Jerry Berton is no stranger to the yacht world – and now his S. Florida location makes his experience in Cuba all the more valuable for sailors and boat owners seeking access to Cuba’s pristine 4,000-mile coastline. For nearly a decade, Jerry has been yachting to and arranging charters and fishing tours of Cuba from … Read more
When Peggy Goldman fell into a chance 36 years ago to organize a journey to Israel for 200 Holocaust survivors, her lack of experience in the industry didn’t deter her ambition to transform lives through the power of travel. That serendipitous event resulted in the founding of Friendly Planet Travel and ultimately Peggy’s early connection … Read more
Polls showing overwhelming U.S. support for a variety of pro-Cuba policy questions illustrate a continuing trend that questions the wisdom of the U.S. policy of isolation towards Cuba. Cuba is the only country in the world where U.S. citizens are subject to travel restrictions for tourism. RELATED: Here’s How to Plan Your First Trip to … Read more
Italian carrier Alitalia is launching its first-ever flights from Rome to Havana. The new nonstop service will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays beginning Nov. 29. Alitalia will be operating the flights on its long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft, part of a wider push in the hemisphere that has included new routes to Santiago and Mexico City. … Read more
Jardines de la Reina (English: Gardens of the Queen) is an archipelago in the southern part of Cuba, near the provinces of Camagüey and Ciego de Ávila. It was named by Christopher Columbus in honor of the Queen of Spain. Jardines de la Reina was established as a national park. With a surfaces of 840 sq miles, … Read more
Cuba is the most fascinating place in the world right now. No destination offers are more remarkable combination of art, culture, history and sheer passion and forbidden excitement than Cuba — but while it has a number of enchanting qualities, it will be some time before Cuba will be mistaken for a foodie destination, for a … Read more
The 18th Habanos Festival was held in and around Havana from February 29 to March 4th, 2106. The annual event is the most prestigious international event dedicated to premium hand rolled cigars. Hosting 1,200 attendees from more than 60 countries, this year’s festival was dedicated to the most exclusive brand in Habanos S.A.’s portfolio, Cohiba, … Read more
Returning U.S. travelers may carry up to $400 of Cuban-origin goods for personal use, $100 of which may be alcohol or tobacco products. New rules as of October 2016: Cuban rum and cigars will now be subject to the same duties as alcohol and tobacco from other countries, meaning most travelers will be able to … Read more
Lobos is a 15-minute short film about silences and whisperings. The storyline of this intimate and powerful film revolves around life’s ironic qualities and the importance of enjoying life with what we have. The film’s title was a collaboration. Four titles were selected and voted for on-line; the final name is a group creation. Lobos … Read more
