Cuba Journal 
JetBlue is one step closer to launching regularl-scheduled flights to Cuba. And it could happen by September. JetBlue submitted its application to the US Department of Transportation for commercial air flights on a host of flights to Cuba. The carrier has proposed 15 daily frequencies, connecting four Cuba cities with 6 US cities. “JetBlue is the … Read more
Since the 2014 US-Cuba rapprochement, finding a hotel room in Cuba hasn’t just been hard — it’s been nigh impossible. But there are other ways to find a place to stay in Cuba, beyond tour operators, local agencies and, of course, Airbnb. But now another major hospitality player has joined the fray. Enter Homestay.com, which … Read more
If and when the Cuban embargo is lifted, one Cuban company is already positioning itself for a US launch – Cuban rum giant Havana Club. And now the company has launched another premium rum. It’s called Havana Club Tributo, part of what the company says is a positioning strategy for the international market. The product is … Read more
It’s official: the Rolling Stones are coming to Cuba. After days of speculation, the legendary rock group announced on their Web site that they would be playing a free concert in Havana. The show, called “Concert for Amity,” will take place at the Ciudad Deportiva in Havana on March 25. It will be the first … Read more
It’s the best rum you’ve never heard of: Cuba’s Santiago de Cuba, far less famous than its Cuban sibling Havana Club, but, for the island’s rum aficionados, often far better. In fact, Ron Santiago de Cuba’s 11 Años took home our inaugural award for Best Cuban Rum last year. But the Santiago range is wide, and … Read more
Yesterday, Sunrise Airways expanded its service to Cuba with the launch of its first-ever flights to Camaguey, Cuba. The new route is the first to feature the carrier’s new 46-seat ATR 42-320 aircraft, which was added to the Sunrise fleet February 26, 2016. “These new flights to Camaguey build upon the success of our regularly scheduled service to Santiago de Cuba, which … Read more
By Peggy Goldman Cuba Journal Contributor For Americans wishing to finally experience Cuba’s rich Afro-European culture after fifty years of embargo and enmity, news that commercial air service is on the horizon (pun, fully intended) is being met with celebration. And it should. For consumers, commercial air service means increased competition, lower fares and more … Read more
Sure, you may have seen the old 1950s Chevrolet taxis. But Havana’s taxi drivers operate the world’s most eclectic fleet — and it extends far beyond American made. You’re likely to see scores of vintage automobiles, from the aforementioned Chevys to Soviet Ladas to, well, 1960s-era Alfa Romeo spider convertibles. If you can find a fare … Read more
Reports indicate that legendary rock band The Rolling Stones will be playing in Havana. The Cuban Music Institute (ICM), through the Cultural News, announced conclusive talks with Rolling Stones about a concert in Havana in March. Noticiero explained that officials are working on organizational aspects of the show to be held at Havana’s Sports City. … Read more
A new level of cooperation in Cuba By Dana Niland Cuba and Russia have a series of agreements aimed at expanding cooperation in biotechnology. Eulogio Pimentel, director general of the Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) for the business group BioCubaFarma, signed the Memorandum of Understanding with Alexander Chernov, Vice President of the Skolkovo … Read more
