Cuba Journal 
The International Superyacht Society (ISS) has assembled a panel of experts on the subject of the hottest new destination in the world of yachting: Cuba! The panel will be held at the 2015 Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show on Saturday, November 7th at 8:30 AM at Swimming Hall of Fame 1 Hall of Fame Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. … Read more
By the Cuba Journal staff Two new all-inclusive Cuba resorts are coming to the island. Ocean by H10 Hotels has announced the expansion of its presence in Cuba, with plans to add two new resorts slated for opening this year. The new resorts are Ocean Casa del Mar and Ocean Vista Azul, both of which will … Read more
There has been no announcement – or rumor – about the status of Cuban Chrome Season 2. Cuban Chrome was the first American television series produced entirely on location in Cuba. It was narrated by Cuban-American actor William Levy. The series was produced by Pilgrim Studios and broadcast by the Discovery Channel and Discovery en … Read more
There are several upscale hotels in Havana, and more are on the way as Havana slowly transforms into an upscale destination. Our experience at Hotel Saratoga convinced us of this hotel’s superiority based on the things that travelers value most in Havana including a good Internet connection, comfort and aesthetics. Its ideal location is also … Read more
By Dana Niland Cuba Journal Contributor Chanel has announced that it will stage a show in Cuba on May 3, 2016, the fashion line’s first in Latin America. The brand will present its new Cruise collection at the event, which it hosts annually at locations around the world including Miami, Venice, Singapore, Dubai, and Seoul. … Read more
By Alexander Britell A major new hotel brand is coming to Cuba. Ultra-luxe hotel company Banyan Tree has announced plans to open its new Dhawa Cayo Las Brujas hotel in Cuba next year. The hotel is part of the company’s newest brand, Dhawa, which focuses on high design and includes elements like “Cocoons” instead of … Read more
By Alexander Britell Was that Manu Chao? It sure sounded like him, coming from the far back corner of the second floor of a tucked-away paladar in Havana called La Familia. La Familia wasn’t one of the more famous paladares, or private restaurants, in the capital; it was simple, hidden away upstairs off a side … Read more
According to a Reuters report, Cuba-Petroleo (Cupet) plans to contract with foreign firms to drill exploratory wells as deep as 7,000 meters (23,000 ft) in waters of up to 3,000 meters. “We will initiate a drilling campaign at the end of 2016 or the start of 2017,” Osvaldo Lopez, Cupet’s head of exploration, told Reuters … Read more
Atlanta-based Delta Airlines Inc indicated plans to fly once a week from Atlanta to Havana on Boeing 737-800 jets beginning April 2 of next year. Delta’s plans are pending government approval, so it is unclear which charter operator it will work with. Under present US rules that require travel to include such things as educational … Read more
Despite what appears to be efforts by the Obama administration to negotiate with Cuba over softening the language of the UN resolution condemning the US resolution against Cuba, US administration officials have said they must oppose the resolution because its current form doesn’t “fully reflect” the new spirit of engagement between the countries. The US … Read more
