Cuba Journal 
Another travel giant is getting into Cuba’s cruise sector. Apple Vacations has announced plans to launch Cuba cruises on Feb. 17. The company will offer seven-day Cuba sailings with Friday departures out of Montego Bay; the cruises will include two days in Havana along with stops in Santiago de Cuba, Punta Frances and Cienfuegos. Apple … Read more
For a lover of fine cigars, the trip to Havana is a pilgrimage. Indeed, there is something special about smoking a Cuban cigar in Cuba, enjoying this artisanal product in its natural habitat. Because, despite recently eased restrictions that made it possible to bring back Cuban cigars from Cuba and the rest of the world, Habanos … Read more
Most people don’t realize that Cuba’s coastline is 40% longer than Florida’s and is largely undeveloped and unspoiled. This feature alone is a major reason why yacht owners have been flocking to Cuba since the island nation and the U.S. have re-established diplomatic relations. Amazing architecture, paladares (private restaurants), culture and the arts are all … Read more
SAHIC Cuba’s event on May 15-16th, 2017 in Havana at the Melia Cohiba Hotel will be this year’s premier event for hotel, tourism and real estate development in Cuba. Attendees will learn about where the industry is and where it is heading, where the opportunities lie, how to meet the right people and build relationships … Read more
Arturo Sandoval is a Cuban jazz trumpeter, pianist and composer. He was born in Artemisa, Cuba on November 6, 1949. 2013 Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient 2016 Honorary Doctorate recipient in Fine Arts from The University of Notre Dame 10 Time Grammy Award Winner Emmy Award Recipient 6 Time Billboard Award Winner 2015 Hispanic Heritage … Read more
Fidel Castro’s politics and his decision to shut down professional teams in Cuba sent some of the great baseball players from two generations fleeing to the U.S. The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, chronicles the history of the game and honors those who have made the greatest contributions to Major League … Read more
Skateboarding joins artisinal charcoal as the newest form of engagement with Cuba. Skateboarding involves riding and performing tricks on a small oval board attached to four wheels. It can be considered a recreational activity, an art form, or a method of transportation. For Neftalie Williams, skateboarding is his passion. “When I’m skateboarding, I feel free,” … Read more
Just about a week before leaving office, U.S President Barack Obama’s administration has announced it will end the “wet foot, dry foot” policy toward Cubans who arrive in the United States without a visa. The policy had allowed any Cubans who arrived in the U.S. to remain in the country and eventually become green-card holders, … Read more
Planning your trip to Cuba is a vital part of discovery and memory making. It’s a real place with a history and complexity. It’s probably the most interesting place in the world today because of how it impacts visitors. In terms of architecture, art, music and the warmth of the Cubans themselves, you’re not going … Read more
The recent unpleasantness in Venezuela has spilled over into Cuba by reducing energy exports to the island nation. While only new thinking can replace Venezuela’s energy exports, Cuba’s path forward is complicated by market and political forces that may not cooperate. Former Chevron Corporation executive Silvia Garrigo shared insights on the future of environmental sustainability, … Read more
