An Itinerary for a Day in Havana

An Itinerary for a Day in Havana

Cuba’s isolation makes it an amazing destination for travelers seeking an authentic and memorable experience, yet exploring Havana requires a bit more planning and knowledge than other cities, especially in the Caribbean. Cubans tend to love Americans, and Cuba is safer than most cities in the US. If you need directions, smile and ask anyone … Read more

Brand Cuba: What’s Behind Fathom’s Tie-up With Airbnb

Brand Cuba: What’s Behind Fathom’s Tie-up With Airbnb

Last week, Carnival Cruise’s Fathom brand announced a partnership with Airbnb to attract new customers by offering a cruise discount in exchange for becoming a new Airbnb host. Airbnb’s tie up with Fathom, a cruise brand focused on the experiencial/social impact aspect of travel, makes perfect sense in a travel world burdened by commoditization and … Read more

What is Cuban Art?

What is Cuban Art?

by Simons Chase What Makes Cuban Art Exceptional There is an ethical asymmetry in the art that has emerged out of Cuba in the last several generations. The yin of that asymmetry is yoked to generations of Cubans’ writhing under communism’s lash, and the yang is the immense creativity unleashed by that monolithic paradigm’s fantastical … Read more

France to Lead Havana Airport Renovation, Resolve Cuba’s Debts

France to Lead Havana Airport Renovation, Resolve Cuba’s Debts

The Cuban government announced yesterday that France will be involved in Cuba’s largest airport renovation. The news comes a week after the announcement of the opening of a French Development Agency in Cuba for projects stemming from funds connected to Cuba’s debt settlement negotiations. France is Cuba’s largest single creditor. Cuba’s bilateral creditors are different … Read more

Jet Blue Announces First Scheduled Flight to Cuba

Jet Blue Announces First Scheduled Flight to Cuba

JetBlue today announced it will launch its first scheduled flights to Cuba on August 31, 2016. The airline said it is aimed at removing the high costs and complexity of travel to Cuba so that customers can instead get the most of their time visiting loved ones, arranging a unique cultural experience, taking care of … Read more

Rolling Stones Rockumentary of Epic Cuba Concert, Havana Moon

Rolling Stones Rockumentary of Epic Cuba Concert, Havana Moon

Havana Moon will premier on cinema screens across the globe for one night only on Friday, September 23. Havana Moon captures the historic concert by The Rolling Stones in Havana, Cuba. Directed by Paul Dugdale (Adele, Coldplay) this epic, record breaking concert features the hits ‘Jumpin’ Jack Flash’, ‘It’s Only Rock ’n Roll’, ‘Gimme Shelter’, … Read more

The Long History of U.S. and Cuba Anti-Drug Cooperation

The Long History of U.S. and Cuba Anti-Drug Cooperation

Cuba is among the safest places to visit in the Caribbean, and has it has a strong anti-narcotics policy. The island nation is not a major producer or consumer of illicit drugs, but its extensive shoreline and geographic location make it susceptible to narcotics smuggling operations. Drugs that enter the Cuban market are largely the … Read more