Southwest Airlines has officially begun service to Cuba, with the launch of new flights between Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood and the resort hub of Varadero. The first Varadero flight touched down with 143 passengers and crew on Sunday. “Our Employees have worked hard to open this route and a new chapter for people who want to connect … Read more
When it comes to getting the most out of a tour to Cuba, consider these two things during the planning stages: making sure the tour covers your interests and go with an affinity group if you can. It is not only more enjoyable, it is more meaningful and educational. Cuba’s history and relative isolation are … Read more
JetBlue continued its expansion in Cuba Thursday with the launch of new daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale and Frank Pais Airport in Holguin. Holguin becomes the third city served in Cuba from JetBlue’s focus city in Fort Lauderdale. The carrier is now operating 42 nonstop flights each week between the two countries, with more … Read more
They like to say at the Ambos Mundos that the typical hotel check-in desk is replaced by a piano bar. It’s no surprise, then, that a place like this pink building, which was first built in the 1920s in the heart of Old Havana, became one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite Havana haunts. Indeed, the hotel’s … Read more
La Casa del Habano — it’s the ultimate outpost of the wonder of Cuban cigars, and there are LCDH locations scattered across Havana. But while some LCDH shops offer wide ranges of cigars (led by one of our favorites, the one at the Hotel Nacional), or better selections of individual smokes, not all have bars — so … Read more
On a breezy afternoon the line begins to form. They appear seemingly from nowhere, queuing up around a small cart on an Old Havana street. This is one of the great rituals of street life in Cuba’s capital: the churro cart. The famous, aboriginally Spanish dessert, somewhere halfway between a doughnut and a french fry, is … Read more
There’s a new all-inclusive in Cuba’s tourism hub of Varadero: Starfish Varadero. The newest property on the north coast of Cuba officially opened its doors this week, with 411 rooms including a bungalow section. The hotel also includes multiple swimming pools, watersports activities, tennis courts and fitness facilities. Starfish Varadero’s culinary options include an international … Read more
JetBlue has expanded its flight network to Cuba with the launch of new service to Camaguey. The first nonstop flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood to Camaguey touched down on Thursday, making it the second city served by JetBlue in Cuba since launching flights to Santa Clara in August. “Camagüey is the latest move in our commitment … Read more
It’s been quite a year for the Cuban cigar industry, thanks to landmark action by the Executive Branch that’s finally removed the limit on importation of Cuban Cigars for personal use. But there’s another reason – Cuban cigars continue to be by far the best in the world, with Habanos SA continuing to roll out … Read more
U.S. President Obama made a significant statement today about the U.S. government’s approach to Cuba as well a further loosening of Embargo restrictions. Here is the President’s statement: Today, I approved a Presidential Policy Directive that takes another major step forward in our efforts to normalize relations with Cuba. This Directive takes a comprehensive and … Read more
