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World-renowned architect Frank Gehry just visited Cuba — and in classic Gehry style. The Canadian design, who is an avid sailor, legend came to Havana on athe sailboat he designed — Foggy — and quickly offered his expertise to Cuba, the country’s government said. Gehry was in the capital to speak with the National Union of … Read more
JetBlue has officially launched its expanded charter service between New York and Havana, Cuba. The carrier is now operating a second weekly roundtrip charter flight in partnership with Cuba Travel Services. The new flights, which operate on Tuesdays, become JetBlue’s sixth weekly roundtrip charter route between the US and Cuba. “More people are exploring the … Read more
The Finca Vígia was Ernest Hemingway’s residence in Cuba for the final 20 years or so of his life. by Simons Chase SAN FRANCISCO DE PAULA, CUBA – The Finca Vígia is a sun drenched, breezy estate perched high on a hill overlooking the capital city of Havana in the forbidden distance. The sea, several … Read more
One of the most important artists from Cuba is coming to Miami. Painter Julio Larraz will be showing his work at Ascaso Gallery and La Cometa during Art Miami, which takes place Dec. 1-6. “Larraz’s paintings are dominated by imposing landscapes, powerful seas, enigmatic space scenes, and elegant individuals wearing resplendent attire that call into question … Read more
Brazilian air carrier GOL is looking to add flights to Cuba, the company announced. In its latest monthly report, GOL said it was planning to add several new Latin American destinations, including Havana. Right now, Brazil sends a negligible amount of tourists to Cuba, particularly in comparison to other Latin American countries like Colombia, Venezuela … Read more
This article was originally published by Cuban Art News. With the start of Art Week just days away, we kick off our annual guide with a look at Cuban art in Miami-area museums and galleries. Next week: Cuban art at the fairs. Carlos Alfonzo at PAMM. In Miami, Alfonzo is best known for his large-scale … Read more
Ethan Hawke is among other film celebrities including Tim Robbins attending the 37th International Festival of New Latin American Cinema in Havana this December 3-13. According to event organizers, requests from US participants overwhelmed the event forcing the restriction of passes given to US citizens. The Festival promotes and awards those works whose significance and … Read more
Forty six years ago, in 1968, Fidel Castro ended Christmas holiday in Cuba nine years after he led a Marxist guerrilla revolution to oust President Batista. Interference with the sugarcane harvest was the official reason for the suspension. After Castro’s revolution, Cuba’s Catholic leadership declared Catholicism incompatible with communism. In turn, Castro viewed the church … Read more
The Manana Cuba festival – planned for May 4-5-6, 2016 in the city of Santiago de Cuba, located on the eastern coast of Cuba, 540 miles east of Havana – is a celebration of community, collaboration and dance. The team organizing the event successfully raised $71,000 on a Kickstarter campaign. The festival will take place … Read more
Demand for Cuba has never been higher, both from outside of the United States and now for travelers coming from the US on one of the U.S. government’s 12 approved licenses. That’s been a significant boost for established tour operators like Central Holidays, which now offers a wide range of tour packages to visit Cuba. … Read more
