Cuba travel and tourism.
Seeing Cuba for the first time, Christopher Columbus said, “The goodliest land that eye ever saw, the sweetest thing in the world.” After five hundred years, Columbus’ words are still relevant, and what’s more intriguing is the fact that visiting Cuba today is the best way to absorb the rich history and personal warmth of … Read more
Carnival Cruise Lines has added five more voyages onboard Carnival Paradise, departing out of Tampa, with extended calls in Havana in 2018. Citing strong demand, the new voyages include three five-day cruises to Havana and Cozumel or Key West departing February 17, July 2 and September 5, 2018; a six-day sailing calling at Havana and Grand Cayman departing August 26, 2018; and … Read more
Voyages to Antiquity is bringing their award-winning mix of small ship cruising, cultural immersion and experiential learning to Cuba and the Caribbean this winter season with maiden voyages calling on multiple Cuban ports and other regional destinations of cultural and historical significance. Cuba is open and thriving, despite recent news about U.S. President Trump’s modification … Read more
Victory Cruise Lines announced the launch of a series of six luxury cruises this winter that will circumnavigate Cuba. Departing from the Port of Miami, the inaugural roundtrip on board the 202-passenger Victory I , will set sail on February 02, 2018. The 14-night itinerary will feature five Cuban ports and overnight calls in Havana, Santiago de … Read more
In May 2016, Carnival Corp’s 704-passenger Adonia left port at about 4:24pm local time, bound for Havana. The ship visited the ports of Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba along the way. It was the first cruise ship to journey from the U.S. to Cuba in more than 50 years. Here Is A Licensed, Legal Tour … Read more
The food scene in Havana has exploded in recent years as the mixture of American tourist dollars and a new Cuban government emphasis on allowing small, private restaurants drives demand for fresh, creative dining options. Under President Trump’s new Cuba policy, U.S. travelers will be restricted from doing any business with Cuban entities that are … Read more
In June 2017, President Trump announced a moderate change in U.S. policy towards Cuba. For U.S. travelers seeking to experience Cuba, “tourism” is technically unlawful but there remains a wide scope to explore Cuba and comply with U.S travel rules. Unfortunately, Cuba is the only country in the world where travel restrictions apply to U.S. … Read more
President Donald Trump last week began symbolically undoing some parts of his predecessor’s historic opening to the island nation. The new measures included tighter restrictions on travel and a prohibition of financial dealings with entities tied to Cuban military and intelligence services. U.S. citizens may still travel to Cuba, and, in fact, U.S. airlines are … Read more
It must have been Chad Olin’s thirst for a thousand tedious impediments – plus a good dose of Cuban rum and cigars – that led to his taking a road less traveled and not following the rest of his classmates into a traditional career in investment banking or consulting. What started out as an idea … Read more
Where you stay is becoming more important as Havana evolves into a major destination for urban adventure travelers. The two key areas of Havana for foreign travelers to focus on is Old Havana and Miramar. Old Havana is the historic part of Havana. Miramar is the “leafy suburbs” where many of the city’s embassies and … Read more
