Cuba travel and tourism.
In the wake of President Barack Obama’s history-making visit, the US has taken yet another step toward normalizing relations with Cuba by removing Conditions of Entry on vessels arriving to the US that had visited Cuba in their last five port calls. Conditions of Entry related to Cuban ports were originally imposed in 2008, under … Read more
Renewed relations with Cuba means more Americans are interested in exploring Cuba, and booking a tour to Cuba is the best way to ensure a great experience on the island nation. Due to US travel restrictions, most Americans book tours to Cuba because the tour operator takes care of air travel, accommodation and rules compliance. … Read more
Across the street from the Havana’s Capital building and next to La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), the Hotel Saratoga offers ideal access to the best parts of Havana, day or night. Our experience at Hotel Saratoga convinced us of this hotel’s superiority based on the things that luxury travelers value most in Havana: a good … Read more
The historic normalization of relations with Cuba means many more Americas will be traveling to Cuba. For eco-tour enthusiasts, Cuba represents a whole new destination unlike any in the world. The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) has organized a unique “eco-surf and turf” tour in Cuba featuring some of the island’s most extraordinary marine, cultural, … Read more
The music scene in Cuba has exploded this year. New events and festivals seem to appear weekly. And the variety of music events is diverse as well. Mariachi USA, the premier mariachi music festival in the US, is headed to Cuba for a historic performance this Fall, October 4-11, 2016. Mariachi musicians, singers and dancers … Read more
Yesterday, Sunrise Airways expanded its service to Cuba with the launch of its first-ever flights to Camaguey, Cuba. The new route is the first to feature the carrier’s new 46-seat ATR 42-320 aircraft, which was added to the Sunrise fleet February 26, 2016. “These new flights to Camaguey build upon the success of our regularly scheduled service to Santiago de Cuba, which … Read more
In a world gripped by deflation, it is an amazing paradox that Cuba’s communist isolation could give birth to such sought after qualities in capitalism: growth and visibility. And I don’t mean the mundane above trend growth that is frequently described in CAGR terms (cumulative average growth rate). I’m referring to the face peeling, dorm … Read more
Starr Companies (Starr) has announced the availability of travel insurance and assistance services for travel to Cuba. The service provides trip cancellation and trip interruption insurance as well as accident and sickness benefits. In addition, the plans provide the coordination of medical and assistance services for travelers during their travel and visit to Cuba. “With … Read more
In December, the United States and Cuba reached a bilateral agreement to establish scheduled air services between the two countries. Next week the two nations will sign a formal agreement to resume one-way commercial air traffic. US Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs Charles H. Rivkin are … Read more
For three weeks in January, Commodore Jose Miguel Diaz Escrich of the Hemingway International Yacht Club in Havana visited to the US to make agreements with sailing, boating and fishing clubs. Despite having only two sailboats and one fishing boat, the Hemingway International Yacht Club is promoting itself to fisherman and sailors alike in the hope … Read more
