Cuba travel and tourism.
Judging by recent media reports, changes to some airlines’ schedules imply failure for Cuba’s future as a major destination for American travelers. The truth is that the number of Americans going to Cuba is rising rapidly despite confusion over how to legally go there and despite relatively high prices. Cuba is the only country in … Read more
Recent media reports have reached premature conclusions that adjustments in Cuba’s tourism sector are a sign of failure for the island nation’s future as a major travel destination for Americans. What’s wrong with this conclusion is that it misses a nuanced understanding of the forces at work in Cuba and also the narrowness of the … Read more
Cuba’s social and economic opening has an unexpected expression in a growing pro-LGBTI movement. Mariela Castro, President Raul Castro’s daughter, last year led Cuba’s largest Pride event to commemorate the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHAT). Ms Castro is the head of the Cuban National Center for Sex Education and is Cuba’s most … Read more
Royal Caribbean’s 6,000-passenger Harmony of the Seas’ onboard attractions include a mock Central Park with live plants and trees, drinks prepared by robots, a 1 1/2-hour production of the musical “Grease,” – plus a 10-story thrill slide. A lot has changed since the 961-foot, 2,200-passenger Queen Elizabeth sailed in the late 1960s. Boat size inflation, driven by … Read more
Traveling to Santiago, Cuba, the island nation’s second largest city, is like stepping back in time but with far fewer tourists. Founded in 1515, the city has much of the historical charm of Havana but less of the development and tourism growth compared to Old Havana. CasaCuba is a family-owned B&B that offers more than … Read more
Cuba is gaining influence as a trending destination in the Caribbean as various industry players reshape their regional travel schedules. The most recent example of cruise industry changes is the announcement by Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) that it decided drop its Grand Bahama stopover in favor of newly awarded Cuba approval for its 2000-passenger ship, … Read more
Planning your trip to Cuba is a vital part of discovery and memory making. It’s a real place with a history and complexity. It’s probably the most interesting place in the world today because of how it impacts visitors. In terms of architecture, art, music and the warmth of the Cubans themselves, you’re not going … Read more
If your bucket list is filled with some of the world’s most exotic golf courses, this cultural tour of Cuba that includes a golf tournament and competition is your chance to achieve a milestone in the once-forbidden Caribbean island. Carlson Maritime Travel, in concert with international golf professionals, has organized a special Cuba tour for … Read more
Intrepid travelers can now include Cuba as a destination with Delta Vacations, the airline’s new offering now that regular air service to Cuba is in full swing. Trips include hotel and flight packages to Havana, Varadero, and Cayo Santa Maria. In Havana, travel agents can book clients into rooms at the iconic Hotel Nacional de … Read more
Since 2011, when President Obama allowed the resumption of travel to Cuba for U.S. citizens, Americans began flocking to the once-forbidden island under the banner of “people to people” travel, the most popular of 12 categories of authorized travel. When the U.S. and Cuba restored diplomatic relations in December 2014, the flow of American travel … Read more
