Cuba travel and tourism.
Traveling to Cuba is much easier when you’re part of a tour. The reasons are many but the simplest answer is that Cuba’s relative isolation and historical preference for all-inclusive resorts means getting exposure to the island’s many wonders is best achieved under the guidance of a tour company/guide with years of experience. Suzanne Carlson’s … Read more
Alaska Airlines will launch new flights to Havana, Cuba on January 5, 2017. The daily nonstop flight from Los Angeles is the only nonstop flight to Cuba from the West Coast. The flights were awarded by the U.S. DOT in August, and remain subject to approval by the Cuban aviation authorities. Schedule of new service: … Read more
Jerry Berton is no stranger to the yacht world – and now his S. Florida location makes his experience in Cuba all the more valuable for sailors and boat owners seeking access to Cuba’s pristine 4,000-mile coastline. For nearly a decade, Jerry has been yachting to and arranging charters and fishing tours of Cuba from … Read more
When Peggy Goldman fell into a chance 36 years ago to organize a journey to Israel for 200 Holocaust survivors, her lack of experience in the industry didn’t deter her ambition to transform lives through the power of travel. That serendipitous event resulted in the founding of Friendly Planet Travel and ultimately Peggy’s early connection … Read more
Myths about legal travel to Cuba by U.S. citizens seem to persist despite a year of remarkable progress in terms of political engagement and loosening of U.S. travel restrictions. You don’t have to fly through Mexico or Canada to legally visit Cuba! Quick answers: Travel restrictions and visas: There are 12 approved categories of travel … Read more
Fathom has added two Cuba sailing dates for fall 2016 – the result of strong pent-up demand by travelers – by reducing it’s sailings to the Dominican Republic. The additional cruises will take place the weeks of Sunday, Oct. 9, and Sunday, Nov. 6. For both week-long cruises, Fathom’s Adonia will depart Port Miami on … Read more
Direct flights to Cuba from various U.S. cities have begun. These new flights are regular scheduled flights operated under a new agreement between the U.S. and Cuba. Previously, all flights from the U.S. to Cuba were considered “charter” flights. The charter flights have permission to continue flying but may decide to suspend service due to … Read more
While there are certainly several other contenders, right now the Hotel Saratoga in Havana is the best hotel in Cuba. It’s got the best all-around combination of luxury, culture, superb hotel design (by Mexico-based Arquitectura de Interiores) and service — and then there’s that show-stopping rooftop pool. (It’s the kind of place that has drawn Cuba’s … Read more
Sure, you’ve had Cuban Coffee before, that sweet alchemy of spoonfuls of sugar and robust espresso. But have you had it in Cuba? Old Havana is increasingly filled with restaurants aiming to cater to travelers, but some stops are simply better than others. Some are for tourists, while others actually deliver something truly authentic. One … Read more
Cuba’s isolation makes it an amazing destination for travelers seeking an authentic and memorable experience, yet exploring Havana requires a bit more planning and knowledge than other cities, especially in the Caribbean. Cubans tend to love Americans, and Cuba is safer than most cities in the US. If you need directions, smile and ask anyone … Read more
