Cuba travel and tourism.
Hemingway Marina is located about 10 miles from the center of Havana (Latitude: 23° 5.35′ N, Longitude: 82° 30.5′ W). Hail the dock master on VHF channel 16 and he will guide you to channel 77 or over SSB 7462. Telephone +53 (537) 204 5088, (537) 204 5280 For boats entering the marina, navigation can … Read more
Last week, Carnival Cruise’s Fathom brand announced a partnership with Airbnb to attract new customers by offering a cruise discount in exchange for becoming a new Airbnb host. Airbnb’s tie up with Fathom, a cruise brand focused on the experiencial/social impact aspect of travel, makes perfect sense in a travel world burdened by commoditization and … Read more
Most people tend to use the term “travel” and “tourism” interchangeably, but with Cuba’s new accessibility for Americans, it is worth a minute to consider how these two terms are actually very different in the context of many travel destinations – but more so in Cuba because of its isolation from the US and the … Read more
Cayo Coco (or “Coco Key” in English) is an island in north central Cuba that is best known for its all-inclusive resorts. It is located in Ciego de Ávila Province and is part of a chain of islands called Jardines del Rey (“King’s Gardens”). The cay is administered by the Morón municipality and is named … Read more
Cuba’s coastline is 40% longer than Florida’s, so getting access to the island nation’s pristine natural gifts is best accomplished by water. Unless you have a large yacht on which to explore, the next best way to see Cuba by water is by kayak. Idaho-based tour operator ROW Adventures, one of the first companies authorized … Read more
Eight US-based airlines have received tentative approval to fly to Havana, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced Thursday. The move – part of a broader effort to normalize relations between the US and Cuba – would give 10 US airports at least one weekly non-stop flight to the Cuban capital. The DOT approved 14 … Read more
Southwest Airlines today was informed by U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) that the carrier has been preliminarily awarded authority to serve Havana with twice daily nonstop service from Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, and once daily nonstop service from Tampa Bay International Airport. Pending finalized authority from DOT and subject to requisite approvals from the Cuban … Read more
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) tentatively awarded the airline nonstop flights to the Cuban capital from its global gateways in New York/Newark and Houston. “These flights open the door to a new world of travel and opportunities for our customers,” said Oscar Munoz, United’s president and CEO. “We are proud of the … Read more
Grand Circle Cruise Line today announced that it will begin operating Cuba’s Cultural Treasures: A Coastal Voyage, an 11-night, 89-passenger cruise tour from Miami to Cuba in January 2017. Grand Circle will be one of the first cruise lines to operate in Cuba and the only US cruise line to offer a cruise experience with … Read more
Despite being a major travel attraction for Canadians and Europeans in recent decades, Cuba is relatively new for Americans seeking to discover the once forbidden island nation. The US government maintains travel restrictions to Cuba for persons of US jurisdiction (ie. Americans). The outdated policy is a relic of Cold War politics when Cuba’s relations … Read more
