Since first reported in August 2017, the U.S. government has taken what appears to be a patient approach to assigning blame and responsibility for the mysterious attacks that targeted U.S. embassy staff in Havana over the last year or so. It hard to believe that the Cuban government would have resorted to armed propaganda by … Read more
By Beatriz Martínez-Daranas, Professor & Researcher, Center of Marine Research, University of Havana (CIM-UH). Originally published by NOAA. Seaweeds are among the most ancient organisms on Earth. When we are looking at the display during our remotely operated vehicle (ROV) dives, we are anxious to discover what is the maximum depth where seaweeds can live. … Read more
by Simons Chase From the high vantage point of the Finca Vigía, I can see San Francisco de Paula, the small village outside Havana where Ernest Hemingway lived for decades up until his departure from Cuba in 1960. It looks the same as it did then except now his home is a museum. Set against … Read more
Launching a Cuba travel business in 2016 was not a unique concept, but the idea behind Jessi Calzado-Esponda’s dream to expose Americans to Cuba’s culture led to a growing business and a list of celebrity clients. The idea for a Cuba travel business, Cuba Inspires, came after then-president Barack Obama announced an easing of relations … 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
The Cuban government has announced plans to apply for the first Global Geopark in Viñales, Cuba. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designates Global Geoparks according to established criteria. Viñales, the main tourism site of the Western province of Pinar del Rio, was previously declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. … Read more
On Thursday, Canada’s consular affairs office said that one of its diplomats in Cuba was suffering from the same mysterious hearing loss that apparently forced several U.S. diplomats to leave Havana. Global Affairs Canada gave no details. But a spokeswoman said officials “are aware of unusual symptoms affecting Canadian and U.S. diplomatic personnel and their … Read more
According to Xinhua, China National Tobacco Corporation and Cuba’s cigar maker Habanos S.A. signed a letter of intent at the end of July to increase Cuba’s cigar exports to China. China National Tobacco Corporation General Manager Ling Chengxing and co-presidents of Habanos S.A., Inocente Nunez and Luis Sanchez-Harguindey, signed the document in Havana. According to … Read more
In the era of fake news, reports of attacks against U.S. diplomats living in the country in which U.S. President Donald Trump wants to, “expose the crimes of the Castro regime,” brings up questions about the hypnotic mystery of the meaning of truth now emanating from Washington. But it appears there are real U.S. victims … Read more
