There are many superlatives in Cuba, and as economic and social forces shape the island nation on a daily basis, we strive to category the most current “best of” in Cuba. The Best Restaurants in Havana – 2017 When food is prepared, it becomes culture. Visiting Havana’s private restaurants (or paladares) offers participation into Cuba’s … Read more
There are several upscale hotels in Havana, and more are on the way as Havana slowly transforms into an upscale destination. Our experience at Hotel Saratoga convinced us of this hotel’s superiority based on the things that travelers value most in Havana including a good Internet connection, comfort and aesthetics. Its ideal location is also … Read more
By Dana Niland Cuba Journal Contributor Chanel has announced that it will stage a show in Cuba on May 3, 2016, the fashion line’s first in Latin America. The brand will present its new Cruise collection at the event, which it hosts annually at locations around the world including Miami, Venice, Singapore, Dubai, and Seoul. … Read more
The United States on Tuesday voted against a nonbinding UN resolution condemning its embargo on Cuba. Despite President Obama’s vocal calls on Congress to lift the trade restrictions, neither side was able to compromise. Cuba’s much anticipated victory is the 24th year the US embargo against Cuba has been condemned go the UN. The General … Read more
By Alexander Britell A major new hotel brand is coming to Cuba. Ultra-luxe hotel company Banyan Tree has announced plans to open its new Dhawa Cayo Las Brujas hotel in Cuba next year. The hotel is part of the company’s newest brand, Dhawa, which focuses on high design and includes elements like “Cocoons” instead of … Read more
By Alexander Britell Was that Manu Chao? It sure sounded like him, coming from the far back corner of the second floor of a tucked-away paladar in Havana called La Familia. La Familia wasn’t one of the more famous paladares, or private restaurants, in the capital; it was simple, hidden away upstairs off a side … Read more
Last week, first ever bilateral UAE-Cuba Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi highlighted the opportunities for investment in the Cuban economy. It was the culmination of a week-long program for a group of senior Cuban Government officials and businessmen led by Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz, Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Investment. The Cuba group also visited … Read more
According to a Reuters report, Cuba-Petroleo (Cupet) plans to contract with foreign firms to drill exploratory wells as deep as 7,000 meters (23,000 ft) in waters of up to 3,000 meters. “We will initiate a drilling campaign at the end of 2016 or the start of 2017,” Osvaldo Lopez, Cupet’s head of exploration, told Reuters … Read more
Atlanta-based Delta Airlines Inc indicated plans to fly once a week from Atlanta to Havana on Boeing 737-800 jets beginning April 2 of next year. Delta’s plans are pending government approval, so it is unclear which charter operator it will work with. Under present US rules that require travel to include such things as educational … Read more
In October, the Cuba Journal traveled to Cuba to explore Ernest Hemingway’s history there. On this trip we concentrated our efforts on Ernest’s residence in Cuba, the Finca Vigía (Lookout Farm). On a bright day in early October we found Fico, Ernest’s chef in Cuba, relaxing on his front porch with his wife. Like the … Read more
