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
Friction over how to resolve the differences between the US and Cuba often obscures the various ways the two governments and people have cooperated. Here are the important ways the US and Cuba have looked past their respective differences and worked together over long periods of time: Ernest Hemingway’s Home, The Finca Vigía According to … 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
According to a report in the Miami Herald, American Airlines and JetBlue have received final approval from the Cuban government to begin commercial airline service to several airports on the island. JetBlue, with a flight scheduled to Santa Clara from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Aug. 31, will be the first regularly scheduled flight to … Read more
Madonna turned 58 Tuesday and celebrated with a trip to Havana, Cuba. Other guests along for the Cuban visit included Madonna’s two sons, Rocco and David, as well as her 19-year-old daughter Lourdes. Actress Debi Mazar posted an Instagram video of her ride from the airport — alongside pal Rosie O’Donnell — in a caravan … Read more
Alejandro de Humboldt National Park (AHNP) (Spanish: Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt) is a national park in the Cuban provinces of Holguín and Guantánamo. The largest and best-conserved remnant of forested mountain ecosystems in the Caribbean, AHNP is widely considered to be Cuba’s most important protected area for its extraordinary biodiversity values. It is named … Read more
Director, Lucy Walker. Organic, spontaneous, sexy dances progress chronologically from Afro-Cuban Santería rumba through mambo, cha-cha-chá, salsa, breakdancing, and reggaeton. The broader history of Cuba is revealed in the moves. Palpable and transporting, this live-action VR documentary was filmed on location in Cuba and features Ballet de la Televisión Cubana. How to Watch VR: VR … Read more
Cuba announced in May the next step in its economic transition by allowing legal status for private businesses. Previously, the communist government permitted individuals to operate as self-employed workers under several hundred clearly-defined roles such as taxi driver. The latest announcement will likely take months to become law. “Private property in certain means of production … Read more
It’s the most famous hotel in Havana: the Hotel Nacional, where the ghosts of legends still roam the halls. And while it’s mostly celebrated for its imposing architecture and its long history of famous guests, there’s one major reason to come here, whether you stay the night or not. It’s Bar Rosa Nautica, the tiny … 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
