By Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon Caribbean Journal Travel Editor If you’re intrigued by the prospect of going to Cuba and you’d like to get there in jetset style, consider the new private jet charter service being offered between the U.S. and Havana by JetSuite. The nation’s fourth-largest private jet charter company will whisk passengers south on either … Read more
A soon-to-launch film project in Cuba will be making history. No, it’s not a US movie produdction — although recent loosening of restrictions are making US filmmaking in Cuba far easier. In fact, it’s from one of Cuba’s oldest friends. Lovers in Havana will be the title of the first-ever Chinese film to be filmed in Cuba, … Read more
Elevated seismic activity is continuing in Cuba, with earthquakes of over 4.0 magnitude on consecutive days this week, according to the United States Geological Survey. There were two quakes on Monday, with one at 4.8 on the Richter scale; that quake, whose epicenter was south of Santiago de Cuba, caused weak shaking in the Guantanamo … Read more
Cuba’s economic growth quickened significantly in 2015, according to the latest estimates from the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The island’s gross domestic product grew by 4 percent in 2015, after expanding by just 1.3 percent in 2014, according to the ECLAC data. That also represented Cuba’s highest year-over-year GDP … Read more
Cuba’s Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment reports that it made intense efforts throughout 2015 to preserve Varadero’s beaches through the replacement of invasive plants with native species, which aid in the prevention of dune erosion. The work to restore vegetation to the coastal area is reportedly the most comprehensive undertaken in recent years in … Read more
Spanish air carrier Iberia is launching daily service to Havana, Cuba, the carrier announced. The new flights will launch on June 2, according to a media release on Facebook. Iberia will be operating the service on its new Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The addition of daily service represents a 30 percent increase in flights to Cuba, … Read more
Global ferry and shipping group FRS and Clipper, operator of Clipper Vacations, will combine transportation and tourism expertise to launch a new ferry service from Florida to Cuba, pending government guidance and approval. The announcement comes following FRS’ recent acquisition of a majority interest in Clipper. “This is an exciting day for Clipper, as we … Read more
A second earthquake in one week shook Cuba on Wednesday evening, according to the United States Geological Survey. The 4.2-magnitude quake came after a 4.6-magnitude earthquake on Sunday. Wednesday’s quake struck at around 37 kilometers south-southwest of Santiago de Cuba, and about 55 kilometers south of Palma Soriano. The quake, which hit at around 9:40 … Read more
Navigating Havana’s hotel and rental scene can be tricky, but that’s why Cuba Journal is here to help. Our Airbnb Cuba feature looks at some of the more interesting places to stay in Havana and the wider island. This one, for example, even comes with its own pool and snack bar. The funky property with … Read more
In what could be a major boost for US telecom growth in Cuba, the Federal Communications Commission has removed Cuba from the commission’s “Exclusion List.” By removing Cuba from the list, the move opens the door for US telecom carriers to provide facilities-based telephone and Internet service to Cuba without separate approval from the FCC. … Read more
