JetBlue has officially launched its expanded charter service between New York and Havana, Cuba. The carrier is now operating a second weekly roundtrip charter flight in partnership with Cuba Travel Services. The new flights, which operate on Tuesdays, become JetBlue’s sixth weekly roundtrip charter route between the US and Cuba. “More people are exploring the … Read more
One of the most important artists from Cuba is coming to Miami. Painter Julio Larraz will be showing his work at Ascaso Gallery and La Cometa during Art Miami, which takes place Dec. 1-6. “Larraz’s paintings are dominated by imposing landscapes, powerful seas, enigmatic space scenes, and elegant individuals wearing resplendent attire that call into question … Read more
Brazilian air carrier GOL is looking to add flights to Cuba, the company announced. In its latest monthly report, GOL said it was planning to add several new Latin American destinations, including Havana. Right now, Brazil sends a negligible amount of tourists to Cuba, particularly in comparison to other Latin American countries like Colombia, Venezuela … Read more
Demand for Cuba has never been higher, both from outside of the United States and now for travelers coming from the US on one of the U.S. government’s 12 approved licenses. That’s been a significant boost for established tour operators like Central Holidays, which now offers a wide range of tour packages to visit Cuba. … Read more
Tour operator Vacation Express is now offering hotel rooms in Cuba. US travelers who are eligible to visit Cuba under one of the 12 general licenses for travel to the island can book hotel rooms in Varadero, Cayo Coco, Santiago de Cuba, Holguin and Cayo Santa Maria. Vacation Express is part of the Sunwing Travel … Read more
A major travel player is coming to Cuba. Online travel booking site CheapCaribbean.com has announced plans to begin offering eight-day tours to Cuba beginning in early 2016. The nine tours, all of which will be operated by Cuba tour operator Cuba Travel Services, will start at $5,500 per person including accommodations, meals and air/ground transportation. … Read more
By the Cuba Journal staff While charter flights have helped expand travel to Havana, it’s still hard for many travelers to get to the eastern hub of Santiago de Cuba. That’s about to change, however, with a new option through Turks and Caicos. Caribbean carrier InterCaribbean Airways will be launching flights from Providenciales to Santiago … Read more
Acclaimed actress Rosario Dawson hosted a major Airbnb event in New York this week that celebrated the upcoming one-year anniversary of the historic rapprochement between Cuba and the United States. Dawson was joined at the fete by Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba, a Cuban dance troupe which was in New York to perform “Cuba Vibra,” a … Read more
Growth in the number of charter flights to Cuba is showing no signs of slowing down. Another carrier has added flights to the island, this time Choice Aire out of Southwest Florida International Airport. The carrier recently launched service from Fort Myers to Havana, Cuba, with flights operating on Mondays and Fridays. The Monday and Friday flights … Read more
A new environmental agreement Officials from Cuba and the United States have signed a landmark agreement to protect marine ecosystems from rising manmade threats. The agreement, first announced in October, commits Cuba and the U.S. to collaborate on science, outreach and education regarding ‘sister’ marine protected areas,” according to the Environmental Defense Fund, which has … Read more
