Fathom, the pioneer in social impact travel, today announced that Ashoka, the largest network of social entrepreneurs worldwide, has developed select onboard programming for sailings to the Dominican Republic and Cuba. Together, Fathom and Ashoka have created a replicable travel experience that enables travelers to practice changemaking, and discover their own potential to create positive … Read more
“Last week in Havana, Cuba, the governments of Aruba and Cuba signed a cooperative agreement with a focus on tourism,” announced Minister of Tourism, Transportation, Culture and the Primary Sector for Aruba Mr. Otmar Oduber. It’s been close to a year since discussions began between the departments of foreign affairs of both countries, and are … Read more
The historic normalization of relations with Cuba means many more Americas will be traveling to Cuba. For eco-tour enthusiasts, Cuba represents a whole new destination unlike any in the world. The Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) has organized a unique “eco-surf and turf” tour in Cuba featuring some of the island’s most extraordinary marine, cultural, … Read more
The music scene in Cuba has exploded this year. New events and festivals seem to appear weekly. And the variety of music events is diverse as well. Mariachi USA, the premier mariachi music festival in the US, is headed to Cuba for a historic performance this Fall, October 4-11, 2016. Mariachi musicians, singers and dancers … Read more
Air France-KLM foresees a 15% increase in passenger transportation in 2015 compared to 2014. The group is seeking to consolidate its position as the principal carrier between Cuba and Europe, Africa and Asia, according to Antoine Cros, general manager for Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Cros said, “During 2015 more than 420,000 passengers were transported, … Read more
Cuba, the formerly off-limits land of vintage cars, beautiful beaches, cigars, mojitos, and Ernest Hemingway, will be opening for American tourism for the first time since the 1960s. A Switchfly Travel Trend Report: How Interested Are U.S. Travelers in Visiting Cuba offers an overview of those Americans who are most curious about visiting Cuba – … Read more
