Peggy Goldman is one of the top Cuba travel experts and specialty tour operators, serving as president and co-owner of Friendly Planet Travel, making Cuba travel even easier. Cuba Journal recently spoke with Goldman about a range of subjects, including her favorite places in Havana. Here are her picks for must-visit sites. The garden and … Read more
By the Cuba Journal staff Cuba and the United States will hold their third Bilateral Commission in Havana beginning next Monday, May 16, the US State Department announced. US Secretary of State John Kerry has asked Ambassador Ambassador Kristie Kenney, the Counselor of the U.S. Department of State to lead the delegation. In a statement, … Read more
Above: the Fathom ship in the Port of Havana By the Cuba Journal staff A US cruise ship just docked in Cuba. Fathom’s history-making Adonia ship docked in the Port of Havana on Monday morning, the first US ship to do so in more than half a century. Carnival counsel Arnie Perez was the first … Read more
A destination like no other, Cuba is becoming a hot spot for travelers to discover authentic experiences. A new tour by Abercrombie & Kent offers to reveal the spirit of the island with a non-traditional travel experience that explores art, music and other aspects of Cuban culture. Here are some highlights for the Abercrombie & … Read more
Renewed relations with Cuba means more Americans are interested in exploring Cuba, and booking a tour to Cuba is the best way to ensure a great experience on the island nation. Due to US travel restrictions, most Americans book tours to Cuba because the tour operator takes care of air travel, accommodation and rules compliance. … Read more
The Rolling Stones have sent out a message to their Cuban fans, just days before their concert in Havana. “Thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful country,” the band wrote over social media. “We are very happy to play for you; We have played many amazing places in the world, but this concert in … Read more
Across the street from the Havana’s Capital building and next to La Habana Vieja (Old Havana), the Hotel Saratoga offers ideal access to the best parts of Havana, day or night. Our experience at Hotel Saratoga convinced us of this hotel’s superiority based on the things that luxury travelers value most in Havana: a good … Read more
US-based public relations firm Weber Shandwick is planning to open an office in Cuba. The company has been granted a specific license by the US Department of the Treasury authorizing it to pursue opening operations on the ground in Cuba. “The license opens the door for Weber Shandwick to proceed with discussions with the Cuban … Read more
The first direct mail from the US to Cuba has officially arrived at Jose Marti International Airport in Havana, Cuba’s government confirmed. The shipment represents the first steps of a pilot program announced in December 2015. The mail shipment was the first direct mail to arrive in Cuba in more than half a century. For … Read more
Beyoncé and Jay-Z caused quite the uproar when they made their visit to Cuba back in 2013. Looking back, though, the two were pioneers for what is now the island’s tourism rebirth — a year and a half later, Cuba and the US had begun the process of normalization. So where did they go on their … Read more
