Cuba’s increasingly crucial tourism sector grew by 23.2 percent in the first half of 2017, according to new data from Cuba Tourism Minister Manuel Marrero. That represented a total of 2.7 million tourists compared to the first six months of 2016, driven unsurprisingly by a surge in U.S. tourism. Indeed, the U.S. market grew by … Read more
Guitarist Pablo Menendez’s funky Yoruba, Afro-Cuban, salsa, bebop fusion septet Mezcla (“mixture”) is as much about Cuba’s musical past as it is the future. Let’s Do Cuba‘s Intimate Cuban Jazz Weekend offers deep immersion into the Cuban Latin/fusion jazz scene through Mezcla and renowned artist, Pablo Menendez. According to Let’s Do Cuba’s Lily Puosa, “Our experience … Read more
When it comes to getting the most out of a tour to Cuba, consider these two things during the planning stages: making sure the tour covers your interests and go with an affinity group if you can. It is not only more enjoyable, it is more meaningful and educational. Cuba’s history and relative isolation are … Read more
It’s increasingly clear that Cuba is a destination that appeals to the luxury demographic in the United States. And now there’s another new way to take an authorized luxury trip to the island. Luxury operator Ker & Downey is now offering customizable private people-to-people journeys to Cuba. The tours include a private car and driver, … Read more
A new way to see Cuba By the Cuba Journal staff There’s a new way to see Cuba: by kayak. Idaho-based ROW Adventures has announced plans to launch its first Cuba tour this November. It’s called Cuba Unbound, and it’s the first of its kind in Cuba, a people-to-people kayak tour. “This trip is a … Read more
