Cuba – West or East?
Oct 11, 2017
Cuba
As the largest island in the Caribbean, at around 1000kms long, visiting the whole of Cuba in a typical 2- week holiday simply isn’t possible. So where to go first, west or east?
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Hurricane Irma & Travel To Cuba
Sep 15, 2017
Cuba
A brief overview of the situation across Cuba in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma for those already booked or planning to travel in the next few months.
Recommended Casa Particulares of Old Havana
Sep 04, 2017
Cuba
A guide to some of the best casa particulares to be found in Cuba's Old Havana
Virgin Atlantic Cuts Varadero, Adds Havana
Aug 21, 2017
Cuba
Virgin Atlantic’s brief experiment with flights to Varadero has come to a juddering halt, with services set to end at the start of this September.
Where To Stay In Old Havana For….
Aug 08, 2017
Cuba
My top tips on where to stay in Old Havana for the following…….
Solo Travel To Cuba
Jul 24, 2017
Cuba
If you're contemplating the idea of solo travel to Cuba, here are just some of the key issues to consider.
Top Tips For Cuba
Jul 10, 2017
Cuba
Having travelled to Cuba since 1995, I’ve seen an awful lot of the island and witnessed a fair degree of change. Based on all this experience, below are my 10 top tips for Cuba.
Trump & Cuba – What Next?
Jun 23, 2017
Cuba
Following his much-anticipated announcement last Friday, in which Donald Trump promised to reverse his predecessor’s policies – what next for tourism in Cuba?
Cuba Bus Routes & Schedules
Jun 14, 2017
Cuba
Although things are slowly opening up in Cuba, most aspects of the economy are still firmly closed to the private sector, including bus travel.
Beach Holidays In Trinidad – Cuba
May 31, 2017
Cuba
Yup, Trinidad Cuba. So, if you’ve found this article and were hoping for advice on beach holidays in Trinidad & Tobago, I’m afraid you’ve come to the wrong place amigo.
Two Weeks In Cuba – Ultimate Cuba Tour
May 15, 2017
Cuba
The Ultimate Cuba Tour is a small, group escorted tour that takes in pretty much the whole island in two weeks.
Melia Cuba Announce Ambitious Expansion Plans
May 06, 2017
Cuba
Melia Cuba have announced ambitious expansion plans for Cuba involving 8 new properties, and a total of 931 rooms, in Cienfuegos, Trinidad & Camaguey.
Golf In Cuba
Apr 24, 2017
Cuba
The very idea of golf in Cuba has long been something of a running joke, but is that all finally set to change?
Low Fares to Cuba
Apr 15, 2017
Cuba
Virgin Atlantic have just come out with fares from London to Havana and Varadero at just under £400, the lowest fares in many a year.
Cienfuegos – Worth Visiting?
Apr 06, 2017
Cuba
Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, the city of Cienfuegos on Cuba’s south coast is certainly worth visiting, but for how long?
The Essential Cuba Tour
Feb 28, 2017
Cuba
The Essential Cuba tour is an escorted, small group tour lasting 7 nights and taking in the key highlights of western Cuba.
Travel From The US to Cuba – Advice For UK Citizens
Feb 24, 2017
Cuba
Ever since Barack Obama visited Cuba in 2016, travel from the US to Cuba has become easier. Just not easy.
Fishing in Cuba
Feb 21, 2017
Cuba
An archipelago comprising the main island plus over 4,000 cayes and islets, Cuba has the potential to become perhaps the world’s foremost fishing destination.
Iberostar Cuba Expansion Plans
Feb 13, 2017
Cuba
Currently the second largest hotel management company in Cuba, Iberostar Cuba seems determined to close the gap on the market leader, Melia Cuba.
Cuban UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Feb 07, 2017
Cuba
As the largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba is packed full of things to do and see including no less than 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Flying In Cuba – A Guide
Jan 30, 2017
Cuba
At over 1000kms in length, anyone looking to traverse Cuba within a typical holiday window will probably need to take at least one internal flight.
Air Europa Dreamliner to Havana
Jan 24, 2017
Cuba
Commencing 15th March this year, the Air Europa daily flight from Madrid to Havana will be operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Valley of the Sugar Mills
Jan 22, 2017
Cuba
Occupying the space between the colonial towns of Trinidad & Sancti Spiritus, the Valley of the Sugar Mills is another of Cuba’s UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Dhawa Cayo Santa Maria
Jan 11, 2017
Cuba
The Dhawa Cayo Santa Maria has finally opened and is poised to provide Cuba’s established hotel operators with some much-needed competition.
Unseen Cuba – By Marius Jovaisa
Jan 04, 2017
Cuba
Marius Jovaisa is a ground-breaking travel photographer, famous for his aerial shots, all contained in 5 beautiful photography books, including Unseen Cuba
Iberostar Riviera Hotel Havana
Dec 22, 2016
Cuba
The Riviera Hotel in Havana is perhaps the classic 1950s Cuban hotel which, it has just been announced, will be taken over by the Iberostar group in early 2017.
KLM To Havana
Dec 20, 2016
Cuba
It’s something of a cliché to refer to KLM as the de facto national airline of the UK, but they do offer more regional connections than any other airline.
Casa El Madero
Dec 15, 2016
Cuba
Casa El Madero is the latest casa particular to open in Old Havana and, as well as adding much needed capacity, also provides a dash of style to the city's accommodation stock.
Punta Gorda – Cienfuegos
Dec 14, 2016
Cuba
Punta Gorda is a picturesque, residential neighbourhood of Cienfuegos that directly overlooks the Bay of Cienfuegos on Cuba's south coast
Guantanamera
Dec 12, 2016
Cuba
It might not be the national anthem, but few would argue that 'Guantanamera' is the song of Cuba. No matter where you are on the island, you're going to hear it.
Driving Times In Cuba
Dec 08, 2016
Cuba
At over 1000kms long, and by far the largest island in the Caribbean, driving times in Cuba are often far greater than many people anticipate. To that end, I have put together this very broad guide to non-stop, driving times between some of the key tourist destinations.
Soroa Botanical Gardens
Dec 06, 2016
Cuba
The Soroa Botanical Gardens are located just over an hour’s drive west of Havana, nestled in a lush, green valley within the Sierra del Rosario Mountains.
Tren Blindado
Dec 05, 2016
Cuba
Located in the city of Santa Clara, the Tren Blindado (Spanish for ‘armoured train’) is part monument, part museum and relates to one of the most famous events of the Cuban Revolution.
Bus Travel In Cuba
Dec 01, 2016
Cuba
There are numerous transport options when it comes to exploring Cuba but, for those looking to travel independently and also keep costs down, bus travel is highly recommended.
La Boca – Trinidad’s alternative beach resort?
Nov 28, 2016
Cuba
La Boca is a small coastal village some 15 minutes’ drive from the UNESCO World Heritage town of Trinidad on Cuba’s south coast.
Iberostar Cuba
Nov 23, 2016
Cuba
Iberostar Cuba is a division of the Spanish hotel management company, Iberostar. Currently, they manage 12 hotels across Cuba, 10 at the beach, 1 in Havana and 1 in Trinidad.
Getting Around Cuba
Nov 18, 2016
Cuba
At around 1000kms in length, Cuba is a larger island than many visitors realise and exploring it can be both complicated and expensive. This brief guide covers the key options for getting around Cuba.
Accommodation in Cuba: Hotels or Casa Particulares?
Nov 17, 2016
Cuba
Deciding where to stay is part and parcel of going travelling. With accommodation in Cuba, your first decision may be whether you opt for hotels or casa particulares.
Four Days In Havana
Nov 14, 2016
Cuba
Everyone keeps asking me the same question, how long does one need in Havana? Clearly there is no right or wrong answer but my advice is always to spend at least four days.
Flying From The US to Cuba – The Rules
Nov 09, 2016
Cuba
Although flying from the US to Cuba is moving towards normalisation, there is still quite some way to go before just anyone can hop on a plane.
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