Wondering how to get a tourist card for Cuba (also called a Cuban tourist visa) for your once-in-a-lifetime Cuba holiday? You are at the right place! I have traveled to Cuba for five years and entered Cuba at least two dozen times, including from the United States, so I have done that process a few…
The second most important romantic happening of a lifetime, right behind that of an unforgettable wedding ceremony, is probably to create the perfect honeymoon. Or Luna de Miel, as they say in Spanish (I love that phrase). What about choosing incredible Cuba honeymoon resorts for your most important holiday? As an avid Cuba traveler for…
The largest island nation in the Caribbean, Cuba is infamously known for being closed, enigmatic, for Castro and Che and the revolution. As an archipelago with thousands of little islets, there are beaches everywhere. The best beaches in Cuba are also truly paradisiacal. I have traveled to Cuba for five years and stayed for long…
You are not the only person wondering: Can you see Cuba from Key West, the southernmost point of the US? With such a short distance across, surely that must be possible. As a full-time traveler in the Caribbean, I have been to both places less than 100 miles apart and tried. I have stood beside…
New to Cuba? I am sure you have heard a lot about Cuba in your life, as the island has been both famous and infamous over the years, for some good things and some not-so-good. A lot of what you already know is probably pretty accurate, but some stuff might be more based on myths,…
If you’re thinking about taking a trip to (or around) the Miami area, you may be wondering how far Fort Lauderdale is from Miami. I have visited Miami for long periods of time solo, staying in some really cool Miami Beach hotels, btw. While there, I made the journey to Fort Lauderdale to take a…
It is not like traveling to Cuba is brain surgery – BUT it can be very rewarding to research some expert Cuba tips for travel when you are going to this particular destination for the first time. I have traveled to Cuba regularly for five years and have some tips for how to travel there….
The Miami weather is generally a warm and inviting destination. However, there are variations in temperatures, precipitation, water temperatures, and, of course, the chance of hurricanes in the months after summer! Miami lies on the same latitude as the Tropic of Cancer, so it has a very warm climate year-round. As the city is also…
Santiago de Cuba is the second-largest city in Cuba, the capital of Santiago de Cuba Province, and the Cuban capital of the annual carnival. Located on the island’s eastern side, Santiago is about 870 kilometers (or 540 miles) from Havana. It is an amazing destination if you are able to fit it into your itinerary….
Vinales is the home of the Cuban cigar, and it is only a few hours away from Havana! Want to experience Vinales Valley in Cuba but don’t have time to stay there for long? You can actually visit this spectacular part of Cuba by making a day trip from Havana to Vinales; the journey is…