Every time I speak to Americans about Cuba travel, there appear to be a lot of rumors and insecurities about how to travel to Cuba from the US. So what is the situation? Is it possible to do Cuba trips from US? The answer to that is YES, U.S. Citizens can travel to Cuba; you…
The currency system in Cuba has given visitors headaches for years, so it is not at all strange that you are wondering what the currency in Cuba is. After traveling to Cuba for five years, I have learned everything about money in Cuba, how and where to exchange currency, official and unofficial currency rates, and…
Cuba is home to the third-longest coral reef in the world, behind the Australian Great Barrier Reef and the Belize Reef, which makes scuba diving in Varadero (and other places) in Cuba a great holiday adventure. As a PADI advanced diver, I have been scuba diving here several times in the last few years, and…
If there is one place to consider chill lounging for a few days in Cuba, it is in one of the best all inclusive resorts in Varadero, a peninsula on a tiny string of white sand and palms on the northern Cuban shore. Over the course of five years, I have visited Varadero often and…
After traveling to Cuba regularly for five years and exploring the island extensively, I wanna share my advice on the best things to do in Varadero when you visit. Mostly known for its lush all-inclusive resorts, paradise beaches, and chill holiday lifestyle, you can stay entertained inside a luxurious resort your whole vacation. This largest…
Being a dedicated extranjera, traveling to Havana for longer periods, I have loads of hard-hitting reasons why you should visit Cuba if you need some help with the arguments. This intriguing island nation with a unique history, beautiful nature, interesting architecture, and gorgeous beaches is one of the most fascinating places on the planet. As…
One excursion in Cuba I recommend is traveling from Havana to Santa Clara. Among the facts about Santa Clara Cuba that might interest you is that Che Guevara is buried here in an impressive mausoleum. When I visited Santa Clara in Cuba, I took the bus from Havana and explored the town for a few…
Cayo Santa Maria Cuba is the name of one of three small paradisiacal Caribbean islands, or keys, that makeup what is called Cayos de Villa Clara, off the northern coast of the Cuban main island. I spent a couple of weeks here, and it is truly a tropical haven with nothing but dreamy beaches and…
I am comfortably seated in the blue and white Viazul long-haul bus going from Havana to Santa Clara, one of the most revolutionary cities in the revolutionary nation of Cuba. In Santa Clara, I plan to visit La Loma’s battlegrounds, Che Guevara’s mausoleum, and the museum of the derailed train. Lunch is packed, and I…
The best resort I have ever stayed at in Cuba is a small “boutique” all-inclusive resort in Cayo Santa Maria along the northern shores of Cuba. Intimate ambiance, amazing a la carte dining, stunning environment, great service, and I even had my own butler! I traveled here from Havana and stayed for a couple of…