Cuba

Discova has expanded operations in the Caribbean with a new office in Havana, Cuba. With presence established in Mexico, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic already, the Republic of Cuba is Discova’s 4th country in the Americas, and 15th globally. Regional Manager for the Americas Simon Lindsay said: “I lived and worked in Cuba for three years, so I already […]

Massive explosion rips through Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba –
Multiple floors of the upscale Saratoga Hotel in Havana, Cuba were completely destroyed after a huge explosion ripped through the building, located directly across from Cuba’s Nation…

Cuban or foreign travellers will no longer have to take a PCR test when they arrive at the Cuban border, as of 15 November

Havana, Cuba is readying to kickstart its tourism season in November amid efforts to contain the sharpest spike in daily Covid-19 cases

Facing a steep rebound in coronavirus infections since fully re-opening borders last month, Cuba will require all inbound travellers from next year to provide proof of a negative test before departure in addition to current screening upon arrival. Cuba received plaudits for successfully containing its coronavirus outbreak by isolating cases and suspected cases, contact tracing […]

As Brits are eagerly waiting for the end of the second lockdown on December 2, they are desperate for some winter sun. However, mandatory quarantine deterred travel planning.

Havana airport will open to regular commercial flights on 15 November after being closed for seven and a half months due to the coronavirus pandemic

Most of the Caribbean island nation, which closed its borders six months ago in a bid to contain the spread of the virus, is now opening up to international tourism starting next week

G Adventures has introduced eight new Active trips for travellers looking to combine physical activity with cultural interaction on their next getaway. The new tours include multisport itineraries in Indonesia and Cuba, and fresh hiking options in the United States’ National Parks. There is also a new way to hike Peru’s famous Inca Trail for […]

The 2019 Virtuoso Luxe Report surveyed its affiliated advisors to discover where, why and how families are traveling this summer.

Music and travel go hand and hand. Along with food and language, it can be one of the first things which a traveller notices when they touch down in a new destination. Local pop, native music and the classic international hits of yesteryear – often the 80’s for some reason – pumped out in taxi’s, shopping malls, bars and restaurants create the soundtrack of a destination.

The Holiday Place, a provider of tailor-made luxury holidays, has tipped the small island of Cayo Esquivel in Cuba as the next up-and-coming destination.

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) has announced a new fly/cruise option to its forthcoming Cuba, Central America & Caribbean cruise.  Passengers can now fly British Airways from London Gatwick to Antigua on Saturday 11 November and join the cruise ship Columbus for 20 nights of the cruise, before flying back when the ship reaches Barbados. […]

Azamara Club Cruises® has announced new 2018 and 2019 Cuban itineraries that range from four to fourteen nights and visit Cuban ports such as Cienfuegos, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  There are longer stays in port, new onboard Cuban-themed programming and two overnights in Havana. Starting from next year, guests can also expect an AzAmazing […]

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced updates to its summer 2018 deployment.  New for 2018, Norwegian Sun will reposition to Port Canaveral and offer four day cruises to Havana, Cuba and Key West, and three-day cruises to the Bahamas. Norwegian Jewel will rejoin the youngest fleet sailing to Alaska in summer 2018, with itineraries including […]

Archipelago International, the Indonesian hotel group, has moved out of Asia for the first time with the signing of its first property in Cuba. The Jakarta-based company has penned an agreement for the management of the Grand Aston Varadero Resort, a new 438-room property in the resort of Varadero. The hotel, which is being developed […]

Holland America Line has announced it will be sailing to Cuba on selected cruises this year.  The first cruise to sail to Cuba will depart Fort Lauderdale on 22 December 2017 and is a 12-night Cuban Explorer holiday cruise onboard Veendam. Ports of call on this new itinerary include Cozumel (Mexico), Costa Maya (Mexico), Key […]

Azamara Club Cruises has announced the addition of four new sailings to its exciting line-up of Cuba voyages for 2018. Departing from Miami, the sailings feature overnights in Havana, as well as visits to two maiden ports of call: Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. Famous for pioneering truly immersive destination experiences, Azamara is now offering […]

Norwegian Cruise Line announced that it will further extend its offering of weekly roundtrip cruises from Miami to Cuba through 2018, with 33 new voyages. The all-inclusive Norwegian Sky will begin her 2018 Cuba cruise season in March, sailing four-day roundtrip cruises from Miami, with 32 of the cruises to include an overnight stay in […]

Oceania Cruises made history this week (9 March) when its ship, Marina, pulled into Sierra Maestra cruise terminal in Havana, Cuba carrying 1,250 guests. On board for this historic moment was Bob Binder, co-founder and CEO of Oceania Cruises, and Frank Del Rio, Cuban-born founder of Oceania Cruises and CEO of parent company Norwegian Cruise […]