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Sancti Spiritus: Cuba’s Hidden Gem

Simply translating as ‘Holy Spirit’, the city of Sancti Spiritus is one of Cuba’s oldest Spanish settlements. Founded in 1514, the city has an intriguing history and a charming centre, yet remains something of a hidden gem even though its … Read More

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What to do in Santa Clara: Cuba’s City of Revolution

Sitting east of Havana in the central Cuban province of Villa Clara, Santa Clara is the nation’s fifth largest city, and one that has held an important part in the country’s history since its foundation in 1689. But rather than … Read More

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The Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Holguin Cuba

The Cuban city of Holguin might not – yet – trip off the tongue in quite the same way as Havana, Santa Clara or even Camaguey does, but don’t let that put you off a visit to this historic city. … Read More

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Cuba’s Best Destinations for Young Couples

It’s beautifully crumbling façades, neoclassical and baroque architecture, vintage American cars, relaxed way of life, great beaches, and stunning natural sights make Cuba an incredibly attractive destination for young couples. But where are the best places to go in Cuba … Read More

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Unmissable Things to Do in Santiago de Cuba

Situated almost 900 kilometres away from the Cuban capital of Havana, at the extreme east of the island nation, Santiago de Cuba has a personality all of its own and one you definitely don’t want to miss. Here we’ve put … Read More

How Much Money to Take to Cuba

How Much Money to Take to Cuba for 2 Weeks?

Creating an accurate budget for a vacation is important because it means you can have a laid-back and stress-free time away without the need to worry about every cent you spent on the road. A visit to Cuba is certainly … Read More

Things Not to Miss in Cuba

7 Cool Things Not to Miss in Cuba

Cuba has been beguiling visitors to its shores since long before the Castro-led revolution of the late 1950s and early 1960s made it perhaps the world’s most unique tourist destination. The largest island in the Caribbean, it boasts more UNESCO-enshrined … Read More

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Discovering the Magic of Trinidad – Hiking in Trinidad

Trinidad is perhaps Cuba’s best-preserved colonial city. One of the earliest settlements founded by the Spanish after the arrival of Christopher Columbus no less, it rose to prominence thanks to the sugar and tobacco industries that developed in the surrounding … Read More

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Here’s Why You Should Plan a Family Trip to Cuba in 2019

The description of Cuba as a unique destination is certainly a worthy one. As one of the last communist regimes, life in Cuba remains very different to that many of us – and our children – lead. As a result, … Read More

Travelling Solo in Cuba

7 Top Tips for Travelling Solo in Cuba

Cuba is not only an extraordinarily welcoming country all round, but also an incredibly safe destination for solo travel. If you’re thinking about traveling solo in Cuba, don’t let the lack of friends or travel companions stop you. If anything, … Read More