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The Best Museums in Havana

Cuba has a rich and complex history, and there’s no better place to discover this history in more depth than the museums in Havana. Whether its Spanish colonial history, the Cuban missile crisis and revolution, or rum that piques your interest, there’s a museum in Havana for you … Read More

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Travelling to Cuba with a Toddler: All you need to know

Cuba is a great destination to travel to if you have a toddler two in tow. Not only are the people of Cuban incredibly family-orientated, meaning toddlers and children are treated with love and care, but the island offers a wealth of things to keep your young family entertained … Read More

The Best Cities in Cuba for Tourists

As the largest nation in the Caribbean, with a colonial history that dates back half a millennium, Cuba has many a beguiling town and city worthy of exploring. Which are the best cities in Cuba for tourists, and why? We give you the lowdown using our extensive local knowledge … Read More

8 Cheap Things You Should Do on a Day Trip to Havana

The huge wealth of attractions the Cuban capital has tooffer can have you scratching your head and wondering what to do in Havana fora day. Even if you have a tight budget, there are plenty of sights to exploreand experience … Read More

The Ultimate Guide to 48 Hours in Cuba

Cuba’s unique political path together with its stunning Caribbean location and impressive colonial relics has made it an attractive destination for all manner of visitors for decades. Al Capone is reputed to have owned a mansion here, while Ernest Hemingway … Read More

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6 Fun Activities in Varadero Cuba

The beach resort town of Varadero sits on a thin peninsula of land that stretches for 20 kilometres into the Atlantic Ocean. But you shouldn’t think that Varadero is an uninspired string of all-inclusive hotels and spas as a result. … Read More

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Best Places to Visit in Varadero Cuba

Varadero sits on Cuba’s northern shore, around 140 km east of Havana, on the Peninsula de Hicacos. Thanks to its impressive beaches, which stretch along a spit of land 20 km in length, it has become one of the largest … Read More

Top Things To Do in Havana Cuba at Night

The sun setting at the end of each day is no excuse for bringing your exploration of the Cuban capital to an end. In fact, the warm Caribbean weather combined with the city’s record of safety for visitors and the … Read More

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How to Spend an Amazing 48 Hours in Havana

The Cuban capital is one of the world’s most unique destinations, combining the relics of centuries of colonial rule, stunning nearby beaches, the intrigues of more recent communist rule, and life under a decades-long US trade embargo, with an infectious … Read More

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What to See of Hemingway’s Havana

Ernest Hemingway was a titan of twentieth century American literature. Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1954, he is also intrinsically linked with Cuba and the Cuban capital. He found that Havana allowed him to focus on his … Read More