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Condé Nast Traveller Chooses the Top 25 Places to Go in 2025 – And Cuba Makes the Cut!

By Johnny Considine | 21st November 2024 by Johnny Considine

We are thrilled to announce that Cuba has earned a spot in Condé Nast Traveller’s prestigious list of the Top 25 Places to Go in 2025. The article highlights the many reasons why Cuba continues to captivate travelers, including its rich Afro-Cuban culture, UNESCO-protected cities, and the iconic classic cars that color its streets. After a challenging few years, Cuba is once again welcoming visitors with open arms, and the island’s vibrant energy is ready…

Which are the best road trips to take in Cuba ?

By Johnny Considine | 7th March 20217th March 2021 by Johnny Considine

There is nothing like a road trip. If you are the type of traveler who likes to go it alone just for the sheer independence and adventure of it all then it’s really the way to go. Cuba is one of the easiest countries to road trip in if you have a some basic support and pre arrange some great places to stay, a couple of tours and experiences and of course advice on the…

Tips and Advice

CHOCOLATE AND CACAO IN CUBA

By Johnny Considine | 19th August 202020th November 2020 by Johnny Considine

Travelers to Cuba tend to think about this Caribbean island as the place for Cuban rum and tobacco, the sandy beaches of Varadero, the colonial streets of Trinidad, or beautiful Havana. But Baracoa, in the east of Cuba, has among its many treasures, luscious, delicious cacao! For many, no trip to Cuba is truly an unforgettable experience unless you travel to Santiago de Cuba and Baracoa, and experience Cuban nature, music, and food at its…

Luxury Travel Tips and Advice

The Best Street Food in Cuba

By Johnny Considine | 11th August 20202nd September 2020 by Johnny Considine

There is much to choose from when it comes to street food in Cuba. There is no reason to waste 2 hours of a holiday in Cuba sitting in a restaurant, when you can safely explore a city or town while enjoying delicious street food. And mind you, there are amazing restaurants in Cuba! Cuba has an undeserved reputation as not the ideal destination for foodies. Decades of economic shortages and the impact of the…

Tips and Advice

Top Tips on how to take a safe vacation in Cuba in the time of COVID

By Johnny Considine | 13th June 202015th October 2020 by Johnny Considine

Cuba has one of the lowest infection rates in the world of COVID 19 and one of the highest recovery rates from illness associated with the virus. Encouraging the population to wear masks, wash hands frequently, socially distance, as well as providing immune-boosting drugs, has helped achieve this remarkable result. Here we offer some tips on how you can travel to Cuba and have a safe vacation.