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  • Diana Cabrera
  • Sep 11, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Culture, Experiences, Havana, Museums
Havana's top ten museums: from well-known palaces to quirky collections

Havana's top ten museums: from well-known palaces to quirky collections

  • Havana qqqq, Havana

When most people think of Cuba they think of classic cars, Che, beaches and maybe even cocktails. Few people think of museums. Yet Havana is full of great museums. Here are our top ten picks.


  • Diana Cabrera
  • Sep 07, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Accommodation, Cuba, Hotels, Luxury Hotels
Where to stay in Cuba: our favourite high-end hotels

Where to stay in Cuba: our favourite high-end hotels

  • Havana qqqq, Cuba

From elegant colonial mansions that are now boutique hotels to iconic buildings ran by luxury hotel companies, there is a range of different high-end options. Take a look and select the right hotel for your holiday to Cuba.


  • Maria O'hana
  • Sep 11, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Adventure, Cuba, Excursions, Viñales
48 Hours in Viñales

48 Hours in Viñales

  • Havana qqqq, Viñales

If this is your first time planning a trip to Cuba, then you may be wondering how to fit Viñales into your schedule. So we've put together the ultimate itinerary - expertly crafted by Cuban-born specialists - for a 48 hour trip!


  • Rossana Young
  • Sep 08, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Culture, Experiences, Festivals, Holguin
Romerias de Mayo: Holguín's Cultural Showcase

Romerias de Mayo: Holguín's Cultural Showcase

  • Havana qqqq, Holguin

Looking for an authentic insight into Cuban culture? Look no further than Romerias de Mayo.This eclectic arts and culture celebration takes place every May in Holguín, a charming city set in the beautiful and surprisingly little-visited East of the island


  • Maria O'hana
  • Sep 08, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Experiences, Family, Nature, Places
Eight things to do in Cienfuegos

Eight things to do in Cienfuegos

  • Havana qqqq, Cienfuegos

With its colourful streets, sumptuous architecture and surrounding national parks, there's a myriad of unique attractions around Cienfuegos waiting to be explored. Take a look and get ready to plan your visit.



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Susana Corona

Why Cuba is the best holiday destination to escape to right now

Escaping to Caribbean warmth and sunkissed beaches in Cuba is not only possible but one of the safest tropical dreams that you can make come true now, right now, even amid COVID-19 restrictions. Included in the UK travel corridor and supported by a number of airlines and hotel chains guaranteeing the safety of travellers with a set of sanitary measures, here we illustrate the ways that a Cuba holiday right now is among the best decisions you could make.

Jeremy John

The Father of the Homeland - Ten fun facts about Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

During your stay in Cuba, you're bound to see the name 'Cespedes', be it on a street name, a park or a building. Find out more about this Cuban national hero.

Jeremy John

Was The Queen's Gambit inspired by Cuba's Maria Teresa Mora?

The new series about a chess prodigy has got people discussing which women chess players might have influenced the story. Could it have been a Cuban? Read on to find out.

Jeremy John

Cuba: A Sweet Potato Paradise! Seven Fun Facts

Sweet potatoes have become increasingly popular in the UK in recent years. Sales have been rising alongside trends in healthy eating and plant-based diets. In Cuba, sweet potatoes have been grown and eaten for millennia and can be found across the island, everywhere from restaurants to food markets.