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  • Diana Cabrera
  • Sep 09, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Casas Particulares, Experiences, Havana, Ideas
The Top 5 Things You Need to Experience in Havana

The Top 5 Things You Need to Experience in Havana

  • Havana qqqq, Havana

Here’s the lowdown of the top five unmissable things to do in Havana while on holidays, dissected by two of the most common questions we get from our clients: Why do you think I’ll enjoy it? What makes it unique?


  • Diana Cabrera
  • Sep 11, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Cocktails, Cuba, Experiences, Food
Unmissable Drinks & Dishes in Cuba

Unmissable Drinks & Dishes in Cuba

  • Havana qqqq, Cuba

Tantalise your taste buds and prepare yourself for a journey full of flavour – here’s the lowdown on what dishes and drinks to try on your next trip to this beautiful island, along with some bits of history and advice on wining and dining in Cuba.


  • Diana Cabrera
  • Sep 11, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Cuba, Havana, Holidays, Multi-centre, Varadero
Havana and Varadero - a holiday itinerary to the best of Cuba

Havana and Varadero - a holiday itinerary to the best of Cuba

  • Havana qqqq, Cuba

If a mix of city sightseeing followed by the Caribbean’s best beach relaxation sounds like your kind of holiday, then a trip to Havana and Varadero is the next thing to check off your dream holiday bucket list. About two hours (83 miles) from each other, Havana and Varadero offer a unique opportunity to experience two holidays in one.


  • Carlotta Goodwin-thorp
  • Sep 10, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Advice, Cuba, Experiences
How to Get Internet in Cuba - Your 2019 Guide

How to Get Internet in Cuba - Your 2019 Guide

  • Havana qqqq, Cuba

It can sound scary at first but don’t worry – accessing the internet in Cuba is far easier than you would think and our family here at Cuba DirectTM is dedicated to making sure you know exactly how to get online while on holiday.


  • Diana Cabrera
  • Sep 10, 2020
  • News
  • News Source
  • Culture, Festivals, Galleries, Havana
Enjoying Art in Havana – A Guide to the Best Places and Events

Enjoying Art in Havana – A Guide to the Best Places and Events

  • Havana qqqq, Havana

Havana is ideal for travelers in search for lesser known, off-the-beaten-track places. In Cuba’s capital, there are no hidden clubs or elite-styled galleries. Art lies in plain sight here, especially in houses turned galleries in quirky neighborhoods.



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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.