During the 1950’s Cuba was the next big thing; splendid resorts lined the coast just east of Havana; brightly painted chalets filled the country hamlets and Chevrolets ruled the roads. Today, the resort Playas del Este is nothing more than modern ruins with the occasional working proper... more

Culture

Currency The Cuban Dollar – the tourist currency – is worth 24 Cuban Nacionales. When making purchases check whether they mean Nacionales or Dollars, though it is difficult to use Nacionales as a tourist (except in Santa Clara). Cubans earn approximately £12 a month, recei... more

Equality

There are certainly areas in the Vedado area of Havana where you will find a thriving gay community. Calle 23 is the centre of gay life, near the Cine Yara (cinema), this street is frequented by gay people night and day – but don’t expect it to be anything like major cosmopolitan ... more

It seems that President Obama is coming under increaing pressure to lift the ban of American's traveling to Cuba.   American citizens have been banned from entering the country for 60 years ...

Veradero is a peninsular approximately 3.5 hours by Viazul from Havana. This tranquil popular destination on the Florida Straits is lined with hotels offering fully inclusive packages. For three ni...