The U.S. State Department recently issued a travel warning for Cuba following some undetermined “health attacks” on embassy employees. We are aware of the travel warning and understand your concerns. The State Department issued a travel warning. What does this mean? In the interest of informing and protecting U.S. citizens, the State Department regularly issues […]
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Cuba Travel Policy Update: Group Travel Still Authorized
Eliminating Individual Travel, Keeping Group Travel The Trump Administration recently announced changes to U.S. Cuba travel policy. Under the Obama administration, rules were relaxed allowing individuals to visit the island in compliance with 12 categories of travel without applying to Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for a specific license. President Trump’s policy change intends […]
Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski
We are excited to add the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski to our list of recommended hotels in Havana! Located in the heart of Havana, and operated by the Swiss hotel group Kempinski, this exciting new property is set to open later this year. The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski will offer the first true 5-star luxury […]
What do Travelers Want in 2017? More Cuba!
The results are in: People love Cuba more than coffee. Client travel spending is expected to increase in 2017, and recent surveys show that 27% of travelers consider Cuba to be their dream international destination. In fact, half of them said they would consider canceling holiday gift-giving and coffee to budget for the trip. Previous […]
Gran Teatro de la Habana
Located in Havana’s Paseo del Prado, the majestic Gran Teatro is the perfect place to take in the amazing performance art culture of Cuba. The building is home to the National Ballet, but performances also include theatre productions, musicals and orchestra. The Gran Teatro’s extensive history reaches back to 1938, and a recent renovation has restored […]
Cuba’s Cultural Fusion of Music, Dance, and Daily Life
Photographer Omar Robles has released a stunning photography series featuring ballet dancers practicing on the streets of Cuba. One of the most visually arresting features of these photos is the seemingly curious mixture of art with daily life. In reality, life and the arts interact seamlessly as an integral part of the Cuban culture. As with many Caribbean […]
Obama Lifts Restrictions on Cuban Rum, Cigars
Excerpt from USA Today article – October 14, 2016 Attention U.S. travelers going abroad: You now can bring home all the Cuban rum and cigars you want. The Obama administration announced Friday a new round of executive actions designed to increase trade and travel with the communist island. And this is the one many Americans have been waiting […]
Southwest Airlines Is Making It Easier (And Cheaper) To Fly To Cuba
Excerpt from Huffington Post article – October 14, 2016 Start packing your bags. Southwest Airlines announced Thursday that the budget airline will launch its nonstop service to Cuba beginning next month, making even more flights available for eager travelers wanting to visit. The airline will offer two daily nonstop flights between Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and the northern Cuba […]
Upcoming Cuba FAM: February 2017
Apply today to experience Cuba’s incentive appeal firsthand with CITA! Cuba Incentive Travel Associates is offering a FAM opportunities in February of 2017. See for yourself why Cuba offers an incentive experience unlike any other. FAM DATES: February 9 – 12, 2017. Deadline for application: January 9, 2017 As an incentive destination, Havana features several options […]
All Your Questions About Traveling to Cuba, Answered
Reprinted from Air Fulfillment Services “AFS Traveler,” September 2016 Do I need a visa? As a visitor traveling from the United States, you must obtain a visa, which you can apply for before you leave for Cuba. You will also need to prove that your visit falls under one of the 12 categories of approved travel to Cuba, as […]