Cuba has always held a mysterious fascination for Americans. For nearly 50 years U.S. citizens have been restricted from traveling or doing business in Cuba, except under special circumstances. Even though Cuba lies just 90 miles off the coast of the U.S., very few Americans have ever been there. But all that may be about to change.
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Cuba Articles
Gods, Kilts, Mules and NudityPosted on May 28, 2013 by John Joe Worrall
For the divers out there and indeed for anyone with an interest in idyllic getaways… begin June on the paradise island of Curaçao in the southern Caribbean.
The Best Way to Enjoy a Vacation in CubaPosted on January 31, 2013 by Jessica McGovern
Cuba’s muggy humidity made our lazy wanderings feel like we were walking through soup. But despite the heat and our rusty Spanish, we made it from Havana to the small rural town of Viñales and into the welcome arms of Thomasina and Juan Rivero. The couple opened their home to nomads almost 10 years ago. It’s just as well that they did, because Cuba has no hostels, and all hotels are government-run—and expensive.
News from Around the WorldPosted on November 26, 2012 by International Living
Seaside docks are scattered all along the coastline in Belize. They’re great places to watch the sun rise, fish from, or lounge on as you enjoy the mild sea breezes. From some of them you can also catch boats to Belize’s white-sand islands (known as cayes), or to snorkeling and diving spots along the world’s second-longest barrier reef, just offshore.
Pirate Week and a Monkey BanquetPosted on October 27, 2011 by Darius Fisher
The Cayman Islands hosts an annual Pirates Week Festival from November 10 to 20. It’s got everything you’re looking for in a pirate fest: an underwater treasure hunt, paddleboard races, and a Miss Pirate Queen pageant. Don’t forget your costume!
Art, Dance, Drink… a Perfect Sunday in HavanaPosted on July 29, 2010 by Suzan Haskins
In Havana, the Cubans are waiting. Waiting in line for a bus, waiting for an ice cream, waiting to use the food-ration cards at the bodega, waiting for the street lights to come on—which they don’t. If you are young and Cuban, you hang out on the street with your friends waiting for morning. And of course, everyone is waiting for the U.S. to lift the trade embargo…and that won’t happen any time soon.
Video Tour of Callejon de Hamel in Havana, CubaPosted on July 8, 2010 by Suzan Haskins
Take a tour of the lively and colorful Callejon de Hamel in Havana with IL’s Latin America Editorial Director, Suzan Haskins.
New Figures Show Latin America Leading World in Percentage of Women in GovernmentPosted on March 9, 2010 by Dan Prescher
Some Latin American countries, including Ecuador and Costa Rica, rank among the highest in the world for women in government.
How to Travel to Cuba as an AmericanPosted on November 20, 2009 by International Living
President Obama has reduced some restrictions on travel to Cuba by Americans with family there, allowing Cuban-Americans to visit annually instead of every three years.
Visit Cuba: Where to Go and What to SeePosted on November 20, 2009 by International Living
There seems to be an unwritten rule that all travel writers are obliged to describe Cuba as forbidden, mysterious and “lost in time.” But Canadians, Europeans, and others–especially those from Latin American nations–travel to Cuba without a thought…there is nothing forbidden, mysterious, or lost about it.
Cuba: Change is Coming…What Will it Mean?Posted on October 19, 2009 by International Living
Most of us envision Cuba as a sun-kissed land surrounded by warm, turquoise waters with miles of virgin beaches and swaying palm trees…where sugar cane fields give way to rolling hills and foreboding mountains shelter bearded rebels.
The Travel Press Talks…July 2009Posted on June 25, 2009 by Anna Skellern
Celebrating Darwin’s 200th birthday, visiting Cuba and staying with the locals in Latin America.
The Next Big Find: Where our Scouts are Headed NowPosted on March 25, 2009 by Len Galvin
I began working at International Living nearly a decade ago—20 years after we first started identifying gorgeous real estate in not-yet-fashionable places…
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Spanish lessons with a differencePosted on May 22, 2007 by International Living
Bring the language to life with activities as diverse as sangria tasting or salsa lessons at these six inspiring education centers
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