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Cuba has reopened to tourism, and now is the time to check out this Caribbean island gem, full of gorgeous beaches, stunning architecture and a timeless vibe. And despite what you might have read, Americans can indeed visit. Here are some highlights and tips.
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The 27th International Meeting on Management of Heritage Cities is underway in the Cuban capital.
Source: Meeting on management of heritage cities underway in Havana
Here’s Euronews beginners guide to Cuba.
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HOLED up in a bar in the Cuban town of Trinidad, Kate Wickers sips a mojito and listen to a nearby church bell ring nine times. On the final peal, the salsa band waiting patiently in the square below begins to play.
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From the Arctic Circle to the Panama Canal, here are the most difficult national parks in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean.
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Despite recent restrictions imposed by the US government, Americans can travel to Cuba if their trips falls into one of 12 categories, including “Support for the Cuban People.”
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As Cuba’s capital celebrates 500 years, BBC explores the history behind some of its famous buildings.
The best places to visit in Cuba highlight the country’s history, tobacco-farming culture, colonial architecture, and beaches.
Venturing outside Cuba’s capital to the countryside setting of the Vinales Valley in Pinar del Rio, Cuba’s westernmost province, provides a look at rural life far-removed from Havana.
Cienfuegos is one of the most beautiful cities in Cuba. It was dubbed the Pearl of the South, after a song by Cuban music icon Benny Moré.
Source: Cienfuegos, the City Benny Moré Praised as his Favorite – Panamerican World
Cienfuegos, brimming with pastel columns, fancy buildings, and founded by the French, celebrates her 200th birthday this year. This southern Cuban city, set in the embrace of a vast bay on the Caribbean coast, plans a programme of events from next month. And, for the first time, local artists will stage performance and installations for Havana’s famous art fair, the Bienal, during April and May.
Source: Cienfuegos celebrates her 200th birthday | Claire Boobbyer | The Holiday Place
The country’s most beautiful city, the good news is that it’s small, everything is close together and with this plan you can see everything in 48 hours.
If you’re looking for something to cheer up your day, these sunny photos from Cuba might be something for you. The French photographer Helene Havard explored the capital of Havana in an attempt to make the dreamy & # 39; to conquer the side of the city. Her colorful images show buildings painted in bold pastel shades with vintage American cars parked in the streets.
Source: Colorful Cuba! Stunning photo’s capture the dream-like quality of Havana
If you’re heading to Havana, Cuba during a cruise vacation then here are the best ways you can experience the Caribbean destination.
The Cuban capital has always had cultural appeal, but as it approaches its 500th anniversary, there are smart hotels and restaurants too…
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In carved stone and bold, tropical colors and sounds, Old Havana reflects Cuba’s complex history of conquest, slavery, liberation, and revolution.
