One of the most prestigious film festivals in the Americas (and one of the oldest too, attended by the likes of Hollywood stars like Benicio del Toro, Matt Dillon, Ethan Hawke or Tim Robbins), the 41st edition of the Havana…
From 27 November to 8 December, the UK Embassy in Havana is celebrating British Culture Week and like in previous editions, they’re going all out with a series of exciting events scheduled. There’s one for every day! Whether you plan…
It took them a long time. 500 years no less. Yet they made it in time for a grand celebration that marked the Cuban capital’s 500th anniversary. King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain arrived in Havana last Tuesday…
Still wondering whether now is a good time for a Cuba holiday and a stay in a Havana casa particular? Starting 16th November, the day when Havana officially turns 500 years old, a series of celebrations will take over the…
Many Havana casa particular owners are in a flurry that next month their city will welcome royals. On the occasion of Havana’s half-century birthday, official sources have announced that the King of Spain, Felipe VI, along with his wife, Queen…
Casa particular owners beyond Havana have been dealt another blow by the Trump administration. After the renewal of direct US-Cuba flights a little over 3 years ago, the Trump administration puts a new dampener on Cuba’s tourism industry by now…
There are only 21 days before Havana officially turns 500 years old and, in the lead-up to the big birthday celebrations the city’s cultural calendar has already started to fill up with a series of events, some paying tribute to…
To mark the 500th anniversary of Havana’s foundation, Italian coffee brand, Lavazza has launched a limited-edition Cuban premium blend complete with Cuban artwork. The new ¡TIERRA! La Habana, narrates the city’s centuries-old story through 100% Arabica Cuban beans and original…
Varadero, long-considered Cuba’s best beach and one of the Caribbean’s most beautiful, is one step closer to being declared the world’s number one beach after it climbed from third to second position on TripAdvisor’s ranking at the 2019 Travellers’ Choice…
Casa particular lovers, future guests and anyone looking to enjoy a Cuba holiday this winter, read on! Havana’s hottest nightlife venue has just announced its winter programme and it’s jam-packed with a variety of performances, from music concerts to dance…