Santa Lucia Beach To Host Sabor A Cuba Festival Next Week By: Jose Gundin | - Those lucky enough to be enjoying sunny Cuba holidays in the powdery white sand beaches of Santa Lucia next week are in for a culturally-enriching treat as the popular beach resort becomes the venue and hosting stage of the 19th edition of the annual Sabor a Cuba Festival, to be held between 13th - 17th February next week.
This fun, all-dancing, all-singing festival and carnival will be packed with exceptional dance performances where participants representing various Cuba hotels in ... Tags:Best Caribbean Destinations, Unique Cuba Holidays
Neckermann Awards 4 Cuba Hotels In Varadero, Guardalavaca And Cayo Santa Maria By: Jose Gundin | - Four hotels in Cuba have recently been honoured with receiving the Primo Awards 2011, in recognition of their exceptional facilities and services and awarded by German tour operator Neckermann Reizen, one of Germanys most important travel companies and part of the Thomas Cook travel group, among the largest in the world.
The awarded Cuba hotels were located in three of the islands most popular tourist hotspots and beach resorts, with two winning hotels in Guardalavaca, one in ... Tags:Caribbean destinations, Cuba holidays, Luxury Cuba hotels
Popularity Of Cuba Holidays Rose In 2011 By: Jose Gundin | - Cubas Minister of Tourism, Manuel Marrero, recently unveiled a 7.3 per cent growth in the Caribbean islands tourism industry in 2011, after the arrival of over 2.7 million holidaymakers. The announcement was made at the 32nd annual International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) held in Madrid from the 18th to the 22nd January 2012.
Although Marrero noted a slight downward trend in the number of holidaymakers from Spain booking Cuba holidays in 2011, he underscored the important role ... Tags:Caribbean destinations, Cuba holidays, Cuba hotels
This will be one of the first opportunities for American residents in Texas to legally take Cuba holidays under the new law that allows licensed travellers from the United States to visit the Caribbean island for religious, cultural, educational, academic, agricultural or professional purposes. Tags:Caribbean destinations, Cuba holidays, New Cuba fligths
Cuba Promotes Facilities For Golfing Cuba Holidays With Next Golf Competition In Varadero By: Jose Gundin | - With the next and fourth edition of the Montecristo Cup International Tournamet taking place in a couple of months, Cuban tourism authoritities are working hard to promote not only the biggest golfing event in the island but also to the island's excellent (and currently in expansion) golfing facilities in order to attract more golf enthusiasts to Cuba holidays in Varadero, the resort with Cuba's first and only championship golf course, at least for now, as further golf courses are currently unde ... Tags:Exotic Cuba holidays, Varadero hotels, Caribbean destinations
Cuba Holidays Are Major Attraction Thanks To Arab Spring And U.s. Reforms By: Jose Gundin | - Cuba is enjoying an unprecedented boom in the number of travellers visiting the country and going on Cuba holidays to discover the mystic allure this controversial island at the heart of the Caribbean awakens among curious travellers. According to experts, the recent success of Cuba's tourism boom can be largely attributed to various main factors. One factor is the upheaval caused by the violence in northern Africa thanks to the Arab Spring, driving many tourists who would normally go on holiday ... Tags:Best Caribbean Destinations, Cultural Cuba Holidays
Mexican Airline Interjet Consolidates Its Position In The Cuba Holidays Market By: Jose Gundin | - More Mexicans are expected to travel to Cuba in 2012 following increased air service as Mexican carrier Interjet strengthens business ties with tourist companies in the island. Representatives from this six-year old low-cost airline have recently visited the largest island in the Caribbean to meet with tourist companies and government officials.
According to a press release issued by Cuban tour operator Havanatur S.A the Interjet delegation was headed by Jose Luis Garza, president of the ... Tags:Caribbean destinations, Cuba holidays, Cheap Cuba fligths
Cuba Recognises Potential For More People Booking Cuba Holidays In 2012 By: Jose Gundin | - The Cuban government is looking to capitalise on the growing popularity of Cuba holidays among travellers from across the globe. Following a successful 2011, where the island was able to meet its set target of 2.7 million holidaymakers with great ease, the Ministry of Tourism has raised the bar for 2012, setting the annual target at 2.9 million.
Many see the 2012 target as attainable and at present many Cuba hotels in key tourist spots across the island are said to be booked to full ... Tags:Old Havana, Exotic Cuba holidays, Cuba hotels, Caribbean
18 Years On, Tourism Firm Habaguanex Has Big Role In The Success Of Cuba Holidays By: Jose Gundin | - Founded by the Historian of the City of Havana, the hotel and tourism firm responsible for restoring old buildings in the old part of Cubas colonial capital and transforming them into comfortable hotels with modern facilities while maintaining the original colonial dcor, Habaguanex has grown beyond the boundaries of Havana and expanded into other Cuban provinces, to the point that today it has a strong impact on Cubas tourism as a whole.
The announcement followed a visit to Cuba made by an Interjet delegation led by the airlines Director General, Jose Luis Garza. The delegation met with representatives from Cubas Ministry of Tourism, executives from Cub ... Tags:Caribbean destinations, Cuba holidays, Cheap Cuba fligths
More Options For Travellers Planning Cuba Holidays In 2012 By: Jose Gundin | - The number of tourists booking Cuba holidays in 2012 is expected to grow by 7.5 per cent this year in comparison to 2011. For this the island nation has been preparing ahead and has been implementing an "Integral Plan for Tourism Development" comprising the refurbishing of existing hotels in Cuba, the construction of new ones and the creation of new visitor attractions as well as the repair of roads and other supporting infrastructure. The construction of a causeway to connect the archipelago Ja ... Tags:Best Caribbean Destinations, Unique Cuba Holidays
Cuba Expects To Record 8.2 Percent Growth In Tourism In 2011 By: Jose Gundin | - The Tourism Minister, Manuel Marrero, has presented a report to the Cuban Parliament showing that the number of tourists who visited Cuba in 2011 is expected to increase by 8.2 per cent compared to 2010.
According to Marrero, 2.7 million people took Cuba holidays last year up until November and the island was expecting to receive one million tourists from Canada before the year ended.
U.s. Chambers Of Commerce Plan Cuba Trips By: Jose Gundin | - The Pismo Beach and Arroyo Grande Chambers of Commerce in the United States are in the process of organising Cuba holidays in September for their members and non-members.
In January 2011, the current U.S. administration authorised the People-to-People exchange programme that allows more U.S. citizens to take cultural or scientific holidays in Cuba and lifted some restrictions on Cuba travel for religious and academic groups.
Chamber Of Commerce In The U.s. Offering Cultural Cuba Holidays By: Jose Gundin | - The Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce (PDACC) in the United States has taken the somewhat controversial decision to organise special cultural Cuba holidays for interested locals. The journey to the Caribbean island is scheduled to take place from 18th September to 26th September 2012 and will cost $3699 USD under an all inclusive basis. CEO of the PDACC , Barbara deBoom, said of the trip, Its more of a cultural experience and to see time frozen in 1959, compared to where we are today in ... Tags:Exotic Caribbean destinations, Cultural Cuba holidays
Experts Recommend Cuba Holidays For Travellers Planning Getaways In 2012 By: Jose Gundin | - The Cuban tourism industry ended 2011 on a high note welcoming well over two million holidaymakers to their shores for the eighth consecutive year, a remarkable feat considering the country's size and tumultuous relationship with the United States which has served to limit the number of tourists from that country over the years. Even more remarkably, according to the Cuban government, the island has become the third most popular Caribbean holiday destination in less than ten years. Industry expe ... Tags:Best Caribbean Destinations, Enjoying Cuba Holidays
High-speed Catamaran Service To Operate Between Florida And Cuba From 2013 By: Jose Gundin | - From spring next year, tourists will be able to travel to the Caribbean island of Cuba via high speed catamaran cruises after Kona Catamaran LLC signed a deal with CubaKat last week to build three new vessels.
The three catamarans will be used to transport tourists to their Cuba holidays and will travel from Marathon in Florida to Havana in less than three hours. The ferries will carry up to 149 passengers each and the first boat is scheduled to start operating from April, 2013.
Cuba Vacations - Spotlight On Cienfuegos And Trinidad By: D McKee | - Away from the hustle and bustle of Havana and the All Inclusive Mega Resorts of Varadero, on the south coast of Cuba you'll discover the small Cities of Cienfuegos and Trinidad. Both are rich in history and beautiful architecture and have an essence of what traditional Cuba is.
CIENFUEGOS
Referred to as "The Pearl of the South" because of the impressive beauty and seductiveness, Cienfuegos is a city built on history and legends. An early mixture of Spanish, French sett ... Tags:all inclusive, cienfuegos, beaches, architecture, cuba vacations
Cuba Vacations - Spotlight On Holguin By: D McKee | - In 1492 Christopher Columbus set foot on Cuban soil for the first time near Holguin and proclaimed that "This is the most beautiful land that eyes have ever seen". With its lush jungle country side, beautiful beaches, and rugged mountain region, one visit to Holguin and it's not hard to understand why he was so captivated.
Located in the east of Cuba on the North Coast, Holguin is a highly developed tourist area and is home to 41 natural beaches of the white sand and turquoise water ... Tags:Holguin, cuba vacations, traveling to Cuba, all inclusive, scuba
Cuba Explorer Tours Are A Great Deal Of Fun, In Addition To Being A Real Educational Experience By: John Trodey | - The island of Cuba is well known for its white sandy beaches and warm sunny weather. Over the past twenty years or so, the country has been welcoming visitors from all over the world who want to experience everything that this tropical paradise has to offer. Now, you have the ability to experience your very own Cuba explorer tour, which will allow you to enjoy the island a well planned and stimulating manner.
Cuba is one of the last communist countries in the world and not overun b ... Tags:cuba tours, cuba explorer, cuba
Cuba Vacations - Spotlight On Varadero By: D McKee | - Picture yourself on a beach where the sand is as white as sugar, where the water is turquoise blue yet crystal clear, where relaxation means sipping on a Mojito while the rhythm and sounds of Salsa, bongos, guitars and maracas tease your senses under the hot Caribbean sun. Welcome to Varadero Cuba, where your days can fade away in ultimate relaxation on some of the best beaches in the world or be filled with spirit and adventure.
Cuba Vacations - Spotlight On The Cayos By: D McKee | - Located on the northern coast of Cuba lies a chain of islands that are a natural paradise. Its nice to know that there is still a place where you can get lost in your own thoughts and not have a care in the world. What was once Cubas best kept secret is now the fastest growing area for tourism. The areas infrastructure is being developed at a rapid rate but being done so in a way as to not compromise or spoil the natural beauty and serenity of the islands.
Cuba Vacations - Spotlight On Santiago De Cuba By: D McKee | - Located on the Southeast coast of Cuba and shadowed by the Sierra Maestra mountains youll find Cubas second largest city Santiago de Cuba. The diverse and alive culture in Santiago de Cuba is largely due in part to its illustrious history. Founded by Spanish Conquistador Diego Velazquez de Cuellar in 1514, it became the base port for expeditions to Mexico and Florida from 1518 to 1538. Through the late 18th century a surge in French immigrants mostly from Haiti after the slave revolt added ... Tags:cuba vacations, last minute vacation, santiago de cuba, sunwing
More Tourists Taking Cuba Holidays In 2011 As Country Achieves New Record In Tourist Arrivals By: Jose Gundin | - The Caribbean island nation of Cuba has always been a popular tourism destination due to its beautiful natural attributes, white-sand beaches and compelling history. Last Tuesday, the number of international tourists arriving in the island broke a new record, surpassing a total of 2,351,745 visitors in 2011, according to the Cuban Ministry of Tourism (Mintur). Canada maintains its position as Cubas main tourism market source of visitors to the island, and the United Kingdom occupies second pl ... Tags:Best Caribbean Destinations, Enjoying Cuba Holidays
Expats In Cuba By: Bobby Castro | - As the number of expats in Cuba continues to grow there is no doubt that the country is now registering on the radar of more and more people. However, to many others Cuba is still something of a mystery because this country has been hidden away under a socialist government for many years. Indeed it is only this year that Fidel Castro relinquished some of his control over the country and a movement towards a more free market and open economy began.
Canadian travellers will have another option when it comes to booking Cuba holidays as the tour operator gets ready to offer weekly flights between Canada's John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and Cuba's Juan Gualberto Gomez International Airport in Varadero and Mexico's Cancun International Airport.
Cuba Holiday Packages Are Meant To Be Enjoyed! By: DAN VALLEY | - Cuba is the perfect destination of the world for all those planning to explore a beautiful place full of tourism enthusiasm and interest. The city has won the hearts of many travelers adding much to its splendor and popularity. To those who are uninitiated it must be stated that Cuba is an island city in the Caribbean. The largest metropolis and also the capital is the Havana, one of the most celebrated cities of this region. The conurbation has gained immense popularity due to all the fun one g ... Tags:Cheap Cuba holidays, Cuba holiday packages
Tourism Minister Forecasts A Rise In Travellers Destined For Cuba Holidays By: Jose Gundin | - Despite a global economic downturn, more people seem to be picking up Cuba travel guides. The islands minister of tourism, Manuel Marrero, has announced an almost eight per cent increase in the number of individuals opting for holidays in Cuba during 2011 when compared to 2010. The boost in numbers from 2010 to 2011 underpinned a buoyant forecast for 2012, with the total number of travellers expected to rise to nearly three million.
Salsa is native to Cuba but the dance style has become increasingly popular throughout countries across the world and European and Asian travellers are enjoying it so much they are heading to holidays in Cuba to show off their new moves at local nightclubs.
Travellers will be able to take weekly charter flights to Cuba holidays after the new service was authorised by federal authorities in the United States.
National Geographic Launches Cultural Cuba Holidays By: Jose Gundin | - The National Geographic Society has received a special licence that will allow it to provide special excursions for American citizens visiting the island of Cuba.
American travellers will now be able to enjoy Cuba holidays lovingly packaged by one of the worlds largest educational and scientific institutions, thanks to a new licence that has been granted by the U.S Department of the Treasury.
Cuba Libre Cocktail: An Amazing Highball By: Maria Fatkhieva | - The lateral meaning of Cuba Libre is Free Cuba and a cocktail with this name is a high level drink made of the mixture of white rum, coca cola and lime. In Canada, US, Ireland and UK this drink is known as Coke and Rum, lime being optional, as a relaxant drink.
The highball drink has refreshing and delicious effect around the year as a cocktail of two enticing flavors. This classic drink with three ingredients has an interesting history since nineteenth century. Though nothing authe ... Tags:cuba libre recipe, cuba libre cocktail, cuba libre, cocktail, recipes, drink, alcohol
Klm Starts Operating Cuba Flights To Havana By: Jose Gundin | - KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has launched today its first Cuba flight to Havana and over the next week a couple of more flights to Havana are to follow. Hoping to extend its portfolio of holiday destinations, the Amsterdam-based airline has opened a new tourism link for Dutch, German, Scandinavian and Eastern European travellers looking to enjoy Cuba holidays.
Starting this Monday, 31st October 2011, the Dutch airline will be operating flights to Cuba's capital with three-times-a-week d ... Tags:Caribbean destinations, Cuba holidays, Cuba hotels
Sirenis Hotels And Resorts To Open New Cayo Santa Maria Hotel In Cuba By: Jose Gundin | - The Spanish hotel chain Sirenis Hotels and Resorts continues full steam ahead with its expansion plans in the Caribbean's largest island by adding a new property to their collection of Cuba hotels. The Ibiza- based hotelier has recently announced their plans to expand in Cuba with the addition of a brand new resort in the coveted and pristine northern key of Cayo Santa Maria.
Cuba To Create Golf Federation For 2016 Olympics By: Jose Gundin | - According to Cubas national news agency (ACN) the country is planning to establish golf as a national sport and develop its practise over the few coming years in time for the country to enter hopeful golf competitors in the 2016 Olympic Games, due to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
During an interview with Prensa Latina News Agency, the president of the Cuban Olympic Committee, Jose Ramon Fernandez revealed that although golf installations proved very expensive to create an ... Tags:Caribbean destinations, Cuba holidays, Cuba hotels
Key West International Airport is the latest airport in the United States to be given permission to provide flights to Cuba holidays for American residents but because it is a small airport, the planes will be restricted to carrying only 10 passengers or less to Cuban airports.
The golf course is being built at the new five-star Carbonera Club, Hotel and Golf Course near Varadero and will provide luxurious holiday accommodation and facilities for golfing enthusiasts taking Cuba holidays.
Resorts In Cuba "€" The Perfect Escapade For A Spectacular Vacation By: Isla Salud | - Are you looking for a vacation that has so much in its bag to offer like dazzling beaches, warm weather and gorgeous blue waters? If your answer is yes, then you should try some of the most quixotic resorts in Cuba that are simply irresistible and would make you coming back for more. If you are planning a vacation, then nothing can beat the exotic country of Cuba that is just so full of resorts where you would have the time of your life. It has so much to proffer to the tourists in terms of whit ... Tags:Resorts in Cuba, medical treatment in cuba, spa hotel cuba
Spooky Cuba Holidays At Breezes Bella Costa With Halloween Theme By: Jose Gundin | - The Breezes Bella Costa Resort in the Cuba's most famous beach resort of Varadero has recently unveiled its unique Halloween programme for this Autumn season with some pretty amazing surprises for children and adults alike.
The resort's new Halloween calendar lists some special dates filled with a host of spooky activities to entertain young and old. Kicking off on 28th October and ending on 1st November, 2011, this four-day Halloween extravaganza will include a range of exciting th ... Tags:Caribbean destinations, Cuba holidays, Halloween holidays
Eighth International Meeting On Cuba's Nature Tourism Took Place In Villa Clara By: Jose Gundin | - The central Cuban province of Villa Clara is serving as the host of the Eighth International Meeting on Nature Tourism (Turnat 2011). The influential meeting began Monday 26th September in the city of Manicaragua, in Villa Clara. This city is a magnificent example of the impressive and diverse natural beauty in the island and the incredible sights it beholds, making it a perfect spot for eco Cuba holidays.
Iberostar Strengthens Position With Two New Hotels In Cuba By: Susan Crown | - Now increasing their portfolio to a total of 8 hotels in Cuba, the Spanish brand of Iberostar Hotels and Resorts has announced its latest two properties, both of which will be gracing the sun-kissed shores of Cuba. These latest additions to the Cuba holidays market will put the Iberostar team in one of the leading positions in the Caribbean island.
Importance & Benefits Of Cuba Spa Hotels By: Isla Salud | -
The resort activities and recreation options will be found different from full service as well as convention hotels. Resort activities are usually outdoor and are known to take advantage of favorable climate, natural desert and tropical setting.
Generally, the resorts can be found in less populated areas to offer relief from congestion and smog. Recreational activities which you can expect from modern Cuba spa hotels include spa, beaches, water complex, hiking, natural tour ... Tags:medicinal spa, Cuba spa hotels, medical treatments
Holguin Grows As A Tourism Destination For Cuba Holidays By: Jose Gundin | - The Cuban Tourism Ministry (MINTUR) announced that Holguin, an eastern Cuban province and popular holiday destination, received 181,700 visitors in the first seven months of 2011. In comparison to the figures obtained in 2010, Holguin holidays have grown by 9.2 per cent. The MINTUR representative Jorge Luis Diaz is happy to acknowledge this increase and praises everyones efforts in the provinces tourism industry for achieving these results.
Delta-marazul To Commence Cuba Flights On 1st October 2011 By: Jose Gundin | - Marazul charter and travel agency and Delta Air Lines Inc. have entered into a joint venture that will provide American travellers with organised flights and trips to Cuba from next month.
The new partnership will offer flights to Cuba holidays for American tourists with a choice of five weekly flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Miami International Airport, and New York JFK Airport to Havanas Jose Marti International Airport and Camagueys Ignacio Ag ... Tags:Caribbean destinations, Cuba holidays, flights to Cuba
A Better Holiday To Cuba: Cienfuegos, A Hidden Gem By: Miguel Gibson | - Most people enjoying their holidays to Cuba usually missed some of the most authentic places Cuba has to offer. Cienfuegos is one of those hidden jewels.
Why Cienfuegos still holds its appeal to many visitors? Cienfuegos is a very unique city in Cuba. Not only has an incredible landscape but also its people and great architectural buildings make it very unique.
E.coli In Cuba By: Adrian Vultur | - Many cases of E.coli food poisoning have been reported in Cuba during the past 12 months at package tour hotels and many holidaymakers are now claiming compensation from tour operators for loss of enjoyment of their holidays.
E.Coli causes severe cramps and diarrhoea, and is a major cause of diarrhoea with blood. E.Coli can affect all age groups, but those most likely to become seriously ill with the disease are young children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. E. ... Tags:Cuba holiday illness claims
Guided Tours In Cuba By: Jose Maurette Garces | - If you are like the majority of the people, you do not know very much at all about the small country of Cuba. Recently the United States lifted the travel ban to Cuba for the first time in many years. Now Americans have the opportunity to visit Cuba on a small group Cuba holidays.
If you want to see the real Cuba, take a small group tour. Not only will you visit places as a group, but there will be free time to see and do things that you are interested in. The tour guide can arrange f ... Tags:cuba holidays, cuba hotels, havana hotels, cuba travel, travel tips, cuba, travel, hotels, caribbean, tourism, vacations, outdoors
Holidays To Cuba By: J. M. Maurette | - Cuba holidays offer you bright colours, enticing tastes, joyous people, warm beaches, lovely natural attractions and fascinating cities, a great place for your holidays. This is a land of enchanting contrasts and friendly culture, inventive people whose happiness is contagious.
The Cuban archipelago consist of the island of Cuba, the isle of Youth and around 4195 other cays and islets - most of which can be found on the north coast of Cuba - for a total land area of 42,854 square mile ... Tags:travel, cuba, holidays to Cuba, tours in cuba, leisure, tourism in Cuba, travel, cuba, holidays, tours, leisure, tourism, travel
Cuba Vacation Guide - An Introduction By: Tom Budniak | - The Republic of Cuba is an island country in the Caribbean. It consists of the island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several smaller islands, islets, and cays. Cuba is the largest island of the West Indies group almost equal in area to Pennsylvania a state in USA. In fact, Cuba is also the westernmost of West Indies group of islands, just west of Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and just 145 km south of Key West, Fla. USA, at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico. Havana is the largest city ... Tags:Cuba Real Estate, Cuba Properties for Sale
Your Holidays In Cuba. By: Jose Mauricio Maurette | - At this point you are probably absolutely certain that Cuba is the destination that you want to visit for your next holiday but most likely need some guidance on the actual booking process. I know this could sound a bit insignificant but you should know few essential tips so you can get the best out of your holidays in Cuba.
Cuba Holidays. By: Jose Mauricio Maurette | - At this phase you might have already determined that Cuba is the country that you want to visit for your next vacation but perhaps need some assistance on the booking side of it . I know this could sound a bit too trivial but you should know few important things in order to get the best deal for your holidays in Cuba.
