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Cuba on a budget: tips for making the most of your moneyJan 10, 2024 • 7 min read
You can still see the best of Cuba even without a huge budget. Here are our tips on getting the most out of your money.
Cuba Travel Stories
destination practicalitiesThe best time to visit CubaJan 9, 2024 • 4 min read
Choose the best time for your visit to Cuba with this seasonal guide to lively festivals, top beach weather and budget prices.
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tips and advice10 of the very best places to visit in CubaJan 9, 2024 • 6 min read
Start planning your itinerary with these top destinations you shouldn't miss in Cuba.
beaches7 of the best road trip routes in CubaJan 6, 2024 • 7 min read
From beaches to mountains to historic cities and more, these road trips around Cuba offer access to the best of this enchanting island.
destination practicalities20 things to know before visiting CubaJan 5, 2024 • 8 min read
Cuba can confuse even hardened travelers. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
public transportHow to get around in Cuba: classic cars, coaches and carriagesJan 8, 2023 • 7 min read
Want to travel around in Cuba? See the best of the island with our guide to transportation.
tips and advice🌍 Help Me, LP! What currency should I bring to Cuba?Nov 11, 2022 • 3 min read
Headed to Cuba soon? Don't go until you read Cuba expert Brendan Sainsbury's top tips on currency in the country.
food and drinkWhat to eat and drink in CubaSep 13, 2022 • 11 min read
Here’s where to find the best traditional dishes around the country.
tips and adviceThe rules for Americans visiting Cuba in 2022May 20, 2022 • 5 min read
The US has taken several steps toward thawing US-Cuba relations after five years of tightened restrictions. Here's what Americans need to know about traveling…
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activitiesThe top 8 hikes in Cuba, from forested trails and historical hideoutsFeb 15, 2022 • 8 min read
Cuba is best known for its beaches, but it also has a little-explored network of national parks and protected areas that are worth hiking.
hostelsCuba accommodation 101: A guide to everything from casas particulares to all-inclusive hotelsFeb 14, 2022 • 6 min read
From private homestays to all-inclusive hotels, Cuban accommodation needs some pre-trip thought. Here's how to stay, pay, (and allay any first-time fears).
art and cultureA guide to Cuba's classic cars: take a tour in an iconic motorFeb 3, 2022 • 5 min read
Classic cars are a popular tourist attraction in Cuba. Here's how to book yourself the perfect tour in an iconic vehicle.
beachesCuba's 8 most gorgeous beaches for sunbathing, diving and moreFeb 2, 2022 • 5 min read
Circled by stretches of white sand and crystal clear waters, Cuba offers the perfect Caribbean escape. Here's a guide to Cuba's best beaches.
art and cultureA guide to visiting Cuba during COVID-19: what it's like to travel there nowDec 31, 2021 • 8 min read
Lonely Planet's Cuba travel expert visits the tropical island and reports back about his worthwhile trip.
national parksCuba’s most beautiful national parksDec 20, 2021 • 7 min read
Visited by few foreign tourists, Cuba’s best national parks offer rugged tropical landscapes, diving through shipwrecks, astonishing wildlife and more.
I went to Cuba after it reopened - here’s what you need to knowOct 27, 2020 • 8 min read
Travel writer Brendan Sainsbury is an expert on travel to Cuba. This is his first time returning since the global pandemic began.
historyWhy female Cuban professionals are leaving their careers to become artistsJun 16, 2020 • 5 min read
For decades, Cuba's female professionals have been redefining the country's art scene and exploring new avenues for income.
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historyVirtual Vacation: CubaMay 7, 2020 • 3 min read
Whether it's the fluid movements of salsa dancers, the blare of a trumpet or the waft of cigar smoke in the air, Cuba is a country that lingers in the mind.
hotelsEverything you need to know about traveling legally to CubaSep 3, 2019 • 7 min read
Despite a well-publicized announcement by the Trump administration in June 2019, it is still relatively easy for Americans to travel legally to Cuba.
artYes, Americans, you can still visit CubaJun 12, 2019 • 4 min read
In the space of three years, US-Cuban relations have gone from cagey cooperation to the tetchy squabbling of yore. On June 4, the Trump administration…
Trump administration cruise ban: how new policy impacts travel to CubaJun 5, 2019 • 3 min read
Travel to Cuba just got more difficult for Americans after the Trump administration announced a ban on cruise ships, private planes and boats to the…
road tripsCuba beyond the capital: best things to do outside HavanaApr 23, 2019 • 5 min read
From the copper-hued farms of rural Viñales to the rainbow-colored plazas of Trinidad, the places beyond Cuba’s capital offer up a mix of contrasts. Spend…
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