Cuba

Visiting Cuba.

 After 50 years of strained relations between Cuba and the US it looks likely that travel will soon be possible again.     I’ve been visiting Cuba – for over 15 years – from the UK. – I’m British. I spend some time living in the US…

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Kayak adds Cuba to searchable destinations

Kayak.com has become the first of the major U.S.-based search engines to make it possible to search for flights to Cuba from U.S. cities, in the wake of the loosening of travel restrictions. Not that U.S. airlines have jumped in with non-stops, yet,…

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Thinking Cuba? Tickets not so easy yet!

Many Americans (myself included) are thinking much more seriously now about visiting Cuba with the relaxed process. But don’t expect it to be smooth yet—veteran traveler Brian Kelly, who runs  ThePointsGuy  (an extremely useful site…

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Americans Free to Travel to Cuba Tomorrow

The US Government is lifting restrictions to travel to Cuba as of Friday,January 16, 2015 and issuing other changes.   US travelers  will be able to use their American credit cards in Cuba. Travelers can also bring back  $400.00 worth…

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First time in forever: Flights from JFK to Cuba

Cuba Travel Services, a licensed agency for U.S. travelers with permits to visit Cuba, is expanding its service to the New York area, home to more Cubans and Cuban-Americans than any area in the U.S. outside Florida. The flights will operate as…

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Time To Hang Up My Boots – Almost !

I’ve had these shoes for over 3 years and they’ve served me well.  Comfort beyond my expectations. We’ve walked the east coast of the US, around Europe, Turkey and climbed mountains in Wales – together ! The crumbling pathways of Cuba and soaked…

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Any Guesses ?

Friend just got back from the Caribbean today. Asked me the maker and model of this car. Told him I had no idea – But I know some guys who do ! Do you know ?  

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Gallery: A visit to Cuba

Cuba is a country known for its spectacular beaches and tumultuous social political history.  Each year, the warm Caribbean climate and endless stretches of unspoiled beaches attract hundreds of thousands of Canadian vacationers and a large…

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From Where I Sit: A Gallery of Benches

In a recent Gumbo blog , Jonathan L. pointed out that travelers (and locals) need a place to rest from time to time while visiting or going about daily life…and part of the need is what’s called—logically—street furniture. 

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Cuban Cars 2

Looks like yesterdays picture was harder than expected ! Try and name this amazing example of Cuban restoration :

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Visiting Cuba.

 After 50 years of strained relations between Cuba and the US it looks likely that travel will soon be possible again.     I’ve been visiting Cuba – for over 15 years – from the UK. – I’m British. I spend some time living in the US…

Read More

Kayak adds Cuba to searchable destinations

Kayak.com has become the first of the major U.S.-based search engines to make it possible to search for flights to Cuba from U.S. cities, in the wake of the loosening of travel restrictions. Not that U.S. airlines have jumped in with non-stops, yet,…

Read More

Thinking Cuba? Tickets not so easy yet!

Many Americans (myself included) are thinking much more seriously now about visiting Cuba with the relaxed process. But don’t expect it to be smooth yet—veteran traveler Brian Kelly, who runs  ThePointsGuy  (an extremely useful site…

Read More

Americans Free to Travel to Cuba Tomorrow

The US Government is lifting restrictions to travel to Cuba as of Friday,January 16, 2015 and issuing other changes.   US travelers  will be able to use their American credit cards in Cuba. Travelers can also bring back  $400.00 worth…

Read More

First time in forever: Flights from JFK to Cuba

Cuba Travel Services, a licensed agency for U.S. travelers with permits to visit Cuba, is expanding its service to the New York area, home to more Cubans and Cuban-Americans than any area in the U.S. outside Florida. The flights will operate as…

Read More

Time To Hang Up My Boots – Almost !

I’ve had these shoes for over 3 years and they’ve served me well.  Comfort beyond my expectations. We’ve walked the east coast of the US, around Europe, Turkey and climbed mountains in Wales – together ! The crumbling pathways of Cuba and soaked…

Read More

Any Guesses ?

Friend just got back from the Caribbean today. Asked me the maker and model of this car. Told him I had no idea – But I know some guys who do ! Do you know ?  

Read More

Gallery: A visit to Cuba

Cuba is a country known for its spectacular beaches and tumultuous social political history.  Each year, the warm Caribbean climate and endless stretches of unspoiled beaches attract hundreds of thousands of Canadian vacationers and a large…

Read More

From Where I Sit: A Gallery of Benches

In a recent Gumbo blog , Jonathan L. pointed out that travelers (and locals) need a place to rest from time to time while visiting or going about daily life…and part of the need is what’s called—logically—street furniture. 

Read More

Cuban Cars 2

Looks like yesterdays picture was harder than expected ! Try and name this amazing example of Cuban restoration :

Read More