Cuba
Cuba destination guide, including our picks for the island's best budget and luxury hotels and resorts, restaurants, attractions, beaches, nightlife, events and shopping.
Travel to the Caribbean: Cuba Island Guide
Cuba is perhaps the most fascinating island in the Caribbean -- if you can get there. It's a contradictory destination where stunning beaches and luxurious tourist-only resorts mask the true conditions under which most Cubans live.
Cuba is perhaps the most fascinating island in the Caribbean -- if you can get there. It's a contradictory destination where stunning beaches and luxurious tourist-only resorts mask the true conditions under which most Cubans live.
Unique Caribbean Spectator Sports and Sporting Events
Caribbean visitors might think they would play golf, sail and snorkel all the time if they lived in the islands, but Caribbean residents themselves have a much broader range of interests when it comes to sports. If it's true that the way people play says a lot about how they live, then visitors can learn a lot (and have a great time, too) by joining the crowd at these popular Caribbean pastimes.
Caribbean visitors might think they would play golf, sail and snorkel all the time if they lived in the islands, but Caribbean residents themselves have a much broader range of interests when it comes to sports. If it's true that the way people play says a lot about how they live, then visitors can learn a lot (and have a great time, too) by joining the crowd at these popular Caribbean pastimes.
The Seven Manmade Wonders of the Caribbean
A listing of the greatest manamde achievements in the Caribbean, from the Panama Canal to the Mayan cities of the Mexican Coast and the history of Old Havana.
A listing of the greatest manamde achievements in the Caribbean, from the Panama Canal to the Mayan cities of the Mexican Coast and the history of Old Havana.
Biography of José Martí
José Martí was a Cuban patriot, freedom fighter and poet. Although he never lived to see Cuba free, he is considered the national hero of the nation.
José Martí was a Cuban patriot, freedom fighter and poet. Although he never lived to see Cuba free, he is considered the national hero of the nation.
Cuba: The Bay of Pigs Invasion
In April of 1961 the United States government sponsored an attempt by Cuban exiles to assault Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro and the communist government he led. The exiles were well armed and trained in Central America by the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency). The attack failed.
In April of 1961 the United States government sponsored an attempt by Cuban exiles to assault Cuba and overthrow Fidel Castro and the communist government he led. The exiles were well armed and trained in Central America by the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency). The attack failed.
Cuba Travel Guide - Hotels, Restaurants, Sightseeing in Cuba - New Yor
The New York Times' travel guide to Cuba.
The New York Times' travel guide to Cuba.
Steven's Cuba Blog
A young man's travelogue on a 2005 trip to Cuba, with some interesting stories and photos.
A young man's travelogue on a 2005 trip to Cuba, with some interesting stories and photos.
Cuban Revolution: The Battle of Santa Clara
Fidel Castro had ignited the Cuban Revolution in 1953 with his attack on the Moncada garrison. Five years later, his war of attrition against the government of Fulgencio Batista was beginning to show signs of wearing down the dictator. After a disastrous summer campaign, Batista was on the ropes and Castro moved in for the kill.
Fidel Castro had ignited the Cuban Revolution in 1953 with his attack on the Moncada garrison. Five years later, his war of attrition against the government of Fulgencio Batista was beginning to show signs of wearing down the dictator. After a disastrous summer campaign, Batista was on the ropes and Castro moved in for the kill.
The Cuban Revolution: Major Participants and Events
The Cuban Revolution was not the work of one man, nor was it the result of one key event. To understand the revolution, you must understand the men and women who fought it, and you must understand the battlefields - physical as well as ideological - where the Revolution was won.
The Cuban Revolution was not the work of one man, nor was it the result of one key event. To understand the revolution, you must understand the men and women who fought it, and you must understand the battlefields - physical as well as ideological - where the Revolution was won.
Suzanne's Cuba Blog
Since we Americans aren't allowed to visit Cuba, most of us will have to live vicarously through travel blogs like this.
Since we Americans aren't allowed to visit Cuba, most of us will have to live vicarously through travel blogs like this.
Generacion Y
Blog by Cuba resident Yoani Sanchez focusing on the everyday life and hardships facing island residents.
Blog by Cuba resident Yoani Sanchez focusing on the everyday life and hardships facing island residents.
Cuba Travel Restrictions
A brief overview of the U.S. government's longstanding ban on most travel to Cuba.
A brief overview of the U.S. government's longstanding ban on most travel to Cuba.
Cuban Music Blog
Cuban music lover Nelson Guirado maintains this comprehensive blog, which includes news, links to videos, and, of course, lots of Cuban songs.
Cuban music lover Nelson Guirado maintains this comprehensive blog, which includes news, links to videos, and, of course, lots of Cuban songs.
Cuba Travel
The official Cuban Portal of Tourism.
The official Cuban Portal of Tourism.
Cuba Junky
Eclectic website detailing travel in and to Cuba as well as information on everyday life in Cuba.
Eclectic website detailing travel in and to Cuba as well as information on everyday life in Cuba.
Cuba Consular Information Sheet
The U.S. State Department's fact sheet on Cuba, including information on entry requirements, crime, medical facilities, and much more.
The U.S. State Department's fact sheet on Cuba, including information on entry requirements, crime, medical facilities, and much more.
CIA World Factbook on Cuba
Includes information on Cuba's geography, government, economy, transportation, military, and people.
Includes information on Cuba's geography, government, economy, transportation, military, and people.