From Salsa to Santeria, Cuba has a reputation for posessing one of the most fascinating  and colorful cultures in the world.  More diverse than many such small countries, Cuban culture boasts a mixture of traditions, ethnicities, and even religious affiliations, all made their own by the Cuban people.  In other words, you won’t find these combinations of cultural aspects any where else on earth.
For example, many Cubans are both Catholic and Santerians.  And, they have African, Spanish and European mixes of ethnicities, traditions, and histories all rolled into one Cuban …

Sitting on a bluff overlooking the Malecón, Hotel Nacional de Cuba is the classic Cuba stay.  By that we mean it’s grand, tropical, impressive, and bustling.  Think you know grand?  Hotel Nacional de Cuba  features turrets, cannons, marble inlaid garden terraces, old Spanish tilework everywhere, and majestic gardens.
Not only is Hotel Nacional de Cuba majestic and exotic and luxurious, it’s got a rich history as well.  Its ideal location on a high bluff overlooking the old town made it a key location when the British seiged Cuba for a …

Casa Particular Sandelis is clean, well run, and in a great part of Havana. Right across the street from Hotel Nacional, Casa Paraticular Sandelis is just that: a casa. As with many cheap hotels in Cuba, this is a small business, and doesn’t take up the entire building it occupies. It’s on just the sixth floor, and it is occupied frequently. Don’t worry though, the owners will refer you to another cheap hotel in Havana.
At roughtly USD$37 a night, don’t expect the lap of luxury.  It’s …

This gem is by far the most luxurious and beautiful hotel in the entire area of Trinidad, Cuba.  Restored in 2006, the building faces a park and features marble stairway and atrium ceiling in the grand lobby.  The very name: Gan Hotel Iberostar Trinidad is perfect, since just about everything is truly grand.  Some rooms have balconies that face the park.   The junior suites have separate bath and shower.  The bathrooms have phones.
You’ll also love that there are no kids under 15 allowed.  Truly grand!  The historical building sits beautifully …

June 29, 2009 – Cuba says it’s ready with plenty of hotel rooms, should US citizens come knocking on their door.  If the travel ban on USA to Cuba travel is lifted, the tourism industry, and in particular the hoteliers, are ready now.  Miguel Figueras, of the Cuban travel ministry, says they’ve been working hard to build top notch Cuba hotels, and the influx of American tourists will be pleasantly surprised with accommodations in Cuba.
Over three quarters of a million U.S. tourists are expected to visit Cuba once the travel …