Cubana could land in the USA
Might Cubana fly to the USA? The new bilateral treaty allows for it but there are other challenges, some of which will be harder to...
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On board JetBlue’s inaugural flight to Cuba
What was it like to be on the first commercial flight from the USA to Cuba in more than 50 years? Come fly with me...
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Black market buying: Cigars in Santa Clara, Cuba
Finding the black market in Cuba is not all that hard. In some cases it is spectacularly open, including my efforts to acquire cigars straight...
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Hostal Florida Center shines in Santa Clara, Cuba
Casa particulars are the best way to stay in Cuba and Santa Clara has none finer than Hostal Florida Center. Tops in location, room &...
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DLD 118: Hola Cuba
A couple weeks back saw the restoration of commercial air service between the US and Cuba after a 55 year hiatus. And here I am...
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JetBlue schedules first flight to Cuba
JetBlue is set to be the first US airline operating commercial flights to Cuba, launching service on 31 August 2016. Seat just went on sale...
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Uber-esque Havana: Riding with Strangers
Don't take rides from strangers. Especially in foreign countries, right? Seems I screwed that one up pretty good in Havana, to spectacular results.
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In flight: Cubana’s Ilyushin IL-96 across the Atlantic
So, how does a flight with no IFE, broken seats and only one mediocre meal score for the overall travel experience? Fly the Cubana IL-96...
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Domestic Flying in Cuba: The Aerogaviota Return Adventure
When the check-in machine spits out a bag tag for a different airport it is reasonable to be worried. When the excuse is "the computers...
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Domestic Flying in Cuba: Aerogaviota East to the Beach
Flying a turbo-prop on an Aerogaviota domestic trip across Cuba is a spectacular adventure. Bonus points for an unexpected stop along the way and a...