If you’ve got a thirst for adventure and excitement, Cuba is one exceptional Caribbean destination that can deliver in so many ways. Here we introduce you to some of the best Cuba holiday destinations for adventure and nature lovers, whether you’re a fan of hiking, cycling, trekking, mountain climbing, birdwatching or just being surrounded by the purest of Mother Nature, this is the blog you need to read!

CNN has already gone ahead and echoed the publication of Rough Guide’s 100 Best Places on Earth for 2020, which went on sale on 1st September and which includes Cuba. So, why Cuba now? Why a Cuba holiday in 2020? Why Cuba at all? This blog post aims to illustrate why you should make Cuba your 2020 travel destination.

Are you considering a family holiday in Cuba? Are you hesitating because you don´t know how child-friendly Cuba is? Do you plan to bring babies, toddlers, kids or teens on your Cuba trip? Are you worried that they'll have fun? In this blog post, we´ll help you put your mind at ease as we tell you all that makes

Planning the perfect Cuba holiday doesn’t need to imply spending an extraordinary amount of time or effort organising your trip, nor suppose any special ordeal or hassle. Not if you follow our simple step-by-step guide on how to plan the perfect holiday to Cuba in 10 steps (or less).

Why stay in a casa particular instead of a hotel? Why should you choose this type of accommodation in Cuba? Are casas particulares better than hotels or beach resorts? Will they add to the Cuban experience in a way that hotels can’t compare to? In this blog post, we give you the top 15 reasons to favour a casa particular over a hotel while throwing in the cases where a hotel or beach resort might be the better option.

If you wonder where in Havana to base yourself for a Cuba holiday tailor-made to your particular needs and interests, this is the blog you need to read! We tell you where to stay in Havana for a memorable experience that ticks all the right boxes!

Close your eyes for a second, I want you to focus on one word: Cuba… What were the first images that came to mind? A tropical destination? White sands and crystal blue seas, perhaps? You might even have travelled slightly further down the list of Cuba trigger words and landed at ‘cigars’ and ‘mojitos’. But in all honesty, was there much to separate Cuba from any other sunny destination? Or, if you fancy the Caribbean, is there really much difference between each island?

Well, we’re here to tell you that yes, there is! Read on to find out the top 5 reasons why Cuba is so much more than just your average sun and beach destination.

All-inclusive beach resorts seem like the perfect plan for a holiday. Varadero, the most coveted beach destination in Cuba, ticks all the boxes: amazing beach, white-powdery sand, and perfect weather all year long. But, trust us, after four to five days of an all-inclusive buffet, after seeing the same people lying under the umbrellas at the beach, and after saying “Hi” to the same folks in the hotel lift, you’ll be screaming for a day break like… now!

There is no denying that here at Cuba Direct^TM we're all Cuba enthusiasts, and we're lucky to have members on our team from all over the island who can tell us about their favourite cities, towns and excursions. Carlotta, our London-born but now Havana-based representative, made it to Trinidad last month and is keen on sharing some of her top places to visit and things to do in Trinidad. If you have any interest in visiting the beautiful island of Cuba or perhaps have been before and are eager to return and try something new, keep reading to find Carlotta's top picks for excursions, food and nightlife.

Beaches, ecotourism and scuba diving – there’s more to experience on a holiday to Cuba than the charming architecture and contagious music of Havana. Taking a break from the city without sacrificing too much time in road trips is possible with day tours from Havana. Here’s a list of the six best day trips from Havana, listed according to how long it takes to get there. All these tours take less than a day and do not require booking for accommodation.