US Travel to Cuba in 2020 - How Americans can still travel to Cuba Over the last several years, US travel to Cuba has gone through many changes. I have witnessed it firsthand, leading tours across the island, cruising to Cuba, and investigating for my book, Cubicle to Cuba. As I find it is hard…
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Driving a ’54 Plymouth in Baracoa, Cuba
On a road off the beaten path we caught a glimpse of El Yunque, a tabletop mountain and summit of one of my up and coming hikes in the area. My driver Octavio asked, "Quieres manejar?" I thought for a second, did I want to drive? After nearly a decade of travel to Cuba, I had ridden…
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Q&A How to Travel to Cuba in 2019 – What Has Changed with US Travel to Cuba and What Has Not
As a Cuba expert with nearly a decade of trips to Cuba under my belt and one book, I have seen many phases to travel to Cuba. Since 1963, travel to Cuba for US citizens has been restricted. Depending on who was the Commander in Chief, travel has gone through easements as well as tightening…
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Three Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures in Havana Cuba
When one travels to Havana for the first time, you must ride in a convertible classic car. You must also try a refreshing mojito and perhaps a real habano (Cuban cigar). However, since I’ve been to the City of Columns or the Rome of the Caribbean almost countless times, I have some favorite must-dos that…
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Before You Go – Cuba 101 Video
Wanna see Cuba before it changes? NOW is the time to travel to Cuba while Americans still can. However, before you do, you will need travel tips from a Cuba expert because Cuba is NOT a typical Caribbean destination or port. Cuba Travel Tips from a Cuba Expert - Heidi Siefkas Intro to Heidi, Your…
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Three Adventures in Santiago de Cuba NOT to Miss
Why Travel to Santiago de Cuba? Santiago de Cuba (St. James of Cuba) is the major city of the Oriente (Eastern portion of Cuba), comprised of six provinces. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city in Cuba with nearly 600,000 inhabitants. In fact, Santiago was the capital of Cuba before La Habana; thus, its…
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Havana Cuba’s Biennial 2019 – Travel to the Artistic Hotbed of the World
Havana or La Habana, Cuba is my favorite city because of its vibrant people, but also its arts and rich culture. I've been traveling the majority of the last decade to Havana, Cuba. So, I know what I'm talking about when it comes to this unique, one-of-a-kind city, the Rome of the Caribbean. Whether the…
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Havana Turns 500 – Old Havana Cuba Tour with Author Heidi Siefkas
Celebrating a Milestone Birthday after Countless trips to the City of Columns After nearly a decade of traveling to Cuba, many ask me, “What do you do in Havana, Cuba?” Believe it or not, Havana and Cuba never get old. The reason why is twofold: 1) Cuba is a fascinating place and 2) I try…
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Three Reasons to Travel to Baracoa Cuba
Baracoa Cuba Basics Located off the beaten path in the Eastern most area of Cuba, Baracoa is not only beautiful, but also historically and culturally significant. It was at Baracoa’s beach where Christopher Columbus first landed in Cuba on November 27, 1492. Shortly thereafter, Baracoa became the first city and capital of Cuba in 1511,…
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Beaches in Havana Cuba – Top Travel Tips for Playas del Este
I get a lot of questions about Cuba, in particular, its capital, La Habana or as we write it in English, Havana. Havana is one of my favorite cities. First and foremost, I love La Habana because the Cuban people are so welcoming and genuine. However, I also enjoy La Habana because of its unique…
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