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Falling in Love with Cuba AND Why You Should Travel to Cuba NOW

Falling in Love with Cuba AND Why You Should Travel to Cuba NOW
The Beginning of a Romance with Cuba From beneath a large Banyan tree on the patio of a paladar (private restaurant) in the outskirts of Havana, Cuba, I rang in the New Year and made a big resolution. Instead of champagne, I toasted this life change with a refreshing mojito, which washed down the traditional…
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Get a Taste of Cuba with Me – Let’s Cruise to Cuba

Get a Taste of Cuba with Me – Let’s Cruise to Cuba
Get a Taste of Cuba - Let's Cruise to Cuba After six seven years traveling to Cuba, I’m finally sailing to Cuba from Tampa and Miami.  I will be the Cuba guest lecturer or as I like to say the CEO (Cuba Experience Officer). In this role, I will showcase through daily, interactive presentations Cuban culture, flavors,…
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Life Advice from a 75-Year old Spitfire in Havana Cuba

Life Advice from a 75-Year old Spitfire in Havana Cuba
Earlier this year on my nearly thirtieth trip to Cuba, I took a needed break near the Cathedral Square in Old Havana to find some sombra (shade) underneath one of the stone archways of the surrounding museums and shops. Reading a magazine, decked out in traditional Santera dress (Priestess of Afro-Cuban religion Santeria), and smoking…
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An Adventure from Havana to Houston

An Adventure from Havana to Houston
As you may know, I have been traveling to the once forbidden island before it was THE HOTSPOT. I didn’t fall in love with Cuba at first sight, but it did intrigue me from the get-go. There was something special that drew me to the island. It was as if every decision that I had…
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Top 5 Things to Do in Havana Cuba

Top 5 Things to Do in Havana Cuba
If you want to travel to Havana and get tips from a Cuba travel expert, you are in the right place! Before Beyoncé, Obama, or the Rolling Stones, I was traveling to Cuba. From my more than five years of adventures to Havana (La Habana) and around the once forbidden island, I can attest that…
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Look Up Reminder from a Rooster

Look Up Reminder from a Rooster
We all need reminders. That's why Post-its were invented as well as the millions of digital apps and features to alert us at all hours of up and coming meetings, birthdays, or haircuts. Although meetings, beauty treatments, and celebrations are important, what should be at the top of your to-do list every day? The answer:…
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Ways You Can Travel to Cuba in 2017 – It Is Not Too Late

Ways You Can Travel to Cuba in 2017 – It Is Not Too Late
Damas y caballeros (ladies and gentlemen)… I know the announcement on Friday 6/16/17 by our President scared many. Well, it isn’t too late. You can still travel to Cuba in 2017. What changed with travel to Cuba? The major policy change is for independent travelers who prefer not to travel in groups or with the…
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Heidi Siefkas Chimes in on Cuba Travel Changes with Sun Sentinel

Heidi Siefkas Chimes in on Cuba Travel Changes with Sun Sentinel
With over five years of travel to Cuba and a book about my travels under my belt, I call myself a Cuba expert. After Friday's announcement (6/16/17), I felt compelled to share my feelings about the policy changes toward travel to Cuba. Although I could have only shared it on my blog and social media,…
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