Author: thevinalesexperience
Traditional & Tasty Cuban Food
Guest Post: Megan Simpson of youRhere Modern Retreats Forget the myth about terrible Cuban food. You just have to know what you’re looking for & where to find it. Megan Simpson from ‘youRhere Modern Retreats tells us about the top 5 best Cuban food that you have to try when you visit Cuba. Arguably the […]
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How To Travel To Cuba During COVID
(Updated on 21st November 2020) Havana airport is open from 15th November Yes! It’s exciting. Havana José Marti airport is officially opening on the 15th November after closing up shop back in March. BUT before you start packing your suncream and new bikini, there are some logistics that you need to know about. Because until there […]
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Sustainable agriculture in Cuba
Cuba is more eco-friendly than you may realise This may come as a surprise to you, because Cuba isn’t widely recognised as a particularly eco-friendly island, especially next to it’s more popular rival Costa Rica. However in early 2020 Cuba was ranked once again as the worlds most sustainable developed country by the Sustainable Development […]
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Money in Cuba – what’s the deal?
All you need to know about money in Cuba Money in Cuba is a unique topic. It can be challenging to get your head around, but if you give me 5 minutes of your time, I can solve your confusion. There are two currencies in Cuba: the Cuban Peso Nacional (CUP) and the Cuban Convertible […]
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Vinales Street Paws Project
Improving the lives of the street dogs in Viñales One of the organisations that we are very proud to support is the Viñales Street Paws Project, a non-government and non-profit organization working to support and better the lives of the street animals in Vinales, Cuba. (Updated 12th April 2021) Animal Welfare in Cuba Sadly, animals aren’t […]
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Why you should book your trip with us
There are many tour operators, group travel organizers, travel agents and websites out there who offer travel to Cuba. And you know what, there’s only a handful of them that I would actually rate. I don’t say this from a competition stance, but instead from a potential customer’s point of view. Cuba isn’t like any […]
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COVID-19
(Last update: 7th April 2021) Addressing your health, safety and peace of mind during this outbreak of COVID-19 coronavirus Refund/Cancellation policy: All standard and bespoke trips purchased before 23rd March 2020 are entitled to an *unlimited amount of date changes for any date in the future. Please note that we are not issuing refunds for […]
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Internet in Cuba – what’s really the deal
“Go where the WiFi is weak & the rum is strong” The idea of traveling to a country where the WiFi is weak may tickle the tastebuds for some. For others, it might have you breaking out in the sweats and reconsidering your trip entirely. Either way, you need to know the facts about the […]
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Apps in Cuba: the top 5 apps to download before you travel
5 apps that will make your trip to Cuba stress-free Cuba is an island with limited internet access. There are designated Wifi spots around the towns (and much more in Viñales than in Havana FYI). Mobile data for tourists is still not possible. It’s a great country for a digital detox, but not so great […]
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How to travel to Viñales for the day
(Updated 10 April 2021) Havana is an incredible city, but after a couple of days you’ll most likely be needing a break (trust us). Viñales is a 2.5 hour scenic drive from the capital, and if done right, can be the best day of your trip (check out our reviews in our IG Highlights, TripAdvisor […]
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