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Cuba Travel FAQ
A lot has changed in the last three years, and none of it good for U.S. citizens wanting to visit Cuba. We compiled a list of everything you need to know about traveling to the …
Crackdown on Cuba
President Donald Trump announced sanctions that bar Americans from bringing Cuban cigars and rum into the U.S. The move also rolled back tourism opportunities on the island.
President Trump Tightens Sanctions on Cuba–No Cigars, No Rum and No Hotel Lodging for Americans
Americans will no longer be allowed to buy Cuban cigars, Cuban rum, or to stay in Cuban hotels, President Trump announced in a White House speech today. New restrictions also ban …
Tropical Storm Laura Causes Some Damage in Cuba’s Vuelta Abajo Region
While the storm wasn’t as bad as it could have been, tropical storm Laura caused some damage in Vuelta Abajo, a significant tobacco-growing region in western Cuba’s Pinar del Río …
Cuba Rescinds Tax On Changing U.S. Dollars For CUCs
The Cuban government announced that, starting July 20, it will no longer impose a 10 percent surcharge on U.S. dollars exchanged for CUCs, the Cuban Unified Currency tourists need …
Roof Collapse at Cuba’s Partagás Factory Closes Iconic Casa del Habano
This week, a roof collapsed in the iconic Real Fabrica de Partagás in Havana, casually known as the Partagás factory. While the damage did not affect the La Casa del Habano inside …
Marriott Hotels Being Forced To Leave Cuba
The Trump administration has ordered Marriott International Hotels to close down its business interests in Cuba. According to the company, it has until August 31 to end its …
The $2.6 Million Humidor
The 2020 Habanos Festival concludes with a record-breaking humidor auction and a night for Romeo y Julieta.
Cuba Tightens Borders As Coronavirus Cases Spread
Cuba will close its borders to international tourism and non-resident visitors for at least a month, Cuban president Miguel Díaz-Canel announced on March 20. The new border-contro…