Dan Rutherford Cuba Travel

14/06/2024

Friends in Cojimar, Cuba

12/06/2024

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Have you long dreamed of visiting the colorful streets of Havana, Cuba? This bucket list destination is closer than you think and open even to American travelers. Straight from the locals, here are 15 incredible things to do when visiting Cuba’s enchanting capital city.

11/06/2024

If you have a moment, this is really a good video on knocking around Havana. I encourage you to watch it.

Remember, the U.S. doesn’t have to pay off all its debt, and there’s an easy way to stabilize it, Nobel laureate Paul Krugman says

09/06/2024

Join us for a good time in Cuba.

08/06/2024

https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-celebrating-havana-renovates-cubas-oldest-jewish-cemetery/

Burial ground opened in 1910 contains some 1,100 graves; it is being restored as part of events marking 500 years since the city's establishment

05/06/2024

Join us for our Discovery Tour this November.

05/06/2024

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In 1939, after selling the film rights to his novel For Whom the Bell Tolls, Ernest Hemingway purchased Finca Vigía, a beautiful country ...

04/06/2024

The date for our Fall 2024 Cuba Discovery Tour is November 9–15, 2024. Meet the goats in Vinales and enjoy cheese produced from their milk at dinner following.

The tour starts in Havana with 2-nights, goes to rural Vinales for 2 nights, and back to Havana for 2-nights. Personally selected private restaurants, vintage American cars, and live Cuban music are part of the itinerary. It is laid out to see a touch of the best of Cuba. Details and pricing are at: https://globalrelations.us/public-cuba-trips-tours/.

If you are interested, you will want to register early. Our Spring tour closed out quickly. Full payment is due 30 days before departure.

OR, if you prefer your own dates and itinerary, a customized tour can be prepared for you and friends.

Let me know your interest and what questions you may have.

Thank you and all best.

01/06/2024

My former Senate collegues, Karen and Pam, heat up the kitchen during their cooking lesson in Cojimar, Cuba.

01/06/2024

Friends at Ajicao in Cojimar Cuba where we have a wonderful afternoon of cooking and lunch.

21/05/2024

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It’s a common misconception that US passport holders cannot travel to Cuba. Here’s how to make your first visit happen.

17/05/2024

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Havana, the capital city of Cuba, is a living museum encapsulating the essence of its colonial past amidst a vibrant contemporary culture. With its historic cars, colorful buildings, and rich musical heritage, this city offers a unique blend of old-world charm and dynamic street life. Havana’s arc...

15/05/2024

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As the Cuban cigar industry faces dangers with climate change and trade restrictions, we can’t help but wonder why Cuban ci**rs are illegal.

05/05/2024

Vinales, Cuba

03/05/2024

Visit Fusterlandia, a bright, colorful neighborhood in Havana where José Rodríguez Fuster moved in 1975 and eventually transformed the area from a rundown fishing village into a work of art. Fuster started by decorating his own house and studio with brightly colored mosaic and painted tiles. He then started asking his neighbors if he could turn their houses into works of art too; more and more people agreed. He drew inspiration for his neighborhood from Gaudi in Barcelona and Brancusi in Romania. You may also purchase works of art.

01/05/2024

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (or any month) with these mouthwatering Latin food dishes.

30/04/2024

On our Discovery tour you are going to have an ‘under the hood’ experience at the workshop of a family-owned and operated business dedicated to the restoration of American classic cars from the 1950’s. During the visit you will see the shop, meet the mechanics, and pose behind the wheel with the likes of Lola (a pink 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air), Nadine (a blue 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air), or Benny (a black 1959 Chevrolet Impala convertible). You will meet Julio, the owner, and enjoy his stories that are not just about Chevys from the ‘50s.

28/04/2024

In the gritty Regla neighborhood, across Habana Harbor, is the Church of Our Lady of Regla, the Black Madonna. It is one of the best-known holy spots in Cuba where devout followers of Santeria worship. It is also a functioning Catholic church where Santería worshipers, dressed in white, can be seen performing their dances to the Saints while a Catholic priest celebrates Mass. A small Santería shrine, adjacent to the church, has a replica of the Black Madonna, as is displayed above the Catholic church’s main altar, who in Santería is called Yemayá.

26/04/2024

From the National Museum of Contemporary Art in Havana.

Visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes de La Habana (National Museum of Fine Arts of Havana). Two buildings make up the museum. Palacio del Centro Asturiano (formerly a club for natives of the Spanish province of Asturias) is dedicated to universal art. The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) exclusively houses the Cuban collections and features 400 years of masterpieces from colonial times to contemporary generations. Your tour of the Cuban collection will be conducted by Museum professionals and include Q&A and discussion.

25/04/2024

CUBA DISCOVERY TOUR small group
November 9-15, 2024

IMPORTANT: for entry into Cuba, one must have a valid passport with expiration no earlier than six months from scheduled departure from Cuba. A Cuban Visitor Visa is also required and will be attained for you as a part of your tour.

INCLUDED:

* Your tour includes the Cuban Visitor Visa. It will be sent directly to you at the address provided in your registration unless you indicate otherwise.

* A Certificate of Legal Cuba Travel will be sent as an e mail attachment. The Certificate is for U.S. Immigration if you are asked under what authority you traveled to Cuba.

* You will receive pre-departure and arrival information on preparing for your trip.

* You will be met at the airport upon arrival in Cuba on your tour start date and transported back on your tour end date.

* Airport departure tax from Cuba and the Cuban mandatory Emergency Medical Insurance coverage, during your island stay, is included in the cost of airfare with U.S. carriers departing from the U.S.

* You will have quality lodging, significant to a memorable trip.

* Wi-Fi at your lodging.

* Meals, as per your itinerary. Breakfast will be at your hotel/casa, with lunch and dinner reservations at personally selected, highly rated paladars (Cuban privately owned restaurants).

* All activities and services, as per your itinerary, and ensure your itinerary adheres to all U.S. government regulations for a legal visit to the Republic of Cuba.

* You will have air-conditioned transportation with a professional Cuban driver who will be with you for all scheduled group activities.

* Cold bottled water on transport.

* You will have an experienced English-speaking professional Cuban guide, with personality, knowledge, and a sense of humor who will be with for the duration of the tour.

* Gratuity for your Cuban tour guide, driver, paladar staff, musicians, and site guides for group activities.

NOT INCLUDED:

* Airfare is not included; you select and book your flights.

* Gratuity for your chamber maids, porters, and breakfast staff is not included.

* Optional travel interruption and cancellation insurance is not included.

OPTIONAL EXCURSION:

* Tropicana Cabaret transport, premium show ticket and preferential table. At the performance you will receive cola and rum. (This is an optional excursion and details on booking will be sent to you when you register).

From Old Havana to Jurassic rural Cuba you will experience vintage American cars, excellent food, & history of a revolution in the land of Hemingway.

24/04/2024

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Deep beneath the water near Cuba there are several strange stone formations. These peculiar rocks constitute one of the biggest unsolved mysteries of archaeology and one of the most hotly debated discoveries of the 21st century.

24/04/2024

From the streets of Guanabacoa, a colonial township in eastern Havana, across the Bay. Most visitors don't get there, but I wanted to check it out. Guanabacoa was briefly the capital of Cuba in 1555 after Havana was attacked by a French pirate. This gave rise to the Cuban saying “Like putting Havana in Guanabacoa,” which is used to describe trying to fit something too large into a space too small.

21/04/2024

You will have the opportunity to caravan in iconic 1950’s Vintage American cars while cruising the Malecon (a broad esplanade, roadway, and seawall) and stop for photos. A step back in time nostalgic experience.

21/04/2024

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Cuban cuisine is a fusion of Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, making it a unique and flavorful experience. The best Cuban foods have been influenced by the country's history, geography, and climate, resulting in dishes that are fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor. From the classic Cubano s...

19/04/2024

Beatriz Santacana - Estudio Taller Santacana

We visit and many now have her pieces in their homes.

Visit the Studio and Workshop of Beatriz Sala Santacana in the trendy Miramar area of Ambassador Residences. Her work depicts everyday people as the main characters and brings attention to the conflicts and experiences that shape societies, with a hopeful outlook. In a unique exhibition of her ceramic sculptures, paintings, and drawings you will have a relaxing time and discussion with the artist. Also on display are her ceramic murals, plates, vases, glazed tiles, and mosaics.

18/04/2024

Dinner at San Cristobal Paladar, regarded as one of Havana’s finest restaurants. It is cluttered and eclectic. This lived-in space is on the bottom floor of an early 20th-century mansion with piles of old books stacked atop beautiful antique furniture; black and white photos jostle for space with vintage record covers and bullfighting posters, while a selection of clocks, religious artefacts and even a full-size zebra pelt, add to the mix. As a footnote in history, it is where President Obama and family enjoyed dinner their first night in Havana on his historic visit to the island.

15/04/2024

Pedro, Anita, Jesus, and Team, thank you for the set up. Our group was comfortable, loved the experience, and you know I will definitely be back. It has been a highlight for my clients going on 10 years.

14/04/2024

On the streets of Regla, on the other side of the Bay from Old Havana.

14/04/2024

A few weeks ago, I had lunch in Cienfuegos on Punta Gorda at Restaurant Villa Lagarto which offers a beautiful view of the bay and fantastic food.

Cienfuegos is acclaimed as the best example of Neoclassical architecture in the Caribbean, and it's very much worth visiting.

14/04/2024

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So you're planning a trip to Havana, Cuba, huh? It's easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of things to see and do in this Caribbean paradise. Every corner you turn, you're met with soul-stirring music, vibrant murals, and a sense of history that engulfs you. But here's the catch: not knowing....