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American Airlines Is Now Flying Daily to a Caribbean Island Filled With Pink Sand Beaches, Dive Spots, and a 4,500-Acre Adventure Resort 

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The drive south feels longer than the map suggests. Eleuthera narrows as you go, the road stretching between two seas, the Atlantic flashing bright and restless on one side, Exuma Sound lying calmer on the other. Settlements thin out. The land opens. By the time you reach the end of the island, there is a […]

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Central Holidays Now Has a Cuba Division

Central Holidays eyes Cuba growth By the Caribbean Journal staff Central Holidays has named Arthur Berman as Vice President of its newly-formed Latin America and Cuba Division. In his new capacity, Berman will be responsible for implementing strategies that effectively market the companies new collection of Latin American and Cuba travel programs, including its newly […]

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A New Way to Cruise Around Cuba

Another way for Americans to travel to Cuba By the Cuba Journal staff Central Holidays has announced the launch of a new eight-night people-to-people ‘Cruise Around Cuba’ aboard the Celestyal Crystal. This announcement follows the tour operator’s recent addition of five on-the-ground Cuban programs, its first itineraries that will allow American travelers to explore the […]

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American Airlines Hails Opening of New US, Cuba Embassies

By Dana Niland CJ Contributor American Airlines welcomed the reopening of United States and Cuban embassies in Havana and Washington in a statement on Monday. American’s Chairman and CEO Doug Parker said the move was an “important step toward building new commercial relationships and re-establishing scheduled air service between the US and Cuba.” Parker also noted that […]


A New Way to Cruise Around Cuba

By the Cuba Journal staff Miami-based HavanaAir Charters is launching new weekly direct service between Houston and Havana, the company announced this week. HavanaAir will be operating the service with air carrier partner Eastern Air Lines Group. “We are very pleased to open the Houston to Cuba market with our valued partner, Eastern Air Lines,” said […]

US, Cuba Reopening Embassies, Reestablishing Diplomatic Relations

Above: US President Barack Obama makes the announcement By the Cuba Journal staff The United States and Cuba have decided to reestablish diplomatic relations and reopen their embassies, US President Barack Obama announced Wednesday. The move was confirmed in a letter from Obama to Cuba President Raul Castro. “This is an important step forward in […]

Carnival Gets Approval to Launch Cruises to Cuba

Above: the MV Adonia By Alexander Britell MIAMI — Carnival Corporation is heading to Cuba. The cruise ship giant will become the first US-based cruise line to sail to Cuba, following approval by the US Department of the Treasury and the US Department of Commerce. The company will begin Cuba cruises in May 2016 on […]

A New All-Inclusive Resort in Cuba

Above: the new Warwick Cayo Santa Maria By the Caribbean Journal staff Global hotel company Warwick International Hotels is opening a new resort in Cuba. The Warwick Cayo Santa Maria Cuba is slated to open Aug. 15 on the islet of Santa Maria. The all-inclusive resort is set on 26 hectares of gardens on the […]

US Travel Agents Join Push to Remove Cuba Travel Restrictions

Above: Cuba (Photo: Cuba Travel Services) By Dana Niland CJ Contributor The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) is joining as a founder member of a new organization called Engage Cuba, the group said in a statement. The group is airing ads on major networks including CNBC, MSNBC, and Fox News to boost support for overturning […]

JetBlue President Visits Cuba With New York State Trade Mission

Above: JetBlue CEO Robin Hayes and New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo boarding a JetBlue plane By the Caribbean Journal staff JetBlue President Robin Hayes visited Cuba this week as part of a trade mission led by New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. The delegation’s visit included talks with Cuban First Vice President MIguel Diaz-Canel. […]

This Company Is Planning to Open Its 28th Hotel in Cuba

Above: the recent signing ceremony for the new property By the Caribbean Journal staff Spanish hotel giant Melia is expanding in Cuba. The company announced this week that it would be developing a new resort in the Varadero area. The hotel, which is slated to open in 2017, would be the brand’s 28th hotel in […]

Fidel Castro Votes in Cuba’s Local Elections

Above: photos of Castro voting at home By the Caribbean Journal staff After more than a year without a public appearance, Cuba’s Fidel Castro is increasing his profile. The former Cuban leader’s latest appearance was in a series of photos showing him voting in this weekend’s local elections. In the pictures, which were released by the government, Castro […]