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  1. Highlights of Cuba: From Historical Cities to Exotic Beaches

    Blog: WildJunket - 25 January 2012

    This is a sponsored guest post by Virgin Holidays. As the largest island in the Caribbean, Cuba is as diverse as it is beautiful – from miles and miles of windswept beaches to acres of nature reserves and vibrant cities. A trip to Cuba offers travelers a peek into its rich history and heritage and [...]

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  2. Cowboys and Kids in Cuba – Pure Heaven!

    Blog: Vagobond.com - 11 December 2011

    Cuba is a kid friendly destination for families.

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  3. Solo Travel Destination: Cuba

    Blog: Solo Traveler - 1 November 2011

    A Solo Travel Society member recommends Cuba as an interesting Solo Travel Destination for its history, architecture, beaches...and mojitos.

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  4. Pic of the Week: Sunset in Cayo Largo, Cuba

    Blog: Solo Traveler - 14 July 2011

    A Solo Travel Society member shares with us a sunset shot in Cayo Largo, Cuba, where both the sky and the water take on multiple colours. A new article has been added to Solo Traveler

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  5. A Well-used Deck of Cards: Fortune Telling and Santería in La Havana, Cuba

    Blog: The Brink of Something Else - 11 July 2011

    The Church was simple, as was the altar she had set up on the low wall in front of it.  A white cloth, a doll, flowers, a basket.  A well-used deck of cards. “¿Habla español?” she asks, indicating me with chin and cigar. “Sí, sí” Baryan said.  “Cam, I’m gonna go take some pictures.  See [...]

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  6. A Little Consideration…Echos of Cuba’s History

    Blog: A Little Adrift - A RTW Travelogue - 9 June 2011

    The thunderclouds hung low for hours over Havana, Cuba before my friend Louise and I decided enough was enough--if the rain was going to play a game of chicken with us then we were going to spend the afternoon exploring the city instead of hiding indoors in anticipation of the thick sheets of rain that had, for six long and cold days, followed us around the island like a lost puppy. We bundled ourselves tight into our rain jackets, twisted our cameras safely into zip-lock baggies, and set out on foot to walk Old-Town Havana (la Habana Vieja) and Cuba's famous Malecón.

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  7. Take Me Back to Old Havana

    Blog: Girl, Unstoppable - 5 June 2011

    I recently came across this wonderfully honest and beautiful video of scenes from Old Havana. It unexpectedly made me feel like I was in Havana again. It captures what a visit to the city is all about. The main thing to see there is everyday living as is — the resourcefulness and creative solutions, lots [...]

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  8. Carnival of Cities for 1 June 2011 – from Abu Dhabi to Athens

    Blog: Sophie's World - 1 June 2011

    Welcome! I’m happy to host this edition of the Carnival of Cities! After publishing the 18 May 2011 edition on Perceptive Travel Blog, Sheila Scarborough handed the baton to me....Carnival of Cities for 1 June 2011 – from Abu Dhabi to Athens is a post from Sophie's World

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  9. Bribery at the Border (And Other Crazy Shit)

    Blog: Lonely Girl Travels - 27 April 2011

    [This is a long one, guys. Grab a cup of Lao coffee and settle in...] A comb-over and a white shirt, the man moved slowly through the bus aisle. “Passport for border crossing,” he announced, gathering a stack of booklets from the bleary-eyed Westerners filling the seats. “$5,” he told me as I went to [...]

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  10. Street Art in Cuba

    Blog: Inside the Travel Lab - 13 April 2011

    In Cuba, I spent most of my time on the streets. It's a Caribbean country with a laid-back vibe, whatever its international stereotype and ongoing political conflicts. As you may know, I love street art. It...

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  11. Recommended: Travel Solo to Havana

    Blog: Solo Traveler - 29 March 2011

    I highly recommend Havana. It's safe and it's fascinating. And, it will soon change very, very fast. A new article has been added to Solo Traveler

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  12. Cuba: The Caribbean’s Party Island

    Blog: PassportChop.com Travel Blog - Reviews, Travel Experiences - 16 March 2011

    There’s something for everyone in the idyllic Caribbean getaway For the past few years Cuba was been steadily building on its reputation as a hugely appealing holiday destination.

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  13. Pic of the Week: High Above Havana

    Blog: Solo Traveler - 10 March 2011

    What better way for a solo traveler to take in Havana than from a hotel rooftop?

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  14. Is It Safe For My Toddler To Drink The Milk In Cuba?

    Blog: Have Baby Will Travel - 4 February 2011

    One of the more popular articles on my site is my Cuba Family Travel information. Recently Veronica left a comment on that piece, and when I went to reply to her, I realized I was writing a whole post! Here is her query: My husband and I want to bring our 17 month-old son to [...]

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  15. Why you have to go to Havana

    Blog: See Simi Travel Blog - 31 January 2011

    Like most in North America, you only get 2 weeks vacation, you're tight on cash, and all you want to do is relax somewhere hot, sipping on some fruity alcoholic beverages. But take a day or two away from Varadero's beauty to witness Havana's magic. Read 4 reasons why, with pictures!

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  16. 10 Unforgettable Destinations for 2011

    Blog: GoBackpacking - 24 January 2011

    Our top 10 picks for off-the-beaten path travel in 2010.---------Join Travel Blog Success today and learn to build a better travel blog.Membership includes 12 lessons, community forum, audio interviews, and a blog.

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  17. Viva Cuba! – Varadero edition

    Blog: See Simi Travel Blog - 17 January 2011

    With only ten days vacation annually in Canada (with the exceptions of public servants) heading south for a relaxing beach vacation just makes sense.  Travel agencies knows this too, and North America truly offers some of the best all-inclusive packages available, heading to Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.  You can stay at a 4-star resort, airfare included, with all your meals and drinks covered for under $1,000.  Just check www.selloffvacations.com.  If you’re really good at hunting, have a flexible schedule and are very patient, you could get your week in paradise for $600.

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  18. A Little Confession…Cuba Gets an “ish” from Me

    Blog: A Little Adrift - A RTW Travelogue - 17 January 2011

    I have a confession to make about why I rarely mention the eight days I spent in Cuba a year ago…I stayed mum because some of it’s lukewarm. And I steer clear of overtly negative posts on a country or city because travel is so very personal, and I’d hate to steer someone away from visiting Cuba because of a mediocre review from me. So hear me out, because a lot of people might not agree with this…but I will probably not travel back to Cuba – and definitely not ...

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  19. Child friendly Cuba

    Blog: photito's blog - 17 December 2010

    Mamma mia, here we go again! Once we had the kids a serious talk was in order. We had to decide how we would be traveling from now on. As everyone with children knows, there is life as we once … Continue reading →

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  20. Photo Essay: Final Thoughts on Cuba and Portraits from Havana

    Blog: Girl, Unstoppable - 7 October 2010

    It was our last day as a group; we’d all be heading in different directions the next day or the day after. We’d recently been strangers, but now we’d shared an insane and insanely amazing week and a half together. When we got back to the city, the six of us who were left commemorated [...]

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  21. Our Day of Cuban Rest

    Blog: Girl, Unstoppable - 6 October 2010

    I love the ocean something fierce, but I’m not a beach vacation type of person. Even when I travel to a seaside place with the intention of relaxing, I often end up discovering how much there is to do there and try to tackle as many activities as I can. But that urgency and eagerness [...]

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  22. The Breakdown and The Beach

    Blog: Girl, Unstoppable - 30 September 2010

    Later on, we’d start piecing together the signs, but foreseeing what would happen that day would not have been logical. When you’re thrown together with a new travel group, polite layers are shed quickly as you spend a ridiculous amount of time with people and places you’ve just met. When a fellow traveler’s quirkiness begins [...]

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  23. Journeying into Cuban Hearts, Part 2

    Blog: Girl, Unstoppable - 27 September 2010

    On our second morning in Vinales, five out of seven group members leave early to go on a hike. We’ve settled into the group and reached the point where we feel comfortable splitting up from time to time. The female half of the Aussie vegan couple and I stay in town. The previous night, Alberto [...]

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  24. Photo Essay: Portraits from the Viñales Valley

    Blog: Girl, Unstoppable - 23 September 2010

    As I’ve already written and will continue to write about, my group came across a wonderful assortment of characters in the Viñales Valley. Here are portraits of a few of them: A father and son listening to music and dancing on their porch. We encountered them as we began our hike on our first full [...]

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  25. Journeying into Cuban Hearts, Part 1

    Blog: Girl, Unstoppable - 15 September 2010

    It is time for our group salsa lesson, the hour of our evening that we naively believe will give us the skills we need to work up the nerve to dance with the Cubans. Our instructor and her assistant are patient and serious, but I can see their eyes smile with amusement as they try [...]

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