Cuba Travel Stories

Jan 10, 2024 • 7 min read

You can still see the best of Cuba even without a huge budget. Here are our tips on getting the most out of your money.

Jan 9, 2024 • 4 min read

Choose the best time for your visit to Cuba with this seasonal guide to lively festivals, top beach weather and budget prices.

Jan 9, 2024 • 6 min read

Start planning your itinerary with these top destinations you shouldn't miss in Cuba.

Jan 6, 2024 • 7 min read

From beaches to mountains to historic cities and more, these road trips around Cuba offer access to the best of this enchanting island.

Jan 5, 2024 • 8 min read

Cuba can confuse even hardened travelers. Here's everything you need to know before you go.

Jan 8, 2023 • 7 min read

Want to travel around in Cuba? See the best of the island with our guide to transportation.

Nov 11, 2022 • 3 min read

Headed to Cuba soon? Don't go until you read Cuba expert Brendan Sainsbury's top tips on currency in the country.

Sep 13, 2022 • 11 min read

Here’s where to find the best traditional dishes around the country.

May 20, 2022 • 5 min read

The US has taken several steps toward thawing US-Cuba relations after five years of tightened restrictions. Here's what Americans need to know about traveling…

Feb 15, 2022 • 8 min read

Cuba is best known for its beaches, but it also has a little-explored network of national parks and protected areas that are worth hiking.

Feb 14, 2022 • 7 min read

From private homestays to all-inclusive hotels, Cuban accommodation needs some pre-trip thought. Here's how to stay, pay, (and allay any first-time fears).

Feb 3, 2022 • 6 min read

Classic cars are a popular tourist attraction in Cuba. Here's how to book yourself the perfect tour in an iconic vehicle.

Feb 2, 2022 • 5 min read

Circled by stretches of white sand and crystal clear waters, Cuba offers the perfect Caribbean escape. Here's a guide to Cuba's best beaches.

Dec 31, 2021 • 8 min read

Lonely Planet's Cuba travel expert visits the tropical island and reports back about his worthwhile trip.

Dec 20, 2021 • 8 min read

Visited by few foreign tourists, Cuba’s best national parks offer rugged tropical landscapes, diving through shipwrecks, astonishing wildlife and more.

Oct 27, 2020 • 8 min read

Travel writer Brendan Sainsbury is an expert on travel to Cuba. This is his first time returning since the global pandemic began.

Jun 16, 2020 • 5 min read

For decades, Cuba's female professionals have been redefining the country's art scene and exploring new avenues for income.

May 7, 2020 • 4 min read

Whether it's the fluid movements of salsa dancers, the blare of a trumpet or the waft of cigar smoke in the air, Cuba is a country that lingers in the mind.

Sep 3, 2019 • 7 min read

Despite a well-publicized announcement by the Trump administration in June 2019, it is still relatively easy for Americans to travel legally to Cuba.

Jun 12, 2019 • 4 min read

In the space of three years, US-Cuban relations have gone from cagey cooperation to the tetchy squabbling of yore. On June 4, the Trump administration…

Jun 5, 2019 • 3 min read

Travel to Cuba just got more difficult for Americans after the Trump administration announced a ban on cruise ships, private planes and boats to the…

Apr 23, 2019 • 5 min read

From the copper-hued farms of rural Viñales to the rainbow-colored plazas of Trinidad, the places beyond Cuba’s capital offer up a mix of contrasts. Spend…