Welcome to New Mexico

They call this the 'Land Of Enchantment' for a reason. Maybe it's the drama of sunlight and shadow playing out across juniper-speckled hills; or the traditional mountain villages of horse pastures and adobe homes; or the centuries-old towns on the northern plateaus, overlooked by the magnificent Sangre de Cristos; or the volcanoes, canyons and vast desert plains spread beneath an even vaster sky. The beauty casts a... Read More

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First time Cuba: things to know before you go

Rum, revolutionaries and retro cars – Cuba has a back-in-time appeal. Though a trip to Cuba seems undoubtedly romantic and exciting, you'll need to understand how the island works to get the best out of your visit. From visa rules to dual currencies, Cuba can be confusing for first timers. Avoid costly pitfalls and prepare properly with our practical guide.

A pastel house in Trinidad © florentina georgescu photography / Getty Images
Georgina Wilson-Powell
Lonely Planet Writer

The Obamas' visit to Cuba: 10 things they should do

On March 21, 2016, Barack Obama, joined by the First Lady, will become the first US president to visit Cuba since the days of prohibition and Model T Fords. No doubt, his two-day itinerary will be jam-packed and heavily curated, but let’s just imagine he gets a chance to give his Secret Service detail the slip and wander around incognito.

Where could he explore in a country that has long been off-limits to most Americans?
Brendan Sainsbury
Lonely Planet Writer
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