It was our second visit to Cuba, and this time we traveled under the new “Support the Cuban people license,” one of the 12 categories of authorized travel to Cuba for Americans. It was a breeze getting there, and who can beat the low-fare of $99 one-way on Southwest Air’s 1-hour flight out of Tampa to Havana!? As we shared in our recent blog, Cuba: How to Travel There Today with Recent Changes in U.S. Travel Policy, the newly revised regulations at the end of 2017 eliminated

Looking for a bucket-list destination that offers your family the opportunity to have a fun and meaningful vacation, filled with lively cultural experiences they’ll never forget? Then consider exploring Cuba and immersing your loved ones in its vibrant culture, music-filled streets, and outdoor recreation experiences. Here are 6 must-see sights on this still very mysterious Caribbean island, which you can do on our new Explore and Color Cuba trip, inspired by Colorful Havana

Known for its colonial charm, diverse art scene, and thriving biodiversity, Cuba has become a top bucket-list destination for travelers of all ages, including families. However, with the recent change of regulations mandated by the new administration's Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), U.S. travel policy towards Cuba has been in a state of flux. Navigating these regulations can be a deterrent for many travelers considering a visit, though they

Playing soccer, or futbol, is a wonderful way to bridge cultures, particularly when there is not a common language involved! In 2015, we kicked off the summer with our first soccer exchange in Nicaragua, where we stayed with local families, built a soccer field and taught soccer classes in Chacraseca, a small community outside of Leon. Our team worked hard for 3 days to build the multi-purpose field, which will be used for both playing soccer and as a community gathering pla

Cuba is officially open to American tourists for the first time in over 50 years, and a self-declared people-to-people exchange* itinerary is your excuse to go! We are pleased to feature highlights from guest blogger, Maggie Archbold's itinerary to Cuba and her perspectives on this colorful Caribbean nation in transition. In 10 days, we traveled from Havana, to Viñales, to Trinidad, and back. Our people to people itinerary included comfortable homestays in casa particulares;

Would you like to have a fun and meaningful family vacation, filled with experiences your family will never forget? Consider exploring Cuba as a family vacation destination and immerse yourselves in its vibrant culture, music-filled streets, and outdoor recreation opportunities for all ages! You may have heard about President Obama’s historical visit in March of 2015 to reestablish friendly relations with our closest Caribbean neighbor, just 90 miles from Miami. This is the y