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Experience Havana like Prince Charles and Camilla – their royal Cuban tour, where they went and what they did

By Johnny Considine | 11th December 201915th October 2020 by Johnny Considine

Experiencing Havana like a future king or queen is not only possible, but totally doable. As this post illustrates, there are many ways to follow in the footsteps of royals like Prince Charles and Camilla when they toured Havana in March 2019. From enjoying a guided walk in Old Havana to sampling local cuisine and soaking in the city’s cultural highlights, this is a guide to touring the Cuban capital like a royal.

Culture and Arts Tips and Advice

Havana’s hippest, coolest cultural venues, bars, cafes and all-in-ones

By Johnny Considine | 4th December 201928th November 2025 by Johnny Considine

It’s no secret to anyone that Havana’s fast becoming one of the coolest holiday destinations not just in the Caribbean, but in all of Latin America. Part of its spellbinding allure is its amazing culture and multi-layered identity present everywhere you go. Here we list 5 of the coolest places and hang out spots in which to soak up culture and history whilst enjoying tasty bites and tempting libations.

Culture and Arts Tips and Advice

Vibrant Havana and its cultural highlights – from art galleries to museums and festivals

By Johnny Considine | 27th November 201915th October 2020 by Johnny Considine

Moving to the sounds of salsa, mambo, Latin jazz and afro beats, Havana bursts with culture in every imaginable way. The music and dancing are only the beginning as every corner in the city has a story to tell and nostalgia lives on in Havana like nowhere else in the world.

Adventure Travel Nature and Exploration Tips and Advice

Adventure Holidays in Cuba – Rock Climbing in Viñales

By Johnny Considine | 6th November 201923rd September 2020 by Johnny Considine

As a holiday destination, the captivating island of Cuba caters for a wide range of holidaymaker. If you are seeking a mixture of action, adventure, and a real work-out for your core muscles, then rock climbing in some of Cuba’s most beautiful, unspoilt but challenging landscapes may just be the ticket for you.

Tips and Advice

Best bars of Havana, my hand-picked selection of the best places to sip a cocktail and socialise in style

By Johnny Considine | 23rd October 201915th October 2020 by Johnny Considine

Cuba and specifically Havana are undergoing a renaissance in tourism which is restoring the island to the lofty position it had in the late 19th century and first decades of the 20th century when it was an intellectual, artistic and musical hub before the shutters closed on the outside world.