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How Much Things Cost in Cuba
Mar 15, 2018
How Much Things Cost in Cuba
Mar 15, 2018

It's a good idea to calculate how much cash you will need for Cuba if you are American. American credit cards do not work in Cuba, so be prepared to pay everything with cash. We spent 48 hours in Cuba and this is a breakdown of how much the trip cost us. 

Mar 15, 2018
These 10 Awesome Cities Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
Feb 8, 2018
These 10 Awesome Cities Should Be Your Next Travel Destination
Feb 8, 2018

We think it's always a good time to start planning your next vacation and if you need a little inspiration, we've rounded up an awesome list to get you started. 

Feb 8, 2018
Top 15 Photos That Captures the Essence of Havana Cuba
Jun 1, 2017
Top 15 Photos That Captures the Essence of Havana Cuba
Jun 1, 2017

I have been wanting to visit Cuba for years and when airlines started offering direct flights from Tampa to Cuba, I knew I had to go. As soon as I got off the plane and stepped foot onto Cuba, I was overcome with excitement. The architecture, history and the people are everything I had imagined. Here are my top 15 photos that captured the essence of Havana.

Jun 1, 2017
The Best 48 Hours in Havana, Cuba
May 29, 2017
The Best 48 Hours in Havana, Cuba
May 29, 2017

We have had our eye on Cuba ever since airlines started direct flights to Cuba from the United States. We booked our trip through Southwest Airlines and it was just like booking any other flight except you had to get a visa specifying the reason for our visit (there are 12 visa categories to choose from). Since many people had questions about getting this visa to Cuba, we thought we'd start out this post with that process.

May 29, 2017
Your 2017 Guide for Top 10 Things To Do in Havana Cuba
May 18, 2017
Your 2017 Guide for Top 10 Things To Do in Havana Cuba
May 18, 2017

When we arrived at our Airbnb in Old Havana, we were so stoked that we scored the best location. It was walking distance to everything we wanted to see and do. We had 48 hours in Cuba and these were our top 10 favorite things to do in Havana.

May 18, 2017
Top 8 Essentials to Pack for Your Cuba Trip
May 15, 2017
Top 8 Essentials to Pack for Your Cuba Trip
May 15, 2017

Here is our top 8 essentials to pack for Cuba. We were well prepared for our trip to Cuba and all of the items listed were things we were definitely glad we brought with us. There is one item on this list that we added after our trip that we wish we had. Can you guess what that item was? 

May 15, 2017
15 Things We Learned From Our First Trip to Cuba
May 4, 2017
15 Things We Learned From Our First Trip to Cuba
May 4, 2017

We didn't know much about Cuba before making plans to travel to the country. We had so many questions prior to our trip and while we were there. It was interesting to see how the Cuban world operates and how different some things are compared to our everyday lives. Here are the top 15 things we learned from our first trip to Cuba.

May 4, 2017
7 Simple Steps to Prepare for Your Cuba Trip
May 1, 2017
7 Simple Steps to Prepare for Your Cuba Trip
May 1, 2017

We recently traveled to Cuba for the first time and did a ton of research prior to our visit. We wanted to make sure everything went smoothly since we don't like to stress while on vacation. To ensure your visit to Cuba goes as smooth as ours did, here are some simple steps to take for preparation:

May 1, 2017

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Your 2017 Guide for Top 10 Things To Do in Havana Cuba
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