Last month I travelled to Varadero, Cuba, for a relaxing holiday with friends. Through a travel agent, we booked a seven-day all-inclusive stay at Iberostar Laguna Azul. Most Canadians love to run away somewhere sunny in the spring when school ends and the weather is still too damp and cold to really enjoy. I wanted […]
Hemingway’s Home in Havana
Ernest Hemingway is one of my favourite writers. I have a deep passion for literature and a fascination with Hemingway’s era and work. Those close to me know of this love for Hemingway and what Paris in the roaring twenties must have encapsulated. I’m among those who think his writing is incredible. His work is […]
An Action Packed Day in Matanzas, Cuba
It all started with a bus ride to a parking lot in Varadero, vacant except for a fleet of Jeeps. Well, to be honest, they weren’t Jeeps— they were Chinese knock-offs called BAIC Beijing Jeep 40 SUVs. We were lucky to be a group of 5, because groups of three or smaller got stuck with […]
Hotel Review: Ocean Vista Azul Varadero
I am often stumped about how to start articles like this so I will give you the bottom line up front: Ocean Vista Azul Varadero was everything I expected and more. Our dedicated readers will already know that Linds stayed at Ocean Varadero El Patriarca back in December. You can see her article about that […]
Caribbean Style Guide: My Favourite Outfits from Cuba
One of the biggest dilemmas when preparing for vacation: what clothes should I pack? That’s a tough one, no doubt about it. To help you out a little bit, I’ve outlined my staples for a Caribbean vacation based on what I like to wear and what I’ve noticed has been trending lately. This guide is […]
