US citizens are forbidden to spend money in Cuba – so this makes travel a bit difficult for a good chunk of the North American travel market. Some do it by traveling with special educational visas, pre-paid vacations booked in Canada, or just enter via tours from Cancun, Jamaica, The Bahamas or Turks & Caicos Islands. Any way you do it, it may invite extra attention from US Customs/Immigration – even if you manage to avoid a stamp in your passport.
The rest of the world doesn’t have this problem and has discovered that Cuba has a wealth of history, beaches and culture that make it one of the most desired Caribbean destinations. Most popular for the mega-hotels and all-inclusive bargain resorts – there are several small hotels that deserve a visit – especially if you are interested in the history, culture and heritage of this incredible Caribbean island.
Recommended small hotels in Cuba