Complete Cuba trip information as well as interesting newsworthy posts about Cuba, the Cuban economy, travel to Cuba, photography and the tsunami of change affecting US/Cuban relations.
Late last year Complete Cuba was awarded the number 6 position in the top 20 Cuba Travel Blogs. We were very excited to have that honor. Complete Cuba has just been awarded the top 30 overall Cuba blogs on the web. Thank you all for following, liking, reading, and traveling with Complete Cuba!
You can check out the awards in the side-bar of our site to check out the list as well as some of the other blogs we are honored to be next to.
Have Tuesday evening free? Interested in traveling to Cuba? Complete Cuba's Amy Gardner and Keith Sbiral will be presenting at the Chicago Travel Meetup Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Sully's Tap House, 1501 N Dayton St, Chicago. Sign up at the link below!
Friday, April 6 from 6-9 p.m., join us for the opening reception for "Complete Cuba: Travelers' Stories from the Caribbean's Most Enigmatic Island.” The show, hosted by The Rangefinder Gallery at Tamarkin Camera in Chicago will feature favorite photos by travelers who have visited Cuba with Complete Cuba. Ranging from images captured on iPhones to ones taken by serious amateur photographers, the photos allow a glimpse beyond the surface into the Complete Cuba — far beyond the beaten path of tourists. Join us for Cuban beverages and great photographs.
This week we are announcing our November 2018 trip is open for reservations. We are already over 1/3 booked on this trip, so check out the website for more information and let us know as soon as possible if you would like to join us for this Eastern Cuba + Havana adventure!
This week we return to Complete Cuba traveler Joe Mure and an image he captured back in 2017. Joe has titled this image, On The Road Again, and notes that he captured the image from the bus. 300mm, f5.6, 1/1250 sec., ISO450
Take a look at this recent article in the Tampa Bay Times outlining an upcoming trip of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL). Fact finding trips like this may trigger further changes in US - Cuba policy.
Our Image of the Week is from Gordon Smith, Florida. Gordon stated he wants to, "...show the warm, resilient and "enjoying life" spirit that I felt from the Cuban people."
You can see a more of Gordon's photos from his 2017 Complete Cuba trip (including eastern Cuba and Havana) at http://www.blurb.com/b/7827479-cuba.
We have returned from our Winter 2018 trip! What a fabulous experience. We were able to touch base with old friends and make some new friends. Each trip seems to pack in new experiences that simply aren't on the typical tourist route. Stay tuned for more information and images from Winter 2018.
This week we turn to Katherine Eldred for our Image of the week. Katherine labeled this image, "Hauling." Thanks for this great image!
2017 was certainly a strange year for Cuba policy. We saw the new policies of open travel and relaxed limitations move to a time of uncertainty and ultimately a more restrictive foreign policy once again requiring legally registered travel and more regulations on travel. Regardless of your perspective on these various policies, Cuba is full of people who genuinely want to see Americans and full of great opportunities to share interactions with the people of Cuba.
As we continue to legally bring travelers to Cuba to meet people and experience the Complete Cuba, we see people open their hearts, minds, and create new friendships that last long after their time on the island. We look forward to being in Cuba again in January. We hope you consider the opportunity to join our March 2018 group, along with Dan Tamarkin of Tamarkin Camera, for what is sure to be a great trip.
Treat yourself to a new experience in the new year. Come experience the Complete Cuba. For more information check out completecuba.com.
This week our image is by New York photographer Bob Edelstein. Bob has traveled to Cuba multiple times and has published books of his travel photography. This image is a wonderful night scene and is our Image of the Week!
This week we return to photographer Joseph Mure, New York, for a cigar rolling favorite.
Rolled in Vinales, Joseph Mure, 28mm, f5.6, 1/100 sec, ISO500
This week our image is one sent to us by Katherine Eldred, UK. Katherine has been on multiple Complete Cuba trips and knows exactly when to capture that "decisive moment."
Our second Image of the Week is from Gordon Smith, Florida. Gordon stated he wants to, "...show the warm, resilient and "enjoying life" spirit that I felt from the Cuban people."
You can see a more of Gordon's photos from his 2017 Complete Cuba trip (including eastern Cuba and Havana) at http://www.blurb.com/b/7827479-cuba.
Shot with a Leica Q, 1/2000 f2.8 28mm lens ISO200
Our first Picture of the Week is from Joseph Mure, New York. He states, "I love the feel of the photo & if you can make it out the emblem on the hood is spelled BUIKC. Did the owner do it as a goof? BUICK BUIKC. We will never know."
Shot from the bus near Camaguey at 28mm, 1/1000 sec, f8, ISO 4000, Joseph Mure
We are beginning a new project on the Complete Cuba Blog. It will showcase our clients' favorite photos and show how talented they are. These posts will also feature not only how much fun an adventure to Cuba can be…but also the real “Complete Cuba” interactions we have on our trips.
We asked alumni to submit their favorite photographs from their trip(s) with Complete Cuba. We will be selecting these randomly to show on this blog, along with information about our upcoming trips.
Once the blog project is completed, we are planning a gallery exhibit of Complete Cuba travelers and their photos, at The Rangefinder Gallery at Tamarkin Camera, here in Chicago Illinois. We hope this exhibit will incorporate photos from our January and March 2018 as well, and will likely be in the second quarter of 2018.
We are excited to showcase highlights from Complete Cuba trips.
We hope you enjoy seeing some of the favorite photographs of our past travelers.
When you stay in a casa particular, in addition to a place to stay, you have the opportunity to meet and get to know your hosts. Here, we say good bye to our Havana hosts from our Winter 2017 group trip.
Amy M. Gardner recently did an interview about casas particulares with Shoulders of Giants. The transcript is below.
Read MoreRegistration for our August 27-September 6 trip is closing Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. eastern time! We have had many inquiries and strong interest in this trip. While we will be setting future trip dates, being able to do a 11 days, 10 night trip at this price is something we don’t expect to be able to repeat.
If you’re on the fence, now is the time to go, and this is a great trip to experience the Complete Cuba! We literally only have a few spots left. Visit CompleteCuba.com and click sign up to join us!
If you can't join us on this trip visit CompleteCuba.com and sign up for our email list to get information on future opportunities.
Travel legally to Cuba. Complete Cuba provides an opportunity to experience the untouched island of Cuba now. Explore the cities and villages of Cuba before recent reforms change the island forever -- all with a thoroughly researched, legal, people-to-people tour.
Travel to Cuba with Complete Cuba.
“I have carried a ThinkTank bag with me on every trip to Cuba. The quality and construction are some of the best in the industry and they have plenty of options for bags that don’t scream ‘camera bag.’ ”
Copyright ©2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 Cornelia Says, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
* Through our partnership with Creative Travel Inc., who has legally been providing OFAC approved programs to Cuba since 2012, we are still able to provide our clients private and legal programs to Cuba under the In Support of the Cuban People general license.
License Information In Support Of The Cuban People Available Upon Request Per Requirements of U.S. Law and Administrative Policy.
