Cuba

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Radio Musical Nacional	Classical	Cuba
Radio Habana 2 (Idiomas)	Varied	Cuba
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Radio Enciclopedia	Jazz,Classical,Discussion	Cuba
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Authentic Cuba - Official Tourism Video - Caribbean Dream Traveler

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Duration: 6:13
Updated: 10 Oct 2012
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There are few more fascinating destinations in the Caribbean than its largest and most populous island, Cuba -- not least because it has been a socialist republic since the 1959 revolution, when Fidel Castro seized power. This last remaining vestige of state socialism, 90 miles south of Key West, Florida, was once the last stronghold of Spanish power in the region. Cuba's rich artistic heritage ranges from pre-Columbian cultures to the splendors of Spanish colonialism and the internationally acclaimed art of today. It is also a place of great natural beauty, with three magnificent mountain ranges and fertile plains where sugar cane and tobacco grow. And it has some of the best beaches in the world. A quarter of Cuba's 11 million people live in and around Havana, which lays claim to being the most beautiful city in the Caribbean. Old Havana, with its square mile of colonial palaces, handsome plazas and charming cobbled alleys was, along with Mexico City and Lima, one of the three richest Spanish cities outside Spain. It has been designated by UNESCO as a city of world heritage. Visit www.caribbeandreamsmagazine.com for more information.

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Cuba Travel Guide

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Duration: 5:36
Updated: 19 Feb 2014
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Jonny here, right now I'm in Havana, and in this short film I'm going to explain a little about tourism in Cuba. Most cultural holidays to Cuba will start in Havana, a city of magnificent decaying colonial architecture, monuments and parks, museums and galleries, music and bars and large old American cars. But the first thing you'll probably notice wandering around Havana is the near total lack of consumerism. Cuba is still a communist country with no commercial influence from America, and as such there's almost no evidence at all of the large multinationals we're used to in the West; you won't find any Starbucks or McDonalds here. There are no billboards advertising Coca Cola, there are no glass fronted shopping malls. Which is actually really quite refreshing. The whole city gives you a sense of stepping back in time. Here in Havana you should enjoy a tour of the cities main sites, an evening at the Bueno Vista Social Club, and trip to one of her many museums. You'll need at least a couple of days, its a very fun place. In two weeks time Trinidad will celebrate its 500 anniversary. Founded only a few years after Christopher Columbus discovered the America's, the town shot to prominence in the 19th century as one of the world's largest exporters of sugar. With its fine plazas, palaces and churches, and its famous cobbled streets lined by colourful houses, it developed into masterpiece of colonial Caribbean architecture. So well preserved is the town that in 1988 it was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Status and today forms an important part of most cultural trips to the country. From Trinidad you might continue east to visit the revolutionary centre of Santiago de Cuba, or head west to enjoy the amazing landscapes around Vinales. Or you might like to do something completely different. Of course there are plenty of other things to enjoy in Cuba besides the cultural highlights Trinidad and Havana offer. Cuba is blessed with beautiful countryside through which to can go hiking, cycling and horse back riding. Right now I am at a government ranch called La Guabina, in Pinar del Rio province. Each year Wild Frontiers takes the place over to run a horse riding tour of the area and horse riding is primarily what I have come here to do. But if riding is not your thing, from here you can also go on wonderful walks, go fishing or boating on one of the regions many lakes, indulge in some bird watching, or just relax away from the more chaotic life urban Cuba has to offer. And finally of course there are beaches. As an island over a 1000 kilometres in length, with the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Caribbean Sea on the other, there are hundreds of wonderful beaches just waiting to be enjoyed. And in our experience, Cayo Levisa, where I am now, is one of the best. Relatively close to Havana, and relatively small in size, Cayo Levisa offers all the usual activities you'd associate with a modern beach resort, like sailing, fishing snorkeling and diving, but is small enough to not have you feeling drowned by mass tourism. As with a number of other similar locations, Cayo Levisa offers a great way to round off your trip to Cuba. Of course a cultural adventure to Cuba will not be for everyone. With luxury accommodation pretty much non-existent, transport pretty basic, the cuisine though in places surprisingly good, in others rather plain, and a service level that is at best eclectic, those looking for a high end experience will almost certainly be disappointed here. But if you're the kind of traveller that is interested in seeing a country that hasn't really changed in the last 50 years, a place that has not been overwhelmed by all the trappings of modern consumerism, and are happy to go with the flow in one of the world's last remaining communist countries, then here in Cuba you will find one of the most friendly, authentic, historically interesting and culturally rich places in the whole of Latin America. My advice is to come soon before it all changes.

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Havana, Cuba Tourism HD

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Duration: 7:59
Updated: 12 Oct 2014
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Havana, Cuba Tourism, Havana, Cuba Vacation, Havana, Cuba Tours, Visit Havana, Cuba Travel Videos HD, World Travel Guide http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=World1Tube Havana City is the capital city of Cuba, and one of the fourteen provinces of the Republic of Cuba. Weather in Havana, Cuba ======================= Cuba has a tropical climate, with warm, humid weather all year long, though cold temperatures have occured in the mountains before. Being surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba has warm water year round, with winter water temperatures at 75F, spring and fall temperatures at 78F and summer temperatures at 82F. See in Havana, Cuba ================= Museum of the Revolution and the Capitol Building. Visit a live cigar factory. One offering tours is at the intersection of Peñalver and San Carlos (just 1 mile southwest of Old Havana La Habana Vieja), tickets can/should be bought in advance (10 CUC per person as of July 2014). English tours are available. Please note that there is no photography allowed. It is the place where you can also be sure to get the correct cigars in the shop - more expensive than 'street offers' - but the quality of these "street offers" is definitely questionable, . Note that the Partagas cigar factory just behind the Capitol Building has closed permanently since late 2011. Havana Club Rum Factory. Go on a guided tour of Havana Club, one of Cuba's most famous rums. Most of the exhibits are subtitled in English and are fairly self-explanatory. Walk along the Prado street in the evening. Great public space - unfortunately not illuminated at night. The Prado hums with street life, cafes and charm. Walk along El Malecón. A favorite stroll for tourists and locals, a walk along the Malecon runs along the main streets of Havana and provides stunning views of the Bay. Enjoy the glory of La Habana Vieja (The Old Town), some of it faded and crumbling - but there are many beautifully restored buildings as a result of the UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Plaza de la Revolución. Huge square dominated by a statue and monument of Jose Marti and the iconic image of Che Guevara adorning the Ministry of the Interior. Arrive either early or late, as it is often swamped by tourists and gets very hot during the day. John Lennon Park in Vedado. Features the only statue of a western musician in Havana. Notable for the regularly stolen (and replaced) eyeglasses. The US Special Interests building in Vedado, just off the Malecon. In the absence of a United States embassy in Cuba, this heavily fortified and guarded building is where Cuban citizens go to apply for US Visas. It was notable for displaying news which is unfiltered and not censored by the Cuban government on electronic billboards situated behind the windows of one of the floors, but these were switched off in 2009. It is also the focus for regularly staged protests. Hotel Habana Libre in Vedado. The hotel housed Castro's soldiers for several days after they took Havana. It has an excellent selection of photos in the lobby along with one of the only 24 hour fast food restaurants in the city. Enjoy extraordinary 360-degree views of the city using the large Camara Oscura in the old town. The Catedral de San Cristobal in old Havana. Said to be the only example of a baroque construction that possesses asymmetrical features, one of the towers is wider than the other. Plaza de Armas. Spacious and elegant, the square is surrounded by baroque constructions that give it a authentic colonial milieu. Castillo de la Real Fuerza, Plaza des Armas. Castillo de La Real Fuerza is the oldest bastioned fortress in the New World and has now reopened as a Cuba’s premier maritime museum. Do in Havana, Cuba =============== Walk along the Malecón, the sea wall that runs along the Havana coastline. On weekends this is where the locals come to party, so bring a bottle and join in. Latin American New Cinema Festival, [6] is a popular event held every December, screening international films and drawing around 500,000 people. Tropicana Show — A cabaret show that costs 90CUC. Take a tour in an old car — For around 20-30CUC an hour for up to four people, be driven around Havana in style. Choose a car you like near the Hotel Inglaterra or outside the Museum of the Revolution. Go to the eastern beaches (Playas del Este) — There's a bus leaving from Hotel Inglaterra every 30 minutes. Price is 5 CUC for a roundtrip. The ride takes about 30 minutes. Walk around Havana Vieja in the early mornings, or take a very long walking tour with "Havana Frans", a Dutch jazz photographer who lives in Havana.

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Havana, CUBA Backpacking Adventure (pt1)

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Duration: 16:51
Updated: 11 Feb 2015
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CUBA: What a country, what a culture, what an adventure!!! Cuba was one of our best adventures so far, so it's hardly surprising that this video lands straight on our highlights reel. You guys know we travel on a budget, so Cuba was a vacation for us. In the Cuba episode we use everything that we've learnt about travel to hunt out the best deals and free adventures so that we could make this trip possible. For the first time since we met little Alaska back in Lima, Peru we had to leave her behind to look after the Kombi, but don't worry she will be back for more K9 adventures really soon. Until then, we're going on a Backpacking Adventure! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Videos made possible by YOU! Check out the cool rewards you can get for supporting us: http://www.patreon.com/kombilife ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow the best road trip on YouTube. Our plan is to follow the Panamericana, pick up hitchhikers and travel as cheaply as possible. We will surf the pacific coast on every wave between Chile and Alaska, learn about Latino culture and through this amazing adventure we'll go on a voyage of self-discovery as we struggle to keep our VW Bus alive. ---------------------------------------------------- http://www.KombiLife.com https://www.facebook.com/HastaAlaska http://instagram.com/hastaalaska (NEW) https://twitter.com/HastaAlaska https://vimeo.com/channels/hastaalaska/

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Is Cuba ready for American tourists?

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Duration: 2:31
Updated: 06 Jul 2015
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Business Insider recently sent three reporters to Havana, Cuba, to see what it's like to visit the country as tourists. As the restoration of ties between the communist nation and the US seems to be imminent, people are itching to fly down to Havana. While we had a great time, there are a handful of issues that American tourists should seriously consider before booking a flight. We'll have lots of stories about our adventures on the island, which you'll be able to find here. -------------------------------------------------- Follow BI Video on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1oS68Zs Follow BI Video On Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1bkB8qg Read more: http://www.businessinsider.com/ -------------------------------------------------- Business Insider is the fastest growing business news site in the US. Our mission: to tell you all you need to know about the big world around you. The BI Video team focuses on technology, strategy and science with an emphasis on unique storytelling and data that appeals to the next generation of leaders – the digital generation.

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Cuba's Coming Tourist Boom

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Duration: 2:44
Updated: 13 Mar 2015
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March 13 -- Starting next week, New Yorkers interested in visiting Cuba will have the option to fly directly from JFK to Cuba's capital, Havana. The new route operated by a California company is part of the expanding efforts to develop the Caribbean island for American tourists, as Bloomberg's Willem Marx reports.

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Havana, Cuba - Tourism and vacations in Havana, Cuba

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Duration: 2:29
Updated: 29 Aug 2013
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World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Cuba Travel Guide http://bit.ly/17jZOBD Shepherd Entertainment takes you on a tour of Havana, the Caribbean Babylon which didn't get its name by chance. All together two million Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese and Mulato live here together in peace. Havana, the Caribbean Babylon didn't get its name by chance. All together two million Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese, Mulato and other peoples live here together in peace. The Metrobus, a long bus pulled by a semitrailer holds 200 people at a time transporting them throughout the city which spans 45km. It's the biggest settlement in Central America. Fortunately, the tourist sites are limited to a smaller territory than this in the Vieja Habana, Centro Habana and Vedado City regions. Sought by everyone, relics of the colonial past can be found in the old town Vieja. Outside the former city wall, in the middle of a monumental park, the building of the Capitollo can be found. This huge palace with a white dome is the symbol of the American influence. It was built in 1929, taking the capital in Washington as a model. Due to its designer's healthy Cuban self confidence, it was built to be one meter higher than the original. It served as the parliament of the Cuban republic for three decades. In one of its wings, the House of Representatives and the other wing, the senate was in session. After the victory of the revolution, a new function was given it and today, it is the seat of the Cuban Scientific Academy. Because there's a lot of room left in it, the Museum of Natural Science and the Planetarium were also set up here. The 208 meter wide façade looks under Martilla Esplanade which is always busy and broadens to become a square. Next to the capital, an impressively beautiful building can be seen. This neoclassical palace ornamented with statues columns and small towers is the national theater which was named after the antifascist poet Federico Garcia Lorca. As a result of his beliefs, General Franco had him executed. Exploring the real beauties of the city can be done best on foot but sightseeing can also be continued by hailing a cab. In the street opening opposite, we can find El Floradita which is a bar and a restaurant in one and is one of the most popular in Havana. In the corner of the bar, Hemingway leans against the counter as he used to do when yearning for a swig of daiquiri. This cocktail was first given to workers as a refreshment in the mine the bar was named after. It is made in many ways but its base is Cuban white rum, lemon juice and lots of ice. Sugar syrup, triple sec or maraschino can also be added but it can be made with banana or orange as well and it's best to drink it right here on the spot. The determining elements of the panorama of Havana are the American old timers. In the 1950s, Americans not only bough real estate here, but they also brought their cars which were the most modern at that time. After the revolution, Fidel nationalized the cars too. They belong to the national heritage. They're not for sale even if the collector had paid huge amounts for a chrome osmobile or a pink Cadillac, a wing Chevrolet or a Studebaker. In Cuba, there are no places where they dissemble old cars. The wrecks can still be driven. As spare parts are not available for these models at all, it's a challenge to maintain them. Perhaps there's little money but there's always an idea. Tags: Visit Havana in Cuba Part 1/3,Cuba Travel Attractions,cuba travel guide,cuba travel information,Cuba travel tips,havana in cuba,shepherd entertainment,world travel,shepherdfilm

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A Walk in Cuba: Tourism

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Duration: 7:18
Updated: 14 Mar 2013
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author: ArtFennellReports

Art takes a look behind the mysterious curtain that shrouds the island nation of Cuba. This piece focuses on Tourism in the communist nation.

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Travel Planet: Tourism in Havana Cuba

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Duration: 20:26
Updated: 10 Jun 2015
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Havana (/həˈvænə/; Spanish: La Habana, [la aˈβana] ( listen)) is the capital city, province, major port, and leading commercial centre of Cuba.The city proper has a population of 2.1 million inhabitants, and it spans a total of 728.26 km2 (281.18 sq mi) – making it the largest city by area, the most populous city, and the third largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean region.The city extends mostly westward and southward from the bay, which is entered through a narrow inlet and which divides into three main harbours: Marimelena, Guanabacoa and Atarés. The sluggish Almendares River traverses the city from south to north, entering the Straits of Florida a few miles west of the bay. The city of Havana was founded by the Spanish in the 16th century and due to its strategic location it served as a springboard for the Spanish conquest of the continent becoming a stopping point for the treasure-laden Spanish galleons on the crossing between the New World and the Old World. King Philip II of Spain granted Havana the title of City in 1592.Walls as well as forts were built to protect the old city.The sinking of the U.S. battleship Maine in Havana's harbor in 1898 was the immediate cause of the Spanish–American War. Contemporary Havana can essentially be described as three cities in one: Old Havana, Vedado and the newer suburban districts. The city is the center of the Cuban government, and home to various ministries, headquarters of businesses and over 90 diplomatic offices. The current mayor is Marta Hernández from the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC). In 2009, the city/province had the 3rd highest income in the country. The city attracts over a million tourists annually, the Official Census for Havana reports that in 2010 the city was visited by 1,176,627 international tourists, a 20.0% increase from 2005. The historic centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1982. The city is also noted for its history, culture, architecture and monuments. Conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar founded Havana on August 25, 1515 or 1514, on the southern coast of the island, near the present town of Surgidero de Batabanó, or more likely on the banks of the Mayabeque River close to Playa Mayabeque. All attempts to found a city on Cuba's south coast failed, however an early map of Cuba drawn in 1514 places the town at the mouth of this river. Between 1514 and 1519 the Spanish established at least two different settlements on the north coast, one of them in La Chorrera, today in the neighborhood of Puentes Grandes, next to the Almendares River. The town that became Havana finally originated adjacent to what was then called Puerto de Carenas (literally, "Careening Bay"), in 1519. The quality of this natural bay, which now hosts Havana's harbor, warranted this change of location. Pánfilo de Narváez gave Havana — the sixth town founded by the Spanish on Cuba — its name: San Cristóbal de la Habana. The name combines San Cristóbal, patron saint of Havana, and Habana, of obscure origin, possibly derived from Habaguanex, a native American chief who controlled that area, as mentioned by Diego Velásquez in his report to the king of Spain. Shortly after the founding of Cuba's first cities, the island served as little more than a base for the Conquista of other lands. Havana began as a trading port, and suffered regular attacks by buccaneers, pirates, and French corsairs. The first attack and resultant burning of the city was by the French corsair Jacques de Sores in 1555. Such attacks convinced the Spanish Crown to fund the construction of the first fortresses in the main cities — not only to counteract the pirates and corsairs, but also to exert more control over commerce with the West Indies, and to limit the extensive contrabando (black market) that had arisen due to the trade restrictions imposed by the Casa de Contratación of Seville (the crown-controlled trading house that held a monopoly on New World trade). Ships from all over the New World carried products first to Havana, in order to be taken by the fleet to Spain. The thousands of ships gathered in the city's bay also fueled Havana's agriculture and manufacture, since they had to be supplied with food, water, and other products needed to traverse the ocean. On December 20, 1592, King Philip II of Spain granted Havana the title of City. Later on, the city would be officially designated as "Key to the New World and Rampart of the West Indies" by the Spanish Crown. In the meantime, efforts to build or improve the defensive infrastructures of the city continued. Havana expanded greatly in the 17th century. New buildings were constructed from the most abundant materials of the island, mainly wood, combining various Iberian architectural styles, as well as borrowing profusely from Canarian characteristics.

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Cuba Documentary: An American Travels to Havana Cuba

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Updated: 05 Apr 2014
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Varadero, Cuba - Tourism and vacations in Varadero, Cuba

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Duration: 3:44
Updated: 29 Aug 2013
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World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Cuba Travel Guide http://bit.ly/17jZOBD Shepherd Entertainment takes you on a tour of Varadero, a resort town in Cuba and one of the largest resort areas in the Caribbean. The rays of the tropical moonlight broke into pieces rocking on the waves. Here in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, the breeze brings the sweet smell of blooming lemon trees and burnt sugar. A quick sniff of the air was enough to know the islands are not far away. They're like green twinkling scattered emeralds in the sea and you could feel on each of them that the other one will be more unspoiled and intact than the previous one. It's an ideal home for Robinson Crusoe. Paul Monette starts his novel Havana with these lines. The atmosphere and the natural beauties of Cuba have also inspired others to write poetic lines. It's enough to think of the revolutionary poet Jose Marti and of course Hemingway whose spirit follows the traveler all the way wherever he goes in the country. A long narrow peninsula reaches into the sea 140 km from Havana and 20 km from Matanzas and it separates the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. It's Varadero, the world famous resort of the islands which was a popular destination of vacationers and foreign tourists even between the two World Wars. In the 1950s American businessmen invested here having hotels and casinos built in this way. 100000 Americans arrived here to relax and soak up the sun. Life was great. Champagne and rum flowed, cigar smoke was abundant, Caribbean music with its spinning rhythm wafted over the beach and on stage, Cuban girls danced in bikinis decorated with features. Millionaires had their luxurious villas built here. Then politics intervened, there was a revolution and the relationship between Cuba and America is strained yet today as a result. Hotels and villas were taken over by the state. In the meantime Varadero has again become the most popular tourist destination in the world but especially for Europeans. Next to the old ones, new four and five star luxurious hotels meeting everybody's requirements have been built. The majority of them belonged to the former Spanish colonists. On the snow white sandy beach dignified royal palm trees nod. The waters crystalline, turquoise and incredible shades of blues and green. Shops sell Cuban cigars even today and at the bars of the hotels, skillful bartenders mix daiquiris, mojitos and the Cuban libre. The peninsula is closed by a barrier. Here, only taxis or hired cars can enter so tourists can have their holiday without being disturbed. The breeze blowing from the sea moderates the tropical heat. The hotel rooms are of course air conditioned. Restaurants offer specialties of the Caribbean region and international dishes as well. It's especially worth trying the roasted dishes and the aromatic fruit and there are cocktails made without alcohol too. Cuba gives tourist from former east bloc countries a chance to reencounter their past as if they were taking a trip back in time. At the markets, we can buy mainly wood carvings and pottery as souvenirs but cigar boxes equipped with the vapor meter, original machetes, maps drawn on leather and paintings in bamboo frames can also be had. In the street, we can see small two seat motorbikes with yellow cabins which almost look like the tuktuk of Thailand but there are also carts which function as taxis here. In the city, you can take one of the open sightseeing double-deckers. In the city center, we can also see some of the old wooden villas. Among the simple small bungalows, there're some colonial palaces and luxurious vials which have been converted into restaurants. A sort of American travelling monument of the 1950s are old timers and although the most can be seen in Havana, they also add color to the panorama of the city of Varadero. Don't be surprised if somebody starts the engine of his car with a crank. The ignition key may have been taken away by the American owner of the car 40 years ago. Tags: Visit Varadero in Cuba,Cuba Travel Attractions,cuba travel guide,cuba travel information,Cuba travel tips,shepherd entertainment,varadero in cuba,world travel,shepherdfilm

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Cuba: Open for American tourists

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Updated: 11 Oct 2011
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Cuba is becoming the latest tourist attraction for Americans as travel restrictions between the two countries loosen for the first time in 7 years. CBS News travel editor Peter Greenberg explores this "new" destination and discusses the changes in travel policy.

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Autentica Cuba

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Updated: 05 Sep 2014
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author: AutenticaCuba

Boasting unspoiled nature, timeless architecture, unforgettable scuba diving, and beautiful resorts fit for any vacation, Cuba really is more than just a bea...

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Cuba - Health Tourism

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Updated: 21 Jul 2015
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RR9606/B - CUBA: HEALTH TOURISM (dur: 10 mins 43 secs/eng. sot: none/Spanish sot: 2 mins 57 secs) Increasing numbers of foreigners travel to Cuba as "health tourists" in order to receive medical treatment, either because it's cheaper there or because it's not available in their own country. Cuban equipment, know-how and medicine combine to make health care a potential force for economic growth. In 1995, for instance, a pioneering team of Cuban and Spanish surgeons developed a new technique for the surgical treatment of Parkinson's disease. Two of the areas where health tourism is growing are treatments for certain eye and skin conditions, including retinitis pigmentosa or night blindness, vitiligo and psoriasis. SHOWS: San Diego de los Banos, Pinar del Rio Province: spa buildings; road sign; child along road; river; street scenes; church; sign: Balneario San Diego; health tourist Maria Escudeo, an Argentine living in Ecuador (in yellow dressing gown) arrives for facial; mud mask onto face; Mario Arce, a Cuban, reading book; STILLS: past visitors to spa: revolutionary hero Che Guevara, Napoleon's personal physician Dr. F. Antommarchi, hero of Cuban independence movement Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, two heroes of Ten Year War against Spanish rule Francisco Vicente Aguilera and Miguel Aldama; Hotel Saratoga, with subsidised prices for Cubans attending spa; patients including 19-year-old, Vladimir Brito suffering from degenerative form of arthritis, being helped along; Vladimir in wheelchair at pool; Vladimir in water; Vladimir Brito sot in Spanish with English translation, partly underlaid; other patients doing physical exercise; list of treatments available; patients wait for treatment; Hotel Mirador, for foreign visitors to spa; Balneario San Diego Director, Dr. Mercedes Villalonga Cruz sot in Spanish with English translation; patients receive treatment; Havana: Dr. Jorge L. Perera Horta, Director Servimed Health Tourism,sot in Spanish with English translation, partly underlaid; Dr Perera Horta looks at newspaper coverage of Cuban pioneering surgical treatment for Parkinson's disease; STILLS: newspaper report; exterior Centro Internacional de Restauracion Neurologica, Ciren; Dr. Jorge Munoz, surgeon, in ward; Ciren amateur video of patient, Alberto Escola, before and during breakthrough operation; Dr Munoz sot, in Spanish with English translation; Alberto Escola at home showing symptoms of Parkinson's have disappeared on one side of body; exterior Centro Internacional de Retinosis Pigmentaria Camilo Cienfuegos; interior eye patient examined; Peruvian health tourist, Ricardo Barnueva, along corridor; Barnueva sot, in Spanish with English translation; eye specialist, Professor Orfilio Pelaez Molina examining 26-year-old Canadian, Heather Cunningham; Professor Pelaez Molina sot, in Spanish with English translation; Heather Cunningham with her parents; exterior Centro de Histoterapia Placentaria; patients watch video on treatments available for vitiligo, psoriasis and alopecia; various creams on shelves; 8-year-old Annette Campo, suffering from alopecia, hair loss, being treated; Professor Carlos Miyares Cao examining 17-year-old, Dayase Grillo, suffering from vitiligo, defect in skin pigmentation; computer data showing improvement in her condition; Professor Miyares Cao sot, partly underlaid, in Spanish with English translation; patient has heat treatment for psoriasis; exterior sign: Cira Garcia clinic; 46-year-old Magnolis Ortiz, burn-victim, who had facial cosmetic surgery being examined by Professor Orestes Fernandez; 53-year-old Maria Miranda at routine check-up a year after facelift; Maria Miranda sot in Spanish with English translation; San Diego de los Banos: You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/2bf6906e8dd4b2593720bb151e2503b9 Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Cuba Travel Video Guide

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Updated: 21 Jun 2014
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Travel video about destination Cuba. Basking in the Caribbean sun, the island of Cuba lies between sun and socialism, rumba and revolution. Havana is the capital. In 1553, the Spanish conquerors designated Havana’s harbour as a collection point for ships loaded with gold and silver from the new Spanish colonies and named the settlement, San Cristobal De La Habana.La Bodeguita Del Medio was once Hemmingway`s local and nowhere else is the ‘Mojito’ mixed better: three year old white rum, lime juice, soda, sugar, ice and mint. Whether it be the Teatro Marti, the Old Tobacco Factory, the famous Bacardi house, or the Floridita Bar, everywhere there is a feeling of nostalgia. When the Daiquiri is served, one almost expects Fidel Castro to be sitting at the next table. Pinar Del Rio is a small but busy town in which the Red Star and portraits of Che Guevara are displayed for all to see. In the old town, colourful houses with beautiful pillared corridors demonstrate the former wealth of the country’s independent tobacco growers. Time means little here. While observing life on the streets, one begins to think in the same relaxed tempo of the leisurely-smoked cigars. A visit to a tobacco factory is a must. Cuba’s cigars are world famous. Together with sugar, tobacco is the country’s most important export. The oldest geological formation in Cuba are the Mogotes, well-weathered limestone peaks which, supported by pillars, once covered a large complex of caves. Over many decades, subterranean rivers flooded the earth below and thus created these gigantic grottos. On seven manmade islands in the centre of the Cienaga De Zapata National Park, is the Indian village of Guama. This swampy nature reserve with its dense mangrove forest vegetation offers an ideal sanctuary for many rare water birds. No Cuban town has changed as little in two hundred years than that of Trinidad. In the 18th century, the city experienced great wealth and recognition due to the cultivation of sugar cane and the luxurious palaces and villas of the sugar barons still leave their mark on the city. Rich green tropical forests, tobacco country at the foot of mysterious mountain caves, humid tropical swamps, history, cigars and rum. Cuba is a colourful cocktail

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Guama, Cuba - Cuba Travel Guide, Cuba Tourism, Cuba Travel Attractions

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Updated: 15 Nov 2013
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author: World Travel Guide

World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Cuba Travel Guide http://bit.ly/17jZOBD Shepherd Entertainment takes you on a tour of Guama in Cuba, whi...

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The Cuba Prostitution - Sex tourism

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Updated: 08 Sep 2015
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The Dominican Republic Darkside of Sex Tourism Vacations Love and Lifestyle Full Documentary

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Updated: 21 Feb 2015
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The Dominican Republic Darkside of Sex Tourism Vacations Love and Lifestyle Full Documentary Subscribe to Us Today! Dominican Republic Vacation Guide Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to its north and the Caribbean Sea on its south, this island paradise boasts over 1,000 miles of beaches and is the second largest country in the Carribbean. The Dominican Republic has emerged as a popular destination for families, couples and adventure seekers . As a leader in environmental protection and sustainable tourism, more than 20 per cent of land and coastal areas are protected. Activities available include golf, waterfall-cascading and canyoning. Dominican Republic has eight international airports, seaports and marinas. Browse through hundreds of all inclusive vacations to Dominican Republic on Expedia.ca. These Dominican Republic vacations are available for every budget and offer a stress-free way to plan your next trip. Expedia.ca makes it easy to find the right all inclusive vacation. Choose from the resorts below or search using our tool on the left to find your next Dominican Republic vacation.

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Inside Cuba 1 of 2 - BBC Our World Documentary

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Updated: 25 Mar 2011
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Inside Cuba 1 of 2 - BBC Our World Documentary, recorded 18.04.2010 I'm nostagic about Cuba and as such I've been collecting News Reports & Documentaries on the topic for some years now. Somehow surprizingly once they are edited together they don't amount to much in quantity, but I hope their uniqueness and quality makes-up for it.. I begin my playlist with this remarkable documentary by none other than Matt Frei , for BBC "Our World".

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Cuba's tourism ministry starts campaign after Sept 11

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1. Group of German tourists with guide in Old Havana 2. Mid shot of tourists in San Francisco Square 3. Empty street caf� 4. Quiet day at the open air arts and crafts market 5. Various of market 28 September 2001 6. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Antonio Romerillo, Vice Minister of Tourism "There is no room for doubt, we are entering difficult times for tourism. It has been reported already of the extent of the impact on other countries. Cuba is in the same situation". September 2001 7. Set up shot of visiting US Representative Jeff Flake, Arizona 8. SOUNDBITE: (English) Rep Jeff Flake, Arizona "Increasingly, conservatives are realizing that we can't stand up one week and say we ought to engage China, that is the best way to change China in a way that we think it ought to be changed, and then turn around and say, we've got to have a completely different policy with Cuba. That we have to isolate Cuba. I think that that makes no sense". 3 October 2001 9. American tourist buying flags 10. Set up shot of US tourist Anne from Califonia taking a photo 11. SOUNDBITE: (English) Anne, US visitor to Cuba "I am personally against war of any kind and I just do believe that things are going to work out peacefully. So I am not afraid of flying". 12. SOUNDBITE: (English) Jeff Isaacs, US visitor to Cuba Q: Are you not afraid of flying? A: "Not to Cuba. A little more afraid, when, well.. everybody is concerned, they look around and they are not sure, but it will be OK. Everything will be fine. It is a bit difficult for us right now but the whole world is affected by this so we need to get together and just take care of business". 13. Calle O'Reilly in Old Havana, with the famous Bodeguita del Medio bar 14. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Ezekiel Palacios, horse and carriage driver "It seems, although this is low season, that due to the situation, that catastrophe in new York, (tourism) has gone down a lot. There are very few tourists. Very little tourism at the moment". Q: "From conversations with tourists, have they said they are afraid of flying?" A: "Yes of course. Many people have cancelled their flights, because they are afraid that a plane? when there is a storm everybody stays at home". 15. SOUNDBITE: (Spanish) Lazaro Green, taxi driver "Tourism is relatively low due to, I think, all the problems internationally that we have at the moment". 16. Quiet day for business at the Cathedral Square caf� 17. Pan of tourists in the Cathedral Square STORYLINE: The impact of last month's terrorist attacks on New York and Washington DC is hitting the Carribbean where it hurts - foreign currency revenues from tourism. Cuba's tourism ministry is bracing itself for a blow to what has become the island's most lucrative industry, as cancellations coincide with the onset of low season. U-S visitors to the island last year represented a small proportion of the total number - an estimated 173- thousand - but they are seen here as among the big spenders. Other island nations in the Carribbean, where tourism relies heavily on the U-S market, are equally feeling the pinch according to Cuba's Tourism Vice Minister Antonio Romerillo. But what could complicate matters further is Cuba's listing alongside Iran, Iraq, Syria, Libya, North Korea and Sudan, as a promotor of terrorism by the U-S. Political lobby groups from the U-S were, until recently, hopeful an embargo on U-S visitors to the communist island just ninety miles off the coast of Florida would go by the end of this year. Last month, representative Jeff Flake was in Cuba to push the case further forward. He argued that increased contact with Americans and their democratic ideas could help force reforms within Fidel Castro's authoritarian government. You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/youtube/950cdef7ef37c4f72141e06fd0857c2a Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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Sun shines on Cuba's tourism industry, as relations with US warm up

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Improving relations between Cuba and the United States have sparked a sharp rise in tourism to the Communist island. More than 2 million people have taken a trip there so far this year. Some 1.7 million people visited between January and May, which was a 15 percent increase on the same period last year. The vast majority of visitors are people arriving from Canada - although many of the passengers from there are actually Americans keen to visit Cuba before the major changes set to come. US c… READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2015/07/14/sun-shines-on-cuba-s-tourism-industry-as-relations-with-us-warm-up euronews business brings you latest updates from the world of finance and economy, in-depth analysis, interviews, infographics and more Subscribe for daily dose of business news: http://bit.ly/1pcHCzj Made by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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Video Postcard from Havana: Cuban Tourism Industry Adapts During These Changing Times

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Updated: 02 Jun 2015
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http://democracynow.org - As the United States moves to normalize relations with Cuba, more than a million Americans are expected to visit the island this year. How will this change Cuba? Who will prosper? Democracy Now!’s Karen Ranucci and Monica Melamid recently traveled to Cuba, where they produced this piece on the growing private tourism industry. Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs weekdays on 1,300+ TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream 8-9am ET: http://democracynow.org Please consider supporting independent media by making a donation to Democracy Now! today: http://democracynow.org/donate FOLLOW DEMOCRACY NOW! ONLINE: Facebook: http://facebook.com/democracynow Twitter: https://twitter.com/democracynow YouTube: http://youtube.com/democracynow SoundCloud: http://soundcloud.com/democracynow Daily Email: http://democracynow.org/subscribe Google+: https://plus.google.com/+DemocracyNow Instagram: http://instagram.com/democracynow Tumblr: http://democracynow.tumblr Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/democracynow iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/podcast/democracy-now!-audio/id73802554 TuneIn: http://tunein.com/radio/Democracy-Now-p90/ Stitcher Radio: http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/democracy-now

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Christopher Hitchens: Southern Strategy, Savings & Loan Scandal, Cuba Hotels & Tourism (2000)

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In American politics, the Southern strategy refers to a Republican Party strategy of gaining political support for certain candidates in the Southern United States by appealing to racism against African Americans. Though the "Solid South" had been a longtime Democratic Party stronghold due to the Democratic Party's defense of slavery before the American Civil War and segregation for a century thereafter, many white Southern Democrats stopped supporting the party following the civil rights plank of the Democratic campaign in 1948 (triggering the Dixiecrats), the African-American Civil Rights Movement, the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Voting Rights Act of 1965, and desegregation. The strategy was first adopted under future Republican President Richard Nixon and Republican Senator Barry Goldwater in the late 1960s. The strategy was successful in winning 5 formerly Confederate states in both the 1964 and 1968 presidential elections. It contributed to the electoral realignment of some Southern states to the Republican Party, but at the expense of losing more than 90 percent of black voters to the Democratic Party. As the twentieth century came to a close, the Republican Party began trying to appeal again to black voters, though with little success. In 2005, Republican National Committee chairman Ken Mehlman acknowledged the Southern strategy and formally apologized to the NAACP for ignoring the black vote in the previous century. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Strategy Tourism in Cuba is an industry that generates over 3 million arrivals per year, and is one of the main sources of revenue for the island. With its favorable climate, beaches, colonial architecture and distinct cultural history, Cuba has long been an attractive destination for tourists. Having been Spain's last, oldest, and closest colony until 1901, in the first part of the 20th century Cuba continued to benefit from big investments, creation of industries, and immigration. Its proximity and close relation to the United States also helped Cuba's market economy prosper fairly quickly. As relations between Cuba and the United States deteriorated rapidly after the Cuban Revolution and the resulting expropriation and nationalisation of businesses, the island became cut off from its traditional market by an embargo and a travel ban was imposed on U.S. citizens visiting Cuba. The tourist industry declined to record low levels within two years of Castro's accession to power. By the mid-1960s the Communist government had banned and eliminated all private property, outlawed the possession of foreign currency, and eliminated the tourist industry all together. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism_in_Cuba

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