Cuba, it’s safe to say, has had a chequered history. Civil wars, CIA incursions, corruption, nuclear involvement, abject poverty, isolation from the West. But still the vitality, the romance and the sheer natural beauty of this the largest island in the Caribbean has managed to capture the hearts and imagination of so many.
As travel to Cuba eases, the opportunity to experience this place firsthand improves. While you’re busy planning your journey, here are some of Mrs Romance’s favourite shots of one of our all-time favourite travel destinations: Cuba!
Of course, things are changing in Cuba all the time. We’ve interviewed Cuba expert John Ahrens about these changes. See what he’s got to say here.
We’re lucky enough to have had a 2nd feature about Cuba published by our travel idols Y Travel.
Click here to check out our latest guest post on Y Travel: 4 places in Cuba to visit… and 1 to avoid.
Our other post on yTravel – 27 things you need to know before you visit Cuba – is here.
And here’s where you go if you want to see more of our features on Cuba here on MMR.
So which of these incredible shots is your favourite? Tell us in the comments and make Mrs Romance get all giggly and blush!
The colours are amazing! I can’t look away from that first picture of the sea..
It’s stunning, isn’t it, Adeline?! It was a bit of a pinch-me moment when we first spotted this beach!
Jxx
It looks so dreamy!
It’s amazing, Adeline! Such an interesting country with so much authenticity. This will be a place we’ll never forget for sure.
Jxx
Oh, my heart is aching to go to Cuba even more now. Great shots as always, team. Shooting this destination straight to the top of my list!
Make it happen, Tammi. You’d absolutely love it! Perhaps we should have a cigar and a rum or two to discuss your options!
Jxx
Cuba looks stunning. I love the colours.
Seriously, Vanessa. This place! We had an idea of what to expect before we arrived but when we got here, it was just blew our minds. Really exceeded expectations. If you can and you get the chance, definitely go there.
Jxx
I just love the architectural details & the vivid colours.
We’re going to Cuba in the NY & I’m thrilled to see the colours are not just travel guide photoshopped!
We’ve been checking out your Cuba posts – thank you so much. Lots of helpful tips. Did you go to Santiago too?
Oh you’re so lucky, Brona! We really wish we were going back to Cuba. It’s such a beautiful and fascinating place. Hope our posts are helpful to you! Unfortunately we haven’t been to Chile… yet! But we’re working on it.
We got to Cuba via Mexico (one night in Cancun before we went and then a few nights in Tulum after) in the middle of a longer trip through the US. I think if you’re only travelling to visit Cuba, Chile and other ports of South America are easier to travel to from Australia.
Have a great trip!
Jxx