In a recent article published by the Houston Chronicle, LBL Travel’s Laura Carlson weighs-in on the impact of the recent changes to Cuba travel rules. The rules changed suddenly and without advance notice to travelers. Cruises are no longer allowed Read More …
Can I still travel to Cuba?
The US government implemented significant changes to the rules about travel to Cuba yesterday (June 5, 2019). What are the new restrictions? Cruises are no longer allowed to visit Cuban ports. This is a significant and sudden change which brought Read More …
How to spend a day in San Juan, Puerto Rico
Our recent cruise started in San Juan, Puerto Rico. San Juan is the busiest cruise port in the Caribbean, with many cruises beginning, ending, or have a port stop here. We always recommend coming a day or two early before Read More …
What does the quaint island of Bimini have to offer?
One of the stops on our recent cruise was Bimini in The Bahamas. It consists of three islands located about 50 miles east of Miami. North Island has the main town, Alice Town, and this is where the ship’s tenders Read More …
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman review: 6 reasons to stay
We recently visited, and experienced the refined elegance at, The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. Read on to learn why this hotel should be at the top of your list when you visit Grand Cayman and how LBL Travel can help make Read More …
How to spend two days in Havana
If you are going on a Cuba cruise, you are likely to stop in Havana. Havana is the capital city of Cuba. It has a population of 2.1 million people. The city consists of three main areas, Old Havana, Vedado, Read More …
Can US citizens still travel to Cuba?
Cuba travel rules have changed since this was originally posted. For the latest information based on the June 5, 2019 rule changes, please read our recent update. What happened? Cuba has been a “forbidden” destination for US citizens for decades Read More …
What is the best way to see Cuba?
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, located in the north Caribbean Sea where the Gulf of Mexico meets the Atlantic Ocean. Cuba has a complicated history and until 2010 Americans were prohibited from traveling to Cuba. Unfortunately, travel Read More …