Meliá Las Américas is a golf-focused, adults-only beachfront resort in Varadero, Cuba, built around its VIP “Level” tier and direct access to Varadero Golf Club. But before you book, there’s a legal wrinkle almost nobody mentions: this specific property appears…
Royalton Hicacos Varadero Resort & Spa is a 404-suite, adults-only, ultra-all-inclusive property on Varadero’s Hicacos Peninsula. Before you compare room types or spa prices, there’s a legal wrinkle US travelers need to know about, plus a real-time power and connectivity…
Paradisus Varadero Resort & Spa built its reputation as one of Cuba’s top luxury all-inclusive properties, split between a family-focused Reserve wing and an adults-only Royal Service side. But in June 2026, its longtime operator Meliá pulled out of the…
Memories Miramar Havana, also listed as Memories Miramar Habana, is a 427-room Gaviota-owned resort in Havana’s Miramar district, managed by Blue Diamond Resorts. For US travelers, the property’s compliance status matters as much as its pool count, since it sits…
The Iberostar Grand Packard on Havana’s Paseo del Prado still shows up on booking sites under the Iberostar name. But as of June 1, 2026, Iberostar walked away from the property entirely, and it’s now run directly by Gaviota, the…
Hotel Habana Libre, the former Habana Hilton and now the Hotel Tryp Habana Libre, is one of Havana’s most recognizable buildings. It’s also on the U.S. State Department’s Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List, which means American travelers cannot legally book a…
Meliá Habana is a 5-star property in Havana’s Miramar district, praised for its pools, dining, and business-friendly location. But meliá habana carries a legal complication most travel sites skip: it’s on the U.S. State Department’s list of hotels Americans can’t…
Hotel Saratoga was once Havana’s most photographed hotel, a five-star landmark on Paseo del Prado. It’s not bookable today. On May 6, 2022, a gas explosion tore through the building the day before its planned reopening, killing 47 people. This…
The Hotel Capri in Havana built its name on mob money, movie stars, and a rooftop pool that outlasted the mafia bosses who financed it. Today the hotel capri cuba story has a new twist: the property, listed as NH…
