Reports of the latest Cuba’s fuel shortages are now becoming more widespread, with stories of lines of cars waiting for gas and rationing. But what does it mean to you as a visitor planning to vacation in Cuba? Some say it’s nothing new, and that Cuba has dealt with this for years. In this post, we’ll cover the latest information available on the Cuban fuel shortages, and what you should do if you have travel planned to Cuba during the fuel shortage. We first wrote about this in 2019, but due to recent events have decided to reinstitute the updates. We’ll also advise sources of information from those on the ground in Cuba and able to report on up-to-the-minute information.
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We began these updates on fuel shortages, product and food shortages in Cuba in 2019. There was a major update, resulting in this blog post in May 2023 and a long update in February 2024 and now in October 2024, I’m updating it for your reference now in February 2025.
The TLDR is that as a tourist you are going to be impacted by the issues in Cuba at this time. How much so depends on when you visit and where you’re visiting. As this post is about fuel shortages, I’ll cover this, but also deal with the issues around electricity outages, and other supply problems. If you’re sitting here reading this wondering if you should travel to Cuba or not. Then read my guide of Pros and Cons here.
Power Outages in Cuba October 2024
After months of electricity outages (both planned and unplanned), including recent blackouts of up to 15 hours a day in some areas, Cuba experienced a nationwide black out on 18th October. The outage continues after the power grid collapsed on Friday 18th October at 11:00 local time. It was the previous day that an “energy emergency” was declared in the country. But it was when the Antonio Guiteras power plant in Matanzas, Cuba’s largest went offline.
The Cuban Government announced the following with immediate effect.
- All non-vital services that generate energy costs are suspended.
- The MINCULTsuspended cultural activities, both in the state and non-state sectors.
- Only vital centers, such as hospitals and those that prepare food, will continue to operate.
- Nightclubs and recreation centers are suspended until at least Monday.
- The MINED suspended teaching activities from Friday to Sunday at all levels of education.
- All Energy Councils will be activated.
- Only essential personnel are to report to work, to safeguard electricity supplies. Non-vital government services have been suspended.
The outage has been blamed on “deteriorating infrastructure, fuel shortages and rising demand” The President said “The fuel shortage is the biggest factor”
What impact does the Nationwide Power Outage have in Cuba on visitors?
Visitors have been held at customs, after flights have landed, as there was no electricty to check visa and passport details. Water may no longer be supplied to apartment buildings as they are reliant on electric pumps bring water to taps. The same applied with petrol pumps, which tend to be electrically operated. A lack of cooking gas led to increased usage of electricity for cooking, and so the demands on the power grid increased.
You’re going to experience disruption in your visit to Cuba in some way. Many resorts have generators and fuel for the generators, but if you’re traveling independently, then you may not have electricity at times.
It is expected that by Friday 18th October a fuel ship will unload and deliver fuel to the power plants and the situation will begin to ease, although there are reports that some areas will have electricity before then. Although problems with the weather and the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, has led to issues offloading the fuel from the supply ships.
Why is this 2024 Fuel Shortage in Cuba Different?
Cuba has dealt with shortages of fuel, food, of basic goods for decades since the US began sanctions in 1962. Several elements make it different this time – both since the ’60s and since the big fuel shortages of 2019. As 2023 rolled through, wars, economic problems throughout the world, an ongoing pandemic have all contributed to issues in Cuba, so here’s the situation as it stands in October 2024.
This is why shortages are different this time around.
Internet Access in Cuba in 2024
We know more about the fuel shortages and that’s because more Cubans (and visitors to the island) are online. There’s not only WiFi across the island (albeit paid for), many tourists now visit and buy a SIM card, or an eSIM so they’re able to get news while they’re on the island. And share their own news.
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Internet access for both Cubans and visitors to Cuba has never been more available. There are hundreds of public Wi-Fi hotspots across the country (see our post on Internet Access in Cuba here), plus in July of 2019 private internet access started to become available. Add to that, that many Cubans and now Tourists have mobile internet (my guide to that is here) It is possible now for Cubans to post on social media sites (usually with the use of a VPN) about their experiences.
Higher Expectations in Cuba in 2024
Visitors to Cuba in the earlier days of tourism to the island nation, during the Special Period (which we talk about here in our article on Casa Particulars) had much lower expectations of Cuba, they were trailblazing the new tourism in Cuba.
Even today, there are some who visit Cuba expecting the island to be the same as other Caribbean islands. It’s not. Cuba exists because of and inspite of a unique set of variables.
Today we expect more that we did during the Special Period. Visitors to the island in 2024 expect more than even before the pandemic years. We do not expect to be met with fuel shortages, blackouts, and general problems with transportation in what many view as a holiday destination. Especially after several years of no travel because of COVID, visitors are expecting more. And those who have never traveled to Cuba also think that a visit here is the same or similar to other Caribbean countries. Spoiler: Again. It’s not.
And it’s not like other Spanish speaking countries like those you find in Central or South America either. It is unique.
Read our guide on the best time to visit Cuba here.
Fewer Tourists in Cuba in 2024
Tourism is one of the main sources of income in Cuba. And a lot of tourism revenue is in cold, hard cash. Cash that was not brought to the country in 2023 or indeed so far in 2024.
Cuba was expected to receive 3.5 million tourists during 2023. It fell short of this target by more than one million visitors. That’s a massive 40% shortfall in visitors, which translates to a 40% shortfall in expected revenue in the country.
In December 2023, the Cuban Government estimated that there would be 3.2 million tourists visiting Cuba in 2024. In September 2024, the government has revised the number for 2024 down to 2.7 million.
These numbers are important, because they bring in a huge amount of cash to Cuba. And that’s been falling since 2018 when there were 4.6 million tourists visiting Cuba, 4.2 million in 2019. There was obviously a break during the pandemic years of no travel, but in 2023 Cuba receive 2.4 million visitors, against a targeted 3.5 million.
And this isn’t because no one is traveling, other Caribbean countries are doing extremely well. The Dominician Republic went from 6+ million visitors in 2019 to more than 10 million in 2023. Cuba ranks 28th in the Caribbean when it comes to tourism recovery post pandemic.
Why are there fewer tourists in Cuba and therefore less money? The US economic embargo continues, of course.
The US Embargo Canceled the ESTA for visitors to Cuba
One major issue is the cancelation of the US ESTA for those who’ve visited Cuba. (My full article on this is here). It makes traveling to Cuba for those who go via the USA (and use an ESTA) extremely difficult. It also means that if you rely on an ESTA to visit the USA, then if you’ve been to Cuba since January 2021, you need to apply for a full visa.
The continuing war in Ukraine
For the last two decades, Venezuela has provided Cuba with good-quality crude oil and while the amount and quality have been decreasing over the years, there’s been a change because of the war in Ukraine. In November 2022 the USA issued a license to Chevron to export petrol from Venezuela to the USA for the first time in many years. The higher quality crude oil is no longer going to Cuba.
Even that fuel which Venezuela did send has decreased – down from 60,000 barrels a day in the first 9 months of 2023 to 32,600 a day over the same period in 2024. Fuel sent from Mexico and Russia has also decreased.
In February 2024, it was reported that fuel imports to Cuba had dropped by 46% in recent months. This oil is what powers the electricity generating plants in Cuba.
Hurriane Milton in 2024 and Hurricane Ian in September 2022
During 2023 Cuba was still feeling the effects of Hurricane Ian, which passed through, primarily the province of Pinar del Rio in September 2022, destroying crops and infrastructure. That continues. In 2024, Hurricane Milton didn’t do a huge amount of damage, but it did impact poorly maintained roads and buildings. Hurricane’s are hard enough to deal with, but when public infrastructure is neglected through lack of investment and repair, it means that the issues just get bigger.
What will be different in Cuba in 2024 with Shortages?
2024 has been and continues to be a VERY tough year for Cuba. There has been a 25% increase in the price of electricity for the areas that consume the most – that’s the tourist sector. There will also be an increase in the cost of water supply and also gas.
Cuba isn’t a cheap country to travel to. It’s not like a Guatemala or a Bolivia type cost. And prices have risen. Viazul Bus tickets went up (although not by a huge amount). Internal flight prices increased – from 1100 CUP to 4200 CUP from Santiago de Cuba to Havana as an example.
Costs of liquified natural gas (for cooking) also increased in February by 20% – and of course, prices in cafes and restaurants are passed on to the consumer.
Gasoline increased in price too, with separate fuel stations being made available for those able to pay in US dollars
The government also said that the exchange rate with the US dollar would be changing. Since 2021, the official rates for legal entities have been pegged at 24 Cuban Pesos to the US Dollar. However you can get up to 300 CUP+ to the dollar on the black market.
The price of cigarettes and tobacco have increased.
What will be the impact on you the tourist in visiting Cuba in 2024?
The costs for your trip will go up. Gas and elecricity and petrol are all going up and when those costs rise, so does everything. Your transfer costs will likely rise. Food costs will do too.
So you should plan ahead, if you are not prebooking and prepaying you should plan to take more cash with you (read our guide to Cuban currency here). Do NOT rely on ATMs in Cuba, either working (either because of maintenance issues, or lack of electricity) or having cash in them. Take cash (US dollars, Euros).
Try and prebook what you can – travel, accommodation, and trips. It not only helps your cashflow, it helps Cuba plan. If a tour guide knows that they have 5 people to take to Vinales on Monday, then they can plan to prepurchase the gas ahead of time. It means that they know they have work.
I see questions all the time from people saying that perhaps they shouldn’t go to Cuba this year, and that would mean they won’t be taking away from the Cuban people. STOP.
Tourism is a huge part of the income of the country. If you don’t go it gets worse. But look back at the beginning of 2020. Who knew what was coming then. Don’t put things off, time is stopping for none of us.
Be aware of your surroundings. Cubas has always been a safe place to visit, but sometimes desparation gets the better of people anywhere around the world. Make sure your valuables aren’t on display, and are locked away. (read my guide to portable travel safes here). Take care when walking around towns and cities – do NOT rely on traffic lights to cross roads. Power outages mean that they might not be working!
Go, but plan ahead. Take money (or the ability to get money out of a cash machine). If you’re staying in a Casa Particular (and I URGE you to do this), then ask your Casa owners if there are any goods that you can bring to help them. AS A GIFT.
As the Cuban government continues to allow food, medicines, toiletries and hygiene products to be imported without customs duties, I suggest bringing more than you need. The deadline is extended to January 31 2025 and will no doubt be extended again. If you’ve got a free bag on the plane, check with casa particular owners, or read my guide here on what to bring, and stuff the bag full of items that will be of use to Cubans.
I URGE you also to use Homestay.com to book (at least your first) Casa Particular. They don’t charge the Casa owner any fees, which means more money to the owner. The site isn’t a singing dancing flash Airbnb, but it is a good company for Cubans.
AirBnB recently (February 2025) announced that they are now unable to make payments to Cuban Casa owners via MLC accounts and that while they will honor existing bookings unless a Cuban Casa owner can provide a way for them to be paid OUTSIDE of Cuba, they will NOT list the properties. Here’s more detail on what’s happened and what to do.
Use Homestay. You pay a deposit online. That forms the “fees” for the service they provide (i.e. finding you for the Casa owner and letting you book). Then you pay the remainder DIRECTLY to the Casa Owner.
What is the impact of fuel shortages on the Cubans?
There isn’t an area of the Cuban’s life that hasn’t been impacted by the fuel shortages and power outages. There are lower numbers of visitors, which tend to be where the highest earning jobs are in Cuba. Tips are VERY MUCH needed here – read my guide to tipping here – but please don’t tip for bad service, that’s just plain wrong.
There’s no only an energy crisis in Cuba, but a knock on effect of this on food supply problems, transport and healthcare. There is pletny of food if you have the money. But those on the standard Cuban wage don’t necessarily have plenty of money.
Healthcare issues for Cubans because of the fuel shortages
Cuba has long heralded a great healthcare system for their citizens, but its suffered in recent years. Many hospitals, doctors and dentists have closed in recent years, with others suffering from neglect and lack of maintenance leading to health issues. Additionally, a chronic shortage of medicines has resulted to the Cuban Government requesting “donations” from abroad. Donations including medical equipment, ambulances and medicines have been delivered from associations, and organizations such as the World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization, United Nations Development Program, and UNICEF, but there continue to be issues with supply within Cuba.
Healthcare is free in Cuba, but its hard to dispense healthcare if wards are closed, if there is no electricty for operating theaters to be open, and there are no painkillers available. As a result of the shortages the Cuban government continues to extend the date for importing food, hygiene products and medicines without customs duties. Each time it extends the deadline, usually by three months. Expect it to continue without end. The deadline is extended to January 31 2025 and will no doubt be extended again.
Food supply issues for Cubans because of the fuel shortages
Cuba has delivered a “ration card” of food to its citizens for about 60 years now and although the Cuban Government claims to spend around US$230 million a month (!) guaranteeing products such as rice, coffee, sugar, and grains to distribute in more than 12,000 ration stores nationwide, the amount that is distributed has been going down over the years. Amounts that are distributed have decreased (especially when it comes to coffee and sugar, which incidentally are produced within Cuba!).
There are issues with fuel to distribute the food stuffs across the provinces, and Cuba has even requested assistance from the UN World Food Program to provide powered milk for children under the age of seven, as its been unable to guarantee milk produced in the country. The government has also faced problems producing the bread sold through the ration stores because there’s a lack of imported flour available. Imported wheat has increased in cost (I refer you back to the continuing war in Ukraine) although it seems the problem is not always with imported wheat, it is with broken mills that cannot process it in Cuba. There are 5 mills that can process wheat on Cuba, but only one is currently operational.
September 2024 saw the reduction in the weight of the breadrolls provided as part of the rations from 80 grams to 60 grams.
Water supply issues for Cubans because of the fuel shortages
The shortage of fuel has a knock on effect just about everywhere, especially for the Cuban who doesn’t have an income from outside the island. While the Cuban Government included the right to drinking water in its constitution in 2019 they’re barely meeting that at all. The water supply infrastructure is outdated and severely in need of maintenance. Spare parts aren’t available, leaks occur and millions of liters of water is wasted before its fixed. Electricity outages mean that electric pumps to supply water to taps in apartments doesn’t work. It’s all a bit of a mess. While you can buy bottled water, Cubans rarely can afford it. (I don’t recommend it, I recommend using a filter water bottle, read my guide to drinking water in Cuba, and do NOT DRINK THE TAP WATER in CUBA)
What Are the Fuel Shortages in Cuba?
The government of Cuba states that the fuel shortage situation in Cuba is a result of US policies and the hardening of economic, commercial, and financial blockages from the USA towards Cuba. There have been a variety of sanctions against Cuba since 1962. Additional measures were announced on September 9th, 2019 which limited remittances sent to the country and slowed down financial transactions made to Cuba through third-party counties.
The immediate fuel shortage is occurring as a result of both the ongoing worldwide economic crisis, but also because of a lack of investment in Cuba. There is (according to experts) plenty of crude oil in Cuba. Cuba manages to provide about 50% of its needs and imports the rest (from Venezuela) and also reportedly from Russia (although this is a report, not confirmed). In April 2023 Cuba also received a shipment of 600,000 barrels of crude oil from Mexico.
The problem is that Cuba lacks the ability to refine the crude oil, which it refines in facilities that were built in 1957.
The Cuban Government has always said it’s the sanctions from the USA that causes the problems, but this time they’ve also admitted that some of the countries sending fuel haven’t sent as much as planned, perhaps as little as two-thirds of what was supposed to be sent.
“We are living difficult moments but are going to come out ahead,” said Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel recently
The Cuban Government – both centrally and across the country made several statements – from saying that there were low levels of refinable crude, the stating that fuel would only be sold to drivers of vehicles that were “public carriers” or providing basic services (like emergency services). Universities across various provinces have also moved classes online – temporarily. And then the International Workers Day celebrations of May 1st were canceled, although some would have you believe it was canceled because of the weather. The event was eventually moved to the 5th of May and the Havana Malecon in a bid to save fuel on transporting people to the Plaza de la Revolucion.
Regardless. It must be causing concern if you have a trip planned to Cuba. So here’s a little more on what to expect, and how you can plan for it.
How Long Will the Fuel Shortages in Cuba Last?
This is a difficult question to answer – at the end of this post, we’ve included some links to folks who report directly from Cuba, both on blogs, in news releases, and on Twitter. We’re following them to keep up to date with what’s going on.
There’s no statement from the Cuban Government on how long the current issues will last. We say, monitor the situation and watch for more news.
What Will Cuban Fuel Shortages Affect?
The combination of fuel shortages and the economic crisis impacts Cuba in many ways, but here’s how it could affect you on your trip to Cuba.
Fuel Shortages in Cuba will impact transport
The primary effect of the fuel shortages in Cuba is that of transport within the country. There are reports throughout the country of lines for gas. The government has announced limitations on how much gas can be sold and to whom. Priority services include the government, official transport, and emergency services. Bus services and officially registered taxi drivers are included in this.
The best way to sort out your transport, for airport transfers and the like is to prebook. This helps drivers to sort out their fuel situation.
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The best way to guarantee a price and your transport is to prebook it. It not only gives you confirmation of the cost, but it allows your driver to arrange for fuel.
If you’ve rented a car in Cuba you’re also covered – BUT being at the front of a line is no help if there is no gas, so monitor the situation carefully if you have a rental car.
If you have rented a car but have not yet arrived in Cuba consider changing your transport plans and taking the rental car out of them.
You should also be extremely careful when driving. (read my guide to rental cars), but electricity outages mean that traffic lights may not be working, so approach junctions with lights with caution!
Prices are generally increasing for taxi routes. If truth be told, the only way to guarantee a price is to prebook and prepay it. Or to confirm the price again when you get there.
I have NOT had any reports of the Viazul Bus service being impacted by fuel shortages. The prices of Viazul bus ticket changed in March 2024 for the first time in years. They increases are minor. (For instance Havana to Santiago used to be 56 Euros, in March 2024 it is raised to 60 Euros. The schedule has also changed and is reduced.
If you’ve been impacted by it, then let me know and I’ll update people.
The Government appears to have reinstituted a transport option that was used during the 1990s – known as the Camels these transporters could move 300 people at a time. You can read more about that here. You shouldn’t expect to use these as a tourist though.
There’s also no information as to whether flights might be impacted at all. The best place to follow for flight information in Cuba is the Telegram account of Ecasa. This is the Cuban Government owned entity that manages the 22 airports in Cuba.
Rolling Electrical Blackouts
There have been rolling blackouts in Cuba on an ongoing basis. This happens because the majority of electrical power in Cuba comes from fuel powered electricity generation. Fuel imports have dropped and so too has the fuel powered electricity. These outages are generally publicized but may last for a significant time. Your casa particular owner will be able to advise of them. If you’re staying on a resort, then your resort will 99% likely have a generator and oil for it, so you likely won’t even notice.
Make sure you take a solar charger, and a power pack for your electronic devices. Ensure that you have downloaded ALL travel documents AND printed them out before leaving for Cuba.
Fans and AC in rooms might not operate, so consider taking
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A portable fan > This works well
Shortage of (Affordable) Food Stuff
Hurricane Ian caused a lot of damage in Pinar del Rio, a big crop-producing region. Add to that Cuba’s reduced ability to buy exports, and there’s generally an increase in the price of food. Expect less choice at a slightly higher cost.
If you want to help out, consider ordering some food for your casa particular. You can order it online and get it sent to your Cuban host. Supermarket 23 comes highly recommended and your host will need to show ID to accept it.
Shortage of bottled drinking water
Please DONT buy bottled water in Cuba. Take a filter water bottle. Then you can save both the environment from single-use plastic and necessary resources by avoiding the requirement to buy bottled water!
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I wrote about drinking water in Cuba here, if you want more detail.
There could be a knock-on effect on internet access
In early May Cubanos have been protesting the Cuban government and (it’s not new) there have been sporadic occasions of the internet having been turned off in certain areas where protests were happening. If this happens, then the internet tends to go off for EVERYONE. (and that’s whether you’ve got a Tourist Sim card or not).
Download offline maps (maps me is GREAT for Cuba)
What You Can Do if You Already Have Travel Planned
If you already have travel planned to Cuba, then there are a few steps you can take to safeguard your travel plans.
Make sure you have travel insurance for your trip to Cuba
Trip cancelation is a key element of travel insurance and if your trip has to be canceled, postponed, or changed as fuel shortages make your trip impossible. You should ensure that you check the small print of your travel insurance policy – or indeed buy one if you don’t already have one – and ensure that trip cancelation by the provider is included. We recommend Visitors Coverage if you do not already have travel insurance in place. A reminder, too, that Cuba has a requirement that you have medical insurance in place before entering the country. You can read more on this in our guide to Cuban travel insurance.
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Sign Up for Government Updates
A department in your home government will provide advice for foreign travel. In the UK that’s the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, the FCDO. If their policy about a certain country or area changes, then you’ll get notified automatically by email. Check out their advice.
- UK Government Advice on Travel to Cuba – the FCO > details here
- US Government Advice on Travel to Cuba – the State Department > details here
- Australian Government Advice on Travel to Cuba – DFAT – the Smart Traveler > details here
- New Zealand Government Advice on Travel to Cuba > details here
- European Union – EU Advice on Travel to Cuba – details here
- Canada Government Advice on Travel to Cuba – details here
There are currently NO advisories against traveling to Cuba from any government because of Cuba’s fuel shortage. This may obviously change. So be sure to sign up for email alerts.
Contact your Tour Operator or Accommodation Provider
If you are traveling to Cuba with a tour operator contact them to ask if any of your trips will be affected by the fuel shortage – and how. Depending on the answer that you get, you may be offered alternatives.
If you are traveling to Cuba independently, then we recommend that you contact your accommodation provider. If you are staying in a Casa Particular then contact your casa particular owner, if they have not already contacted you. If you are traveling imminently ask them the following:
- How you can get from the airport to their location
- What the cost is for that trip.
- If you have booked any buses or trips are they still operating?
- If transport has been canceled do they have recommendations for how you can travel instead?
- Do they have details of what is not operating?
- Can they keep you informed?
- Are there any items that you can bring to Cuba that will help?
Download a VPN before getting to Cuba
There has been public Wi-Fi internet access in Cuba available in public places for several years now. Internet access is now available in private spaces as well. And many visitors to Cuba also buy a Tourist Sim Card. However, many sites that provide information on life in Cuba are blocked within the country, as the Cuban Government censors and blocks many sites.
It is possible to view censored sites if you use a Virtual Private Network – a VPN – which allows you to read blocked sites once you have turned it on. We recommend ExpressVPN – which you can buy for just the duration of your holiday, or for longer – to be able to access more blocked sites than any other VPN we’ve found.
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If you plan to use Viazul buses on your trip to Cuba
We recommend continuing booking as normal. You can book online. If Viazul cancels any buses your tickets will be refunded. (regardless of how you buy them).
Plan for your Cuban Holiday costs being a little more than expected
Depending on when you are traveling to Cuba, this may all be a distant memory, but if your trip is imminent, then we’d recommend that you should assume that costs will be a little higher as demand will be greater and supply potentially disrupted. You’ll want to read about Cuban Currency and how to access your cash in Cuban – here’s a guide to it here.
Embrace Cuba and Her Ingenuity
Cuba has been dealing with challenges of this nature since 1962 and Cubanos have become adept at managing in extremely difficult circumstances. You just need to look at the number of classic cars that are more than 50 years old driving around the country to understand this.
There are many ways to travel around Cuba and experience the country. From colectivos and shared rides to classic cars and trains.
We’ll report back when we have updated news on the situation in the meantime we recommend these sources of information – some of which are in Spanish language, so be sure to turn on translate.
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3 thoughts on “Cuba Fuel Shortages February 2025: Latest”
I have been going to Cuba for 20 years now .. almost annually .
I know plenty about Cuba .. I have my ‘Cuban’ family filling me in .. but I have to say .. this blog guide by Sarah is superb. I’m glad I subscribed and I also, an experienced Cubaphile, found it really useful. I can only say; this would have made my life easier if I had had this information when I first went to Cuba .
Thanks Sarah.
Thanks so much for your very kind comments Siobhan.
Thank you so much for all of this information. We plan to travel independently to Cuba in 2024. I discovered that the insurance I purchased each year does not cover Cuba . . .and would have assumed it did . . .so for that and so many other “heads ups” I am so grateful. Great work and again, thank you!!