Claire Boobbyer – författare

With widespread travel to Cuba finally permitted to Americans, a large audience will enthusiastically welcome this authoritative guide written by a leading expert in travel to the Caribbean''s largest island-nation. Claire Boobbyer, a British citizen who has been spending months each year in Cuba since 1998, is a frequent speaker on Cuba to prestigious travel organizations, a featured television commentator on Cuba for the BBC, a leader of tours to Cuba for the Smithsonian and other groups, a writer on Cuba for Britain''s The Telegraph and other newspapers. She has carefully designed her 288-page Easy Guide to Cuba to emphasize her choices of the best facilities and attractions for those Americans who are now able to make the trip.

Guide of the Year at the 2021 Travel Media AwardsHavana Pocket Precincts is your curated guide to the city’s most interesting cultural, shopping, eating and drinking experiences.Facing the Atlantic with its Spanish colonial core, wedding-cake mansions, Art Deco towers and preserved-1950s hotels, Havana is utterly gorgeous. It is also a city on the cusp of change. In the last 10 years, the city has evolved from austerity to a happening place: new bars, privately owned restaurants, music venues, boutique stores and cultural events have transformed this city of two million people.Divided into separate precincts, each section takes in one or more of Havana’s districts, listing the best shops, restaurants, bars and sights to see in the area, with insider reviews of both outstanding attractions and hidden gems, as well as easy-to-use maps.Havana Pocket Precincts also has a selection of 'field trips' that encourages you to venture outside the city to Viñales, the Bay of Pigs and the eastern beaches.

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Cuba. Discover popular and off the beaten track experiences from trekking through mountain forest to Castro's Sierra Maestra hideout: La Comandancia de la Plata, to digging your toes into the sand at Cuba's most dazzling beaches: Playa Megano and Playa Ensenachos, and admiring pink flamingos and roseate spoonbills at the Salinas de Brito salt flats in the Zapata swamp. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Cuba travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips Updated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Cuba and connect experiences together with ease Create your perfect trip with exciting itineraries for extended journeys combined with suggested day trips, walking tours, and activities to match your passions Get fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel Connect with Cuban culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps Covers: Havana; Western Cuba; West Central Cuba; Central Cuba; Eastern Cuba; eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in on maps and images Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Cuba.

This mini pocket Cuba travel guidebook is perfect for travellers looking for essential information about Cuba. It provides details on key places and main attractions, along with a selection of itineraries, recommendations for restaurants and top tips on how to make the most of your trip. It's sustainably printed to ensure environmental responsibility.In this Cuba guidebook, you will find:- Curated recommendations of places - expert picks of main attractions, child-friendly activities and relaxing spots, plus where to take the best photos- What's new, when to go and sustainable travel - all-new features direct you to what you need to know- Things not to miss in Cuba - music, Baracoa, Plaza de la Catedral, beaches, Casa Museo de Ernest Hemingway, El Morro, Camagüey, the Prado, Trinidad, Viñales Valley- Three unique trip plans - itinerary suggestions for those on a short break, including one for a Perfect day- Food and drink - recommendations for local specialities and the best dining experiences- What to do in Cuba - recommendations for entertainment, shopping, sports, children's activities, events and nightlife- Practical information - how to get there and around, money, health and medical care, and tourist information- Overview maps - handy maps on the inside cover flaps show Cuba and around- Striking pictures - inspirational colour photography throughout- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook- Coverage includes: Havana, Old Havana, Central Havana, El Vedado, Pinar del Río, Viñales, Matanzas Province, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Sierra del Escambray, Santa Clara, Camagüey, Holguín Province, Santiago de Cuba, Guantánamo Province, Baracoa