Ottawa to Varadero is an easy trip with direct flights with Sunwing from Ottawa International Airport all year long. Factor in Cuba's affordability, it's amazing beaches, it's rich culture, and it's stellar weather, and it's not hard to see why Canadians flock to Cuba's sandy shores year round. I love my hometown of Ottawa, but it's not exactly known for its beaches. A self-titled beach bunny, I seek out white sandy shores on the regular, which is why I love how easy it is to get to …
Why Cuba Should Be on Your Family Travel Bucket List
Seventeen years ago, I travelled to Cienfuegos, Cuba with my scuba diving group and picked up the most memorable souvenir of all - a husband. My future husband-to-be was also travelling with his dive group, and our paths collided, almost literally. Eighteen months after we dove through coral reef off the coast of Cuba, we said I do. The rest, as they say is history. Needless to say, Cuba holds a very special place in my heart. For many years now, we’ve told our daughters stories of our …