Some countries take more planning to visit than others. Cuba is one of them, especially if you're traveling on a U.S. passport. A charming Caribbean island nation trapped in time, it's a place where the most beautiful cars of the 1950s and 1960s fill the streets, good Wi-Fi is hard to find, and major Western brands are all but absent. The Cuban capital, Havana, is the center of Cuban cultural life. It's home to museums, art galleries, and an opulent theater housing the Cuban National Ballet. Havana also is home to countless hole-in-the-wall restaurants, a handful of top-notch jazz clubs, a growing number of galleries and boutiques, and more mojitos than you can drink. But there's far more to Cuba than Havana. Pristine beaches, architectural gems, diving, snorkeling, and off-the-grid cultural experiences are waiting just outside the city and beyond.
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The calendar may say it's almost fall, but it's still summer in Cuba. Bring your summer wardrobe!
Mosquitos are active this time of year, so insect repellant is a must. For on-the-go bug prevention, Proven Insect Repellent's formula comes in a travel size, and it's also odorless and non-greasy. With 20 percent picaridin included in the formula, you can rest assured that you'll have all-day protection from those pesky critters.
September and October fall within Cuba's rainy season. Be sure to a pack a light jacket or plastic poncho. We like Montane's Podium Pull-On Jacket as it's incredibly lightweight, packable, and surprisingly waterproof—perfect for autumn's high temps.
Of all of Switzerland's fabulous lakes, Lake Thun may offer the most storybook setting. Surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of the Bernese Oberland, the lake is dotted with charming medieval towns you can get lost in, while cable cars connect hikers and skiers to points far above the turquoise-colored lake.
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