Caribbean

Welcome to the Isle of Youth Welcome to the Isle of Youth- Complete information, including history, geography, and descriptions and photos for tourist destinations. [English/German/Spanish] Pinar del Rio Virtual Tour Pinar del Rio Virtual Tour- Photos and interesting background information by a Cuba-American. Cárdenas, Cuba Cárdenas, Cuba- Photos and history of the city. [English/Spanish] Casa de Doña Carmen Casa de Doña Carmen- Guanabo. Includes photos of apartment for rent, with city map and description of attractions. Camagüey, Cuba Camagüey, Cuba- A collection of essays, monographs, legends and poems about the city and province. English and Spanish. Adelante Online Adelante Online- Online news and information site. In English and Spanish. Varadero Golf Club Varadero Golf Club- Course history, layout, and reservations. CNN.com Weather CNN.com Weather- Current conditions, forecast, and satellite image. Photography Workshops in Trinidad de Cuba Photography Workshops in Trinidad de Cuba- Weeklong courses with lectures on culture, tours to historical sites, and meetings with local photographers. In addition to biographies … The Artists of Santiago de Cuba The Artists of Santiago de Cuba- Photos of works by contemporary painters and sculptors. Holguín Casa Particular Holguín Casa Particular- Privately owned rental accommodations. Photos, rates, listing of nearby attractions, and contact information. Ahora Ahora- Newspaper provides articles on local and national news, cultural events, and sports. [English/Spanish/French] The H The H- Fashion, clothing and nightlife. Includes subscription information and article previews. Why Havana Had to Die Why Havana Had to Die- City Journal article reflects on the structural deterioration of Havana as indicative of revolutionary values. It's Just The Kids It's Just The Kids- US-based nonprofit which raises money and provides material and labor to construct playgrounds. Provides photos of past trips and information on participation … Cuba Film Productions Cuba Film Productions- A cultural exchange production group providing American film-makers access to crews, cameras, equipment, locations, licensing, accommodations, and contacts … BIC Producciones BIC Producciones- Independent film production company. Services, ongoing and completed projects, image gallery, and contact details. The World: Global Hit The World: Global Hit- Photos with text and audio of an interview at EGREM, discussing their audio library and plans for a series of commercial re-releases. Sunset Vision Ltd. Sunset Vision Ltd.- Professional camera, lighting, and grip equipment rental house, also offering location scouting and production support. Provides listing of available equipment… Mezcla Mezcla- Havana group offers a mix of Cuban music styles: jazz, son, rumba, yoruba (afro cuban), and nueva trova is mixed with rock, blues, rap, reggae and souk. Mary A. Overby Mary A. Overby- A US-based drummer shares photos and commentary from visits to musicians and artists in Matanzas. ¡Cubanía! ¡Cubanía!- Interviews with several contemporary musicians. Sonidos de las Américas: Cuba Sonidos de las Américas: Cuba- Essays on the development of concert music, including sources and influences. About Cuban Music About Cuban Music- Annotated collection of website links, covering classical, salsa, and son. Send a Piana to Havana Send a Piana to Havana- US group sends refurbished pianos to Cuban schools, trains local piano tuners, and provides tools and supplies. Cuba and Its Music Cuba and Its Music- Student report on the nation's musical heritage in both traditional and popular genres. Includes geographical, political, religious, and historical background. Timba.com Timba.com- International group of contributors providing news, links, and samples of all styles of Cuban music. Primarily in English with some Spanish. Tomas Gutierrez Alea: Memories of Underdevelopment Tomas Gutierrez Alea: Memories of Underdevelopment- An article from The Guardian discussing the film's inclusion in their 100 Greatest Movies list. Omar Pérez López Omar Pérez López- Brief biography of the poet, with links to several translated poems and to a video of a reading. The Poet Who Added 12 Years to My Life The Poet Who Added 12 Years to My Life- Dr. Jorge Luis Romeu's recalls his own efforts to publish outside the country, and compares them to the experiences of poet Heberto Padilla. Miguel Barnet - Four poems Miguel Barnet - Four poems- Translations of four works by the modern poet and ethnographer. Cuban Science Fiction Cuban Science Fiction- A review of the genre, with links to author interviews and writings in Spanish as well as translated to English. Poems by a Slave in the Island of Cuba, Recently Liberated Poems by a Slave in the Island of Cuba, Recently Liberated- Poems by former slave Juan Francisco Manzano, 1797-1854, along with his autobiography and essays on slavery in the isla… Carlos Acosta Carlos Acosta- Photos, personal impression, and links to interviews and biographical information for this ballet dancer. Gonzalez , Diosmel Gonzalez , Diosmel- Artist whose work is influenced by multi-religious and tribal icons. Contains biography and photos of paintings, prints, and sculptures. Eiríz, Antonia Eiríz, Antonia- Figurative painter associated with Los Once. Provides artist biography, photos of paintings, and reviews. [English/Spanish] Arte de Cubanos Arte de Cubanos- Biographies and photos of works of several modern artists. Also offers gallery tours. [English/Spanish] Viredo Viredo- Cuban-born member of "Grupo de Los Once" (The Group of Eleven) now working in California. Includes biography, articles, and upcoming showings. Requires Flash. [English/Spa… Trade.State.Gov - Cayman Islands Trade.State.Gov - Cayman Islands- Offers travel information including Quick Facts, embassies and consulates, entry and exit requirements, safety and security, local laws, health, … Cayman Islands Activity Guide Cayman Islands Activity Guide- Offers information on businesses, activities, events and to help organize vacations. Includes a monthly e-zine. Cayman.org Cayman.org- Offers details on Hurricane Ivan's impact on the Islands. GoToCayman.com GoToCayman.com- Robert Clark's collection of accommodation and scuba diving links. Destination Cayman Islands Destination Cayman Islands- General tourist information. Travelnotes.org Travelnotes.org- Multimedia guide, with information about the islands and links to related resources. Avis Cico Car Rentals Avis Cico Car Rentals- Five island locations. Offers online reservation form, discounts and specials, location map, cruise ship passenger rental packages, visitor centre and conta… Rotary Club of Grand Cayman Rotary Club of Grand Cayman- District 7020, provides an introduction to the workings of this club, its history and its current activities. Features current information to Rotarian… Cayman Islands Cancer Society Cayman Islands Cancer Society- Committed to educating the Cayman Islands and thus making the public aware of cancer as a major health problem. Aims to help in the prevention of ca… Cayman National Cultural Foundation Cayman National Cultural Foundation- Aimed to stimulate, facilitate and preserve cultural and artistic expression generally, particularly the preservation and exploration of Cayma… Alcoholics Anonymous of the Cayman Islands Alcoholics Anonymous of the Cayman Islands- Local branch of the international fellowship of men and women who have had a drinking problem. It is non professional, self-supporting,… National Trust for the Cayman Islands National Trust for the Cayman Islands- A non-profit organization with the mission of preserving natural environments and places of historic significance in the Cayman Islands for …