Official statistics just released show a record number of UK travellers headed to the sun-drenched island last year, while internationally a milestone was reached with more than a million arrivals in a year for the first time.

The Islands of the Bahamas, recognized as the premier destination for romance, weddings, honeymoons and renewals, was the site of sixteen weddings as sixteen lucky couples from across the United States were married this afternoon.

An “unprecedented” surge of interest in Cuba is being claimed by luxury operator Western & Oriental with a warning of a lack of hotel accommodation to meet the anticipated demand. This follows last week’s announcement of a relaxing in regulations to make it easier for US citizens to visit the island.

The overall stay over arrivals in 2014 recorded an increase of 3 percent. Altogether, 452.042 stay over visitors were welcomed in 2014 reflecting a significant increase of 11.291 visitors. The European region registered 6 percent more visitors.

Cultural Contrast, LLC, announces its 2015 calendar of licensed tours to the island of Cuba. The trips blend Cuban food, beverage, arts, entertainment and cultural exploration, creating meaningful interactions between Cubans and Americans.