Canadian tourist detained in Cuba following boating death allowed to return home
A Quebecer who spent more than two years in legal limbo in Cuba following the death of a fellow Canadian tourist has returned home. Continue reading
Cayo Coco
Sunwing to offer more direct flights from Hamilton to Cuba, Mexico later in 2019
The Etobicoke based low-cost carrier announced on Monday it will add two weekly Cuban destinations, Cayo Coco and Cayo Santa Maria, and another Mexico departure to Cancun. Continue reading
Quebecer confined in Cuba says he’s been convicted in 2nd trial
A Quebec man who has been stuck in Cuba after being involved in a boating accident that killed a fellow tourist in 2017 says he is once again facing four years in prison following a second trial. Continue reading
‘It’s enough’: Supporters to press Cuba for return of Quebecer caught in legal limbo
Toufik Benhamiche was prevented from leaving Cuba despite having a conviction on charges related to a fatal boating accident overturned this year. Continue reading
Cuba admits Canadians were held against their will at Cayo Coco resort
By Sean O’Shea Consumer and Investigative Reporter
Cuba’s tourist office in Canada and a Cayo Coco hotel acknowledge two Canadians were detained at the seaside resort last week against their will after they were unable to pay a bill for damages. Continue reading
Canadians held ‘hostage’ in Cuban hotel room after damage to room
By Sean O’Shea Consumer and Investigative Reporter
Two Canadian tourists say they were virtually held hostage in their Cayo Coco, Cuba hotel room because their credit cards couldn’t be accessed to pay $400 in room damages. Continue reading