The 2.5 hour flight from Miami to Panama City, Panama passes directly over Cuba, in the central part of the country. Though US – Cuba relations are not at their best , American Airlines pays the Cuban government for the privilege of using an air corridor, as it saves lots of fuel for not having to fly around the island.

Isolated Cayos on the North Coast. Unspoiled Paradiese.

A tiny farm town cut off from the world, yet only about 150 miles( 250 km ) from Miami.

The South Coast does not seem as sandy. However, fishing is rumored to be incredible.

Since I abide by the US Treasury Department regulations,and to avoid angering my fellow Miamians – I have never set foot on Cuban soil. However, during my many trips to South America, I have flown over Cuba many times. Cuba will be an adventure paradise for a LONG time – thousands of kilometers of untouched beaches,wild tropical mountains, unfished, unpolluted reefs and deep seas. Above is Matanzas Bay.

Unproductive Farmland.

Gitmo Bay in the distance.

Santiago.

Cayo Coco