On New Year’s Day 2022, I baptised my newborn son in the sapphire sea off Varadero beach. It was an attempt to prove to his very protective Cuban grandmother that 25 degrees isn’t deathly cold for ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Tripadvisor reveals the top beaches with Travelers’ Choice Awards for summer. Elafonissi Beach in Greece, Banana Beach in Thailand, and Eagle Beach in Aruba top the list. Other beaches include Siesta ...

Beach holidays are, for many, the best kind of break. Golden sand, warm weather and crystal-clear waters - what’s not to like? They’re perfect for relaxing, swimming or just switching off. And while ...

Havana — Varadero, Cuba’s main beach resort, was crowned the second best destination in the world for 2019 and is preparing to become an “eco-friendly beach” by 2020. The goal of becoming eco-friendly ...