Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers, in conjunction with Caribtours, is offering a spectacular package combining its popular Cuba cruise with luxury hotel stays in Grand Cayman and Havana.

Group IST, a new entrant in the people-to-people programs from the U.S. to Cuba, is offering a twist on an eight-day island tour. Travelers, joined by Cuban specialists and an interpreter, explore the western part of Cuba aboard the megayacht S/C Panorama.

One of the reasons to visit Guatemala this year lies within their cruise offering, which allows passengers to experience just enough about the country's culture, gastronomy and exotic nature to lure back approximately 70 percent of visitors for a longer stay, according to data published by INGUAT (Guatemala's Tourism Board).