Guess who just received permission from the U.S. Dept. of Commerce to take Hanalei to the north coast of Cuba next year?

That's right. Me.

We will make four stops -- Havana, Varadero, Coco-Guillermo and Puerto de Vita -- over about three weeks, depending on weather.

The license is good until next August but, that being hurricane season, I think we will go in March or April. More to come later.