Cuba

Destination Overview
Cuba combines the old and new perfectly with the beautiful modern hotels on the white sands, to the traditional city of Havana.

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Culture
Cuba offers a wide range of cultures as well as Havana you can clamber off to the old French coffee plantations or take a tour around the Spanish colonial cities dating back to the 16th century. If you enjoy walking Cuba has spectacular walk ways through mountains and forests. If you’re one who enjoys diving you won’t be disappointed with Cuba’s plentiful oceans.

Cuisine
Cuban cuisine blends Spanish, African and Caribbean styles and mixes it with traditional Cuban spices. A typical meal in Cuba would consider of rice or beans stirred in with seafood and spices.

Beaches
You won’t be disappointed with the Cuban beaches, whether your in the North staying in Varadero or in the intimate Cayo Coco islands off Cuba where some of the beaches reached the top 20 beaches in the world voted by trip-advisor. If you head down to the south you’ll also be greeted by white sandy beaches.

Activities
Cuba is a dream island for nature lovers. Home to an extremely varied landscape making it great for hiking or taking a leisurely stroll thorough some of the natural gardens home to 4% of the world′s land species. It is home to some 6,700 species of higher plants including roughly 350 bird species. If you prefer to stay by the beach you can enjoy the many watersports or take a romantic horse ride along the beach.

Climate
The best time to go to Cuba is between November and April, where the temperatures reach averaging in the 70s. The wet season is between May and October this can bring hurricanes which blow in from the Atlantic.

Passport & visa: Tourist card get on arrival
Flight time: 9hrs & 40 mins
Currency: Convertible Peso (us dollars aren’t accepted in cuba
Time Zone: GMT – 5hrs
Language: Spanish



A Selection of Cuba Holidays

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Blau Costa Verde-Cuba, All Caribbean Islands The Blau Costa Verde has a real Caribbean vibe to it, with low rise buildings surrounded by palm trees and mangroves. During the day you can head down to the beautiful white sandy beach where you can ... More »
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Tryp Cayo Coco-Cuba, All Caribbean Islands Tryp Cayo Coco’s location doesn’t get more ideal than this situated between the turquoise Caribbean sea and a magnificent lagoon. The hotel is great for families with its expansive choice of facil... More »
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Breezes Bella Costa-Cuba, All Caribbean Islands The Breezes Bella Costa is a contemporary beachfront all inclusive hotel. The hotel is surrounded by natural beauty which you can admire from the large pool. If you enjoy being active this hotel offer... More »
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Sol Cayo Coco-Cuba, All Caribbean Islands This 4* all inclusive hotel offers an excellent beach front location. Situated on the Cayo Coco islands means you get a true tropical paradise feel to the hotel. This hotel appeals to people of all ag... More »
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Tryp Peninsula-Cuba, All Caribbean Islands Tryp Peninsula’s location doesn’t get more idyllic than this. Set in the Punta Hicasos National Park the hotel combines modern facilities within a garden setting. Tryp Peninsula is a great all inc... More »
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Melia Cayo Coco-Cuba, All Caribbean Islands This 5* adults only hotel is surrounded by crystal waters with the Caribbean sea on one side and a lagoon on the other means that you’re bound to feel like you’re in your own little bubble. Melia ... More »
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Iberostar Laguna Azul-Cuba, All Caribbean Islands Iberostar Laguna Azul is set in a quiet location off the beautiful sandy beach of Varadero. Being an Iberostar means there is always plenty to do. Whether you enjoy snorkeling, joining in with enterta... More »
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Occidental Ensenachos-Cuba, All Caribbean Islands The Occidental Ensenachos is an adult’s only hotel that has been designed to make every one of its guest feel special. Regarded as the best beach hotel on the island and you can see why when you adm... More »