Friday, December 19, 2008

Cuba: Multi centre holidays.

By Jose Mauricio Maurette Garces

Cuba is such a big Island that it makes it ideal for multi centre holidays. There is so much to do and see that sometimes - depending on the itinerary - 2 weeks are not enough.

Because Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, it has many attractions that separate it from the rest of the countries in the area: beautiful beaches, colourful Flora and Fauna, lush vegetation and interesting geographic features. The history and Culture Cuba enjoys are certainly one of its main attributes.

Varadero and Guardalavaca are the most popular beach locations in Cuba. In fact they were the only beaches with infrastructure before the tourist boom in Cuba in late 90's. Later on other beach destinations followed such as Cayo Largo, Cayo Coco, Santa Lucia, Cayo Guillermo and the newest Cayo Ensenacho.

There is much more other than just beaches. Cuba was for many centuries the "Key to The Americas" and as a result its cultural and historic heritage is immeasurable. Its architecture is very striking. A mingle of Colonial and modern styles can be appreciated in most of the main cities in Cuba.

Its landscapes have inspired plastic artists all around the World. The beyond belief Vinales Valley - located in Pinar del Rio province in the west of Cuba - is one of the gems of the Cuban geography that today can be admired by millions of tourists.

Havana has to be the location par excellence in Cuba. It is for sure the main source of interaction with the real Cuban culture. This vibrant city located on the north coast of Cuba towards the west end is the main point of arrival of the almost 3 million a year visitors to Cuba.

Some of the other locations worth visiting are Playa Larga, Trinidad, Baracoa, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. Santiago de Cuba is famous for its music, carnivals in July and also for its history. From the Mountains in Santiago de Cuba Fidel Castro led the revolution that ended Batista's dictatorship.

If you are thinking of visiting Cuba the best advice is to contact a tailor made specialist with in-depth knowledge about Cuba. You will be guided through the process of deciding what is best for you taking into consideration many factors such as duration, interests and budget for your holidays. - 16752

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