Cuba

Motto: Patria o Muerte
(Homeland or death)



Getting there:

Almost all visitors to Cuba arrive by air, with scheduled flights arriving from Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe. The main gateways for US travellers continue to be Cancún, Nassau and Toronto. There are direct flights available from the USA, but to take them US citizens will need the permission of the US Treasury Department, which restricts travel to Cuba to journalists, researchers and a handful of other groups.

Getting Around:

Railway
Roads
Long-distance buses
Urban buses
Waterways
Seaports and Harbours
Airplanes

Attractions:
Old Havana
Varadero
Tropicana
Museum of the Revolution (Museo de la Revolucion)
Vinales Valley


Duration of Flight:

From London – Holguin – Havana
7 hours 15 minutes

Nightlife:

The nightlife in Cuba is rich and varied, but there are two spots that absolutely cannot be missed - they are recommended by Ernest Hemingway! Hemingway once supposedly said: “My mojito at the Bodeguita, my daquiri at the Floridita.” While the accuracy of this quotation is disputed, the proclamation has become a part of Hemingway lore. You can relive the great author’s nights on the town by getting drinks at these two famous bars, just blocks away from each other in downtown Havana. El Floridita was Hemingway’s preferred spot, and the bar stool he favored is currently roped off in his honor. Bodeguita del Medeo displays the quote attributed to Hemingway on the wall, along with some entertaining, decades-old Spanish graffiti on the walls and in the bathroom. Outside of Havana, the best cities for clubbing and bar hopping are Cienfuegos and Trinidad. Cienfuegos’ best-kept secret is the Palacio de Valle, a palace that contains a restaurant and a rooftop bar. The interior Arabian architecture is impressive, but the view from the top makes this an ideal place for dancing. Trinidad has all of the average spots, but if you’re looking for a unique place to salsa dance, try the Cueva Ayala. It’s located underground, in the caves that surround the Hotel Las Cuevas. It tends to get warm down there, but the open bar (free drinks with admission price) should help cool you down.
Accommodation:

Havana - NH Parque Central hotel
Halguin - Paradisus Rio de Oro hotel
Varadero Beach - Iberostar Varadero