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Cuba holidays

Experience enchanting holidays to Cuba with Kuoni

The largest island in the Caribbean and historical favourite of hedonists and thrill-seekers, Cuba is beautiful, passionate and never less than fascinating.

As the last bastion of world communism, this land of elegant towns and stunning beaches has achieved something of a cult status with travellers, writers and musicians, paying homage to its beauty and resilience. Choose from a wide selection of Cuba offers.

Our exciting range of Cuba holidays includes:
•   Cuba beaches
•   Cuba tours
•   Havana holidays
•   Havana and beaches

Cuba holiday highlights
•   Havana, romantic and atmospheric World Heritage Site of faded grandeur, where time appears to have stood still since the 1950s.

•   Santiago de Cuba, the island's most exotic city and home to every genre of Cuban music from samba to rumba, jazz to cha-cha-cha.

•   The fascinating and spectacularly situated El Morro Fortress.

•   Camaguey, a relaxed and artistic city, beautiful relic of the colonial period.

•   Trinidad, the colonial town of Trinidad on Cuba’s South Coast about four hours drive from Havana or Varadero is Cuba’s jewel. UNESCO World Heritage listed, the town’s charming cobbled streets, colonial architecture and laid-back lifestyle make it a delight to explore on foot.

•   Pinar Del Rio, situated west of Havana, is considered amongst the most attractive regions in the country with verdant tobacco fields and striking limestone scenery.

•   The rich forests, dramatic waterfalls, breathtaking beaches and indigenous animal and bird life of Holguin.

•   The endless, idyllic white sands and luxurious resorts of Varadero.

Cuba All Inclusive Holidays
A land of contrasts, intriguing cultures and natural wonders Cuba is a captivating nation. The Caribbean's largest island is host to many marvellous beach resorts, many of which offer all inclusive packages to Kuoni guests. Discover and then relax and rewind when you choose one of our Cuba all inclusive holidays.  

Cuba honeymoons

All of our Cuba hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Cuba.

Tailor made Cuba
•   Browse our suggested Cuba tailor made holidays, or request a copy of our fantastic Caribbean brochure.
•   Call our knowledgeable and Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 who will help guide you through your options and prepare your detailed holiday quotation.
•   Request a quote online.

Find out more...
•   Discover more about Cuba with our Information and Facts.
•   We’ve quizzed our Cuba experts and unearthed the top 10 tips for visiting this intriguing country. See our i-travel article: Cuba calling.

Time difference / local time

GMT -5 hours
Language

Spanish. English is also spoken.

Currency

• Peso. • US dollars and US traveller’s cheques aren’t as widely exchanged as they used to be. • Traveller’s cheques are mostly accepted, but not all hotels exchange them – go to an international bank instead. • There’s a minimum fee of 8% to exchang
Beaches

Varadero
Often dubbed one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, here you’ll find soft white sand and glimmering clear water.

Guardalavaca
Unwind on pristine white sands and float in the clear blue sea on this unforgettable stretch of coast.

The Cayos
With powdery white sand, warm turquoise waters and endless watersports, Cayos beaches are simply breathtaking.

Casasa
Situated on the northeast coast, here you can go deep-sea fishing and explore three miles of fine white sandy beaches dotted with giant blue crabs and pink flamingos. The clear blue waters are ideal for scuba diving among exotic tropical fish.

Events and festivals

February
Havana Jazz Festival
This renowned festival celebrates Latin jazz with performances across the city.

March
Havana Carnival
See colourful parades, taste rum and listen to traditional music at this vibrant festival.

May
Cubadisco
See local artists perform all over Havana during this wonderful celebration of Cuban music.

November
Marabana to Havana International Marathon
Watch as runners streak past – or have a go yourself!

Baila en Cuba Dance Festival
Immerse yourself in the sensual rhythms of Cuban dance, with workshops and performances.

Flying time to destination

9¾ hours to Havana.

Sports

Watersports
Go deep-sea fishing, windsurfing, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, scuba diving and snorkelling. You can also go out in a pedalo or catamaran.

Land sports
Your resort may offer tennis, squash, volleyball, dance lessons, archery and more.

Eating/Drinking

Food
In resort
• Our Cuba resorts serve a range of Cuban and international cuisine.

Local dishes
• Tostada is buttered and toasted bread, often dipped in coffee for breakfast.
• The local speciality is pork roasted on a spit and covered in lemon and honey, served with black beans and rice.
• Ropa Vieja is a stew of shredded flank steak in tomato sauce.
• Picadillo is a beef hash with onions, garlic, olives and herbs.
• Moros y Christianos is a dish of black beans and rice flavoured with spices including pepper, cumin and paprika.
• A traditional a stew of chicken, okra and plantains is served with rice.
• Cuban sandwiches are a popular hot snack of Cuban bread with mustard, ham, pork, cheese and pickles.
• Empanada is a chicken or meat turnover, eaten with a side of plantain chips.
• Popular desserts include custard flan and rice pudding.

Drink
• Stick to bottled water.
• Cubans drink a lot of coffee, with milk or in espresso shots. Daiquiris and mojitos are also popular.

Good to know

Religion
Roman Catholic

Dialling code
+53

Tipping

Leave a discreet tip if you're happy with the service.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

Cuba’s hottest months are July and August, and February is the coolest with temperatures of around 22°C.

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Caribbean & Mexico 2012 brochure

Soak up the laid back vibe on an incredible Caribbean beach holiday or explore historical sights during a Mexico or Cuba tour. Destinations include: Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua, Grenada, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Tobago, St Kitts & Nevis, British Virgin Islands, Jamaica, Bahamas, Bermuda, Turks & Caicos, Cayman Island, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Aruba, Mexico.

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