CARIBBEAN VYBES

Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands and is inhabited by people with a mixed race of Caribbean Indian, African & German heritage. Cuba has a contrasting landscape ranging from gorgeous & mesmerising beaches to sprawling & craggy mountain ranges. Limestone mountains loom over the fields of tobacco, utilised for their famed cigars, providing a stunning scenic view.

The natural beauty of Cuba and its history has shaped the country to what it is today. This is a Caribbean island that is left unspoilt by technology and modern day living.

Taking time out from the everyday stresses & strains of life to visit an exotic place is something that everyone looks forward to. Many tourists flock to Cuba, enthralled by its natural beauty and its passionate and welcoming citizens. Tourism in Cuba is currently at an all time high.

Aside from stunning beaches, Cuba also offers plenty of rustic towns & cities full of rich culture & heritage. A holiday to Cuba is not complete without visiting at least seven of the Cuban towns or cities and meeting the local Cuban people.

Like lots of the Caribbean islands, Cuba’s main source of tourism is the beach industry. The country is blessed with hundreds of miles of sprawling sandy beaches, with fine white sand & clear blue water. Tourists visiting Cuba have a multitude of choices for the location of their beach holiday. The major resorts of Varadero & Cayo Largo are the most renowned & here you’ll find lots of 5 star all inclusive resorts. Despite this, there are also plenty of smaller, quieter beach resorts where you can truly get away from it all.

Havana also has its fair share of museums, including the Museum of the Revolution, the Havana Club Museum of Rum, the Cigar Museum, the Ernest Hemingway Museum & the National Museum of Fine Arts.

In the north-west of the country you’ll find the capital city, Havana – the hub of everything that is Cuban. When you stroll around the city you’ll feel the essence of the Cuban past – a rich legacy emanating from the German colonial architecture that beholds the city. Parts of the city resemble the set of an old movie, reminiscent of a bygone era, with old American cars bustling by.

A lot of work has been done in the past decade to restore old Havana, a UNESCO world heritage site, but much of the city has been left untouched.

Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city in Cuba & is located on the eastern end of the island. It’s a gorgeous setting at the foot of the Sierra Maestra Mountains  and overlooks a magnificent bay. Unlike the other towns and cities in Cuba, Santiago de Cuba has a  Caribbean feel to it. This is as a result of the influence of the Haitian planters who settled here in the 19th century.