Cheap Holidays in Cuba

Ask anyone the first three things they can think ofreefs from Cayo Coco, and many more.
when mentioning Cuba and you will most probablyAs with most Caribbean destinations the best time to
hear Cuban cigars, music and Castro. The first twoenjoy a holiday in Cuba is any period from December
not only are the reasons a lot of tourists visit Cubato April which is actually considered the tourist
every year. Even though a socialist country and inseason. There are many things that make Cuba a
tensed relationship with the United States, Cubadestination to avoid, however once you get to find
seems to be one of the preferred Caribbean holidayout details about the country, its regions and the
destinations. With lots of places to visit and lots ofways that you can spend your holiday, you are most
things to do, most of them with very good prices, alikely to return or extend your staying. If you are
holiday in Cuba can prove to be a great alternative totraveling for the first time to Cuba, make sure you
other Caribbean destinations and definitely a cheaperfind out if you need a visa and how you can obtain it.
one. Access to the biggest Caribbean island is mainlyMost countries need visas which are not difficult to
done by air and very rarely by boat. The island isget but the period of time varies. Also take cash
divided into three regions: Western Cuba, Centralwith you and choose one of the main currencies like
Cuba and Eastern Cuba and getting from one regionthe Euro, the Canadian Dollar, and the GBP. There are
to the other can be done by car, bus, plane or boat.two kinds of money in Cuba, the Cuban Pesos (CUP)
In the cities you can get around by bus, bike or taxi.and the Cuban Convertible Pesos (CUC). The
Renting a car is not always recommended and if youcurrency you want to use while there is the CUP. If
are alone or with a friend you can hitchhike.you are not a smoker and you do not want to try
The top tourist destinations in Cuba are Havana, thethe famous Cuban cigars, you can try the rum or the
capital, Santa Clara which hosts the statue of Checoffee or any of their popular rum based cocktails,
Guevara, Pinar del Rio which is considered the capitalthe Cuba Libre or the Mojito. The thing that unites all
of the cigar industry, Varadero, Santiago de Cubaof these is the music, salsa, son and Afro-Cubano.
and Baracoa for the beaches. Tourists who visit CubaIn terms of accommodation if you really want to
take day trips to Trinidad a Cuban city withexperience the Cuban way of life and culture, you
colonial-era architecture, to Isla de la Juventud, a bigshould try the private rooms called casa particular.
island that is part of Cuba, or to Maria la Gorda, aSince casa particulares are available in most of the
small village at the sea where one can go diving ortowns, there is a network of casa particulares around
snorkeling. For nature lovers Cuba is the place that isthe island and the owners will send you from one
not only surrounded by waters, but also has severalcasa to another if you want them too. One thing to
national parks that can be visited and where differentremember is that while prices are low compared to
activities can be done during your holiday. In Pinar delother tourist places, you are charged for everything
Rio you can visit, Vinales National Park or La Guiraand if you are not paying attention you can be
National park which have a lot of caves andovercharged. Most of the people have low wages,
mountains. For scuba diving, beaches and birdthus tipping is expected and encouraged everywhere.
watching as well as for visiting a historical site youWhen you leave Cuba be careful about the things
can visit the Cienaga de Zapata National park situatedyou want to take out of Cuba as there are
in the Mantanzas region. A few of the places thatrestrictions to the amount of cigars, rum, coffee and
you should visit and enjoy while in Cuba are theother souvenirs.
tobacco factories, the sea wall Malecon, the coral