| Famed for its legendary cigars and for the popular | | | | Cienfuegos is Cuba with a French twist. The |
| cult icon, Ernesto 'Che' Guevera, Cuba is an island | | | | beautifully restored city-centre is ideal for a gentle |
| overshadowed by its political past, blinding people to | | | | walk, surrounded by stunning neoclassical structures |
| its stunning array of attractions. | | | | on the beautiful south coast of Cuba. Further inland |
| Havana is one of the best known cities on the island, | | | | you will find Santa Clara, a must-see for any Che fan. |
| and with heroes painted on the walls and vintage | | | | As the final resting place of Che Guevera and the |
| cars from the Fifties trundling the streets, it is a truly | | | | stage for the final battle of the revolution, Santa |
| inspiring place. Old Havana was once the | | | | Clara holds a lot of history. In 1958, history was |
| entertainment district of Havana, and has old cafes, | | | | made when a heavily armoured train was sent by |
| bars and restaurants littered through out its streets | | | | Batista to attack the revolutionaries in Santiago de |
| bringing a sense of nostalgia to its narrow walkways | | | | Cuba. However, Che Guevara and his troops |
| and overhanging balconies. | | | | ambushed it on its way on the outskirts of Santa |
| Vedado is the most up and coming area of Havana, | | | | Clara and the soldiers on the train quickly surrendered. |
| where a vast array of nightlife is available. Even | | | | The fight for the city continued for four days, but |
| during the day the streets are buzzing with music | | | | this early victorious ambush paved the way for Che |
| and the tantalising smells of rich cuisine drift through | | | | and his revolutionaries. |
| the balmy air. Learn about the revolution at Museo de | | | | Visitors can see go to Monumento a la Toma del |
| la Revolucion, the former presidential palace of | | | | Tren Blindado, to see four of the original train |
| Dictator Fulgencio Batista; or visit the National | | | | carriages from this historic event. You can also take |
| Museum of Fine Arts of Havana, home to 47,000 | | | | a hike up to the Comandancie da le Plata in the Sierra |
| pieces covering a range of styles. | | | | Maestra Mountains and visit Fidel Castro's hideout. |
| On Cuba's northeast coast the resort of | | | | During the revolution it was used by Che for his |
| Guardalavaca is the perfect respite from sightseeing. | | | | broadcasts and with its remote jungle setting, the |
| With spectacular beaches and the Paradisas Rio de | | | | walk up there is pretty special too. |
| Oro hotel with soft sand on its doorstep and a | | | | So whether it's stunning beaches, historical towns or |
| beautiful emerald lagoon that glitters beneath the sun. | | | | the follow in the footsteps of Che, Cuba holidays |
| The beaches in this area have the picturesque | | | | have something to offer everyone. |
| backdrop of the Sierra Madre Mountains. | | | | |