| The Republic of Cuba lies in the Caribbean islands and | | | | To really embrace the Cuban lifestyle though, you |
| has a tropical climate. This is nicely mediated by the | | | | need to make sure you soak up the culture and take |
| ocean breezes which tend to sweep across the | | | | advantage of the music and life that is all through the |
| island. | | | | island. Santiago de Cuba is the opposite end of the |
| As a holiday destination, Cuba is vibrant, fun and has | | | | island to Havana, yet is the second largest city and a |
| a smorgasbord of things to do. The capital Havana | | | | real place to see. The best musicians and dancers are |
| has a great party district in Vedado, and sometimes | | | | in this area, and put on great Afro-Cuban |
| plays host to celebrities wanting to relax in their time | | | | performances all over the city every night. In the day |
| off. Hit the streets here and you will be able to | | | | you can look at some UNESCO World Heritage sites |
| watch the processions of the carnival in a true | | | | around the area, such as the citadel of San Pedro de |
| Caribbean style, along the Malecon. Go to the | | | | la Roca and the Baconao Park. |
| Tropicana bar in the capital to see the place where | | | | To see some good views you should be prepared to |
| Carmen Miranda once performed, and enjoy a tipple | | | | travel a little. Try climbing Torre de Manaca Iznaga |
| in the open-air bar whilst watching some cabaret. | | | | which is a watchtower with a lovely restaurant by it- |
| Make sure you immerse yourself fully in the Cuban | | | | this will give you views of the Valley of the Sugar |
| lifestyle whilst you are here and also learn about the | | | | Mills, where there used to be over 50 sugar mills, a |
| country's past. The Museo de la Revolución tells all | | | | real heritage of Cuba. The Sierra Maestra which is in |
| about the revolution that took place, so you can | | | | the Oriente, or the Zapata Peninsula should definitely |
| make sure you appreciate just what you are seeing | | | | be hiked too in order to see great views and lots of |
| today. Finish a day in the capital with a look around | | | | local wildlife such as tropical birds and reptiles. |
| the Plaza Vieja, which has many boutiques and | | | | All about enjoying life, you should enjoy the variety |
| museums, which are a far cry from the days that bull | | | | of Cuba and make the most of the climate. Try the |
| fighting was the town's main entertainment there. If | | | | Varadero resort if you want beaches and lots of |
| you are staying in Havana, make sure that you | | | | partying into the night, but make sure you take |
| escape for a day to the closest fabulous beaches at | | | | excursions to take advantage of things such as the |
| Playa del Este, which has six kilometres of the | | | | local reef diving from Cayo Coco, which is one of the |
| legendary Caribbean sands and sparkling waters, | | | | world's largest reefs and a breathtaking site. |
| complete with palm trees. | | | | |