| If you want to relax on one of the finest beaches in | | | | because it is the only golf course in Cuba doesn't |
| the Caribbean, you need look no further than | | | | mean they've let the quality slip; this championship |
| Varadero, the largest beach resort in Cuba. This long | | | | level coastal course is a delight to look upon and a |
| stretch of golden sand is simply stunning, and the | | | | wonder to play, offering stunning sea views and a |
| numerous resort hotels in Varadero will leave you | | | | challenging round of golf. Enjoy a candlelit dinner at La |
| spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting your | | | | Gruta del Vino Many of the hotels in Varadero offer |
| accommodation. It can be tempting to do nothing | | | | all inclusive deals, but you should stray outside of |
| more than lie on the sand during a Varadero holiday, | | | | your hotel for the occasional meal in one of the |
| and while the beach itself is likely to remain the main | | | | resort's many fine restaurants. La Gruta del Vino in |
| focus of your trip, it is hardly the only thing to do in | | | | Josone Park is perhaps the most romantic and |
| and around the resort. So if you'd like to stray | | | | characterful place for a meal in Varadero. This small |
| beyond the sun loungers and parasols, here are five | | | | and intimate restaurant, situated in a cave alongside a |
| exciting experiences to be had whilst on a holiday to | | | | lake, is a truly unique eatery, and the cuisine matches |
| Varadero
Go diving in the tropical waters The | | | | the appearance — massive, perfectly cooked |
| Cuban coast is a paradise for scuba divers. The warm | | | | seafood dishes and a truly outstanding wine selection |
| clear waters provide ideal year round conditions for | | | | makes this one of the best restaurants in Varadero. |
| diving, and the thick coral reefs and shoals of tropical | | | | Take a tour of Cardenas by horse drawn carriage |
| fish are a wonder to explore. There are numerous | | | | The picturesque city of Cardenas is only a short |
| dive centres in around the resort, and many of | | | | distance from Varadero, and is a great place for a |
| Varadero's hotels feature their own dedicated diving | | | | daytrip. The best way to get around is by horse |
| centres. Beginners can get qualified quickly and | | | | drawn carriage, from which you can admire the fine |
| relatively cheaply, so holidays to Varadero are the | | | | architecture of the city. Don't miss out on the Parque |
| ideal time to learn how to dive. Take a day trip to | | | | Colon, where the Cuban national flag was flown for |
| Havana No holiday in Cuba is complete without a trip | | | | the first time. Other highlights include a striking bronze |
| to Havana. The Cuban capital is filled with spectacular | | | | statue of Colombus, and the Catedral de la |
| colonial architecture, and the vibrant blend of African, | | | | Inmaculada Concepcion. The beach may be your main |
| Caribbean and Spanish cultures make it a truly | | | | port of call on a holiday to Varadero, but any of |
| unforgettable place to visit. It can be visited in a | | | | these activities can be a great way to break up your |
| single day from Varadero, but to explore the capital | | | | holiday an experience a little more of the fascinating |
| at leisure, it is perhaps best to stay in Havana before | | | | Cuban culture
an attraction at least as appealing as |
| or after your holiday to Varadero. Play a round of | | | | the beach! |
| golf at the Varadero Golf Club Golfers on holidays to | | | | Emma Lelliott is the general manager of Captivating |
| Varadero don't need to let their game get rusty | | | | Cuba, an independent specialist in luxury holidays to |
| — Cuba's only 18 hole golf course is located at | | | | Cuba. |
| the Xanadu mansion just next to the resort. Just | | | | |