| A holiday in Cuba presents a beguiling mixture of | | | | comprehensive facilities, excellent rooms and superb |
| colonial cities, Caribbean coastline, unique cultural mix | | | | location make it a firm favourite for visitors to |
| and a vibrant island atmosphere. While the beach | | | | Santiago. |
| resorts on the island (such as Varadero and | | | | Cienfuegos - Jagua |
| Guardalavaca) are hugely popular, those who want to | | | | Cienfuegos, known as the "Pearl of the South" is |
| get a real taste of Cuban culture would be well | | | | justly named. The towering fort palace, erected to |
| advised to spend time in the cities. From the colonial | | | | discourage pirates in the 18th, is the must-see sight |
| splendour of Trinidad to the old fashioned vibrancy of | | | | here, the distinctive French architecture and the |
| Havana, the large towns and cities of Cuba are one | | | | splendid bay give it a very different feel to the other |
| of the country's best holiday highlights. | | | | cities in Cuba. The best hotel is hard to choose, with |
| When it comes to choosing your accommodation, | | | | La Union (a beautiful colonial hotel at the heart of the |
| you'll be spoilt for choice. Converted colonial buildings, | | | | city) being a very strong contender, but the Jagua, |
| boutique hotels and grand resorts are amongst the | | | | with its simply stunning views and excellent rooms, is |
| options for a hotel in Cuba. But if money is no object, | | | | the place to stay in Cienfuegos. |
| then there are a few hotels that really stand out | | | | Trinidad - Iberostar Grand Hotel Trinidad |
| from the crowd... | | | | Trinidad is a UNESCO World Heritage site, a |
| Havana - Saratoga | | | | spectacularly preserved colonial town that is without |
| Havana is, perhaps unsurprisingly, home to the very | | | | a doubt the most beautiful in Cuba. The hotels in |
| best hotels in Cuba. There are plenty to choose | | | | Trinidad, naturally, are renowned for their elegant |
| from, but the Saratoga is perhaps the pick of the | | | | design and traditional architecture, and the best hotel |
| bunch. The hotel of choice for artists and writers | | | | in town is undoubtedly the Iberostar Grand Hotel. |
| since the 1930's, the Saratoga is a stunning colonial | | | | This boutique hotel is immaculately designed and laid |
| hotel in the heart of Havana. Recently refurbished in | | | | out, and is the perfect base from which to explore |
| a neo-classical style, amongst the many highlights of | | | | the many sights of Trinidad. |
| this Cuban hotel are the chic mezzanine bar and a | | | | Camaguey - Gran Hotel |
| rooftop pool with views out across the port and old | | | | The winding streets of Camaguey were designed as |
| town. | | | | a maze to trap pirates and raiders, and getting lost in |
| Santiago de Cuba - Melia Santiago | | | | the streets of this city is one of real pleasures of a |
| There are plenty of hotels in Cuba's second city, but | | | | holiday here. Located at the very heart of this maze |
| none better than the Melia Santiago. Combining a | | | | of a city is the Gran Hotel, a delightful colonial-style |
| central city location with resort style facilities, the | | | | hotel that is the best in the city and is located close |
| Melia offers the best of both worlds. Its "unique" | | | | to all the major sights and attractions. |
| architecture isn't to everyone's taste, but the | | | | |