Friday, January 23, 2009

Holidays to Cuba

By Jose Mauricio Maurette

Holidays to Cuba have been for the past 15 years in the agenda of European holiday makers. Cuba with its warm weather is a favourite destination for those looking to relax and enjoy the beautiful beaches that shelter the Cuban littoral.

If you are a water sports lover Cuba is the perfect destination, with astonishing white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, coral reefs and limestone formations just few meters away from the shores. Snorkelling and scuba diving are popular, as are windsurfing and sailing.

If you want to do something more tailor made such as SCUBA diving or nature holidays to Cuba our suggestion is to contact a Cuba specialist. You will find that there are not many travel agents out there that specialize in this kind of holidays to Cuba.

If you are more into cultural package holidays to Cuba then why not visit Havana. Without a shadow of doubt the capital of Cuba will keep you very busy visiting museums, cigar factories, monuments, beautiful squares and cafes. Other interesting locations worth mentioning are Trinidad, Cienfuegos and Santiago de Cuba. This last location is particularly famous for its Caribbean touch and its musical traditions.

Shopping is Cuba is not great but there is a number of local craft markets on each of the main destinations throughout the island. Coffee, rum and Cigars are the main souvenirs travellers take home when they visit Cuba. Prices are very cheap except for the Cuban cigars which could cost up to 400.00 CUC a box.

Package holidays to Cuba are offered by many tour operators but if you are looking for something more exclusive, lets say bird watching, horse back riding, escorted tours, history or architecture packages then you have to speak to a specialist. You could also stay with Cuban families, if you want to get to know Cuban people. This by far is the cheapest form of travel. Most family homes will cost half the price of hotels. In some cases tailor made packages are cheaper than the average beach package holiday.

Every individual is different but Cuba has everything to offer for the most discerning travellers. All you need to do is get in touch with a Cuba Holidays specialist to find out what suits you the most. - 16463

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