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The Magic and Ecstasy of Non-packaged Cuba Holidays
The travel trend of packaged Cuba holidays has won many ardent admirers as the country emerges as the Caribbean nation of choice for beach and nature-loving tourists as well as for culture-thirsty travellers. And whilst most travel packages to Cuba include beach resorts mostly and a brief one or two-day stay at the country’s fascinating capital city of Havana in some cases, there are many options for those who want to break free from the strict package options and create their own tailor-made holidays to Cuba.
Cuban Man #365 pic of the day by Leshaines123, on Flickr
For this it’s always better to rely on a knowledgeable tour operator or travel agency specialising in Cuba as they will know the destination better and will be able to advise on what the best combinations are for multi-centre holidays, as well as arrange transportation with ground handlers to combine different cities and resorts in the country in one single trip. Cuba is renowned for its startling silvery beaches and magnificent coral reefs that are a welcoming universe for beach lovers and scuba diving enthusiasts.
Scuba Diving – Cuba (1) by comicpie, on Flickr
Cubans are extremely proud of their cultural heritage, and the rich and diverse Spanish architectural legacy can be observed first hand in the beautiful capital city of Havana, with majestic and colourful colonial buildings in the old part of the town. No trip is complete without a visit to the lovely Vinales Valley, home of the famous Havana brand of cigars and constituting one of UNESCO’s World Biosphere Reserves. For beach and sun, the popular Varadero beach resort has miles upon miles of unspoilt beaches and a myriad of water sport activities. So you see? There’s really no better way to experience Cuba than by tailor-making your holiday in a way that will allow you to see the best of the country for the duration you wish.
living in the Vinales valley by Romtomtom, on Flickr
The Cubans are famous for their large heartedness and hospitality and there are lovely home stays that let you get a feel of the local language and customs and traditions. What better way to start the day than by feasting on traditional homemade rice and beans, pork, chicken and the beef recipes that will ignite your palette. Depending on the time of year you go, there are also many festivals in Cuba, full of dance and music for locals and tourists to enjoy.
Morris traveller by ahisgett, on Flickr
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