Cuba Holidays

If you’re looking for a unique Caribbean experience, a holiday to Cuba offers one of the region’s most exciting prospects. Havana is famous for its cigars, for its music and its political leaders. Nevertheless, the pre-revolutionary Cuba of Vegas-style gambling is still present and correct, and quirkier relics remain (famously including the many 1950s American cars, kept running for generations by Cuban families). It’s a nation of fantastic contrasts, quite unlike any other in the Caribbean or the world.

But as hectic as this all makes a holiday to Cuba seem, it’s also as far as you can possibly get from the rat race. If you are lost without a nearby fast food chain and strangely unable to tolerate a city that isn’t festooned with billboards, Cuba may not be for you. But for many tourists, being launched into the cultural deep-end of the Cuban holiday will be the treat of a lifetime. Cuban cuisine unites the best of Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisine and offers a delicious prelude to a night of local music and nightlife.

Luxury Holidays to Cuba

Experience the bustling city streets warped by an American 50s aesthetic, or head out to the stunning beaches of this beautiful Caribbean island. Cuba truly encapsulates the city break and beach holiday in one tiny, tropical package.

Kenwood Travel have handpicked a collection of some of the most lavish beach resorts Cuba has to offer. Take your pick and soon enough you’ll be relaxing on beautiful beaches, sipping an ice-cold daiquiri and listening to some toe tapping rumba beats!

Then there’s Havana City, which offers comfort and refinement to the highest degree. Just imagine walking along the famous coastal stretch of the magnificent Malecon, take in the sights and see locals fishing whilst children splash around in the sea and the sun shines imperiously from a brilliant blue sky to enhance the gorgeous colours of this stunning city. You’ll hear an infectious salsa beat everywhere you go as the locals dance all day and night. On a holiday in Cuba, you can’t help but be happy!   

5 Great Reasons to Holiday in Cuba

• Endless white sandy beaches
• Fantastic seafood
• Super snorkelling & scuba diving
• Great golfing in glorious conditions
• Try a freshly made world famous Cuban cigar

5  Reasons to Holiday in Havana City

• Walking along the magnificent 5 mile coastal stretch of the Malecon
• Take a ride in one of the fantastic classic 1950s cars
• Experience a revolution with a trip to the Plaza de la Revolución
• Walk around the historical old town
• A trip to the Havana Club rum distillery followed by the Cigar Museum!

Things to Do While on a Cuban Holiday

Firstly, lets look at Cuba’s beach holidays. The beaches are one of the main attractions of Cuba, with over 14 miles of glorious white sands and warm clear water it’s the perfect place for a spot of sunbathing. However, if you are after something a little more adventurous, fear not. With a host of water sports available on various parts of the beach you can choose from snorkelling and water-skiing, to pedalos and banana boats.

For those that like to scuba dive you are truly spoilt for choice with over 32 established dive sites to choose from, catering for beginners and advanced divers alike. You’ll experience the diversity of the Caribbean waters teeming with colourful exotic fish and beautiful tropical reefs. The best diving sites can be found on the smaller islands of Cayo Blanco

If you’re looking to get a great souvenir then experience the charm of the Varadero Market. This market is vast, selling everything you can imagine from trinkets and knick-knacks to leather goods and musical instruments. Enjoy the hustle and bustle and barter with the locals for a proper bargain!

Now onto Havana City and there really is an abundance of things to do and places to see here; it’s a city that’ll never bore you. A walk around the historical old town known as La Habana Vieja will enchant you, steeped in over 500 years of history you’ll encounter fortresses, cathedrals, museums of the revolution and the main touristic square of Plaza de Armas.

Beaches are not exclusive to Varadero. When in Havana, simply jump in one of the classic 1950s taxis aligning the streets and a 20-minute trip will take you to some of the finest beaches in the Caribbean. The turquoise waters and white crystal sands of the Playas Del Este will leave you amazed.

The bars and nightlife in Cuba are second to none with so many to choose from with salsa beats, great cocktails and live music it really is hard to find a bad one. A trip to the famous La Floridita in the old town is a must and the perfect place to get your night started. A favourite haunt of Hemingway, and the very place where the first daiquiri was served, La Floridita offers an array of colourful cocktails. For a trusted classic cocktail simply choose the aptly named Papa Hemingway Daiquiri.
 
Everyone dances in Havana whether you are aged 5 or 95, so join in with the locals, put on your dancing shoes and let the beat take over your body as you dance the night away in one of the brilliant clubs or cabarets. You will find live bands playing the best in Cuban music at Casa de la Musica in Miramar or the brilliant open-air club of Tropicana.

Interesting Facts About Cuba

• Area – 42,426 sq miles
• Population – 11,241,000
• Capital – Havana
• Official Language – Spanish
• Currency – Cuban Peso (CUP) and Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC)
• Time Zone – UTC-5 (UTC-4 in Summer)

Cuba Holidays 2014

Please avoid disappointment and book early for your 2014 holidays. With Kenwood Travel you’ll find bespoke luxury all inclusive holidays, weddings and honeymoons. We have over 35 years worth of experience and we’re here to help you find your perfect holiday

If you’re looking for a multi-centre Caribbean holiday with a difference, let Kenwood Travel take care of every little detail. You could start with a stay in one of Havana’s luxury hotels before moving on to one or more of the other Caribbean islands via a 5-star cruise or short-hop flight.