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Luxury Holidays to Cuba – A Land of Beaches, Rum, Culture, & Sightseeing
Cuba, the largest of the Caribbean islands is an idyllic travel destination with some of the most gorgeous beaches in North America, blessed with soft white sands, lush palms, and crystal-clear waters; many Cuba beaches offer fun-filled leisure activities including snorkelling and water sports. The island’s most popular beach spot is Varadero Beach, offering more than 20km of sandy coastline, as well as entertainment venues and stylish beachfront resorts.
Away from Cuba’s cities are pretty rural settings which also make for incredible travel experiences. One of the island’s most impressive natural wonders is Viñales Valley, which is surrounded by mountains and filled with towering limestone outcrops. Here you can experience fun outdoor activities including hiking and learn about the traditional practices involved with tobacco growing. Brightsun Travel offers package holidays to Cuba, transporting you to this diverse Caribbean nation in style.
Map of Cuba
Helpful Information About Cuba
Cuban Currency: You’ll be spending Cuban Pesos, though USD is also widely used.
Language: Spanish
Local Time in Cuba: Five hours behind GMT.
Flight Time from the UK: Approximately 9hrs (non-stop)
Tourist Information: Visit the official Cuba tourist information site for lots of helpful information regarding upcoming events, where to go, what to do, and how to get around.
Health/Travel Restrictions: To travel to Cuba, British citizens need a valid passport and a tourist card. For more information on this, please contact the Cuban Embassy. For up-to-date travel advice and health recommendations visit the government’s travel advice for Cuba.
Other FAQs:
Q: Is Cuba cheap?
A: Cuba is a relatively cheap country with great value flight and accommodation options. Havana, the capital is slightly more expensive like any other popular tourist destination, but there are ways to budget better, like dining at markets and local family run restaurants or securing an all-inclusive deal.
Q: Is Cuba dangerous?
A: Cuba is not without crime; visitors should be aware of their surroundings in public areas, especially in Havana and not carry any expensive valuables. Muggings and theft can be common in Cuba, so we’d advise taking licensed taxis instead of walking, especially at night. For more information on safety in Cuba, please visit the government website.
Q: What is Cuba famous for?
A: Cuba is best known for its top-quality cigars, coffee, rum, vintage cars, and Spanish colonial buildings.
Q: How big is Cuba?
A: Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands, with an area of approx. 110,860 sq. km. The island stretches 750 miles from east to west.
Top Things to do in Cuba
Havana, Cuba is filled with excellent things to see and do. Its Plaza de la Revolucion city square is the city’s main attraction and former spot where famous political speeches took place during the Cuban revolution. The El Morro Castle is also worth noting; this Cliffside fortress guards the entrance to Havana Bay and formerly protected the area against pirate invasions; explore El Morro and look forward to beautiful views of the city.
A trip to Havana is incomplete without exploring El Capitolio, a symbolic landmark dating back to the 1920s. The building resembles Washington’s Capitol building and serves as the National Assembly of Cuba. Then there’s Fustalandia, a colourful neighbourhood filled with mosaic-covered streets and homes that were created by artist José Fuster.
Cuba Weather
Cuba has a tropical climate with year round hot weather. The country has two distinct seasons: a wet season, from May to October, sometimes stretching to November in line with the Atlantic hurricane season, and a dry season, from November/December to April which is the best time to visit Cuba with lower humidity and temperatures peaking to around 29-30 degrees Celsius.
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