Friday, December 19, 2008

Cuba: Multi centre holidays.

By Jose Mauricio Maurette Garces

Cuba is a huge island in the heart of the Caribbean Sea at the very entrance of the Golf of Mexico. Tourist all around the world visit it to experience its mystifying culture, history or simply for relaxation.

The Cuban Archipelago offers a variety of tourism modalities that separates it from the rest of the islands in the Caribbean. Cuba is unique in terms of its tourist attractions. Not only you can find astonishing beach locations but also charming colonial villages and towns full of character.

As for beaches Cuba definitively is a destination to count on. Varadero and Guardalavaca have for many years been considered the best beaches in Cuba. Since the early 90's new beach locations have emerged in Cuba among which Cayo Largo, Cayo Santa Maria, Cayo Guillermo and Cayo Coco are the most popular.

European and African influences, mixed with aboriginal and Asian ingredients, gave rise to the features that differentiate Cuba from the rest of the islands in the Caribbean. Cuba for Centuries was the centre of the Spanish metropolis in America. This explain why its architecture is so striking and its culture so rich.

The Cuban geography is as diverse as its History and Culture. Among the most striking landscapes are Viales Valley, Escambray Mountains, Sierra Maestra, Cienaga de Zapata (Zapata Swamp), Valle de Yumuri in Matanzas.

Havana - The Capital - is a must if you go on holidays to Cuba. It certainly has the best vibe. There is music in every Caf and a Caf in every corner of the Old Quarter. Beautiful squares to rest and watch the people going bye.

Other provinces and towns worth visiting are Trinidad and Baracoa (these two are the oldest villages in Cuba that still preserve an entirely colonial architecture). Santiago de Cuba is another important location mainly from the historic point of view. It was from Santiago de Cuba where all the uprisings, independent movements and revolutions started in Cuba.

If you are thinking of visiting Cuba the best advice is to contact a tailor made specialist with in-depth knowledge about Cuba. You will be guided through the process of deciding what is best for you taking into consideration many factors such as duration, interests and budget for your holidays. - 15359

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