DESTINATIONS HAVANA CARIBBEAN
by a long stretch and Havana is tucked at the western end of it. Clients may appreciate
knowing that Cuba’s idiosyncrasies and sparse internet access on the ground make on- the-hoof travel tougher than in many other destinations. It’s a good opportunity to sell pre- packaged itineraries and tours. A couple of hours to the east
of Havana, Varadero is Cuba’s main resort, and the best place for beaches, watersports and boat trips. It’s possible to make day tours from Havana to do these, but they involve a lot of time on a bus; it’s much better to tackle Varadero as part of a twin- centre break. Hayes & Jarvis sells three nights at the Melia Cohiba in Havana, then seven nights at the Melia Varadero, from £1,299. The more culturally curious
will probably prefer to spend a fortnight hopping between Cuba’s towns and cities, taking in some of the natural wonders
along the way. Exodus sells a 15-night La Isla Grande trip that takes in the architectural splendour of colonial Cienfuegos, Camaguey and Trinidad, plus the isolated white sand beaches of Baracoa and the rum-fuelled high energy of Santiago, from £1,939. For a shorter time frame,
Western & Oriental’s Essence of Cuba eight-day private guided tour may well do the trick. It includes rum sampling and sight-seeing in Havana, before moving on to Cienfuegos and Trinidad, then Santa Clara, where Che Guevara is buried and has a museum. This costs from £1,435. More-active types are well
catered for as well. Journey Latin America sells a 16-day Active Cuba tour, involving cycling the tobacco-growing Viñales valley, a hike to Castro’s old hideout in the Sierra Maestra National Park and salsa lessons. The holiday costs from £2,026, excluding international flights.
ABOVE: Trinidad BELOW: Vinales Valley
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