Cuba KEY FACTS
CAPITAL: Havana MAIN CITIES: Santiago de Cuba, Camaguey, Santa Clara, Holguin, Guantanamo, Pinar del Rio, Matanzas, Cienfuegos CURRENCY: Cuban peso (CUC) LANGUAGE: Spanish. English is widely spoken. VISA: British passport holders must obtain a Tourist Card, valid for 30 days and costing £15, before departure in the UK either through a tour operator or the Cuban Consulate. BEST TIME TO VISIT: Cuba’s climate is subtropical — hot all year round with most rainfall between May and October. The dry season is November to April and there’s a possibility of hurricanes in September and October. GETTING THERE: Major gateways: Havana (HAV), Varadero (VAR), Holguin (HOG), Cayo Coco (CCC). Flying time from the UK is around 9.5 hours. Virgin Atlantic flies direct to Havana and Varadero from London Gatwick.
MEDICAL ADVICE: Potential health hazards include contaminated food and water, sun damage and blood-borne/sexually transmitted infections. Mosquito-spread illnesses like dengue and Zika are a risk; travellers are advised to follow insect bite avoidance advice. Destination specific advice is available from
travelhealthpro.org.uk
Retro cars in central Havana
Havana Before you strike out from the capital, take a stroll on the sweeping seafront promenade, the Malecon. Top cultural atractions include the Museum of the Revolution, housed in an ornate presidential palace, and performances by the Cuban National Ballet at the Grand Theatre. Walk around Old Havana to sip iced mojitos and listen to strolling Buena Vista Social Club-style bands.
SAMPLES
RICKSHAW TRAVEL’S 14-night Go Local in Cuba fly-drive itinerary includes en suite B&B accommodation with locals. Priced from £1,265 per person, excluding flights.
rickshawtravel.co.uk
JOURNEY LATIN AMERICA’S 11-night fly-drive from Havana to Santiago focuses on the eastern half of the island. From £1,797 per person, including B&B accommodation, excluding flights.
journeylatinamerica.co.uk
SAGA has a 15-night Cuba Libre tour visiting Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and rural areas. From £2,199 per person, with VIP door-to-door travel, six excursions, most meals, flights, transfers and tourist visa.
travel.saga.co.uk
countrybycountry.com | ABTA Magazine 63
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