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Aug02

Old Havana soul

Published by in Cities, Cuba, Hotels, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, South America, Swimming, Urban Tourism

 

Havana is probably the most exciting city in Latin America managing to be both seedy and stylish. In the heart of the legendary and historical centre of Havana, surrounded of numerous famous monuments, shopping areas, night clubs, museums, cafes, the luxurious Hotel NH Parque Central is located. Hotel Parque Central is a luxury five star hotel situated close to famous buildings such as the Asturian Center, the National Museum of Fine Arts, The Capitol and the Garcia Lorca Theater, known by their excellent ballet presentations.

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Feb26

Hotel Saratoga

Published by in Chillin, Cuba, Cultural, Hotels, Photos, Relaxing, Romantic, Sightseeings, Swimming, Travel Stories, Walking

Havana’s Hotel Saratoga is an eclectic building with neoclassical features, situated on one of the main streets in the Cuban capital.

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Nov01

Blue Bay Cayo Coco

Published by in Cuba, Fitness&Gym, Kayaking, Photos, Resorts, Sailing, Snorkeling, South America, Swimming, Walking, Windsurfing

Blue Bay Cayo Coco is a 4 star resort, recently built on the island of Cayo Coco, Cuba. This resort lies a 15-minute drive from the Parador ‘La Silla’ and 2 hours’ drive from the Cayo Guillermo Marina. You’ll experience endless beach, turquoise waters, lush vegetation and the comfort of the BlueBay Cayo Coco. Tourists can combine nautical sports with horseback riding.

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Sep07

The city of Trinidad

Published by in Arts, Central America, Cuba, Cultural, History, Monuments, Museums, Photos, UNESCO, Urban Tourism, Walking

 

Founded by Diego Velazquez in the early 16th century Trinidad had its days of prosperity in 18th and 19th centuries thanks to the sugar trade. Marvellous buildings, palaces and churches … The city has been declared by the UNESCO Humanitarian Culture, thanks to its colonial architectural and its historic heritage.

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Jul20

Cuba

Published by in Adventure, Arts, Biking, Chillin, Cities, Cuba, Fitness&Gym, Relaxing, Sailing, South America, Walking

Defying all logic, the world’s 105th-largest country is also one of its most instantly recognizable. Think psychedelic Che Guevara murals and antediluvian American Buicks, dudes with bongos and old men slapping down dominoes, queues outside ration shops and communist cadres smoking chunky Montecristos. Cuba has a way of going against the grain. It’s all part of its historical make-up, part of its dynamism, part of its intrinsic beauty.

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Jul19

Catedral de San Cristobal, Havana

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For about 100 years it kept Columbus body in Cuban mahogany wood tomb, then it was off to Sevilla with the mahogany wood tomb and all. It has been special for all Cubans ever since the day it was built, even today it a beacon of hope and a time that it was grand. A must see for any visitor to Havana.

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Jul19

Havana, Cuba

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If Hemingway loved it, there’s gotta be something about Havana – and there’s plenty. This delightful, wicked, cosmopolitan city is a cultural powerhouse, renowned for its musicality, mojitos and proud intellectualism. Get behind the wheel and cruise through Havana Vieja, puffing on a Cohiba and marvelling at a city on the verge of international stardom.

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Mar17

Explore Cayo Levisa

Published by in Adventure, Central America, Cuba, Photos, Relaxing, Restaurants, Romantic, Scuba Diving, Sightseeings, Snorkeling, Swimming, Travel Stories

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Just on two-hour drive from Havana, gets you to Palma Rubia, a central point for the Archipelago de los Colorados, a cluster of small islands facing Florida, covered by lush greenery of tropical mangroves and bordered by sugar-white, soft-sand beaches. The most impressive retreat among these is Cayo Levisa. There is nowhere to stay except your own tent or twenty little bungalows, dotted among the pine trees and right on the beach. Photo by: Kristin Lyseggen

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Mar02

Vinales Valley

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Vinales Valley

If you want to see a valley so magnificent that it gets you thinking about what the Garden of Eden might have looked like, travel to Cuba. Richly, fertile, with endless tobacco, sugarcane, and coffee plantations, the western province of Pinar del Rio is a blessed with a lush greenness, beautiful rivers, and natural springs. The pretty village of Vinales is nestled into the breathtaking Sierra de los Organos mountains, and the Vinales Valley is UNESCO-protected. Photo by: rikun1401

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Mar22

Melia Las Americas – 5 Star

Published by in Cuba, Fitness&Gym, Golf, Hiking, Hotels, Kayaking, Photos, Scuba Diving, Shopping, South America, Swimming

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The hotel is located right alongside Varadero beach and within the new Varadero golf course. Just 35 km from the airport and only 8 from downtown Varadero, Hotel Melia Las Americas. Here you will find a list of more than 160 locations.

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