January 11, 2011

Touring The Island Of Cuba

If you are an adventurous person and enjoy a romantic destination more than one that offers miles of chrome and glass high-rises, Cuba might be the perfect spot for you. Cuba tours are for those of you with a soul that can appreciate atmosphere in all its different forms.

During the miserable winters of the Northern hemisphere, Cuba is the ideal place to break away for a couple of weeks of sunshine. What you will find in Cuba is not only warm weather but warm and friendly people with a passion for music and culture.

Most tours start in the crumbling, atmospheric old capital of Havana. With it's many old cars dating back to the l950's and 1960's and its gently decaying colonial buildings Havana has been the backdrop of many romantic movies.

Numerous lively night-time music venues further add to the charm that is Havana. Spending a few hours at the renowned sea wall (malecon) just enjoying the gentle salty breezes is an experience you will remember for a long time.

Cuba has much more to offer than Havana though. In the far south of the country there is a city called Baracoa - located in such a beautiful spot between sea and mountain, surrounded by lush vegetation, that it prompted Christopher Columbus to say that no human eye could ever view any more beautiful place.

Santiago de Cuba is the country's 2nd largest city. It is often credited to be the birthplace of the revolution - and this place with it's pulsating samba music, beautiful colonial churches and many museums indeed has a lingering sense of conspiracy in the air…

Camaguey is Cuba's third largest city. It is a confusing maze of narrow alleys - not two of which run parallel. This is not by chance - it was designed this way in the 17th century to confuse attackers. It is a city of parks, art galleries and a bustling market garden.

Nobody should leave Cuba without bringing a visit to Trinidad. It is considered by many to be the loveliest of all colonial cities in Cuba. Once again you will find sufficient night life to make sure you never get any sleep and during the days you can sleep off the effects of the previous night on one of the many white beaches nearby.

Whether you are looking for Cuba tours that concentrate on culture, nature, history or sport you are sure to have a life-altering experience that will stay with you long after you have left.

Jose Mauricio Maurette Garces is the owner of Quest World Travel Ltd . He has a great deal of experience organizing Cuba holidays. If you require his assistance to arrage a tailor made Cuban Holiday please follow the links above.

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