The Guide to planning an vacation in Cuba

Cuba is the jewel of the Caribbean Sea with numerous attractions and vibrant culture. Flanked by Jamaica and the Cayman Islands in the South, it has the Caicos Island and Haiti in the western side. Cuba surrounds Mexico on the Eastern side. This makes Cuba an ideal location for tourists from all over the world, due to its geographical proximity to other great tourist destinations on this part of the planet.

Tourists visit Cuba in large numbers and the country is visited by more than two million visitors each year. With more and more people now getting attracted to Cuba as an exotic destination, the numbers are increasing with each passing year. The sprawling beaches, splendid colonial architecture, pleasant climate and a rich culture ensure a pleasant interlude for tourists. The southeast end of the country has the Sierra Maestra, which is a range of steep mountains. The Sierra Maestra boasts of the Pico Real del Turquino, which is almost two thousand and five meters in height. It also attracts a fair number of medical tourists who come here for treatments of neurological ailments, night blindness, orthopedics related problems and eye-surgery.

Cuba can easily be an exotic and exquisite vacation destination for tourists from different parts of the world. There is something for everyone here for enjoying a nice relaxing and soothing vacations. However, while planning a trip to Cuba there is a few things that one should keep in mind. It is necessary to plan the trip in advance to avoid last minute rush and difficulties. With lot of tourists visiting this country, it sometimes becomes difficult to get the best deal if the trip is not planned in advance, especially in the tourism season of July, August, the Easter period, Christmas and New Year. Many European travelers prefer November, December, January, February, and March as the ideal time to visit Cuba.

Beach lovers need not worry, as there are many choices when it comes to visiting the beaches and staying there. A couple of weeks in a beach resort are highly recommended. Alternatively, one can get accommodation in hotels and resorts that are close to these beaches. However, if one tries to get accommodation in locations like Havana, Viales Valley, Las Terrazas, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, and Santiago de Cuba, the choice of getting accommodation gets limited as these places are always filled with tourists, the only exception being the city of Havana. The best bet is to start planning at least 4 months in advance to get the best bookings and deals. Planning a holiday trip to Cuba in advance also helps getting great discount deals, which are offered throughout the year.

The sunshine, warm seawater, and white sandy beaches coupled with a laidback attitude of Cuban atmosphere make this country a relaxing tourist destination. Varadero, with its white sandy beaches and clear water, the Cayo Santa Maria and Guardalavaca beach with its fantastic corals and reefs are simply too good to be true. Tourists just fall in love with these locations. When in Cuba, it is essential to soak in the ambience with a Havana cigar and a rum cocktail while dancing to the beats of salsa music.

The magnificent colonial buildings and grandeur of the Cuban cities is a treat for the eyes. The quaint streets with its old-fashioned shops and tiny cafés take visitors back in time. Historic Havana, imposing fortresses, rum and cigar factories, vintage cars, stunning beaches, and water sports is just a small portion of the list of attractions that Cuba presents in front of tourists. Therefore, Cuba as a vacation destination should not be missed at any cost.