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Provinces in Cuba : Camaguey, Ciego de Avila, Cienfuegos, Ciudad de La Habana, Granma, Guantanamo, Holguin, La Habana, Las Tunas, Matanzas, Pinar del Rio, Sancti Spiritus, Santiago de Cuba, Villa Clara.

Municipality in Cuba : Isla de la Juventud

Capital City of Cuba: Havana City


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Hotels in Cuba

Blau Hotels and Resorts 
Hotels situated in privileged settings near the sea, where leisure, relaxation, class and beauty meet in a natural environment. Blau Arenal [ Club ], Blau Colonial [ Hotel ], Vlau Varadero [ Hotel ] and Blau CostaVerde [ Beach Resort ]

  -  Hotels in Havana and Varadero

 

 
Centrally located hotels ranging from small family run budget accommodation to world-class five star hotels.

National Parks / Naturaleza

 Maria La Gorda
 Península de Zapata
 Soroa
 Topes de Collantes
 Valle de Viñales

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

Travelsphere  
Travelsphere is the UK's No. 1 operator of escorted holidays

Kuoni Holidays  -  Cuba highlights
** Havana, romantic and atmospheric World Heritage Site of faded grandeur, where time appears to have stood still since the 1950s.
** Santiago de Cuba, the island's most exotic city and home to every genre of Cuban music from samba to rumba, jazz to cha-cha-cha.
** The fascinating and spectacularly situated El Morro Fortress.
** Camaguey, a relaxed and artistic city, beautiful relic of the colonial period.
** The rich forests, dramatic waterfalls, breathtaking beaches and indigenous animal and bird life of Holguin.
** The endless, idyllic white sands and luxurious resorts of Varadero.

Page & Moy 
Activity Holidays, Christmas & New Year, Events, Holidays by Air, Holidays by Coach, Resort Holidays, Short Breaks, Touring holidays.

Thomas Cook  -  Havanna

Adventure Holidays in Cuba
Do you want to see wildlife, go trekking, discover fascinating cultures and ways of life, experience life in a tribal village, see the stars from a desert wilderness... Try one of the activity holidays, travel experiences not to be missed! Adventurecompany.co.uk.

Hayes & Jarvis 
Hayes & Jarvis has been making holiday arrangements for discerning travellers since its formation in 1952 [ [ ATOL 1275 ]

My Travel  -  Sun Holidays Cuba

 Shoestring  -  Cuba
Cuba is the Caribbean's most vibrant country and is renowned for salsa, cigars and rum. It's a tropical island, so wildlife is abundant. Aside from its many white sand beaches and coral reefs, it's worth visiting just to see its beautiful colonial towns. Havana, the capital, is the oldest Spanish city in the Americas and is famed for its cheroots, museums and nightlife ...



  Cresta Holidays   
Cheap Breaks Varadero.

 Vacacionar  -  Agencia de Viajes a Cuba, México y el Caribe
Hoteles, Vuelos, Autos, Paquetes turísticos y mucho más

Travel Guides Cuba / Related books

Travel Guides Cuba [ Amazon.co.uk ]

The Rough Guide to Cuba - 3rd Edition  -  Fiona McAuslan, Matthew Norman
This Rough Guide is the most up-to-date, full-length guide to one of the Caribbean's most compelling destinations. The authors' twenty-four things not to miss present a selective taste of the country's highlights; fine colonial buildings, stunning scenery, outdoor activities and cultural entertainment. The guide is full of informed descriptions and accurate listings of the best bars, restaurants and music venues to be seen at, from the lively city of Havana to the seaside resorts of Cayo Coco and Guardalavaca. Each listing is pinpointed on clear, easy-to-use maps and plans. There is well-written background on the country's turbulent history and detailed essays on Cuban sport, music, and wildlife.
Paperback 640 pages (May 26, 2005); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1843534096
Cuba Eyewitness Travel Guide  -  Jane Ewart (Editor)
Whether you want to try it's world famous cigars or visit the Buena Vista Social Club ensure you don't miss a beat with this essential guide to Cuba. Using the unique cutaway maps and 3D models explore all the stunning architecture, beautiful beaches and magnificent mountain ranges this cultural hot spot has to offer. And with tips on the best bars to drink the local rum and dance a rhumba you can soak up the true Cuban experience with the natives.
Paperback 328 pages (August 26, 2004); Publisher: Dorling Kindersley; Language: English; ISBN: 0751348376
The "Time Out" Havana and Best of Cuba Guide ("Time Out" Guides) 
This guide takes you beyond the hype, tackling the contextual background of this communist country along with the everyday realities for both visitors and residents, as well as its vibrant arts and entertainment scenes.
Paperback 312 pages (April 2004); Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd.; Language: English; ISBN: 0141000619
Cuba - Lonely Planet Diving & Snorkeling Guide  -  Diana Williams
Discover abundant marine life and world-class dive sites in Cuba's reefs, wrecks and walls. From the underwater valleys of Cuba's most popular dive destination, Isla de la Juventud, to the playground of wrecks off the coast of Varadero, there is something for divers of all abilities. Even Castro and Cousteau were lured by the island's warm waters and exceptional visibility. This guide describes 61 of Cuba's best dive sites with background briefings on its history, culture and complicated politics, illustrated by full-colour photos throughout.
Paperback 144 pages (April 28, 2000); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications - Pisces; Language: English; ISBN: 0864427735

Transport / How do I travel to Cuba

 Holquin Airport
 Havanna Airport  -  José Martí International Airport
 Varadero Airport
 Vilo Acuña International Airport, Isla de la Juventud

  -  Flights to Cuba
Book cheap flights to Cuba at ebookers and benefit from discounted airfares. View their latest offers and book your flights, accommodation, car hire and insurance online

Singapore Airlines  -  Flights from London and Manchester to Havanna

Flight.co.uk  -  Flight tickets Havana [ HAV ]

  Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights  -  price comparison possible

 Ferrocuba - Cuban Railways

 Maps International  -  Maps of Cuba  
Mapsinternational.co.uk is one of the largest map shops online.
 Cuba Routes - Mapas de Cuba  -  Cuban maps / Maps of Cuba, Cuban Cities
Mapa de Carreteras de Cuba. Mapa de La Habana. Mapa de Varadero. Mapas de ciudades de Cuba. Localice hoteles, ae
 Cuban Route Planner [ Havanautos ]  -  see 'Distancias'
 Map Cuba [ Uni Texas  -  Perry-Castañeda Library  -  Map Collection ]


Links 

 Travel Insurance  -  online travel and holiday insurance for UK and Irish residents

 Cubanacan  -  Cuban Tourist Board  -  official site

 Directorio Turístico de Cuba

 Havana  -  Capital City of Cuba  -  Ciudad de La Habana
The heart of the ancient city is in the so-called Plaza de Armas, or Arms Square, whose location is linked to the tradition of the first mass, held on November 16 under a big ceiba tree very close to the coast, a ceremony that has survived the passage of time. The former San Cristóbal de La Habana was also known as the Fortress City of the West Indies and the Key to the New World.
Old Havana, Revolution Square, Tropicana, Cathedral, Bodeguida del Medio, Santa María del Mar

 Camaguey
Santa Lucía Beach, Sierra Cubitas, Cayo Sabinal
 Ciego de Avila
Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Laguna de la leche
 Cienfuegos
El Valle Palace
 Granma
Bayamo, Cayo Blanco, Marea del Portillo, La Demajagua
 Guantanamo
Baracoa, Cuchillas del Toa, Maguana Beach, El Yunque
 Holguin
Guardalavaca, Esmeralda Beach, Cayo Saetía, Loma de la Cruz, Mayabe Valley
 La Habana
Escaleras de Jaruco (Jaruco stairs), El Salado, Puerto Escondido
 Las Tunas
Covarrubias
 Matanzas
Varadero, Laguna del Tesoro (Treasure Lagoon), Cuevas de Bellamar (Caves of Bellamar), Sauto Theater
 Pinar del Rio
Viñales Valley, Soroa, Maria la gorda, Cayo Levisa
 Sancti Spiritus
Trinidad, Ancon Beach, Lake Zaza, Topes de Collantes
 Santiago de Cuba
Sierra Maestra, Baconao Park, El Cobre, La Gran Piedra
 Villa Clara
Che Guevara Monument

 Isla de la Juventud  -  Municipality
El Abra, Cayo Largo, Punta del Este, Bibijagua Beach, Presidio Modelo (Model Prison)

 Old Havana  -  La Habana Vieja  -  World Heritage Site
Historical Urban Center of the City of Havana and its Fortress System.

 Che Guevara
Ernesto Rafael Guevara de la Serna (May 14, 1928 — October 9, 1967), commonly known as Che Guevara, was an Argentine-born Marxist revolutionary and Cuban guerrilla leader.
 Che Guevara  -  Death of Che Guevara - declassified
On October 9th, 1967, Ernesto "Che" Guevara was put to death by Bolivian soldiers, trained, equipped and guided by U.S. Green Beret and CIA operatives. His execution remains a historic and controversial event; and thirty years later, the circumstances of his guerrilla foray into Bolivia, his capture, killing, and burial are still the subject of intense public interest and discussion around the world.
 News  -  Cuba News [ Cubanet ]
News articles from Cuba's independent journalists and a digest of Cuban news by international newspapers.
 News  -  Encuentro en La Red  -  Dario Independiente de Asutos Cubanos
Independent news and cultural site on Cuban matters
 News  -  Granma International
News | National | International | Sports | Culture | Economy | Science and Technology | Tourism

Cuisine  -  Cuban Cooking Recipes

 All about Cuban Cooking
Authentic recipes from Cuba written by Cuban Culinary Art Teacher Josefina Alvarez.
Among the enticing recipes included are: Ropa Vieja (shredded beef), Garlic Roasted chicken, Garbanzo bean soup, Arroz con pollo (Chicken with rice) (A la chorrera), Lobster Termidor - Black beans - Panetela, Borracha Fritas Cubanas (Cuban Hamburgers)
Memories of a Cuban Kitchen: More Than 200 Classic Recipes 
Mary Urrutia Randelman, Joan Schwartz
Authentic Cuban recipes offer a mixture of Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese, and Portuguese cuisine, from appetizers like Green Plantain Chips, to such entrees as Roast Pork Creole, to tropical rum-based drinks and desserts. Filled with reminiscences and evocative halftone photos of Randelman's childhood in pre-Castro Cuba, this book presents more than 200 traditional recipes for Cuban dishes, a cuisine that lusciously combines Spanish, Indian, African, Chinese, and Portuguese influences.
Paperback 352 pages (April 25, 1996); Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.; Language: English; ISBN: 0028609980

History of Cuba

Independence: 20 May 1902 (from Spain 10 December 1898; administered by the US from 1898 to 1902).

Cuba and its originally Amerindian population (Taino, Siboney and Guanajatabey) came under Spanish control in the 16th century. The colony's struggle for independence started in 1868 and continued during the 19th century until the Spanish-American War of 1898. The United States occupied the island until its independence was granted in 1902.

 Cuban History  -  See Wikipedia
Pre-Columbian Cuba, Conquest of Cuba [ Spanish Colonial Cuba, Sugar Plantations ], Cuba's Struggle for Independence [The Platt Amendment and the U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay ], Cuba in the Early 20th Century, The Cuban Revolution, Communist Cuba [ Bay of Pigs Invasion, Cuban Missile Crisis, Cuba after the Soviet Union ].
Cuba: From Columbus to Castro and Beyond - Jaime Suchlicki
Provides a detailed and sophisticated understanding of the Cuba of yesterday, today and tomorrow. In addition to its concise narrative history, this fifth edition anlyzes Cuba's current political climate, economy, and the current regime's future. The author discusses the domestic and international events that have affected this island nation in recent years. Of particular importance are the rise to power of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela , China's willingness to expand trade and investments in Cuba, the island's rejuvenated tourist industry, and Cuban Americans' increasing remittances of dollars.
Paperback 288 pages (August 2002); Publisher: Brassey's US; Language: English; ISBN: 1574884360
Che Guevara: A Revolutionary Life -  Jon Lee Anderson
A biography of the revolutionary, Che Guevara. It examines his roles as fighter, military strategist and confidante of Fidel Castro, social philosopher, economist and medical doctor, and it moves between the capitals of Havana and Algiers, to Bolivia and the Congo, Moscow and Washington.
Paperback 832 pages (October 2, 1997); Publisher: Bantam; Language: English; ISBN: 0553406647
 The Life and Death of Che Guevara - Jorge Castañeda, Compañero
New York: Knopf; October 1997

Music, Art & Culture, Events & Entertainment

The Caribbean island of Cuba has been influential in the development of multiple musical styles in the 19th and 20th centuries. The roots of most Cuban musical forms lie in the cabildos, a form of social club among African slaves brought to the island. Cabildos preserved African cultural traditions

Havana: The Making Of Cuban Culture -  Antoni Kapcia
Fat cigars, big cars, dirty money, vibrant music, intellectual ferment. Havana, since its creation in 1535, has long offered a unique, bewildering mix of the backward and the hip, the seedy and the sophisticated. In many respects, it shares the characteristics of other colonial or post-colonial cities of the Caribbean and Latin America. But at the same time, Havana created its own niche both as an international city and a dynamic national capital. Despite Cuba's fluctuating fortunes, Havana has always managed to thrive and develop its own unique character as an urban, social, economic, cultural and political site.Havana offers a sweeping account of the city and its cultural development, focusing especially on the last two centuries and on the role played by the city's cultural communities in the search for national identity. The author introduces us to a marginal city with roots in the sixteenth century, taking us through the periods when it was a sugar boomtown, pulled between empires, a decadent metropolis, a site of both cultural revolution and relative stagnation during the development of the Revolution to its revival in the 1990s. He looks at the often creative tensions between external influences (especially Spain, France and the United States) and indigenous cultural pressures. Areas covered include architecture, literature, music, dance, cinema and the press .Cosmopolitan playground and nationalist vanguard, Havana has developed its own style while at the same time both reflecting and directing the complicated politics of the whole of Cuba. This book offers a concise introduction to one of the most intriguing cities of the twenty-first century.
Paperback 256 pages (July 1, 2005); Publisher: Berg Publishers; Language: English; ISBN: 1859738370
 Cuban Music  -  Wikipedia
Genealogy of Cuban music, Foundations of Cuban music [ Guajira, Música campesina, Classical music, Danzón ( Haitians in Cuba: Charanga ), Changuí ( Son, Batá and yuka ), Rumba ], Diversification and Popularization [ 1920s and 30s ( Cuban music enters the United States, Habanera ), 1940s and 50s ( Cuban music in the US ), 1960s and 70s ( Castro and Cuban exiles, Salsa, Nueva trova ), 1980s and 90s, Timba ( Buena Vista Social Club )
Cuban Music: The Rough Guide (Miniguides S.) -  Philip Sweeney
Cuba is home to some of the world's most vibrant popular music in the world, from son and rumba to salsa and chachacha. The Rough Guide to Cuban Music introduces the full range of Cuba's varied musical traditions and tells the story of their greatest performers, legends like Beny More, Celina Gonzalea alongside more recent stars such as Carlos Varela. Includes features on the origins and development of the various musical genres, a biographical directory of over 100 key artists, with dozens of photographs. Also draws up some critical discographies, recommending the pick of each artist's output.
Paperback 368 pages (June 28, 2001); Publisher: Rough Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1858287618

Web Portal / Cuban Search Engines / Directory

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News and Media | Tourism and Trips | Politics and Government | Business and Commerce | Internet and Technology | Culture and Art | Health and Science | Fairs and Events | NGO | More...
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