Cuba Holidays

Luxury holidays to Cuba

Cuba is one of the most beautiful destinations in the world. During the 1990’s it was in danger of becoming another over-developed tourist trap. To protect it from further damage, large areas were placed under environmental protection.
The result is that Cuba’s tourist trade is restricted to certain coastal areas such as Varadero and large towns like Havana – allowing people to take quality holidays on an island that is vibrant with life on the one hand; peaceful and unspoilt on the other. With its turbulent past now far behind it, the Republic of Cuba has reinvented itself as a centre for luxury holidays in the Caribbean.

Which part of Cuba is best for luxury holidays?

Havana is a vibrant city little changed since the days of Ernest Hemmingway. Visitors wanting quality holidays with culture will surely want to stay in one of the luxury hotels in Old Havana, which have a totally different atmosphere to the beach resorts.
A short distance outside the town is Marina Siguanea, a popular location for people wanting to combine luxury holidays with snorkelling and fishing.
The neighbouring island of Juventud is a short boat trip away, and home to Punta Frances, a national marine park with protected coral reefs, stunningly clear waters and a gorgeous sandy beach. This is where Cuba’s main diving schools are sited, offering quality holidays from beginner to advanced level.
For the ultimate luxury beach holiday, Varadero features the ‘world’s greatest beach’, which is a 21km stretch of unspoilt sand.

Other places to explore

The little township of Baracoa, isolated for many centuries, nestles behind the rain forest area of Cuchillas de Toa, a Unesco Biosphere Reserve that is home to an amazing abundance of flora and fauna.
Pico Turquino, meanwhile, is Cuba’s highest point, and not for the foolhardy – instead, go on a horse-riding trek around the foothills.
The Península de Zapata is the largest swamp in the Caribbean, and a mecca for nature lovers. Here, people can escape from the organised tours and search out birds and wild crocodiles. This, too, is a Biosphere Reserve and one of Cuba’s wildest and most untamed areas.

Luxury holidays at Cuba’s New Model Village

The province of Pinar del Río houses Las Terrazas – a successful environmental project founded in 1968. Here is where older visitors can step back into the Hippy days of their youth and meet the artists and craftspeople who live and work here. Visitors can also wander round the coffee plantations (Cuba’s oldest) or go exploring the countryside.
Swim, explore, or Samba the night away - Cuban quality holidays explore every facet of this marvellous island. For your ultimate luxury holiday to Cuba, contact Personal Travel Advisors. Our team of experienced travel experts will tailor make a travel itinerary to suit you.