I wasn't disappointed! On arrival, immigration gave us
the chance to reset our body clock to Cuban time before
turning us loose on this fantastic secret they've kept
to themselves for so long. You could almost sense
the rhythm in the air as we headed to Varadero, the many
impromptu road-side Salsa activities serving as a good
reminder.
Varadero is the likely base for most holiday makers, a
purpose built resort on the northern part of the island,
consisting of a variety of accommodation styles from our
'modern' [in Cuban terms] twin-block hotel at one end to
individual beach villas dotted along the bay of golden
sand.
We enjoyed a full spectrum of amenities available in and
around our hotel, with excellent water sports facilities
a few paces away. The town of Varadero offers a
mini selection of souvenir shops and a few restaurants
if you felt the need for a little variety from your
hotel menus.
The tour we undertook of Havana was an excellent
opportunity to mingle with the locals, soak up the
ambiance of the old town and marvel at the carnival
atmosphere the city exuded. An overnight stay in
the city is recommended to reveal its true captivating
identity.
Now I know why Ernest Hemingway fell in love with the
place and got so much inspiration from the easy going
way of life."
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