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If you're after something a little different from your Caribbean holiday, Cuba's the place. The biggest island in these topaz seas, Cuba is a real tonic. Whether it's Cuba's society, history, culture or cuisine that grabs you, you'll not fail to notice one thing: Cuba moves to its own rhythm. Sure, the island can frustrate - its economy is one of the most fragile in the Caribbean - but it more than makes up for it in its sensual, captivating capital: the colonial wonder that is Havana. And, those years of Soviet under-investment has left an island where many of the best beaches are refreshingly undeveloped and even its smartest resorts have a languid, laid-back vibe just perfect for enjoying, rum in hand, from the terrace of a beach bar, while you sift pure white sands through the straps of your sandals. 

A semi-tropical island pleasantly cooled by onshore breezes, Cuba is ringed by a fringe of soft sand beaches, Spanish colonial architecture and fascinating villages where - due to the island's political isolation - everything from rum to wine, salsa to cigars is home grown. Wherever you're headed, your soundtrack, the infectious beat of Cuban music, will surround you. Nowhere more so than the life-affirming cafes and bars of the capital, the Caribbean's only real city, Havana. Nothing quite prepares you for this uncompromising film-set of a city. A capital of contradictions and culture, Havana's gorgeous Spanish colonial architecture - for our money the best in the Americas - remains practically untouched since it was built. 

Huge, gas-guzzling 1950s American cars belch along the streets, past tiny cafes, independent stores and sturdy, coastal forts. At night, the city explodes into life as a thousand music bars, salsa clubs and cabaret joints welcome the devoted. Away from the rattle and hum of the capital, Cuba's relatively new clutch of international resorts offer great watersports, lazy days and hot and sweaty salsa classes in nightclubs hidden inside caves. Cuba - it's the Caribbean, but not as you know it.

Please note: Switch and Maestro are not accepted in Cuba. Traveller's cheques, cash, Visa and Master cards are accepted (except for ones which are affiliated to the USA). Please see booking conditions for more details.

Cayo Coco - 20 mins from Cayo Coco airport
	Relatively uncommercialised Excellent for water sports Stunning natural ... View hotels Add to shortlist

Havana - 30 mins from Havana airport
	Cuban capital bursting with life UNESCO world heritage site Great ... View hotels Add to shortlist

Jibacoa - 60 mins from Varadero airport
	Scenic beachside location Excellent coral reefs for diving Cuba's north ... View hotels Add to shortlist

Playa Esmeralda - 60 mins from Holguin airport
	Relaxing resort Tropical paradise Laid-back ... View hotels Add to shortlist

Playa Guardalavaca - 75 mins from Holguin airport
	Laid-back, tranquil resort Market, bars and restaurants Pretty and ... View hotels Add to shortlist

Playa Pesquero - 1 hr from Holguin airport
	Exclusive resort Dazzling crystalline waters Secluded and ... View hotels Add to shortlist