Havana & Varadero, Cuba
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| To visit Cuba is to visit
a different world and even the most seasoned traveller is likely
to express amazement at the many faces of Cuba one sees on this
gorgeous, incongruous island. The ‘Fifties’ face is
probably the most famous – huge Chevrolets cruising the
streets of Havana for example – but that is not to say
that everything in Cuba is at least 50 years old. It’s
not, and some of the hotels, especially in beach resorts like
Varadero, are absolutely excellent. But, to visit the ‘real’
Cuba, be it Havana, Trinidad or Santiago de Cuba, is to slip
into a time warp, with 1950s cars, an incredibly laid-back attitude
to life (mañana? maybe…) and, everywhere, the sound
of old-fashioned music, be it salsa, bolero or Latin love songs.We’ve
combined Havana with Varadero for a memorable 2 week holiday
and the contrasts couldn’t be more marked. In Havana you’ll
experience Cuban life at its most vibrant and have the opportunity
to explore Old Havana, the historic heart of the city which
dates back to colonial times. You’ll also enjoy Havana’s
vibrant nightlife, its splendid architecture and unique atmosphere.
In Varadero, you’ll be staying on one of Cuba’s finest
beaches and have the chance to explore the island on one of
the excellent optional excursions. Cuba is very, very different
and now is the perfect time to visit before its distinctive
character changes for ever. |
Melia Habana ***** (Havana) 4 nights
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| The excellent Melia Habana,
situated in Havana’s attractive Miramar district, is an
established 5 star hotel with a reputation for high standards
of service and extremely comfortable accommodation. It’s
only 10 minutes or so from the city’s historic Old Quarter
(courtesy shuttle provided by the hotel) and is just a short
stroll from the sea front. The hotel’s many facilities
include 3 à la carte restaurants and the ‘Miramar’
restaurant (where breakfast and dinner are served), 3 bars,
2 swimming pools (one with a swim-up bar), tennis & squash
court, beauty parlour, coffee shop, garden, health club and
gym. All the Melia Habana’s spacious, airconditioned rooms
(doubles or twins for sole use) have satellite TV, safety deposit
box, mini-fridge, tea/coffeemaker, bath/sh/wc (with hairdryer)
and balcony or terrace. Most rooms have sea view. |
Melia Las Antillas **** (Varadero) 10 nights
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| Located on one of Cuba’s
finest beaches, set in attractive gardens and just 10 minutes
(by cheap taxi) to the centre of Varadero, the Sol Melia Las
Antillas is the perfect place to unwind, relax and enjoy the
many excellent facilities of this premier hotel. There are 4
restaurants, 4 bars, a coffee shop, tennis courts, 2 swimming
pools, a pool bar and a beach bar, evening entertainment, a
beauty parlour and a hairdresser & barber shop. The bedrooms,
all junior suites for sole use, have a bath/sh/wc (with hairdryer),
satellite TV, tea/coffeemaker, safe, mini-fridge and balcony
or terrace. Rooms have either garden or sea view. |
| The Sol
Melia Las Antillas All Inclusive plan includes: |
| Breakfast, lunch
and dinner plus snacks, room service, all drinks (international
brands & beer, house wine), sailing, windsurfing,
kayaking, snorkelling, tennis, use of bicycles, volleyball
and evening entertainment |
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| Cuba Tourist Card |
| Please note that
it is compulsory to have a Tourist Card on arrival in
Cuba. Travel One will arrange this on your behalf and
a charge of £15 per person will be added to your
confirmation invoice |
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| Resort information. |
| Meal basis: Havana – half board;Varadero – all-inclusive |
| Official rating: Havana – 5 star;Varadero – 4 star |
| Resort representative |
| Welcome meeting |
| Optional excursion programme (see page
9) |
| Hotel telephone : Havana – 00 53 7204 8500 |
| Hotel telephone :Varadero – 00 53 4566 8470 |
| Wednesday flights |
| Transfer time from Havana airport to Havana : approx. 25 mins |
| Transfer time from Varadero to Havana airport : approx. 1hr 50mins |
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