With the lure of beachside mojitos, classic cars and colonial architecture, Cuba holidays are pretty hard to resist. Arguably the north Caribbean’s most interesting island, time-stamped Cuba oozes history. You can hear tales about Hemmingway and Che Guevara, mingle in speakeasy bars once frequented by gangsters, learn to salsa, and sip rum cocktails on powdery sands.

As the largest isle in the Antilles, Cuba boasts some of the best beaches in the Caribbean – so you’ll easily be able to enjoy some downtime on your holiday. You could head to the 11-mile stretch of sand at Playas del Este, where local bands play on the shore and beach parties comes and go like the tide. But, for all-inclusive Cuba holidays, Varadero is the place to go. At this beachside town, sugary sand unspools for nearly 13 miles, peppered with five-star resorts and pristine golf courses. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly hotel or an adults-only retreat, Varadero ticks all the boxes.

But no holiday to Cuba would be complete without spending some time in the capital city, Havana. You could take a walking tour of Old Havana, where vintage cars and salsa bars line the pastel-coloured streets. Tick off the city’s historical landmarks, like Revolution Square, the National Capitol and the Bacardi Building. Bookworms should also visit Finca Vigia – the house Ernest Hemmingway once lived in, which is now a museum.

As you explore Havana, you’ll notice that locals strum guitars in the parks and trumpets bellow over the clinking of glasses. You might not speak Spanish, but music and dance are universal languages – and they’re seemingly spoken on every corner of Havana. Why not take salsa classes during your Cuba holiday, to learn the basic steps? Or, after a few mojitos, throw caution to the wind and join in the fun at an impromptu street party.

Whether you’re drawn to historical Havana or Varadero’s postcard-worthy beaches, our Cuba holidays can be tailored to suit you. Speak to our Travel Specialists to start planning your dream getaway.