Cuba's rich artistic heritage ranges from pre-Columbian cultures to the splendors of Spanish colonialism and the internationally-acclaimed art of today. It is also a place of great natural beauty, with three magnificent mountain ranges and fertile plains where sugar cane and tobacco grow. And it has some of the best beaches in the world. Streets of Cuba.jpg Streets of Cuba Cuba has an easy-going, multi-racial population whose greatest enthusiasm is reserved for music. It is the home of the modern rumba, actually of African origin, the mamba, the cha-cha-cha and the salsa. Cuban jazz is also excellent. Wherever you go on the island, music will go with you. Cuba has more than 300 natural beaches of fine white sand and crystal clear waters. The most famous of these is Varadero; however, there are others to the east of the capital city in Holguín and Cayo Largo del Sur, as well as in the northern keys of Ciego de Ávila and Villa Clara. Three mountain ranges, two long regions of savanna and numerous valleys known worldwide like Viñales, Yumurí and Los Ingenios go all through the Cuban island. Waterfalls and cascades in beautiful rivers like Hanabanilla keep charming nature lovers. If you love golf, you will find multiple facilities in Cuba to fulfill your demand. The main golf course is in Varadero and it features 18 holes; Par 72; 5 Holes Par 5 and 5 Hoyos Par 3, the rest 8 Holes are Par 4. The circuit is 6 269 m betwenn the first tee and the Green 18. With a great deal of history, culture and tradition, the City of Havana is the destination par excellence in Cuba. It is also one of the most charming places in the world. Varadero is the most famous beach in Cuba and the most famous sun and sand destination. It's a mixture of many dreams, earlier perspectives, later on became projects and eventually facts. At this paradisiacal point of the Cuban geography the visitor will find hotels, cabarets, restaurants, nautical offers, golf, and a bunch of options to make him feel at ease. Varadero beach Cuba Varadero Beach Cuba Beaches in Holguín are among the most picturesque in the Caribbean. They are surrounded by vegetation, whose intense green color creates a contrast with the white golden tone of the sand and the blue color of the sea. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/Cuba/ en-us Copyright 1998 e-TravelMedia.com/CaribbeanMag.com Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:03 EST Cuba is located between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, 150 km (90 miles) south of Key West, Florida. The Cayman Islands and Jamaica are located just south of Cuba in the Caribbean Sea. Hispanolia lies to the east of http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/Cuba/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:03 EST The Cuba weather is mild subtropical, thanks to its proximity to the Tropic of Cancer, its narrow configuration, east to west oriented receives the refreshing action of tradewinds and marine breezes. During the short winter are influences of cold air masses coming from the North, but they are of short duration. The average temperature throughout the year oscillates between the 20 and 35ºC, lowering sometimes to 10°C. The Eastern region enjoys a warmer weather than the western and the variations of temperature between the day and the night are less accentuated in the coastal regions that in inland. Those that enjoy the beach will be glad to know that the average water temperature surpasses 25°C. By its geographic situation, the country is affected between June 1st and 30th November by the cyclone season. They can affect the island in hurricane form with winds that goes up to 200 km/h and heavy storms. This cyclone stage agrees approximately with the rainy season (May to October), in front of the dry one (November to April). http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/weather/Cuba/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:03 EST Driving in Cuba is on the right-hand side of the road; speed limits are normally posted and generally respected. In recent years, the total number and variety of vehicles in cuba has increased. Although the main roads of Havana are fairly well maintained, secondary streets in Cuba often are not. Many roads and city streets are unlit, making night driving dangerous. Some cars and most bicycles lack running lights or reflectors. Unfenced and roaming livestock constitute another possibly dangerous road hazard, especially at night. Be careful where you park, and don't leave anything in the car. Rental car agencies provide roadside assistance to their clients as a condition of the rental contract. Cuban authorities may prohibit drivers of rental cars from leaving the country if they are in an accident, even if they are injured and require medical evacuation, until all claims associated with an accident are settled. Travelers should not permit unauthorized persons to drive the rental vehicle. Economy rental cars will cost about $75 a day, including gasoline (expensive) and insurance (expensive). Add another $10+ for larger cars. There are not enough rental cars in Cuba so you must make timely reservations before arriving in Cuba. If you get in an accident, or someone breaks into your car, you must report the incident to the local police and get a report. This takes time and a lot of patience, but without a report your insurance won't cover the loss. Taxis are available in city centers and tourist areas; radio-dispatched taxis are generally clean and reliable. However, visitors should not take rides in unlicensed taxis for safety reasons. A trip takes 35-40 minutes from the airport to the center of Havana and should cost no more than $15 by taxi. You must agree on a price before getting in the cab. http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/car_rentals/Cuba/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:03 EST Restaurants and Dining: http://www.caribbeanmag.com/search/restaurants/Cuba/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:50:03 EST