Looking for somewhere to spend your last minute holidays?
Looking for somewhere that is vibrant and full of fun with a huge variety of things to do?
Then look no further than the Caribbean island of Cuba.
I have just come across this interesting and informative destination guide to Cuba which i think will sway you towards visiting this wonderful destination.

Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean and has miles of fantastic golden beaches, great partying districts and is steeped in history and culture.
The resort of Varadero has lots of fine beaches and partying that goes on well into the night.
For a spot of diving, take an excursion to Cayo Coco which has one of the world’s largest reefs.
When visiting Cuba don’t forget to take advantage of the music which is on offer all over the island. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city of Cuba and it is here that you will find the best musicians and dancers who put on great Afro-Cuban performances all over the city every night.

Trevor Butler set up his first ‘travel’ related business in 2004 and has written many other destination articles with tips and information. I have found these articles both interesting and helpful, hope you do too.

Santiago de Cuba is nestled between the Caribbean Sea and the mountains in the southeast of Cuba, about 540 miles from Havana, and is regarded as the Cuban city with the most Caribbean flavour.

Santiago de Cuba

Rich in history and culture, especially in the sphere of music, it has excellent hotels for your last minute holidays and the largest international conference centre in the country.

Santiago de Cuba has everything you could ask for, a coastline which includes the Baconao Biosphere Preserve, scenic mountainsand valleys, spectacular carnivals and festivals.

ATTRACTIONS IN THE AREA

del Morro Castle

San Pedro de la Roca del Morro Castle which UNESCO have declared a part of world heritage.

The Basilica of El Cobre where you can pray to Cuba’s patron saint Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre.

Cayo Granma which is a small island in the Bay of Santiago where you will find a quaint little fishing village.

Gran Piedra

Baconao Park which extends for 31 miles east of the city. Along this stretch you will find beaches, lakes, mountains-including the impressive Gran Piedra, and ruins of French coffee plantations.

A visit to Santiago de Cuba would not be complete without an excursion to Santa Ifigenia Cemetery where Jose Marti, the founder of Cuba’s independence, is buried.

The 26th of July Museum (was the Moncada Garrison) and Siboney Farm are worth visiting as they played an important part in Cuba’s recent history.

Not far from Santiago de Cuba you will find the first open-sky copper mine in the Americas and the first museum in Cuba (Emilio Bacardi) which are also very interesting.