Emma Lelliot is the general manager of Captivating Cuba, an independent Cuba holiday specialist. With offices in Havana and the UK, Captivating Cuba offer expert local knowledge for island visitors looking to holiday in Havana and Varadero.
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In a place like Guardalavaca, your hotel isn't just a place to sleep, it is your entire holiday - your accommodation, catering, entertainment, and recreation are all likely to be provided for in the hotel itself. That makes getting it just right doubly important! Here is a sure fire way...
Think of Cuba and, apart from cigars, one of the first things that comes to mind is her fabulous beaches and wonderful Caribbean sunshine. But increasingly Cuba is becoming renowned as a unique destination, able to offer not only the luxury of a resort style beach holiday in places such...
Whatever your views on Cuba, everyone agrees that the island has been home to some of the most colourful and passionate people in history. Cuba seems to lend itself to free-spirited and wonderful figures, many of whom take holidays to Cuba, find themselves under her spell and decide to stay. The...
Cuban honeymoons provide plenty for newlyweds to see, do and take part in, including great beaches and interesting sight seeing opportunities. However, the island also offers less obvious and much more exotic thrills for those who want them. We count down the top five honeymoons in Cuba to whet your...
A holiday in Cuba presents a beguiling mixture of colonial cities, Caribbean coastline, unique cultural mix and a vibrant island atmosphere. While the beach resorts on the island (such as Varadero and Guardalavaca) are hugely popular, those who want to get a real taste of Cuban culture would be well...
There is no doubt at all that Cuba is a unique island full of interesting sights and sounds you cannot experience anywhere else in the world, but what it's sometimes easy to forget is that there's also a lot of exciting activities off the island - in the expanse of...
There are many reasons that people go on Cuba holidays - the sun, sands, culture and beauty are all major draws, but perhaps the main reason for the island's popularity is based on its infamous history. Of course it's not all about the revolution, and there's plenty for history buffs...
As anyone who has gone on holiday to Cuba will know, Cuba is filled with a superb range of attractions. Havana's glorious colonial old town, the Che Guevara Monument at Santa Clara and the colourful streets of Trinidad are just some of the highlights in the cities. The Caribbean beaches...
For a relaxing holiday away from the heavily visited areas of the island, a stay in a Cayo Coco hotel is a great choice. Its lack of an international airport means that its 15 miles of beaches are largely off the radars of most tourists, making it a far more...
If you are on holiday in Cuba, a visit to at least one of the island's beautiful beaches is essential before you leave. Cuba has some of the best beaches in the Caribbean - the fine sand and clear warm waters make this a superb destination for scuba diving, deep...

