Visiting Cuba - Suggestions for holidays, trains, itineraries, day-trips, and sightseeing from someone who has lived and traveled extensively in Cuba
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The nicest beaches in Cuba are at Varadero, about a 2 hour drive/bus ride from Havana. These are beautiful clearwater beaches with perfect sand and blue water.
Varadero is pretty quiet otherwise. Ther’s not a ton of nightlife except at each hotel. Each hotel however has a bar and some have clubs as well. Since almost every hotel is all-inclusive, you’ll find the open bars quite attractive.
Booking a stay in Varadero is best done on the web. Look for consolidators offering discount packages on just the all-inclusive hotels. You’ll find many in the UK and Canada offering deals on flights – call and look for savings on just the accomodation.
You’ll wind up paying 150-250/night per person for the all-inclusives, so shop around to find the best deal.
