Vast fields of sugarcane, expansive white sandy beaches and fascinating colonial architecture meet the spirit of revolution on this island nation. Antique American cars are tenaciously maintained here and vintage models still cruise Cuba's main city streets. Havana is where it all begins. Here, old world architecture and communist-era monuments line the main avenues. Santiago de Cuba caters to partiers with its thriving nightlife and for many visitors, the highlight of their Cuba vacation is a raucous night of salsa dancing at any number of Cuban clubs. As with any Caribbean nation, snorkelling and scuba diving are avid pursuits. While Cuba’s hallmark attraction is its 1950s vintage feel, market prices for tourists remain high even by North American and European standards. If mainstream hotel prices seem unreasonable, consider a homestay arrangement with a local family.
