Havana & Varadero,
Cuba Two Centre Holiday |  | To
visit Cuba is to visit a different world and even the most seasoned traveller
is likely to express amazement at the many faces of Cuba on this gorgeous but
maddeningly incongruous island. The ‘Fifties’ face is probably the most
famous – huge Chevrolets cruising the streets of Havana for example –
but that is not to say that everything in Cuba is at least 50 years old. It’s
not, and some of the hotels, especially in beach resorts like Varadero, are absolutely
excellent. But, to visit the ‘real’ Cuba, be it Havana, Trinidad or
Santiago de Cuba, is to slip into a time warp, with 1950s cars, an incredibly
laid-back attitude to life (mañana? maybe…) and, everywhere, the sound
of old-fashioned music, be it salsa, big bands or Latin love songs. We’ve
combined Havana with Varadero for a memorable 2 week holiday and the contrasts
couldn’t be more marked. In Havana you’ll experience Cuban life at its
most vibrant and have the opportunity to explore Old Havana, the historic heart
of the city which dates back to colonial times. You’ll also enjoy Havana’s
bustling nightlife, its splendid architecture and unique atmosphere. In Varadero,
you’ll be staying on one of Cuba’s finest beaches and have the chance
to explore the island on one of the excellent optional excursions. Cuba is very,
very different and now is the perfect time to visit before its distinctive character
changes for ever. | HOTEL MELIA LA HABANA
**** Havana 4 nights | | The
excellent Melia La Habana, situated in Havana’s attractive Miramar district,
is an established 5 star hotel with a reputation for high standards of service
and extremely comfortable accommodation. It’s only 15 minutes or so from
the city’s historic Old Quarter (courtesy shuttle provided by the hotel)
and is just a stroll from the sea front. The hotel’s many facilities include
4 restaurants (all half board meals are taken in the Miramar restaurant), 3 bars,
2 swimming pools, tennis & squash court, beauty parlour, coffee shop, garden,
health club and gym. All the Melia La Habana’s spacious, air-conditioned
rooms (doubles or twins for sole use) have satellite TV, safety deposit box, mini-fridge,
tea/coffeemaker, bath/sh/wc (with hairdryer) and balcony or terrace. Most rooms
have sea view. | HOTEL MELIA LAS ANTILLAS
**** Varadero 10 nights | Located
on one of Cuba’s finest beaches, set in attractive gardens and just 10 minutes
(by taxi) to the centre of Varadero, the Melia Las Antillas is the perfect place
to unwind, relax and enjoy the many excellent facilities of this premier hotel.
There are 4 restaurants, 4 bars, a coffee shop, tennis courts, 2 swimming pools,
a pool bar and a beach bar, evening entertainment, a beauty parlour and a hairdresser
& barber shop. The bedrooms, all junior suites for sole use, have a bath/sh/wc
(with hairdryer), satellite TV, tea/coffee-maker, safe, mini-fridge and balcony
or terrace. Rooms have either garden or sea view.
The Melia Las Antillas
All Inclusive plan includes : breakfast, lunch and dinner plus snacks,
room service, all drinks (international brands & beer, house wine) available
24hrs, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling, tennis, use of bicycles, volleyball
and evening entertainment. Please note certain times & locations for facilities
may apply. | | CUBA
TOURIST CARD It is compulsory to have a Tourist Card (visa) on arrival in
Cuba. Travel One will arrange this on your behalf and a charge of £20 per
person (handling fee included) will be added to your confirmation invoice |
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| | Resort Fact File |
| • Meal basis : Havana – half board; Varadero
– all-inclusive | | • Resort representative |
| • Welcome meeting | | •
Optional excursion programme | • Hotel telephone
: Havana – 00 53 7204 8500
Varadero –
00 53 4566 8470 | | • Wednesday flights |
| • Transfer time from Havana airport to Havana : approx.
30 mins | | • Transfer time from Varadero to
Havana airport : approx. 1hr 30mins | | |
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