CubaFantastica9 days, ex HavanaCode GSCFBestof Cuba15 days, ex HavanaNEWCode IQUSH116Latin America - CubaBook now at imaginative-traveller.com or call 01728 885561The reason that Ihave picked this trip isthat 9 of the 14 nightsare spent in homestayswhich are justwonderful. Youactually stay with localfamilies providing theopportunity to get areal insight into locallife in this beautifulcountry.Liddy says...''''A great overviewof Cuba for those shortof time. Havana, SantaClara and Trinidad arethree of Cuba's 'mustsees' and you also geta couple of days inVinales, situated inprobably the mostpicturesque part of thecountry.Liddy says...''''. Learn Spanish and takea samba lesson in Baracoa. Explore the exquisite colonial cities of Trinidad, Camaguey and Santiago de Cuba. Relax in the 'Pearl of the South', elegant CienfuegosTour highlights. Enjoy the stunninglush countryside around Vinales. Relax on the unspoiltbeaches of Cayo Levisa. Explore atmosphericHavana and colonialTrinidad. Tour Santa Clara, therevolutionary heart of CubaTour highlightsITINERARY... Days 1-2 HavanaEnjoy a walking tour of the CentroHistorico with our local guide. Check out a cigar factory or the bookmarket. In the evening, slip into a local bar for a legendary CubaLibre and have a go at the salsa. Days 3-4 TrinidadWe head toTrinidad, one of the best preserved colonial towns in the Americas.The five main squares, the four churches dating back to the 18thand 19th centuries, the cobbled streets and tiled roofs are part ofthe reason why this town is so charming. Day 5 Santa ClaraSantaClara played an important part in the revolutionary war and isfondly known as Che Guevara's city - so a visit to see RevolutionPlaza and the Che Guevara monument is a must. The city is alsohome to Cuba's biggest university. Days 6-7 VinalesWe continueon to one of Cuba's most beautiful towns, Vinales, located in theheart of the country's tobacco growing region. The town sits in avalley and is surrounded by mogotes - stunning karst hill formations. Day 8 Cayo LevisaIt's time to relax and unwind on the small,unspoilt island of Cayo Levisa. Bask on stunning beaches and swimand snorkel in the turquoise sea. A great finale for your holiday. Day 9 HavanaWe return to Havana where our trip ends. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (8 nts) MEALS8 Breakfasts, 1 LunchTRANSPORTBus, taxiGROUPSIZEMaximum 15StartFinish201215 Jan-23 Jan29 Jan-06 Feb12 Feb-20 Feb26 Feb-05 Mar11 Mar-19 Mar25 Mar-02 Apr08 Apr-16 Apr22 Apr-30 Apr06 May-14 May20 May-28 May03 Jun-11 Jun17 Jun-25 Jun01 Jul-09 Jul15 Jul-23 Jul29 Jul-06 Aug12 Aug-20 Aug26 Aug-03 Sep09 Sep-17 Sep23 Sep-01 Oct07 Oct-15 Oct21 Oct-29 Oct04 Nov-12 Nov18 Nov-26 Nov02 Dec-10 Dec16 Dec-24 Dec30 Dec-07 Jan201313 Jan-21 Jan27 Jan-04 Feb10 Feb -18 Feb10 Mar-18 Mar24 Mar-01 Apr07 Apr-15 Apr21 Apr-29 Apr05 May-13 May19 May-27 May02 Jun-10 Jun16 Jun-24 Jun30 Jun-08 Jul14 Jul-22 Jul28 Jul-05 Aug11 Aug-19 Aug25 Aug-02 Sep08 Sep-16 Sep22 Sep-30 Sep06 Oct-14 Oct20 Oct-28 Oct03 Nov-11 Nov17 Nov-25 Nov01 Dec-09 Dec15 Dec-23 DecITINERARY... Day 1 HavanaWander through crumbling boulevardsand plazas to revel in the charm of this vibrant city.Days 2-4 BaracoaBoard a flight bound for Baracoa. In town, seekout the Torcedores to see cigar rolling in action. Pick up some basicSpanish during an informal Spanish lesson. Days 5-6 Santiago deCubaSet between the indomitable Sierra Maestra and the azureCaribbean, this Cuban city's historical centre retains a time-worn airideal for photographers. After a day of sightseeing, stay out allnight dancing to the Latin rhythms of Cuba's sexy salsa in the citythat gave birth to the dance. Days 7-8 CamagueyThere is a lot offun to be had getting lost among the winding streets of Camaguey.Find a café for a drink and enjoy the city views or visit the busyfarmers' market. Days 9-11 TrinidadHome to Spanish-stylechurches and great museums, Trinidad is also the gateway to theValle de los Ingenios, where sugar cane plantations pan out acrossthe land. Playa Ancon is close by and there's plenty of time to relaxon its long, unspoilt beaches. Day 12 CienfuegosJourney toCienfuegos, known as the 'Pearl of the South'. Stop by the Palaciodel Valle, the architectural pride of Cienfuegos, and soak up therelaxed vibe of this town. Days 13-15 HavanaCall into theMonumento Ernesto Che Guevara, to learn about this much-lovedrevolutionary's extraordinary life, before returning to enjoy a touraround historic Old Havana. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (5 nts), homestay (9 nts) MEALS3 BreakfastsTRANSPORTPlane, busGROUPSIZEMaximum 12StartFinish201207 Jan-21 Jan14 Jan-28 Jan21 Jan-04 Feb28 Jan-11 Feb04 Feb-18 Feb11 Feb-25 Feb18 Feb-03 Mar25 Feb-10 Mar03 Mar-17 Mar10 Mar-24 Mar17 Mar-31 Mar24 Mar-07 Apr31 Mar-14 Apr07 Apr-21 Apr21 Apr-05 May28 Apr-12 May05 May-19 May12 May-26 May26 May-09 Jun02 Jun-16 Jun23 Jun-07 Jul30 Jun-14 Jul07 Jul-21 Jul14 Jul-28 Jul21 Jul-04 Aug04 Aug-18 Aug18 Aug-01 Sep01 Sep-15 Sep15 Sep-29 Sep29 Sep-13 Oct13 Oct-27 Oct27 Oct-10 Nov10 Nov-24 Nov24 Nov-08 Dec01 Dec-15 Dec08 Dec-22 Dec15 Dec-29 Dec22 Dec-05 Jan29 Dec-12 Jan201305 Jan-19 Jan12 Jan-26 Jan19 Jan-02 Feb26 Jan-09 Feb02 Feb-16 Feb09 Feb-23 Feb16 Feb-02 Mar23 Feb-09 Mar02 Mar-16 Mar09 Mar-23 Mar16 Mar-30 Mar23 Mar-06 Apr30 Mar-13 Apr06 Apr-20 Apr 13 Apr-27 Apr 20 Apr-04 May 27 Apr-11 May 04 May-18 May 11 May-25 May 18 May-01 Jun 25 May-08 Jun 01 Jun-15 Jun 08 Jun-22 Jun 15 Jun-29 Jun 22 Jun-06 Jul 06 Jul-20 Jul 20 Jul-03 AugTour price from£1,005ppSee website for detailsPlusTraveller£656ppFlight ex London fromPlusTraveller£656ppFlight ex London fromTour price from£770ppSee website for details

VivaCuba12 days, ex HavanaCode GSVCCompleteCuba15 days, ex HavanaCode GSCB117Latin America - CubaFor trip notes, availability and more, enter the trip code at imaginative-traveller.comCuba is packedwith beautiful towns.Trinidad is probably myfavourite, with itsgorgeous cobbledstreets, Spanishchurches and laid backcafes, but you mayprefer the windingstreets of Camaguey orthe time-worn charmof Santiago deCuba.Liddy says...''''This is acomprehensive tourthat includes all ofCuba's main highlightsand even allows anight on a picture-perfect beach at theend.Liddy says...''''. Feel the beat of theheart of Cuba in Old Havana. Wander the labyrinthine alleyways of Camaguey. Explore the exquisite colonial cities of Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba. Enjoy the stunning lush countryside around Vinales. Relax on the unspoilt beaches of Cayo LevisaTour highlightsITINERARY... Days 1-3 HavanaOur trip starts in Havana, Cuba'swonderful capital. We explore on foot with a walking tour throughOld Havana. There's plenty of free time to further discover thecharm and rhythm of this colourful city. Days 4-6 Santiago deCubaWe fly to Cuba's first capital, Santiago de Cuba. This city,which was Fidel Castro's base during the revolution, is home tomany palaces, museums and forts. It has a distinctive Caribbean feeland a vibrant music scene. Day 7 CamagueyThis colonial gem wasone of the original towns founded by the Spanish but today it'sknown for its decaying churches, well-preserved colonial buildingsand deliberately confusing street plan. Days 8-10 TrinidadA livingrelic of the colonial era, Trinidad has preserved its old palaces andcolonial architecture, and draws travellers from all over. The colonialtown and the nearby Valle de Los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills)have been declared World Heritage sites. Day 11 Santa ClaraWetravel to Santa Clara, where the dictator Batista surrendered to CheGuevara in 1958. This is a big sugar-producing town and it's alsohome to one of the country's biggest universities. Revolution Plazaand the Che Guevara monument are well worth a visit.Day 12 HavanaToday we return to Havana where our Cubanadventure comes to an end. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (11 nts) MEALS11 BreakfastsTRANSPORTBus, taxiGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201209 Jan-20 Jan23 Jan-03 Feb06 Feb-17 Feb20 Feb-02 Mar05 Mar-16 Mar19 Mar-30 Mar02 Apr-13 Apr16 Apr-27 Apr30 Apr-11 May14 May-25 May28 May-08 Jun11 Jun -22 Jun25 Jun-06 Jul09 Jul-20 Jul23 Jul-03 Aug06 Aug-17 Aug20 Aug-31 Aug03 Sep-14 Sep17 Sep-28 Sep01 Oct-12 Oct15 Oct-26 Oct29 Oct-09 Nov12 Nov-23 Nov26 Nov-07 Dec 10 Dec-21 Dec24 Dec-04 Jan201307 Jan-18 Jan21 Jan-01 Feb04 Feb-15 Feb04 Mar-15 Mar18 Mar-29 Mar01 Apr-12 Apr15 Apr-26 Apr29 Apr -10 May13 May-24 May27 May-07 Jun10 Jun-21 Jun24 Jun-05 Jul08 Jul-19 Jul22 Jul-02 Aug05 Aug-16 Aug19 Aug-30 Aug02 Sep-13 Sep16 Sep-27 Sep30 Sep-11 Oct14 Oct-25 Oct28 Oct-08 Nov11 Nov-22 Nov25 Nov-06 Dec09 Dec-20 DecITINERARY... Days 1-3 HavanaExplore Old Havana on a walkingtour. Days 4-6 Santiago de CubaFly to Santiago de Cuba, FidelCastro's base during the revolutionary years. It is a city of museums,forts, and the cradle of nearly all the music genres of Cuba.Day 7 CamagueyIn colonial Camaguey, you will see the gianttinajones - large ceramic vessels formerly used to collect rainwaterfrom roofs. Days 8-10 TrinidadTrinidad is a relic of the early daysof the Spanish colony. Today, this peaceful village is a WorldHeritage listed site. Day 11 Santa ClaraSanta Clara is the restingplace of revolutionary hero Ernesto 'Che' Guevara. No stop in SantaClara is complete without a visit to Revolution Plaza and the CheGuevara monument. Days 12-13 VinalesContinue by road to thepicturesque village of Vinales, located in one of the most beautifulareas of Cuba in the heart of the tobacco growing region. The valleyis renowned for its sweet scents, mogotes (knolls with rounded tops)and steep slopes. Day 14 Cayo LevisaHead to the sandy island ofCayo Levisa. Relax on stunning, unspoilt beaches, swim and snorkelin crystal clear waters for a chilled out end to your Cuban holiday.Day 15 HavanaWe return to Havana where our trip ends. ACCOMMODATIONHotel (14 nts) MEALS14 Breakfasts, 1 LunchTRANSPORTBus, plane, taxiGROUPSIZEMaximum 16StartFinish201209 Jan-23 Jan23 Jan-06 Feb06 Feb-20 Feb20 Feb-05 Mar05 Mar-19 Mar19 Mar-02 Apr02 Apr-16 Apr16 Apr-30 Apr30 Apr-14 May14 May-28 May28 May-11 Jun11 Jun-25 Jun25 Jun-09 Jul09 Jul-23 Jul23 Jul-06 Aug06 Aug-20 Aug20 Aug-03 Sep03 Sep-17 Sep17 Sep-01 Oct01 Oct-15 Oct15 Oct-29 Oct29 Oct-12 Nov12 Nov-26 Nov26 Nov-10 Dec10 Dec-24 Dec24 Dec-07 Jan201307 Jan-21 Jan21 Jan-04 Feb04 Feb-18 Feb04 Mar-18 Mar18 Mar-01 Apr01 Apr-15 Apr15 Apr -29 Apr 29 Apr-13 May 13 May-27 May27 May -10 Jun10 Jun-24 Jun24 Jun-08 Jul08 Jul-22 Jul22 Jul-05 Aug05 Aug-19 Aug19 Aug-02 Sep02 Sep-16 Sep16 Sep-30 Sep30 Sep-14 Oct14 Oct-28 Oct28 Oct-11 Nov11 Nov-25 Nov25 Nov-09 Dec09 Dec-23 Dec. Enjoy a mojito cocktailin lively Havana. Explore the exquisitecolonial cities of Trinidad and Santiago de Cuba. Tour the historic city ofSanta Clara, the revolutionary heart of Cuba. Travel through the lushcountryside to CamagueyTour highlightsTour price from£1,050ppSee website for detailsPlusTraveller£656ppFlight ex London fromPlusTraveller£656ppFlight ex London fromTour price from£820ppSee website for details