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Cuba
Cuba is a world class travelling destination, offering
an extrememly unique cultural experince that simply cannot be had anywhere else. Throw in the music, dancing, Caribbean
beaches and amazing people, and you can see why every backpacker just has to go there.
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Cuba is one of the top travel destinations in the world. Despite Fidel Castro relinquishing
control of the top post, Cuba remains one of the most intriguing and enjoyable places to visit on the planet.
Some
travel to Cuba to experience the communist regime for themselves, and see first-hand the political and social realities of
Cuba. Many leave with radically changed perspectives.
Others travel to Cuba for the old colonial architecture
and some of the Caribbean's best beaches. Yet others still visit for the music and arts, which are exceptional.
The thing all visitors will agree on, however, is that Cuba is home to some of world's friendliest and most open people.
The Cuban people are what make any trip to Cuba unforgettable. They are trusting, warm, and love to have a good time - and
to show their visitors one too! Every night will be filled with good music and delicious mojitos, and if you can resist being
dragged onto the dance floor by the free-spirited Cubans, you are a stronger person than me!
Accommodation
in Cuba
Hotels in Cuba are run by the government and are very expensive. The alternative is
to stay at the houses of local people who are licensed to have travelers lodge with them. These are known as casa
particulares, and you will generally be offered a separate room and sometimes bathroom, and will often eat and socialise
with the host's family. The cost of one night in a home ranges from around US$20 to US$50, including breakfast and dinner. The
price is for the room, and so traveling with a partner can make things much cheaper.
Other good news is that after
you have found a casa particular in Havana for your arrival and stay in that city, getting recommendations for accommodation
in other places is as easy as asking your hosts. They invariably know people in other towns, and will even help you make the
booking!
Study Spanish in Cuba
Going to Cuba? Dive deeper into the local culture with your smooth Spanish skills. Academia Caribe in Santiago de Cuba - www.academiacaribe.com/santiagodecuba/ This home stay and Spanish
school is located in Cuba’s second largest city, Santiago de Cuba. You can stay with a Cuban family and immerse yourself in this fascinating culture. A one week course,
including 10 private lessons and accommodation with a family, costs around 290 Euros. Other options and summer courses are
available too. Check out their website for more information!
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