TWO-CENTRE HOLIDAYS

Besides Varadero beach there are many holiday resorts in Cuba including Santiago de Cuba which is the second largest city in Cuba, the idyllic tropical island of Cayo Coco, Guardalavaca where Christopher Columbus first discovered Cuba, the tropical island paradises of Cayo Largo and Cayo Coco, the island of Cayo Santa Maria which is regarded as a biosphere reserve area and an ideal resort for quiet and relaxing holidays.

The colourful city of Havana, the capital city of Cuba, with a population of two million, is a "must" during your visit to Cuba. Founded in 1519 Havana is one of the largest cities in the Caribbean. Old Havana is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here you can see examples of impressive Spanish Colonial architecture, vintage American cars, revolutionary slogans, all night parties and friendly natives. Well worth a visit is Ernest Hemingway's famous watering spot, the Bodeguita del Medio Bar/Restaurant, located near the Plaza de Catedral. It was here that Hemingway made the cocktail drink "mojito" famous. Joining Old Havana to the modern city is the great Malecon Promenade stretching for miles around the seafront from the El Moro Castle to the garden suburb of Miramar.

The main beach resort of Varadero is just a little over two hours drive from Havana, the capital city of Cuba. A popular two-centre holiday combination is for Varadero combined with two or more nights in Havana in one of the three Melia Hotels International city hotels.

MELIA HABANA is located in the fashionable Miramar area directly on the Havana seafront and offers 400 rooms with full air-conditioning, full bathroom, direct dial telephone, satellite TV, safety deposit box, fridge and balcony or terrace.

GENERAL FEATURES INCLUDE
Seafront location, Three swimming pools, Sauna, Gym, Lobby bar, Cafeteria and Room Service 24 hours, Safety Deposit Box free of charge, Lobby bar with live music at night, WIFI Internet in all areas of the hotel (extra charge), Beautiful tropical vegetation, Tennis courts, Shopping area, Five restaurants, Five bars, Beauty parlour, Business centre.

TRYP HABANA LIBRE was first opened in 1958 and was then known as the Havana Hilton. Located in downtown Havana and just beside the busy La Rampa (Calle 23). There are over 500 rooms all fully air-conditioned, private bathroom, satellite TV, direct dial telephone, mini fridge, hair dryer and balcony. All rooms have exterior views of the city and the Bay of Havana.

GENERAL FEATURES INCLUDE
Centre city location (modern Havana), Swimming pool, Four restaurants, Two bars, Night club (on 25th floor with spectacular views over Havana), Shopping arcade, Hair dressing salon, Cigar house.

MELIA COHIBA is regarded as one of the very best hotels in Havana the five star Melia Cohiba is located on the Malecon seafront close to downtown Havana. The well-appointed rooms feature full air-conditioning, private bathroom, satellite TV and direct dial telephone and mini bar.

GENERAL FEATURES INCLUDE
Seafront location, Swimming pool, Squash court, Beauty salon, Gym, 24 hour lobby bar, Piano bar, Live music bar, Five restaurants, Six bars, Internet connection in every room (extra charge), WiFi in the hotel (at extra charge), The Habana Café – a restaurant show bar reminiscent of Havana in the 1950’s.