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| Discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492,
Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean, renowned
for its fascinating cities, beautiful beaches
and rich cultural heritage. It’s here, that
African and European cultures combined to create
the music & dance forms that lie at the heart
of salsa. On your Dance Cuba! holiday, you’ll
explore the full range of Cuban dance music, from
traditional son and rumba, to timba – the
exciting sound of contemporary Cuban salsa. |
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Cuba’s capital is one of the most captivating
and diverse cities in the world, where attractive
cobbled streets, stunning colonial architecture
and classic cars compliment all the trappings
of a modern city. On your Dance Cuba! holiday,
you’ll soak up all the sights and sounds
of present-day Havana, including it’s
thrilling night-life.
Typical
activities during our stay in Havana include:
a walking tour of La Habana Vieja (Old Havana),
exhilarating salsa matinees, a chance to shop
at the craft market, a relaxing trip to the
beach, an aromatic tour of a cigar factory,
a live street rumba show, and a visit to La
Cabaña Fortress, to witness the ceremonial
firing of the canons.
Most
evenings, we’ll visit restaurants
and paladars (small family-run restaurants),
before hitting the city’s clubs, to dance,
see shows and of course, enjoy the fantastic
live music that is such an integral part of
Cuban life. Music really is everywhere you go!
There’ll also be a party at the house
of one of our Cuban friends, where you’ll
get the chance to sample real Cuban hospitality. |
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| Guarded by the castle of San Pedro del Morro,
lying in a partly submerged valley of the Sierra
Maestra mountain range is Santiago, Cuba’s
hot, musical second city. Declared a national
hero city in recognition of its decisive participation
in the struggle for independence, the city remains
at the cradle of the Cuban revolution. Away from
the city, you’ll discover lush countryside
and delightful beaches, with a truly Caribbean
flavour.
Typical
activities during our stay in Santiago de
Cuba include: a visit to the Morro Castle, an
Afro-Cuban dance show, a rum tasting session,
a stroll around the historic colonial centre
of Santiago, enjoying the bands at the Casa
de la Trova (the birthplace of Son), a trip
to see the Tropicana cabaret, a salsa party
on a catamaran and a walk to a secluded waterfall.
There are also water sports, motorbikes for
hire and horse riding available at the resort.
Since all our food and drink is included at
the Sierra Mar, most of our meals will be in
the resort restaurant, but we’ll also
visit a couple of our favourite restaurants
in the city. As well as enjoying the eating
and drinking facilities at the Sierra Mar (Be
careful not to challenge the staff at the Lobby
Bar on the strength of their cocktails or you
could be in for a heavy night!), we’ll
make several visits to Santiago City Centre
to soak up the charismatic nightlife.
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