Cuba

is home to 11 million people that are friendlier to visitors than most Australians are told. Since the fall of Communism, the Cuban government has taken great steps to develop its tourism industry, and today more than 2 million visitors sample its Old World charm each year.

Cuba remains largely unexplored and unspoiled by travelers, the majority of which stay on the Varadero peninsula east of Havana. The island is ruggedly beautiful, inexpensive, very accessible, safe and the people are among the friendliest in the Caribbean. If you are an explorer at heart and seek adventure in a friendly, uncomplicated, Old World setting, without hordes of tourists, put Cuba at the top of your list. 

When you think of Cuba, don’t you immediately hear the passionate rhythms of old soneros in your mind, don’t you imagine big heavy Cadillacs rushing through the streets of Havana’s old city?

Well, Cuba is not just nostalgia, tobacco and rum. Cuba stands for passion, temperament, endless joie de vivre and sincere hospitality.  Cuba offers fine white sand, transparent waters, unequalled relaxation and sunshine all year round. Discover on your tours the different images of Cuba.

Cuba is now a very popular destination and although it is offered by a number of tour operators, what sets Travel Projects apart is that we know the whole island, not just Havana and Varadero and we are able to provide you with the holiday to exactly suit your requirements, whether as part of a group tour or on an individually tailored tour.

From an eco tour in the heart of the island, a diving holiday on one of the small islets to a tour in the footsteps of Che Guevara, we are able to advise and plan a tour to exactly meet your requirements. Like any specialist destination Cuba changes all the time, but our vast experience coupled with inspection visits to the island means that we are always best placed to create your Cuban holiday.

When to go

There isn't a bad time to visit Cuba. The hot, rainy season runs from May to October but winter (December to April) is the island's peak tourist season, when planeloads of Canadians and Europeans arrive in pursuit of the southern sun. Cubans take their holidays in July and August, so this is when the local beaches are most crowded. Christmas, Easter and the period around 26 July, when Cubans celebrate the anniversary of the revolution, are also very busy.

FACTS FOR THE TRAVELLER
Full country name:	Republic of Cuba
Area:	110,860 sq km
Population:	11 million
Capital city:	Havana (pop 2,200,000)
People:	60% Spanish descent, 22% mixed-race, 11% African descent, 1% Chinese
Language:	Spanish
Religion:	47% Catholic, 4% Protestant, 2% Santería (many Catholics also practice Santería
Government:	Communist republic
Visas	Virtually all visitors require a Cuban visa or Tourist Card, available from travel agencies, tour operators or a Cuban consulate for a stay of one month.
Electricity:	110-230V, three phase 60 Hz
Weights & measures:	Metric with US and Spanish variations