Getting to Cuba is easy, confirmed by the fact that there has been a marked increase in arrivals, averaging 18-20 per cent annually since the early ‘90s. The great majority of visitors arrive by air, although an increasing number are arriving at the Cuban marinas in private yachts and sailboats. Currently the national airline, Cubana de Aviación, brings about 20 per cent of the visitors, while the rest come with one of the more than 50 foreign airlines that arrive at Cuba's nine international airports.

Cuba swings to a different rhythm, and at first it can be hard to get the beat. Opinions are divided on the effect of Castro, 40 years of US blockade and the collapse of the Soviet Union. They have health care, education, food and work but Cubans are still not free to say what they think.

Fortunately, the country has undergone a transformation since it opened its doors to global tourism in the 1990s. Staying at a casa particular (a private home with rooms to rent) gives the traveller a glimpse of life for the average Cubano, and opens up parts of the country that were once inaccessible or off-limits. It also frees up more money to enjoy the raucous nightlife that made Havana famous.

The country's heritage is in safe hands. Historic Havana and Trinidad, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, have undergone painstaking restoration and preservation. Walking around them is like a trip back in time.

The concept of ‘ecotourism' is catching on here, and in this respect, the blockade has helped. Cuba has not suffered a half century of reckless expansion along its beautiful coastline, and there are countless pristine beaches waiting to be explored.

Getting Around Cuba by Air:

Cuba has an extensive domestic air network that services all of the regional centers and flights within the country are not very expensive. Most domestic flights are on smaller propeller aircraft and they are 25% cheaper if booked in conjunction with your international ticket.

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In truth, you have a world of many marvels awaiting you in Cuba, and at http://www.freedomdirect.co.uk we have a strong team ready to put together an exciting trip for you. We are always available to answer any additional questions you may have about travel to Cuba.