Are you looking for sun, sand and surf for your next vacation? Think Cuba.Varadero is a popular choice for most first time visitors seeking a beach vacation. Located 135km east of Havana it is Cuba’s most international resort center. The 20 kilometers of white sugar sand beaches are world famous. In Varadero you will find a variety of activites. Climb aboard the open top double decker bus that makes the hourly circuit from the resorts on the strip to the other end of town. The cost is only five Cuban Convertible Pesos (1CCP = 1USD) you can jump on and off at various stops all day.At the far end of the bus circuit in Old Varadero you will find Casa de Al. This once was Al Capone’s mansion and sits on the shore with a panoramic view of the coastline. Today it is a restaurant with inside and beachfront seating. If golf is your passion tee off at the Varadero Golf Club, a 18 hole par 72 course designed in the form of an island with smaller internal islets.A day trip to Havana is a must. If you are interested in history, culture, music and nightlife Havana is the place for you. Old Havana is the heart of the city and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where time stands still and cars from the 1950’s are still in regular taxi service.
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