Santiago De Cuba: One Of The Top Holiday Destinations In The World.
Posted by Jose Maurette GarcesPicked up in a recent publication, Santiago de Cuba famous for its historic uprisings and revolutions has been recommended as one of the best destinations in the world for the year 2010 and a must see place in your Cuba holidays.
Rated within the top 10 destinations in the world by the prestigious Frommers Publications, Santiago de Cuba is the best place to see what is like to live in Cuba in modern days.
“Santiago is a culturally rich and scenic city that retains the intimate, friendly feel of a provincial capital, with peaceful neighborhoods where men play dominoes outdoors on hilly streets,” the website said.
It also acknowledged that the subsequent 12 months might be a period of a great deal of changes for tourism in Cuba, a suggestion echoed recently by Rough Guides.
Reuters informed that the travel source is urging travelers to trip to the country now before visitors begin to flock in from the US.
Santiago de Cuba is also the birth place of the world famous Bacardi Rum. First founded by Don Facundo Bacardi in 1862, the drink has since become renowned around the world and is now produced in Puerto Rico.
Santiago has an International Airport however if traveling from Europe holidaymakers will have to use the nearest Airport in Holguin City about 3 hours drive from Santiago. Another alternative is to fly to Havana and after a short stay a 2 hour domestic flight to the eastern city.
There is no better time in the year to visit Santiago than when the Carnivals are taking place. The week comprising the 26 of July for over 100 years have seen the streets of Santiago filled with joyful locals enjoying the best of the Cuban music and of course the best of the Cuban Rums.
Before booking your Cuba Holidays. Visit www.quest2cuba.co.uk by Jose Mauricio Maurette for more information on the best Havana Hotels.
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