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Natalie Visits Havana

Natalie visited Cuba recently:
“It was my first trip to this fascinating place - I visited Varadero, the beautiful countryside of Pinar del Rio and historic Trinidad, but my favourite place was Havana. I’ve been to various parts of the Caribbean in the past, but nowhere quite like Havana – it seems at times like half of it is falling down, but the charm is immediate and the character is like nowhere else I’ve been.
I loved the atmosphere of the place – some of Havana’s buildings look like they’re about to collapse, and you don’t come here for the shopping, but this all added to the feeling of a city that’s worth exploring. We had a walking tour of Old Havana (I never really did get my bearings, though, as it’s a maze of cobbled streets, lovely squares and touristy markets) and my favourite bit was having a leisurely coffee in Plaza De Armas, just watching the world go by! It’s the kind of city I could spend a lot of time getting to know, so I’m already planning a return trip!
I think my favourite hotel would be the Hotel Saratoga, as I love the combination of colonial charm and modern features. The location is superb, and many of the rooms have spectacular views over the Capitolio Building – the suites ooze character, and a Mojito at the lovely bar is a great way to start an evening!
Havana is the kind of city where you could find different areas to explore each time you visit – one visit isn’t enough!”
Check out Natalie’s Havana photo gallery at http://www.farawayescapes.co.uk/gallery/Escape%20Worldwide%20Havana%20Photo%20Gallery/
For more details of holidays to Havana visit http://www.escapeworldwide.co.uk/cuba/destin/hav.shtml

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