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Aug 11 2008

A short trip to Cuba

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When you pronounce Cuba, you should know that Cuba is the biggest island of the Caribbean, islands at the confluence of the Caribbean Sea, the Mexico Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean . This island is endowed with a spectacular landscape, with many rich and cultural vestiges of great value, but also with some of the most famous beaches in the world, which reveal kilometers of fine white sand and crystal and warm waters. With over 200 gulfs and 289 beaches, this exotic island is ideal for a vacation “far from the wild world”. The location is also recommended for scuba diving, the variety and beauty of the corals which amaze anyone. At night, the resort live at maximum intensity. Do not forget to try the tasty rum cocktails and to d the dance salsa.
A historic country with values that can be experienced in the cities - the museum, Havana and Trinidad, entered the Unesco patrinomy, but also an exotic country, offering one of the most beautiful landscapes of the Caribbean islands, mountain chains, deep or fertile plains, rich in tobacco and coffee. You can enjoy this country, meeting every step friendly and enthusiastic people, always ready to provide all the ingredients for an unforgettable carrabean holiday.
The kitchen is typical for Cuba with a mixture of Spanish, African and Asian. The main ingredients used in food are rice, beans, yucca, corn, bananas and pork, and a wide variety of tropical fruits.
The specific food is ajiaco - a soup prepared with meat and vegetables. It is consumed a lot overseas, especially in large cities, the most appreciated being pargo, but the shrimps and the lobsters or other specialties are also highly appreciated. Regarding the desert among the most delicious is guenguel - a mixture of maize, sugar and kirsebær.
The traditional drink is champola - prepared with burnt sugar and milk.
Among alcoholic drinks, the most consumed are rum and beer, although the bars are very popular drink called daiquiri - a mixture of white rum and dry, lemon juice, sugar and ice.
Hotels
BARCELO SOLYMAR 4*
The hotel is situated on a white sand beach, fine, with blue water and crystal, in Varadero, the main tourist area of north-east Cuba, a tropical paradise at 25 minutes from the airport, the capital of 2 hours, 12 km port and only 25 minutes from downtown.

The  rooms have: air conditioning, telephone, hair dryer, balcony or terrace, view of the ocean, swimming pools or garden, satellite TV, bathroom with shower, safe, iron and catering equipment and Jacuzzi suites of their own.

The hotels also has 7 restaurants (with specific international, Cuban, Italian, seafood, etc.), 3 bars (one at the pool), a dance club, 2 swimming pools for adults, a child pool, game room, massage, center beauty, sauna, tennis 2 land, babysitting, mini club for children, home exchange, Jacuzzi, medical services, photographer, gym, aerobics, volleyball on the beach, rent a bike, catamaran, darts, kayaking, polo, basketball, billiards, bowling, chess, dance classes, aerobic water and windsurfing.
HOTEL GLOBALIA PLAYA VARADERO 1920 4*
Globalia Playa Varadero 1920 is located in the Hicacos peninsula, famous for its white sand beaches and the fine and pleasant climate all year long.

The hotel has 503 rooms (288 rooms and 31 suites in the main building, the 184-bungalow), all with a view to the ocean or garden, 2 individual beds or a queen bed, air conditioning, fully equipped bathroom hair dryer, TV, coffee, CD player, mini-bar, safe, iron.

It also disposes of 5 restaurants, snack bars, 3- 4 bars, disco program until 2 am, animation program, mini-club for children between 2 and 12 years, darts, ping-pong, pool, aqua-gym, volleyball on the beach, 2 outdoor pools , windsurfing, kayaking, snorkeling, catamaran, rent a bike, 1 km from the hotel golf club with 18 holes Varadero, shop souvenirs, saloon, massage, laundry, medical services and even babysitting.

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Aug 11 2008

The Bahamas islands

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Bahamas includes more than 700 islands spread in the Atlantic Ocean.
The Cable Beach and Paradise Island are two magnificent tourist destinations, famous for water sports, golf, tennis and casinos.

The capital, Nassau, still has a colonial charm.

You can rent a boat and discover the Family islands. Most of them are uninhabitated and guarantee total relaxation in paradise.

In the south lies the Nassaadu Cable Beach, a white-sand beach, luxurious hotels, golf course with 18 holes and the biggest casino in the Caribbean.
The Bahamas have won a solid reputation by those over 50 fishing records that were established here and nautical competitions that take place throughout the year. Going underwater, a constant attraction for practicing snorkeling and Diving, fine sand beaches and natural reserves where you can find rare species, like the Abaco parrot, or the Bahamas iguana transform any stay in an unforgettable experience.
The local hospitality is very well known all obver the world, and through the program “Man to man” you will find out more things about the reach indigenous folklore, and about the pirates who conquired these lands in the past. You will also have the opportunity to make friends for a lifetime. You will get to consider Bahamas a second home, just like the great American writer, Ernest Hemingway did.
One of the most expected events in the Bahamas is the fantastic green light that can be observed at sunset. This natural phenomenon takes place in a rare full senine days after the sun disappears from the sky. Stand back as much as you can near the beach to have a unique chance to see this amazing green light, that shines like a true emerald.
In Bahamas you can also find many jewels, cristals and porcelains.
The best known dish in the Bahamas is based on raw or cooked shells. If they are raw, you just put above spices and lime juice. The variety of lobster here has no nippers and is delicious. Crab of land on the islands are also highly appreciated.
The specialty beer of the Bahamas is called Kalik and you must always keep it in a refrigerator for a few hours to reveal its qualities. Switcher is a refreshing drink made of lime and those who have tasted it claim to be the best lemonade in the world.

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