Cuba Guide 2e

An exotic background: geographical location; area and features; prehistory and archeology; early history; the era of pirates; modern history; divisions and provinces; government; arms and the flag. A cultural melting pot: people, languages and customs; religion and faiths; internatinal Cuban personalities; folklore; music; dance and drama; arts and crafts; sport. An effective economy: education; medical care; housing and accommodation; agriculture; industry; the story of sugar; the story of rum; the story of tobacco. The natural order: fauna; bird life; marine and fresh-water life; insect life; trees; herbs and spices; vegetables; fruit; flowers. Travelling tips: planning your visit; arriving; food and dining out; drinks; entertainments; carnival; the media; communications; transport; departing. Where and how: hotels; camping, chalet and budget trips; excursions and activities; specialist holidays; holidays with children; freshwater fishing; deep sea and offshore fishing; diving; hunting. The Cuban experience: Cuba's famous beaches; Cuba's country resorts; national parks. From tip to tail: Cuba's provinces, cities and towns; Santiago de Cuba Province; Tour 1 - Santiago de Cuba-Bayamo- Mansanillo-Las Colorada; Granma Province; Guantanamo Province; Holguin Province; Las Tunas Province; Tour 2 - Victorias de las Tunas-Holguin- Guardalavaca; Bayamo; Camaguey Province; Tour 3 - Camaguey-Nuevitas- Santa Lucia-Victoria de las Tunas; Ciego de Avila Province; Sancti Spiritus Province; Tour 4 - Sancti Spiritus-Ciego de Avila-Moron-Camaguey; Cienfuegos Province; Tour 5 - giron-Cienguegos-Trinidad-Sancti Spiritus; Villa Clara Province; Matanzas Province; Isla de la Junentud (Isle of Youth) Municipality; Habana - Havana Province; Tour 6 - Havana-Matanzas-Guama-Giron; Ciudad de la Habana-city of Havana province; Tour 7 - Havana-Soroa-Pinar del Rio-Vinales; Pinar del Rio Province; guide to distances; specialist tours in Cuba. Useful information and addresses.