Cuba Today
Cuba is unlike any other place on earth. The island lies in the northwest of the Caribbean Sea, 145 km south of Florida, at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico. Almost the size of England, it is by far the largest island in the Caribbean Islands and one of the most fascinating. To Columbus it was also the best: he called it 'the most beautiful land yet seen by human eye'.

Caribbean.com - Cuba
This alligator-shaped island is by far the largest and most populated of Caribbean countries. Once the No 1 travel destination in the area and known as the Pearl of the Antilles, Cuba became a Red Pearl after a revolution placed communist Fidel Castro in charge. Known for the finest rum and cigars, the People's Republic of Cuba has been off-limits to most Americans for the past 35 years. Old Havana is slowly being restored as an open-air museum. Art and culture thrives.

Holiday Lettings - Cuba
Cuba is the largest island in the Antilles in the Caribbean and was discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus. Its major attraction is its stunning coastline, which makes it a wonderful holiday destination for those seeking to relax in one of the many beach resorts. Those interested in Cuba's cultural heritage can explore the cobbled streets of its capital city Havana in a horse-drawn carriage.

Lonely Planet - Cuba
Epic colonial architecture, libidinous young salsa dancers, Che Guevara murals, white-powder sandy beaches, swaying fields of sugar cane - the images of Cuba are as transfixing as they are timeless. This is an island of unique historical heritage floating amid a sea of encroaching globalisation.