Cuba Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Cuba in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do across the isl&, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

Cuba in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do across the isl&, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

From its ramshackle mansions & retro motors to stunning white beaches & fine cigars, Cuba`s unique culture is one of extremes. ...

Cuba with excellent topographic information on an indexed map from Gizi, with a street plan of central Havana, enlargements for the Varadero Peninsula, Valle de Viñales & the environs of the capital, plus a distance table. Vivid altitude colouring with graphics for mangrove & swamps, plus plenty of names of geographical

Features: peaks, mountain ranges, national parks & protected areas, etc., show the terrain. In coastal waters coral reefs are marked & sea depths are given. Road network gives distances on main & secondary routes &

Includes:: dirt tracks. Railways & local airfields are marked, as well as provincial administrative boundaries. Symbols highlight various places of interest including world heritage sites, locations with tourist accommodation, campsites, beaches, diving & fishing sites, marinas, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 1º & an extensive index of localities. Map legend included English. Enlargements cover the Varadero Peninsula (1:50, 000) with names of numerous hotels & places of interest & Valle de Viñales (1:75, 000) with hiking trails. Also included is a street plan of Old Havana, annotated with places of interest, a map of greater Havana showing main access roads, districts & places of interest outside the city centre, plus a distance table.



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Moon's award-winning guide to Cuba provides you with the essential details needed to discover all the can't miss sights, attractions, & restaurants in Cuba for all budgets. Plus, Moon Cuba highlights the best lesser-known & local hotspots. Check out off-beat destinations such as Finca Manacas (the birthplace of Fidel), Parque Lennon, & Rumba de Salvador's Alley. Or read the intriguing sidebars on Tropicana nightclubs, cigars, & the history of Cuba. With firsthand experience & honest insight, bestselling author Christopher P. Baker provides you with all the tools you need to create your own unique experience. Chris's fun & creative travel suggestions can help you plan your perfect trip. ...

Hot Spots Cuba highlights all you need to know about a country of diverse landscapes, excellent cuisine & amazing beaches & nightlife. These vibrant guides focus on the popular sun destinations worldwide. Highlighting the best nightlife, shopping, beaches & activities, they enable travellers to become familiar with their chosen resort, while providing details for them to get out & about to see local attractions too. It comes in a handy pocket size
- ideal for travelling light. It features full-colour maps & photographs. It

Includes:: a menu decoder, sports & activities. It describes fun excursions & scenic trips. It provides colourful descriptions of local cuisine, fiestas & markets.


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Cuba is in crisis. After 35 years of one-party rule, the island stands on the brink of dramatic change. Its economy destroyed by the collapse of the eastern bloc, its people suffering increasing hardship, Cuba`s unique political & social structures are close to collapse. What is life like in Cuba at this decisive moment in its history?” Cuba In Focus” explores:
- The History: Spanish rule, US domination, the age of dictators, the 1959 revolution & the birth of socialism- Politics & the Economy: The Communist Party, Fidel Castro & the myth of ` Che`, the Cold War & since, from sugar to tourism & the growth of the black market- People & society: The welfare state, human rights & dissidence, the Miami connection, women, youth & race- Culture: The symbolism of revolution, music, literature & film, Afro Cuba & religious expression; ideology & censorship
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The recent retirement of Fidel Castro turned the world`s attention towards the island nation of Cuba & the question of what its future holds. Amid the talk & hypothesizing, it is worth taking a moment to consider how Cuba reached this point. Antoni Kapcia provides this with his incisive history of Cuba since 1959. Kapcia`s history takes the Cuban Revolution as its starting point, analysing the process of social revolution, its benefits & disadvantages, popular participation in the revolution & the development of its ideology. Kapcia probes Castro`s rapid rise to national leader, exploring his politics of defence & dissent as well as his contentious relationship with the USA from the beginning of his reign. The book also considers the evolution of the revolution`s international profile & Cuba`s foreign relations over the years, investigating issues & events such as the Bay of Pigs crisis, Cuban relations with Communist nations like Russia & China, & the flight of asylum-seeking Cubans to Florida over the decades. The collapse of the Soviet Union between 1989 & 1991 catalysed a severe economic & political crisis in Cuba, but Cuba was surprisingly resilient in the face of the catastrophe, Kapcia notes, & he examines the strategies adopted by Cuba over the last two decades in order to survive America`s longstanding trade embargo. A fascinating & much-needed examination of a country that has served as an important political symbol & diplomatic enigma for the twentieth century, ” Cuba in Revolution” is a critical primer for all those interested in Cuba`s past or concerned with its future. ...

With its varied natural beauty & troubled history, Cuba is a land of startling contrasts. From historic sites & crumbling architecture to unspoilt beaches & vibrant nightlife, Insight Guide Cuba provides detailed coverage of this fascinating country, while full-colour photography & maps help you navigate with ease. Our detailed Travel Tips give you all the practical information you need to plan your trip, including our selection of the best & most authentic hotels & restaurants. ...