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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Cuba Handbook in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ...

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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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. ...

Cuba in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. The guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the country. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation, a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map. ...

Cuba at 1:600, 000 on a double-sided indexed map from ITMB printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant plastic paper, with street plans of central Havana, central Santiago de Cuba & the Varadero Peninsula. The map is double-sided, dividing the country west/east with a good overlap between the sides. Altitude colouring with spot heights indicate the topography, with swaps, seasonal rivers, & coastal reefs also marked. The map shows Cuba’s road network including selected local roads & country tracks with locations of petrol stations & driving distances on main routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Also shown are internal administrative boundaries & names of the provinces (including the US base at Guantanamo). Symbols highlight places of interest, including campsites & selected accommodation, beaches & diving sites, viewpoints, caves, etc, some annotated with brief descriptions. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 30’ intervals. Each side has a separate index. Street plans, annotated with places of interest, services & accommodation, show central Havana (including the Old Town) & central Santiago de Cuba. The map also

Includes:: a street plan of the Varadero Peninsula tourist complex, naming numerous hotels, restaurants, beaches, etc.

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Cuba Like a Local makes an insightful guide to island salsa, Santería, cabaret shows & its aging but glorious architecture. Let Peter Greenberg, travel expert & Chief Contributing Editor of the series, help you experience the area, with insider insight & touring tips, gleaned from his extensive experience in the travel industry. Michelin`s star ratings signal worthwhile sights in communities, cayos & countryside. Listings tell of comfortable casas & elegant villas for restful sleeping, local paladares for Creole cooking, & lively nightspots for devil-may-care dancing. ...