Year: 2015

Cuba is surrounded by the rich waters of the Atlantic to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the south and the Gulf of Mexico to the west. With 746 km of coastline dotted with 4, 195 keys and islets, Cuba is the most comprehensive diving destination in the Caribbean, thanks to its spectacular sea life: 1, 500 recorded marine species, more than 50 corals, 200 species of sponge, an average visibility of 30 to 40 metres, a large number of reef sharks, numerous shoals of tropical fish and an enviable average water temperature of 24º

The travel section of The New York Times recently referred to the forthcoming Havana Biennial as one of the main attractions when visiting Cuba. This Caribbean country’s greatest visual arts event is now in its twelfth year and will be held from 22 May to 22 June, with the key aim of experiencing the city and its people, and including them in the magic of creation. This year, the programme of activities includes performances from the worlds of dance, theatre, music, film and literature. In the words of one of the organisers: “It won’t be a Biennial for collectors or gallerists, but rather to make a connection with the city”. There will be no official opening or specific venue; art will spill out of the galleries, bursting into the streets which will be bubbling with ideas.

The World Travel Awards were created 22 years ago to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the excellence of all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, the World Travel Awards are the equivalent of the Oscars for the tourism sector and are recognised worldwide as the ultimate seal of quality. The annual programme is recognised as the most prestigious and extensive of the travel and tourism sector. In 2014, more than 650, 000 individual votes were cast by travel professionals and consumers of high-end tourism.