Year: 2015

The International Tourism Fair FITCUBA 2015 will be focusing on water activities, Italy and the tourist destination Jardines del Rey. Located on the north coast of the central province of Ciego de Ávila, Jardines del Rey is the fastest-growing tourist destination in Cuba. It impresses visitors with its biodiversity, conservation of ecosystems and numerous beaches with warm transparent waters of the Coco and Guillermo keys where there are four all-inclusive Meliá and Sol hotels. The event headquarters will be at Meliá Jardines del Rey, which, with 1176 rooms, is the largest Meliá Hotels International hotel worldwide.

The second ‘Golf Meliá Las Américas Cup’ will take place between 13 and 16 May at Meliá Las Américas, the only hotel with direct access to Varadero Golf Club, an 18-hole par-72 course on the seafront. The competition is for over 18 golf fans with official handicap certification endorsed by the club or association they belong to. Gentlemen with a handicap of 26 or less and ladies with a handicap of 36 or less will be allowed to participate. The tournament includes a practice round and two days of competition. The competition will consist of stroke play in the ladies and gentlemen’s categories and participants will be grouped according to their handicap

Cuba is the country of music, sun, beaches, friendly people and the finest cigars, but it’s also famous for its exquisite food and drink. The local cuisine and cocktails have Spanish, Caribbean and African influences, forming such a delicious combination that no visitor can possibly resist. Whether you prefer non-alcoholic drinks or love Havana Club rum, the variety is amazing. Some of the concoctions created by Cuban bartenders have become so famous that they can be found all over the world, but there’s no doubt that they taste best when drunk in their country of origin. In order of popularity, here are the top local drinks to try in Cuba.