Year: 2015

Smoking a good cigar is like tasting a good reserve wine. You have to savour it to appreciate all the nuances of its aroma, with hints of wood, leather, earth, honey and pepper. And what can we say about the authentic Havana cigar? The result of a perfect combination of excellent soil and climate, as well as centuries of experience in growing the aromatic leaf. The list of celebrities that have enjoyed Cuban cigars is very long: Winston Churchill, Mark Twain,  Auguste Barthelemy, Groucho Marx and even Barack Obama recognise that Cuba is the home of the best tobacco worldwide

“The most beautiful land that human eyes have ever seen” exclaimed Christopher Columbus in 1492 when he spotted the coast of Holguín. Spectacular beaches, coral barrier reef over six kilometres long, rolling hills, steep mountains, museums, art gallery and historic squares are just a few of the attractions in this surprising province on the north coast of Cuba.

Real Cuba combines history with music, poetry with passion, and adventure with a wealth of amazing culture. Christopher Columbus described it as “the most beautiful land human eyes have ever seen”.  Perfect climate. Crystalline waters. Spectacular landscapes. Exotic wildlife and plants. Lively nightlife. Cuba is all this and more. We’ve highlighted five places you must see if you visit this marvellous Caribbean island.