Category: Vacations

Havana , the capital of Cuba, is the largest city in the Caribbean and an urban hub with some of the best cultural offerings in the world. It’s a true delight to explore. The beauty of its architecture, its buildings and the treasures of its museums beckon you in from the street. Named as one of the seven Urban Wonders of the World, Havana is worthy of this accolade and many others received since its foundation 496 years ago this month. Meliá Hotels International Cuba invites you to enjoy an unforgettable encounter with this magical city, warm and welcoming, with hotels renowned for their style, comfort and exceptional locations. Succumb to the beauty of the capital full of heritage and tradition! Immerse yourself in the vibrancy of its streets, discover how contagious the exuberance of the city’s inhabitants can be, experience its culture and feel your body move to its rhythms…

Cuba… How often have you heard about this Caribbean Island lately? Since the historical renewal of relations between Cuba and the United States, numerous celebrities have been coming to visit: from Paris Hilton taking selfies at the Habana Libre hotel, Rihanna cruising in a pink vintage convertible, Sergio Ramos playing football on the street with the local children and Conan O´Brien filming his famous show, to Mick Jagger, Katy Perry, Usher, Ludacris, star athletes from all sports, prominent politicians and entrepreneurs and even the designer Karl Lagerfeld, who recently announced the staging of a Chanel show here next May. No one wants to be left behind or to miss out on feeling, savouring, being part of and experiencing the charms of the destination of the moment, before it all changes…

The mark of the distinctive character of this age-old and charismatic city both for Cubans and for foreigners. and one of the loveliest experiences when dusk begins to fall is taking a stroll along Havana’s Malecón, its seaside promenade. There you can find all sorts of people “armed” with their music, their rum, their beer, and when the gentle breeze of the trade winds allows, it becomes one of the jam-packed armchairs of the beautiful city of Havana.  This is one of the best ways to meet Cubans, since they are talkative, open and witty; you can start up a conversation right away, and the hours will pass before you know it…