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Get there: I flew Air Transat (airtransat.com) direct from Toronto to Abel Santamaria Airport in Santa Clara, the capital city of the Villa Clara Province in Cuba. Air Canada, Sunwing and WestJet also fly to various spots in Cuba. Get around: Many people will have bus transport included in their package to an all-inclusive resort. Explore beyond the beach: Nexus Tours’ daylong Santa Clara Remedios bus tour hits the historical high points. It’s listed online (nexustours.com) as costing $100 (Canadian) per adult. Stay: I stayed at Sanctuary at Grand Memories Santa Maria (memoriesresorts.com), an adults-only property that is part of Memories Resorts & Spa, on the small island of Cayo Santa Maria. Do your research: gocuba.ca; nexustours.com