HAVANA CUBA

WHY: With Cuba’s political climate shifting, private enterprise booming not to mention low crime rates, it’s a prime time to visit the retro-cool nation. Filled with colour, art and culture, it’s an Instagram Story waiting to happen. WHEN: December to May for dry, sunny skies. WHERE: Try Revolution Boutique Hotel (revolution.boutique), in the heart of the Old City, where the charm of ’50s Cuba meets today’s streamlined, modern design.

MUST-TRY: You’ll love the freshly fried potato chips. What’s better than a packet of Smith’s, you ask? Discs of just-cut potato, flash-fried in oil and served piping hot, that’s what.

DON’T MISS: Cocktails – and lots of them. Mojitos, daiquiris and Cuba Libres all taste better when you’re actually in Cuba. We love El Floridita, an iconic bar in the centre of town, and Fábrica de Arte, a jazz bar that attracts up-and-coming musicians. E