CAPTIVATING CUBA

Colourful, chaotic and completely charming, discover the country that stole Hemingway’s heart

Cuba is a country where past meets present in the most surprising way. Brimming with more than 500 years of history, it’s a fascinating melting pot of baroque cathedrals, Spanish colonial architecture, art-deco splendour and modernday spirit. When Hemingway first visited in 1928, he found it such a source of inspiration he made it his home for the next 30 years.

If you’re tempted to visit, you don’t have to stay as long as Hemingway. Travel with Jules Verne and its expert tour guides and you can experience the Best of Cuba in eight days, or Hemingway’s Cuba in 15.

The Best of Cuba tour takes in the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Havana and Trinidad, often referred to as a ‘living museum’, before giving you a couple of days to relax on the beautiful island of Cayo Santa Maria. Opt for the Hemingway tour, and you’ll visit some of his old haunts in Havana and Trinidad, as well as taking in Santa Clara, famed for its links to Che Guevara, and the stunning beach resort town of Varadero.

Quench your thirst for adventure with Jules Verne and uncover the real character of the places you visit. Since 1978, it’s been taking small groups to both nearby and far-flung destinations, accompanied by guides who can show you the world as it really is. With expert organisation, meals included and no single supplement, you’ll be hard-pressed to think of a reason not to go.