Cuba - Holiday 2007

Here we are, 12 months after our last holiday. So you may say, what it's all about, why did they waited so long? Well, the last year was hectic - the first priority was to buy a house. Once that was sorted we had a variety of commitments so going on holiday wasn't top of the list. But eventually it became a priority, after a lot of thoughts and saving some money we are on our way to Cuba. Yes I know what you'll think, going to the Caribbean is not that expensive. Actually depends how you are going to go, and we are not talking about 5 stars hotels and luxurious spa, but more about an ethical holiday with traidcraft.

This is how Traidcraft describe this tour : "Colourful orchards, sandy beaches and vibrant towns provide a stunning backdrop to our journey around Cuba. This tour offers an opportunity to see first hand how fair trade work in a now unique political setting. We will visit citrus farmers in Ciego de Avila, who supply Fruit Passion Juice, and learn how fair trade premiums are invested in collective projects by their cooperatives. Visits to sites commemorating the revolution give an insight into Cuba's complex social history and there'll be plenty of opportunity to enjoy Cuba's lively artistic and musical scene.

Multicolor Travel has been organising specialist trips in Cuba for five years. Seeing their tours as social and cultural 'exchanges', Multicolor offer you the chance to learn about Cuba's fascinating places and stories from the people. Jesus Noguera is an experienced guide who is passionate about his country and has a deep understanding of the cultural, economic and political issues of Cuban life."

So it's going to be a different way to enjoy the island, a little less on the touristic route, a little more in contact with the local community.

Below the two links to the travel diary that will be update from the socialist country, so why two ? As you'll see yourself the first one is a little more flashy and interactive, while the second is quite plain. We thought to have a Plan B if the cuban computers don't like the flashy one:-). As a word of advice, just check the both of them ... you never know

http://www.yourminis.com/yourminis/mcapri/cuba

http://cubadiario.blogspot.com/

Hasta la victoria siempre !