Paradisus Princesa del Mar Hotel 5 stars

In a prime location on Varadero Beach, the Paradisus Princesa del Mar Hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens and has swimming pools with bridges and fountains. Set on the beach with its own private access, the hotel offers a variety of water sports and land based activities. Varadero Beach is a 21 km stretch of white sand and crystal clear, calm waters on the north-east coast. The hotel is located at the far end of the peninsula, in Cuba’s most popular and largest resort. Varadero is home to one of Cuba’s two golf courses, the other being in Havana.

Sightseeing excursions and tours are available in Varadero, and an effective way to start, is to try the open topped hop-on hop-off bus that regularly travels the length of the peninsula. The area has many art galleries, museums and handicraft markets, caves to visit and a castle. A day trip to Havana is worth a visit, to see the true culture of this Caribbean paradise.