Royalton Hicacos Varadero Reosrt & Spa Hotel 5 stars

Set back from Varadero Beach, at the eastern end of the Hicacos Peninsula, Royalton Hicacos Varadero Reosrt & Spa Hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens, centred on the lagoon-style swimming pool, and dotted with charming thatched buildings and peaceful walkways. The hotel is about a 40 minute drive from Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport.

The beach is a 21 km stretch of white sand and crystal clear calm waters, with a variety of water sports available. The resort is the largest in Cuba, and offers holidaymakers a fantastic vacation in this Caribbean paradise.

The Varadero area is worth exploring, using the open topped hop-on, hop-off tour bus that travels from one end of the peninsula to the other. Stop and visit some of the museums, art galleries, handicraft markets, castles and of course the cigar and rum shops. The area is full of parks and tropical gardens, with beautiful walks and trails. Also, there is the marina and the Dolphinarium of Varadero.