Elysian Holidays

On a wonderful trip to Cuba, I visited three regions of the island. Havana, Trinidad and Pinardel Rio. The old town of Trinidad is only about 5 kms from lovely deserted sandy beaches covered in white coral. The town itself is incredibly beautiful. I felt as if I was wandering through a Fellini film set. This is a very surreal place and in the evenings we would stroll around following the sounds of salsa, and watch, listen and dance the nights away. I stayed in a delightful Casa Particular (private home), with a charming and most hospitable Cuban family. The mountains are only about half an hour’s drive away and I spent my Birthday trekking and swimming in waterfalls. Continue Reading

Whenever we think of Cuba, we always seem to think of Che Guevara and expensive cigars, but what most people don’t realise is Cuba is a fantastic holiday destination. Continue Reading