Destinations

Cuba travel advice

Friday, 08 Sep 2006 15:22

Cuba entry requirements
British nationals need a visa to enter Cuba, which should be obtained from the Cuban embassy in London.

Cuba health
Travellers should ensure they are covered by comprehensive travel insurance. It is recommended this includes rescue by air ambulance.

Precautions against mosquitoes should be taken because of the risk of dengue fever.

Official Cuba travel advice
For up-to-date and official travel advice on Cuba see the Foreign Office website at www.fco.gov.uk

Travelbite partners

Holiday ideas

Sharm El Sheikh is best dive spot in the world
Sharm El Sheikh has been named as the world's best location for diving holidays, in a new top ten dive spots list released by Cheapflights.co.uk. More...
New Unesco World Heritage Sites named
The Unesco World Heritage Committee has announced 13 new sites on their world heritage list, including two Malaysian cities and the controversial Preah Vihear temple in Cambodia.More...
The band plays on in Cuba's Trinidad
The town of Trinidad on Cuba's south coast is a colourful symphony of pastel paint and Spanish colonial architecture. More...
The best mojito in Havana
The glasses are lined up. The pestle drives down, crushing mint leaves into the ice. A scoop of unrefined cane sugar is thrown into the mix. The ice is ground again. The open-air bar is in the heart of a balmy Havana night and the rim of the glass is cold against my lips.More...
See Havana's historic sights
The Cuban capital Havana is famous for its cigars, laid-back tropical atmosphere, incredible architecture and 1950s American cars.More...
A cruise in Cuba
Holidaymakers in Cuba can cruise like Castro and man the helm like Hemingway thanks to the island's extensive coastline and plentiful maritime facilities.More...
Fiery fun in Cuba
Cuba is this year hosting the 26th Fiesta del Fuego – the Fire Festival – which will celebrate the African heritage of the countries of the Caribbean.More...
First Choice holidays for 2007
First Choice has launched its range of holidays for summer 2007.More...
Havana added to Voyages of Discovery itineraries
Voyages of Discovery have added a number of cruises to the Cuban capital of Havana to its offerings for 2006/07.More...
Value for money holiday destinations
Cuba is the cheapest place to holiday, new research reveals.More...