Introduction
Cuba is an island republic on the Caribbean. Like most island economies, it relies on tourism to generate the majority of its revenues. Each year, millions of tourists arrive in Cuba to enjoy its unspoiled beaches, idyllic life, and tourist attractions. The government put up the necessary infrastructure to sustain the influx of tourists in the country in the form of building roads, amenities, and hotels in Cuba. If you are thinking of spending a few weeks in the country, finding hotels in Cuba should not be a problem.
Step 1
Snagging the best deals for hotels in Cuba should not be an issue for as long as you know your destinations, travel dates and number of people traveling. Cuba’s capital, Havana, is the entry point for most visitors, although there are also flights going to Santiago de Compostela, the second largest city. Spending a few nights in Havana on your way in or out of the country should be experienced before heading to your main destinations.
Step 2
One of the best ways to find good deals for hotels in Cuba is to do an online search. Go for specialized websites that only deal in hotels in Cuba. One such site is Cuba Hotels Reservations. Popular places in the country such as Varadero, Vinales, Cayo Coco, and Cayo Largo are already highlighted on the site making it easy to find hotels in Cuba. Specials on Cuba hotels are shown on the homepage of the website and it is not problematic to find the hotels that you are looking for.
Step 3
If you are also searching at the same time for convenient flights to Cuba, websites that offer several travel products are ideal places to look for reasonable packages. These sites include Expedia and Orbitz.
Step 4
Do not forget to check the official tourism website (cubatravel.cu) of the country to find the best deals on hotels in Cuba. As standard in these types of websites, there are also links to hotels in Cuba where you make a reservation or simply browse through the offers. Airlines flying to Cuba also propose hotels in the country through their websites. Offers and promotions are available to clients from flights and hotels to packages and car hire.
Step 5
If you are not convinced of the prices being offered on travel websites, check at the hotels' websites, if any, for their regular published rates. Although there are often links to the websites of hotels through a price comparison or travel site, you can always check out the resorts or hotels' websites to check if there are other offers during your planned travel dates. The sites will also give a better description of hotel facilities and amenities. Send an email if you wish to clarify points during your stay such as the possibility of requesting baby cots, vegetarian meals, and nannies for infants.
Tips
Take note of visa requirements before booking your hotels and flights to Cuba. Visas are required for citizens of the EU, UK, Australia and the US. In most cases, nearly everyone is required to hold a visa attached to their passports. Inquire at the nearest consulate office in your location if you need one. At the same time, look at the travel brochure they have at their representation offices for ideas where to go in Cuba. You can even ask from the consular staff if there are particular hotels in Cuba they can recommend.
Sources and Citations
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