Featured Destination
Cuba
The Caribbean, and Cuba in particular, is not on every New Zealanders holiday agenda due to its distance.
But its air of mystery makes Cuba worth considering if you are looking for somewhere different.
Cuba is more than just the largest island in the Antilles. It is an intricate archipelago comprising the main island (about two-thirds the size of Florida), the Isle of Youth and about 4,195 keys (cayos) and islets. The combined surface area of these Caribbean land masses is some 110,992 square kilometres. and 140 kilometers from the Bahamas Islands, 146 kilometers from Jamaica, 180 kilometers from Florida and 210 kilometers from Cancun.
The country sits at the mouth of the Gulf of Mexico, 140 kilometres from the Bahamas, 146 kilometres from Jamaica, 180 kilometres from Florida and 210 kilometres from Cancun.
Tourism in Cuba attracts over 2 million visitors a year, and is one of the main sources of revenue for the island. With its favorable climate, beaches, colonial architecture and distinct cultural history, Cuba has long been an attractive destination for travelers from around the globe.
The capital is Havana and the official language is Spanish.
Some places for more information:
Cuba Tourist Board in Canada Canada id Cuba's biggest source of visitors so its not surprising that the Cuba Tourist Board's website is targeted at this market
