Friday, May 27, 2016

TRAVEL SPECIAL .......The pretty streets of Cuba


The pretty streets 
of Cuba


Fun is further away... with this motto, we ask you
to hop on a long haul flight this summer

Is it exciting that you hop flights, keep a tab of different
time zones before you reach your holiday destination?
And as soon as you arrive, scenic landscapes, delicious
food, unexplored culture all present itself as a package
that makes up for the memorable journey . Skip, single
connect destinations this vacay and head out for a leisurely
route for a long haul holiday . So, pack your bags with
more than just sunscreen and walking shoes. Get an
extended visa, professional binoculars, fully charged
handycam, multi-pin adaptor, a loaded credit card and
you are ready to go.

TIME TO GET AMAZED
Region: Cuba
Diplomatic relations between the USA and Cuba are at an
all time high and it is likely that more and more tourists
visiting America will include Cuba in their itinerary over
the coming years. Here are four must-visit places in Cuba:
The Malecón in Havana is the place to be from sunset to
sunrise. The Malecón is a broad esplanade, roadway and
seawall which stretches for 8 km along the coast in Havana.
At night, musicians, gallivanting teenagers, lovers, and
street vendors take to the Malecón for a chill hang or to
drink rum and party to a mashup of breaking waves and
eclectic beats.
Founded in 1728, University of Havana is an architectural
marvel. In the 1950s, the university, which is the Castro
brothers' alma mater, was the site of major anti-government
protests. It remains a site of political and social organisation
and the city's nexus of contemporary youth culture today .
From art galleries to a beer museum, Havana's `Old Plaza'
also known as Plaza Vieja has tons of culture going on.
The outdoor cafes are a great place to spend an afternoon.
Tourists usually sip from three-foot-high beer towers here.
El Morro is a fortress guarding the entrance to Havana bay.
This 16th-century fortress was also used as a prison for
many years -now serves as an excellent vantage point
you can catch beautiful Atlantic sunsets.
Every night at 9 pm, a ceremonial canon is fired from
the fortress walls.
By Rashmi Hemrajani

ET19MAY16

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