Accommodation

Skyros-in-Cuba uses the famous 5-star Habana Libre Hotel. Centrally located in the district of Vedado, the hotel – in earlier times called the Hilton – passed through the revolution relatively unscathed. Fidel Castro liked it so much that he initially relocated his headquarters there! The magnificent mosaic wall, designed by Amelia Pelaez, mercifully survived the hotel’s renovations made at a later stage.

The hotel offers breathtaking views of Havana, the sea and the Morro fortress. Conveniently located, it offers easy access to the eastern beaches. Its top floor has a open-air dance hall with live Cuban bands. There are also restaurants, a swimming pool, 24-hour room service, a hairdressers, a mini-mart and laundry services. All rooms are en-suite with air conditioning, cable television and a balcony.

Food

You can eat well on simply prepared wholesome food. Cuba was a pioneer in the use of ecologically sound farming - all food in Cuba is organically grown. Seafood, particularly lobster, prawns and fresh tuna are of excellent quality. Vegetarianism is in its infancy but restaurants respond to requests.

The holiday includes sumptuous buffet breakfasts and two evening meals.

Daily Life

You can expect optional early morning yoga classes, talks on Cuban history and culture, guided tours, partnered salsa classes or writing courses and visits to local salsa clubs. The history and culture talks are particularly interesting as you'll hear first-hand what life is like living in Havana.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Sun 15th Nov) : Arrive at Havana Libre hotel around 5.30pm following collection from airport (if with designated Virgin Atlantic flight)
Day 2: Introduction to the programme of courses and events, afternoon city tour and dinner together
Day 3 - 5: Early morning yoga, breakfast, mid-morning history & culture talk, late afternoon Salsa or Writing
Day 6 - 7: Free days with optional excursions and visits to salsa clubs
Day 8 - 10: Early morning yoga, breakfast, mid-morning history & culture talk, late afternoon Salsa or Writing. Dinner and dance at Hotel Florida on the final night.
Day 11 (Wed 25th Nov): Depart Havana

Travel Health Information

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