The Rough Guide to Cuba

This Rough Guide is the most up-to-date, full-length guide to one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations. The authors’ twenty-four “things not to miss” present a selective taste of the country’s highlights; fine colonial buildings, stunning scenery, outdoor activities and cultural entertainment. The guide is full of informed descriptions and accurate listings of the best bars, restaurants and music venues to be seen at, from the lively city of Havana to the seaside resorts of Cayo Coco and Guardalavaca. Each listing is pinpointed on clear, easy-to-use maps and plans. There is well-written background on the country’s turbulent history and detailed essays on Cuban sport, music, and wildlife.

Fiona McAuslan is a London-based journalist who writes on travel and lifestyle for the Daily and Sunday Telegraph, the Independent, Blueprint and Time Out London, amongst other publications. Matt Norman first visited Cuba in 1995 when he spent a year living with a Cuban family in Centro Habana and attending courses at the University of Havana.