Winter coats and scarfs, it always makes me think of the warmer days in the warmer places. I want, no I need sunshine, shorelines and more relaxation then my body knows how to handle. It's always Cuba for me, the friendly people; the culture and architecture that makes you think you stepped back in time to the 1950's.
The Cubans have an incredible way of keeping things as if they were brand new. Being a communist state Cuba has been a self-sustaining country for some time now. As a result you don't see new cars, but antique vehicles driving around as if they just rolled off the assembly line. Incredibly Cubans are capable of fixing things with the few resources available to them. You can sometimes see a car on the side of the road, being worked on by locals as they literally fashion tools and parts right there on the spot, made out of whatever they can find. It is truly a remarkable feat of ingenuity to see. Their creativity is truly an extension of the friendly culture.
What makes the Cuban culture so unique? Simple, it is a melting pot of world sophistication which has matured into its own. Predominantly Spanish and African, Cuba has a long history of migration including Europeans and North Americans. Cuba's demographic collection of 11 million people has led to its current state as a largely neo-classical country, portrayed in its architecture and music.
Music is commonly known as the main expression of culture in the country. The central form is "Son" which literally means "sound", it combines elements of the Spanish guitar and African percussion instruments. Cuban music, as diverse as the culture itself includes musical and dance forms such as Salsa, Mamba and Rumba. You are never short of variety if sounds while visiting Cuba.
Cuban architecture can be surmised as unique amongst the rare. A largely neo-classical motif blankets the country in beautifully hand crafted architectural marvels. Whether it's the classical "Capitol" building or the more modern "Hotel Nacional de Cuba" there is more than you can take time to see.
Cuba offers some of the world's best health care and has become a hotspot for "Medical Tourism" in which citizens from other countries travel to Cuba to utilize its health care services. In 2006 nearly 20, 000 people traveled to Cuba to receive medical treatment for various illnesses. Traditionally used by Europeans, travel tourism represents an opportunity for cheaper medical treatments, usually in the range of 30-40% less than most developed countries. You may not have known this but Cuba accepted all the children who were affected by the Chernobyl nuclear accident and offered them free long term health care to help rehabilitate their lives.
Go for the beaches and you will find yourself in a world of plentiful and exciting activities, ripe with history and culture, Cuba is truly a vacation destination that has something for everyone.
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