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You'll be in the mood to indulge whilst you're in the land of daiquiris, mojitos, and cigars. Rightfully so — this is your vacation after all, and it's full of rest and relaxation. The island nation of Cuba is a ‘postcard-perfect' version of paradise.

All-inclusive resorts provide everything you need to get the most out of your experience, including spa treatments and pristine pools. Cuba’s Caribbean coast is the ideal destination to simply sit back and soak up the blue water and bright sun. After a night of being lulled to sleep by the sound of ocean waves, you're ready for Cuban leisure activities such as snorkeling, scouring the beach for shells on the islands of Cayo Levisa, and birdwatching from ecotourism destinations like Pinares de Mayarí.

After a day of adventure, you can always spend the next day lounging in a hammock or soaking up the sun on the beach. Better yet, why not enjoy the favorite pastime of feeling your shoulders relax when you exhale smoke from the legendary Cuban cigar you couldn't help but treat yourself to? This is Cuba's leisure travel, and it is a brand all its own.

Destinations

Cuba highlights: Cuba Leisure

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Varadero

Varadero

Varadero is Cuba’s most popular beach destination. Less than a 2-hour drive from Havana, Veradero extends onto a long, narrow peninsula and boasts blazing white-sand beaches and warm turquoise water.
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Guardalavaca

Guardalavaca

The gorgeous beach at Guardalavaca is set 34 miles (55 km) northeast of Holguín. Guardalavaca is much smaller than other beach resorts in Cuba, but it’s one of the prettiest and most authentic coastal destinations in the country.
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María La Gorda

María La Gorda

María la Gorda is located at the westernmost tip of Cuba. It’s a laid-back, remote beach set within the Guanahacabibes Peninsula National Park.
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Las Terrazas & Soroa

Las Terrazas & Soroa

Las Terrazas and Soroa are two small “eco-communities” set in the cool, forested hills of western Cuba. Located about an hour west of Havana, these two communities are easily accessible from the city and offer up a fine place to relax for a day or two. The air here is fresh, the mountains are lovely, and there aren’t crowds of tourists around.
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Cayo Largo del Sur

Cayo Largo del Sur

Cayo Largo del Sur has 16 miles (26 km) of picture-perfect white sand beaches. Visitors to this island get to choose from a bounty of all-inclusive resorts. The island has never had a significant Cuban population – it was developed simply so that visitors could come and experience its incredible beaches. Visitors typically spend their days bird watching, scuba diving, or relaxing on the beach.
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Cayo Levisa

Cayo Levisa

Cayo Levisa is a tranquil little island off the northwestern coast of Cuba. There’s only one hotel here, and many travelers visit on one-day tours. Spending a night or two here, however, will allow you to enjoy all the island has to offer— white-sand beaches, stellar scuba diving, and unlimited sunshine.
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Cayos de Villas Clara

Cayos de Villas Clara

The stunning islands of Cayos de Villa Clara are situated just off the northern coast of Cuba. Reached by a 31-mile-long (50-km) causeway, these islands boast lovely, uncrowded beaches.
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Pinares de Mayarí

Pinares de Mayarí

Pinares de Mayarí is touted as a top ecotourism destination in Cuba. In reality, it’s an aging resort set in a remote pine forest. Even so, if you’re looking for peace and quiet in a natural area, this could be a good place for you.
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Cayo Coco & Cayo Guillermo

Cayo Coco & Cayo Guillermo

Cayo Coco and Cayo Guillermo are the two most popular islands in Cuba. Set along the north central coast, these islands boast beautiful beaches and azure-colored waters. Most of the hotels here are all-inclusive resorts.
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Playa Santa Lucía

Playa Santa Lucía

Playa Santa Lucía is a 12.5-mile (20-km) long beach along the northern coast of Cuba. The hotels here aren’t as nice as those on Cayo Coco, but they do provide travelers with easy access to a beautiful beach and colorful offshore reef.
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