Cuba is a fascinating Caribbean island that assaults the senses. Surprisingly, for one of the last remaining communist countries, the visitor is greeted with strains of exotic rhythms – the salsa or rumba – emanating from every corner whilst the pungent smell of rum and cigar smoke permeates out of back-street coffee houses. Yet the imagery of Hemingway is still there in the increasingly cosmopolitan cities, which seem almost lost in time.

When you add the breathtaking scenery, tasty cuisine and welcoming locals you can see why Cuba is a great place to visit.