In 2014, the United States began re-establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba. For the first time in decades, every U.S. citizen can now travel to this eccentric, enigmatic isl&. In this book, renowned Cuba expert Christopher P. Baker tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible. Choose the best guides, tours, & means of transportation Join in the cultural feast in Havana, a city like no other Experience the best beaches, natural wonders, & scenic drives Appreciate the island`s history, from its indigenous origins through the revolution Find the ultimate mementos--authentic Cuban cigars & rum ...

Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:50, 000 from the Instituto Geográfico Português, the country’s civilian survey organisation. The maps have contours at 25m intervals & in addition to the standard features shown on topographic mapping at this scale also indicate various types of vegetation (vineyards, olive groves, etc). Each sheet covers an area of 32 x 20km (20 x 12.5miles approx). The maps have latitude & longitude margin ticks at 1’ intervals & UTM coordinates for the map corners – each sheet also shows conversion details from BBLx (Bessel-Bonnie system, Datum Lisbon) to UTM. Map legend is in Portuguese only.EDITION DATES: most titles in this series have now been updated in the 1990s or later. To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Special features include rhythm & booze
- the best Casa de la Trova to pickup the latest sounds; cycling trips; Havana
- cadilacs

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First published in 1971, ” Cuba: The Pursuit of Freedom” is still the most important & authoritative book on this complex & often geopolitically significant country, marrying Hugh Thomas` unique skills as arguably the world`s leading historian of Spanish-speaking peoples with an intricate & absorbing subject. This book explores the whole sweep of Cuban history, from the British capture of Havana in 1762 through the years of Spanish & American domination up to the twentieth century & the extraordinary revolution of Fidel Castro. Throughout the 200-year period of its scope, the book analyses the political, economic & social events that have shaped Cuban history with extraordinary insight & panache. Encyclopaedic in range & breathtaking in execution, ” Cuba” is surely one of the seminal works of world history. ...

Travel to Cuba in the company of its finest writers & gain an understanding of its remarkable mystique. The twenty-one stories in this volume -- some of which appear in English for the first time -- will take you on an odyssey through the country`s rich past to its dynamic present, where it is poised at the brink of immense change. Arranged by the areas of Cuba, they illuminate, these stories offer up a rich literary banquet. ...

Cuba in the Culture Smart range of pocket-sized guide books; providing detailed information on local customs, culture, etiquette & manners & ensuring that visitors are prepared for a diverse range of social environments. The series covers an extensive number of countries worldwide & are designed both for those working & living abroad, as well as for visitors who do not want to offend, either intentionally or inadvertently. Their aim is to prevent readers from making embarrassing mistakes & feel confident in unfamiliar situations, while preparing them before arrival on what to expect & how to behave. Each guide is arranged thematically, with dedicated individual chapters on land & people, values & attitudes, customs & traditions, making friends, people at home, ‘time-out’, travelling & communicating. There is also a separate chapter for business travelers, with important information on subjects such as business culture, meetings & making appointments. A Further Reading section also offers a list of recommended other history, travel literature & language titles available on the country. ...

Cuba is a land of contradictions that is easy to enjoy but difficult for first-time visitors to decipher. The largest island in the Caribbean, it is a tropical paradise that Christopher Columbus called the most beautiful land that human eyes have ever seen. It is famous for the romantic charm of its crumbling colonial cities, the beauty of its white sand beaches, & its irresistible Afro-Cuban dance beats. But it is also a land of shortages & tight government control, which has been in a sixty-year political standoff with its superpower neighbor, the USA. The homegrown version of single-party socialism created by Fidel Castro has kept Cuba in a Cold War time warp that only now is beginning to change. As travel restrictions are relaxed US tourists can once again visit the isl&. Greater flexibility toward private enterprise is opening it up to boutique hotels & high-quality home-based restaurants. There is a boom in special-interest tourism for cyclists, hikers, birdwatchers, & scuba divers, while foreign entrepreneurs are eagerly exploring investment opportunities. ” Culture Smart! Cuba” will take you beyond the usual descriptions of Havana nightlife, vintage cars, & h&-rolled cigars & give you an insider s view of an island that is teetering on the brink of historic change. It offers insights into Cuba`s fascinating history, national icons, unique food, vibrant cultural scene, & world-renowned music. Practical tips help business travelers gain an edge on the competition. But most of all, this book aims to show you how best to break the ice & get a better understanding of the infinitely resourceful Cuban people, who despite severe hardships & shortages over many years remain optimistic & fiercely proud of their heritage & culture.” ...

Stephen Smith ponders the paradox that is Cuba. His aim is an interview with Fidel Castro, but the path to this is a long & meandering one. After settling into a small flat in Havana he sets out to explore & understand Castro`s Cuba
- its people, religions, cults, nightlife, sex life & aspirations for the future. For a growing number of British holidaymakers, Cuba is a Caribbean paradise, but it is also a land of cutbacks & economic instability. Stephen Smith comes to live on the isl&, & his search for the real Cuba inevitably weaves through his search for Fidel Castro too. Before meeting his quarry, Smith travels extensively through the `land of miracles` in an old American automobile. His highly-personalised account features a bloody initiation into a voodoo- like cult, dining on giant rat, & checking into the Love Hotel. & he goes on manoeuvres in the Everglades with armed, but not especially competent, Cuban exiles dreaming of a second Bay of Pigs. With disarming wit & considerable insight, Stephen Smith investigates a country where communism & voodoo coexist, & where the influence of its leader of forty years continues to throw a long shadow. What is most refreshing about Stephen Smith`s book is that politics takes a back seat to the individual stories about the people & everyday life in Cuba.
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“ Cuba: A New History” is a compelling & insightful read, shining new light on forgotten corners of Cuba’s history, not only those surrounding a certain cigar-chomping leader; events in Fidel Castro`s island nation often command international attention & just as often inspire controversy. Impassioned debate over situations as diverse as the Cuban Missile Crisis & the Elián González affair is characteristic not only in modern times but throughout the centuries of Cuban history. In this concise & up-to-date book, British journalist Richard Gott casts a fresh eye on the history of the Caribbean island from its pre-Columbian origins to the present day. He provides a European perspective on a country that is perhaps too frequently seen solely from the American point of view. The author emphasises such little-known aspects of Cuba`s history as its tradition of racism & violence, its black rebellions, the survival of its Indian peoples, & the lasting influence of Spain. The book also offers an original look at aspects of the Revolution, including Castro`s relationship with the Soviet Union, military exploits in Africa, & his attempts to promote revolution in Latin America & among American blacks. In a concluding section, Gott tells the extraordinary story of the Revolution`s survival in the post-Soviet years. ...

Cuba Adventure Map at 1:750, 000 from the National Geographic printed on light, waterproof & rear-resistant synthetic paper. The map is indexed & double-sided, with a generous overlap between the sides. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. Topography is shown by light altitude colouring, with spot heights & names of mountain ranges, peaks, etc. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks, shows locations of petrol stations & gives driving distances on main & secondary routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. Symbols highlight various places of interest, including beaches, diving & fishing sites, historical & cultural places, etc. Also marked are internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. The map, which uses data base provided by Reise Know-How, is indexed & has latitude & longitude lines at intervals of 30’. Map legend

Includes:: English.



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