Santiago De Cuba: A Top 10 Holiday Destination.

Santiago de Cuba, famously known as the Cradle of The Cuban Revolution, has been chosen in a recent a publication as one of the best places in the world to visit in year 2010 and definitely a must when it comes to Cuba holidays.

There is no better place to get to know today's Cuba than the celebrated Santiago de Cuba according to Frommers who has rated this city as one of the top 10 destinations.

"Santiago is a culturally rich and scenic city that retains the intimate, friendly feel of a provincial capital, with peaceful neighborhoods where men play dominoes outdoors on hilly streets," the website said.

It also acknowledged that the subsequent 12 months might be a period of a great deal of changes for tourism in Cuba, a suggestion echoed recently by Rough Guides.

Not long from now is the day in which Cuba sees a huge flock of American tourists arriving to Havana as suggested by Reuters and with it the necessary changes in what today is one of the least spoilt holiday destinations in the world.

Santiago de Cuba is also the birth place of the world famous Bacardi Rum. First founded by Don Facundo Bacardi in 1862, the drink has since become renowned around the world and is now produced in Puerto Rico.

Santiago has an International Airport however if traveling from Europe holidaymakers will have to use the nearest Airport in Holguin City about 3 hours drive from Santiago. Another alternative is to fly to Havana and after a short stay a 2 hour domestic flight to the eastern city.

According to reviews extracted from various websites the best time to be in Santiago de Cuba is the week comprising the 26 July. Even though is the hottest time in the year it is worth a visit mainly for its famous Carnivals. The joy of the locals is very contagious and travelers can enjoy the endless street parties that take place all around this historic city.

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