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DETOURS Havana’s High Five Here are the top five Havana hot spots to see before the American tourist wave hits. Tropicana Watch pure magic unfold. A hotbed for nightclub glitz and glamour, this legendary landmark is punctuated by rhythm with plenty of soul as a live orchestra accompanies dazzling dancers who sway with the palm trees. Nightly shows are year round except Christmas Eve. Reservations are recommended. 1 2 Coppelia You need ice cream under a hot Cuban sun. When you arrive at this weird Jetsonslike building with its neo-modern façade, don’t be surprised by the long queues. If short on time, you can choose the tourist section but we prefer to hang out with the locals. The scene is not to be missed. 3 El Floridita Quench your thirst at this watering hole, one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots. Sidle up to the bar, preferably near the bronze statue of the iconic writer, order the famous daiquiri and watch how the bartenders continue to create the rum cocktail first served here. In the Fifties the Spanish colonial charm of Havana was a magnet for celebrities and industrialists. These days the Cuban capital, packed with its exotic allure, is drawing crowds to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Old Havana. Each time you return there is something new and different to discover. 4 Hotel Nacional de Cuba Overlooking the Malecón, a chunk of oceanfront real estate frequented by canoodling couples and locals alike, this Spanish colonial structure radiates old world charm and has many star-studded tales to tell. Mojitos, another famous Cuban drink, are popular at the bar or along the al fresco terrace. 5 Old Havana/La Habana Vieja We cannot forget the pearl of the Caribbean. This corner of the capital has survived years of neglect and is now slowly regaining its former beauty. The Catedral de San Cristóbal, the Plaza Vieja and the Plaza de San Francisco are classic landmarks. You can while away the hours around the pedestrian-only Calle Obispo as you stroll these ancient alleys and cobblestone streets. ENSEMBLE VACATIONS FALL 2009 23
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