Cuba

Fidel Castro took over Cuba on this day in 1959.  A young friend of mine visited Cuba a couple of years ago with a girlfriend of hers.  They enjoyed their visit.

I did a bit of research and formed the view that Cuba is best visited by the younger set who would also be happy to visit Africa or South America.  A working knowledge of Spanish would really help.

Cuba is a poor country.  Its infrastructure is dodgy.  And the people are very poor.  So while the geography is good, nice beaches, old run down colonial towns, and good music everywhere, the food and accommodation is average.  It is still quite difficult to get to as a result of US sanctions.