* Our author hits all the highlights, from Habana Vieja (Old Havana) to the sugar mills and colonial mansions in Trinidad. She's checked out all the country's best hotels and restaurants in person, and offers authoritative, candid reviews that will help you find the choices that suit your tastes and budget.
* You'll also get up-to-the-minute coverage of shopping and nightlife; in-depth coverage of Cuba's best beaches; accurate city and regional maps; advice on planning a trip during Carnival; and extensive coverage of outdoor adventures, like scuba diving at Maria la Gorda and hiking Pico Turquino.