CubaPLUS Magazine

Havanatur SA is group of tour operators and travel agencies with offices in more than twelve countries around the world. In Canada, the country that sends the most visitors to Cuba, Havanatur has two branches: Hola Sun Holidays. based in Toronto, Ontario and Caribe Sol located in Montreal, Quebec. Since our foundation, Hola Sun and Caribe Solrsquo;s main strategy has been to promote Cuba as a place of endless exploration offering all the key elements travelers are looking for: vibrant culture, in-depth history, breathtaking landscape, stunning beaches, colonial architecture and most of all, charming people! It is also an incredibly safe destination, accessible and very affordable for Canadian tourists.

Hola Sun Holidays. has a 25 year presence in the market. It was the first agency Havanatur opened in Canada. Hola Sunrsquo;s tour products are mainly geared towards travel agencies in the province of Ontario, but it also offers departures from other gateways in Canada. Meanwhile Caribe Sol, with 23 years in the market, caters its products to the francophone market in the province of Quebec. Throughout the years both agencies have been very well positioned in the Canadian market and enjoy prestige in the retail network, having partnered with more than 1600 travel agencies nationwide. Our main strengths lie in being recognized as the Cuba specialist and offering our customers a wide selection of travel products and services across Cuba. Hola Sun and Caribe Solrsquo;s approach has been to continue to expand sales outside Toronto and Montreal.

Each year Hola Sun and Caribe Sol continue to enrich our diverse collection of products and services, offering more destinations and hotels with year round service than any other Canadian tour operator. Hola Sun and Caribe Sol offer tour packages with year round services to 9 destinations: Cayo Coco / Cayo Guillermo, Holguín, Cienfuegos / Trinidad, Santiago de Cuba, Camaguuml;ey / Santa Lucía, Havana, Varadero, Cayo Santa María and Cayo Largo.

Clients can enjoy a speciality Culture and Beach" program featuring stays in Havana amp; Varadero. This package includes airfare, transfers, accommodation, meals, amp; tours. Explore the fascinating points of interest mdash;the Viñales Valley located in the western most province of Cuba, Pinar Del Río, known for its lovingly cultivated tobacco plantations and breathtaking views; a city tour of Havana, a catamaran ride to Cayo Blanco and much more! It also includes free time to enjoy an all-inclusive hotel.

When the clients book a Hola Sun or Caribe Sol package, they automatically receive a local excursion at no extra charge! These free excursions include: a free beach party at Playa Flamingo in Cayo Coco, a free Rancho King excursion in Camaguey, a free nautical excursion in Holguin, a free Matanzas y sus Cuevas Excursion in Varadero, a free Tropicana show in Havana or a free nautical or Baconao excursion in Santiago de Cuba. It is our way of saying thank you to our guests in destination.

For 2016, as part of the celebration of the 25th anniversary of Hola Sun Holidays and the 23rd anniversary of Caribe Sol, we have added new exclusive products that are focused on the eastern side of the island. These include Santiago, Baracoa and also Pinares de Mayari in Holguín province. The new products are designed for travellers to explore historic cities and their particular cultures, take in exotic landscapes and also to interact with the environment in these regions.

Hola Sun and Caribe Sol offer flights aboard Cubana Airlines, Cubarsquo;s national airline, for travel to the island in total comfort. There are many reasons to choose CUBA with Hola Sun Holidays and Solmdash;your Cuba Specialists.