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The smell of orange blossom, the lilt of a flamenco guitar, the taste of dry sherry; memories of Andalucia stay with you like collected souvenirs, begging you to return. Brendan Sainsbury, Lonely Planet Writer Our Promise You can trust our travel information because Lonely Planet authors visit the places we write about, each and every edition. We never accept freebies for positive coverage so you can rely on us to tell it like it is. Inside this book 800+ km of sandy coastline 248 tapas bars and restaurants 156 days of riotous festivals 4 busy authors Inspirational photos 3D plans of iconic sights Eat Like a Local feature.

Trapped in a time-warp, Cuba is like a prince in a poor man s coat. Behind the sometimes shabby facades, gold dust still lingers. Brendan Sainsbury, Lonely Planet Writer "Getting you to the heart of a place"Amazing experiences Inspirational images, 3D illustrations, city walks and the best of local knowledge. Plan the perfect trip Planning features and top itineraries give you the freedom to create your ideal trip.Find hidden travel gems Our authors uncover local secrets that will make your trip unique.Special Features Color Havana walking tourArchitecture photo essayOutdoor adventure guideEssays on the arts & music We tell it like it isOur job is to make amazing travel experiences happen. We visit the places we write about each and every edition. We never take freebies for positive coverage, so you can always rely on us to tell it like it is.

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Travellers are flocking to Havana to experience its idiosyncrasies and charms before the floodgates are opened to American travellers and things change forever. This guide features the most comprehensive language section available. It offers more coverage of language schools and volunteer opportunities for those keen to learn and return something to locals through their travels.