The Secrets to Booking a Luxury Trip to Cuba
Hint: It’s all about managing expectations.
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The Hotel Inglaterra has been one of the best places to stay in Havana since it opened in 1875. Its colonial façade and bright neon signage fit right in with the nearby capitol building and Gran Teatro, and its guest book includes such famous names as Cuban national hero José Martí.
There’s just one catch: The property is stuck in time, just like the rest of Cuba. You’ll have to pay $312 a night for what looks like a Holiday Inn, albeit one with pretty terracotta-tiled floors.