In Cuba bed and breakfast accommodation is widely known as casa particular or private home. This is generally a private family house that offers rooms and/or suites to travelers for overnight stay. It is very common that the family rents out the whole house. Sometimes boarding houses are referred to as B&B in Cuba. For all types of B&Bs breakfast is included in the room rate and may vary from full continental to full English. Normally bed and breakfast establishment have a limited number of rooms. Approved B&Bs in Cuba have a small sign containing two blue triangles on white background symbolizing roofs. The B&B standards vary from modernly equipped and luxurious apartments to modest houses with basic facilities. B&Bs are remarkable for their casual ambiance, opportunity to get to know real Cubans and the authentic atmosphere of their everyday lives. Local cuisine and knowledge are additional reasons to prefer a stay in a bed and breakfast than in an impersonal hotel.

Cuba is located in the northern Caribbean region. It is a strange and curious mix of various cultural, political and geographical influences that keeps on attracting tourists eager to get acquainted with the magical ambiance of Cuba and its people. As a typical Caribbean country Cuba enjoys splendid white sand beaches, pristine nature, soothing breezes and ocean waves. But there is much more to it that an enchanting coastal nature. The rich history and multi layered complex culture heritage will amaze every newcomer. Spanish colonial edifices and landscaping, salsa dances and music, cigar and rum aromas, delicious cuisine and open hearted, open minded and outgoing people - these are all Cuban hallmarks. But a land so diverse and contradicting is not a place for group visits. Better yet, you must aim at direct personal experience to really get to know the magical Cuba.