• Submitted by: manso
• Travel and Tourism
• 07 / 28 / 2011

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DORKING, England, July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Kuoni, the luxury travel group, has announced that despite recessionary times, it is experiencing a surge of interest by holiday makers choosing to travel to Cuba, the Caribbean's largest island. This fascinating, historic destination has seen an increase in bookings by some 25% when compared to 2010.

There is also increasing demand for luxury accommodation with travellers opting for five-star properties above other hotel grades. Current figures show almost half of all Cuba bookings were in five-star properties, up 53% on last year.

Responding to this trend, Kuoni have introduced a brand new five-star property opening in November 2011. Melia Buenavista Royal Service & Spa set on the tropical paradise island of Cayo Santa Maria, with impressive dive sites and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve as a backdrop.

The resort is perfect for couples and honeymooners. This adults-only, all suite resort offers guests a complimentary 25-minute massage and a hydrothermal circuit in the hotel's grand spa, seductive rooms, butler service and late check-out. The hotel also offers an all inclusive plan, which gives guests the reassurance of knowing everything is paid for.

The Cuban city of Havana is a romantic and atmospheric World Heritage Site, where time appears to have stood still since the 1950's. It's perhaps appropriate on a Cuba holiday to be picked-up on arrival, in a vintage fifties car, and taken to the hotel in style. Cuba is also known for its rich forests, waterfalls, breathtaking beaches and wildlife.  

Cuba can be found in the pages of the new Mexico and Caribbean brochure, which can be downloaded from the Kuoni website.

About Kuoni:

Kuoni Travel LTD is ABTA and ATOL protected, giving customers financial protection and ensuring they won't be stranded abroad. Customers are safe in the knowledge that while they are abroad, Kuoni has professional ground agents and English speaking guides to ensure they have an enjoyable stay.

Founded by Alfred Kuoni in 1906, Kuoni Travel has grown into not only the largest travel company in Switzerland, but also one of the leading travel organisations in the world.

Kuoni offers luxury holidays in a number of beautiful locations, with a host of Cuba holidays, Egypt holidays, USA holidays and Bali holidays. The company's Authentic Experiences enable travellers to do as the locals do or learn from experts in their field.

Quality is an integral part of companies like Kuoni who are aiming at the luxury market, however Kuoni has recently launched its 'smart' holidays - a collection of three to four-star holidays that have been handpicked and designed to give customers more holiday for their money.

For further media information, please contact:

Anne-Marie Hansen
Kuoni Travel Ltd
Kuoni House
Deepdene Avenue
Dorking
Surrey
RH5 4AZ
+44(0)1306-744-173

http://www.kuoni.co.uk

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