As two films based on Che Cuevera’s life hit our cinema scenes, we take a look at his favourite destination, Cuba.

Most know of Che Guevara from his association with pop culture history. His iconic image adorns walls and T-shirts across the world – a symbol of rebellion and freedom for our restless youth.

Two films have been produced starring Benicio Del Toro as Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara alongside a band of Cuban exiles (led by Fidel Castro). The film starts as the group reach the shores of Cuba after sailing from Mexico in 1956. Within two years, they amass a small army and with Cuban support, topple the regime of dictator Fulgencio Batista. Guevara goes on to push his cause in both Africa and South America which lead to his eventual capture and death in Bolivia. With the first film now showing in cinemas and the second due to be release on the 20th of February, Che will be in the spotlight once more, hopefully inspiring travellers to visit fascinating Cuba.

Cuba is a truly unique destination. The largest of the Caribbean islands, it sits off the coast of Mexico amid turquoise waters under sunny skies and enjoys subtropical temperatures. In fact, two consecutive days of rain are a rarity in Cuba, which we all wish could be said of England. With a rich colonial heritage intermingled with a vivid and exotic nightlife, Cuba merges past and present into a unique fusion of energy and history.

The capital of Havana, or La Habana, is one of the most beautiful and lively resorts in the Caribbean and has a dazzling harbour flanked by imposing ports, a rum museum, the world-famous Tropicana club and the Meseo de la Revolucion all within its boundaries. For those of you whose interests are piqued by the story of Che, the Mudeo de la Reolucion is a must-see, as it traces the heroic events of Cuba’s struggle for independence. The old district exudes an air of grandeur with its crumbling colonial buildings and 1950’s American cars. However, if the beach is more your scene, then Varadero has plenty of idyllic white sands and crystal clear waters situated only two and a half hours from Havana.

With George Bush leaving the White House and Fidel Castro retired, it’s likely that we can expect an increase in visitors from the United States, so the sooner you visit the better! So if you’re fed up of staring at Che’s face and not having a clue who he is, get yourself to the cinema and then to Cuba. Follow in Che’s footsteps with revolutionary Cuba holidays. For details of how to book visit the Kuoni Travel website.

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