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We arrived late in Cuba and went straight to our hotel, the Iberostar Varadero: 5 stars and the best address in town! It is a breath-taking hotel with soft sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, good food, great pools and spacious rooms. We knew right away we were in for a lovely and relaxing 2 weeks. My godparents and sister arrived from Germany and we celebrated with some champagne as the vacation began.
One of my favourite events was the tour through Varadeo in the
old-timer car: a convertible pink Dodge
Crown Royal from the 1950’s. I have a passion for anything vintage,
especially from the 50’s, so you can imagine my absolute excitement to dress in
style for this opportunity. The driver arrived in the early morning and we (my
mom and dad came along for the experience) hopped in for a 2-hour drive around
town. I felt right at home with my white shorts, jean crop top with white trim (actually
a vintage piece from the 50’s) and my headscarf tied in a knot in my hair
(perfect for a windy ride). We stopped at Al
Capon’s house, and Dupont’s
mansion, which is now a golf club, as well as the downtown artisan market. And
yes: I most certainly took every stop as an opportunity for a photo shoot.
That’s when I fell in love with the charm of Cuba and the vintage feel of an
island frozen in the year1959: the old buildings and the old timer cars
everywhere, the straw hats and the bands playing on the street, while the
rhythms and sounds accompany you on your discovery walk. I don’t think there is
another place on earth that is this authentic! I felt immersed in a really lovely
reality on this wonderful first excursion: a beautiful day spent cruising with the
top down, sun on my face and the wind in my hair.
Stay tuned for more of my cuban adventures,
xo Nicola
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