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This Caribbean peninsula boasts a 20-km beach with warm water almost all year round

Is anyone else over winter in Toronto?

This Caribbean peninsula boasts a 20-km beach with warm water almost all year round

A world-renowned beach resort of Varadero.

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Located just off the northern coast of Cuba, a peninsula curves into the Gulf of Mexico and is basically the exact opposite of snowy Toronto right now.

The world-renowned beach resort of Varadero has appeared on more than one "best beaches in the world" list, and understandably so when you see the 20 km stretch of dazzling soft sand and gently cresting waves on turquoise water.

If you're ready for a little break from the cold and snow of a Toronto winter, an escape to Varadero might be just what you need to relax and reset.

Water fans can dive or fish in the glorious warm sea, while golf lovers can explore the picturesque Varadero Golf Club, Cuba's first 18-hole/72-par golf course.

History buffs can visit the fascinating nearby cities of Matanzas, Havana, or Cienfuegos. Plus, Varadero's nightlife offers a whole range of bars, restaurants and clubs (and you don't have to bring your huge winter coat!).

As for accommodation, Meliá Cuba has 12 hotels and resorts at Varadero to suit every kind of traveller seeking every type of escape.

  • Paradisus Princesa del Mar (Adults Only +18).
  • Paradisus Varadero
  • Meliá Marina Varadero - Apartments
  • Meliá Marina Varadero
  • Meliá Las Antillas (Adults Only +16)
  • Meliá Internacional Varadero
  • Meliá Península Varadero
  • Meliá Varadero
  • Meliá Las Américas (Adults Only +18)
  • Sol Varadero Beach (Adults Only +16)
  • Sol Caribe Beach
  • Sol Palmeras

Look at the Sol hotels for entertainment and freshness — perfect for a family-friendly vacation or a trip with your friends. The Meliá resorts offer a more exclusive feel with unmatched fine dining options, ideal for a romantic getaway, and the Paradisus premium ecoresorts deliver a luxurious experience close to nature.

Whichever you pick, you'll be just a stroll from the bright white sands and warm water that make Varadero a place you'll want to visit again and again.

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