Cuba’s population currently stands at just over 11.3 million people, 2.7 million of which reside in the capital city of Havana. Cuba is one of the most ecofriendly holiday destinations in the world, it was ranked the world’s most sustainable country by the sustainable development index in 2015. As well as, Cuba has one of the lowest crime rates in the world.

Cuba’s tropical weather is fantastic for the best getaway holiday, to relax under the sunny day. The Cuban architecture is very unique and fascinating, just being in Havana alone feels like being taken back to the 20^th century. As Havana is filled with old and yet very sturdy buildings and verity of vintage American cars from the 1940’s and 1950’s including Chevrolets, Fords, Pontiacs, Buicks, and Dodges to name a few.

Cuba has nine UNESCO world heritage sites. Old Havana and its Fortifications, Vinales Valley, Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, Desembarco del Granma National Park, Catillo de San Pedro de LA Roca, Trinidad, Camaguey, Cienfuegos, and the Archaeological landscape of the first Coffee plantations in Southeast Cuba.

Cuba is the largest Caribbean Island and the 17^th largest island in the world. Located between the North and the South of America, Cuba is situated only 180 km away from Florida and 140 km away from Bahamas. Cuba’s coast line is over 5600 km long. At certain clear nights, it is possible to see Florida lights from the coast of Cuba.

Cuba is home to wide range of exotic animal kingdom. Over 350 uniquely identified bird species, twenty of which are endemic birds. Staggering 54 different types of shark species lurking deep under the Cuban sea. All types of unique and exotic plants can be found in Cuba, around hundred different species of Palm trees, ninety of which are endemic to Cuba and 25000 species of Orchids, including the world’s most recently discovered species the Tetramicra riparia. Cuba has some of the best fishing in the world. It is home to over 900 different species of fish, of which 22 are endemic and attracts big game fishers, fly fishers and naturalists from all over the world.

Now some interesting facts about Cubans! Cubans are famous for dancing. Salsa, Rumba, Mambo, Cha-cha-cha, Trova and Danzon dances are ingrained in Cuban tradition and culture. Cuban literacy rate amongst the adult population is staggering 96.7 per cent high. Which put Cuba amongst one of the highly intellectual nations. Cubans love to play chess. From the young school students, to elderly population.

Cuba’s biggest exports are tobacco, Sugar, and nickel. Cuba is famously known for locally producing and exporting hand rolled from natural tobacco leaves cigars, such as world premium quality Cohiba cigars. Most Cuban provinces produce their own beer, there are 6 breweries in Cuba. Cuba also produces great strong and sweet coffee which is served black in small cups.

Cuba has one of the most intelligent and highly skilled doctors in the world, many of whom study in Cuba in order to later in life help patients around the world. Cuba’s healthcare system has been recognized around the world for its excellence and efficiency and it is at the cutting edge of medical science.

Cubans love boxing, of its current estimated 99000 athletes, 19000 are boxers. Cuba has some of the best boxers and combat athletes of all time. As it is a home to 78 Olympic medals to date, 41 of which were gold medalists. Some of the famous and notable Cuban boxers and combat athletes are the WBA, WBO world famous Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux and a UFC combat athlete, Yoel Romero, amongst other world leading and professional athletes.

Cuba has become LGBT friendly, with gay marriages set to become legal and hotels catering specifically for the LGBT community opening across the Island.

Tenerife is situated to the west of Sahara Desert. It was once colonized by the Spanish and ever since is internationally recognized as one of many Spain’s islands. Prior to the colonization by the Spanish, the island was inhabited by Guanches.

Santa Cruz being the capital of Tenerife and the capital of the Canary Islands is Las Palmas.

Tenerife is amongst the chain of Canarian Islands. It is the largest by size and population amongst the rest of the seven Canarian Islands. The native language of Tenerife is Spanish. However, English and German are widely used languages due to Tenerife being is very popular tourist destination. As the island attracts more than five million tourists annually.

Many of Tenerife’s beaches are not natural, but man-made due to the island’s volcanic nature. Tenerife has one of the rarest natural black sand beaches, due to the ashes from the Tiede volcano spreading across the beach sand.

Speak of the volcano! Right in the center of the island, a large active volcano is located, by the name of Teide. Tenerife’s Teide National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the second most visited park in the entire world. The volcano reaches a height of 3,718 meters. The volcano is the third highest volcano in the world.

The local brand of Dorada beer can be found nowhere in the world except for Tenerife and Gran Canaria. Tenerife also produces delicious locally brewed beers and sangrias.

Every February, Santa Cruz de Tenerife hosts one of the biggest and most colourful carnivals in the world, just after the famous carnival in Rio de Janeiro. Tajaraste is a traditional dance and music style that originates from Tenerife. This dance has its origin in the original Guanche cultures and is still alive thanks to local folklore groups. Tajaraste is characterized by its vibrant colors, energetic movement and rhythmic music.

Tenerife has one of the leading sun and night sky observatories in the world. Built by the verity of European science and astronomical agencies, the Observatorio del Teide is the largest solar observatory in the world and is located at an altitude of 2,390 meters above sea level. Scientists from all over the world come to study the sun and other astronomical phenomena.

In the small village of Fuente Alta in the Vilaflor region, there is a spring whose water is known for its healing properties. The water from this spring is rich in minerals and the locals consider it an elixir of youth and health.

Due to often favorable warm weather and tropical climate of the island, a lot of inhabitants of the island are very motivated to train in variety of sports. Local youth of the island tend to train in both boxing and mix martial combat sport. There are often variety of internationally recognized combat sport events taking place in the island, such as One MMA Championship.

The local food of Tenerife is superbly delicious. As the island is situated in the crossroads between the Arabian culture and Western culture, the island provides vast variety of cuisines. A lot of fruits, vegetables, meat and especially seafood products are locally produced. This allows many local restaurants of the island to offer verity of international dishes for affordable price. Many visitors of the island can try out traditional cuisine or accustomed cuisine of India, China, Russia, Turkey and many more.

Qatar is fairly new country. Founded in September 3, 1971 by Sheikh Jassim Bin Mohammed Bin Thani. Now Qatar is exponentially growing country and a leading force in multifaceted industry. Contrary to popular belief, Qatar’s main source of income is not from oil, the fact of the matter is rather vice versa. The main, but not the least income of Qatar is from production and export of natural gas mainly extracted from the seabed of Arabian Gulf and afterwards production and export of natural oil.

Qatar’s population consists of approximately two and a half million inhabitants, of which approximately half a million are local Qatari citizens. Qatar is known for being one of many Islamic states. Yet, the country is open to multitude of foreigners from all over the world with variety of cultures and backgrounds.

Qatar’s capital city is Doha with almost all of the country inhabitants residing within the city borders. The second and only largest city of Qatar is known as Dukhan. The country is a semi-island, surrounded almost completely with the Gulf Sea. The only country Qatar shares borders with is The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia at the southern region of Qatar.

His Highness Emir Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani of the Royal House of Thani is the current leading ruler of Qatar. The Royal House of Thani was founded by the first Emir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Thani bin Mohammad. The Royal House of Qatar proudly carries the name of Thani as a last name, ever since the inception of the Royal House of Qatar.

Both Qatar’s dry climate and hot weather can be difficult to handle for many people during summer time, as the summer weather can reach up to 55 degrees Celsius. But once summer is over, many people enjoy the cool breeze of the Arabian Gulf Sea. Winters in Qatar often feel as autumn in many countries. Months of January and February are known for their constant rains.

Due to versatile international and multicultural foreign inhabitants of the country, restaurants of all classes from all over the world can be found in Qatar. From spicy Indian cuisine, to high end Nobu sushi restaurants can be discovered in Qatar. Apart from tasty foreign cuisine, Qatar as well offers national Arabic taste of freshly baked bread that will go well with hummus or pita. As well as variety of kebabs and traditionally prepared lamb. And lastly, due to the vast quantity of fish and other sea creatures swimming in the Arabian Gulf Sea, all the seafood restaurants in Qatar offer seafood of all types.

Prior discovery of natural gas and oil in Qatar, the main and most popular source of income for the local Qatari citizens back in the 19^th and 20^th century was pearl business. This business is yet popular to this day in Qatar, but more less so, compare to other newer opportunities of income possible now in Qatar. But once upon a time, finding pearls in the mouth of oysters was the main source of income for many Qataris.

Due to Qatar wining the bid and hosting the 2022 FIFA, Qatar has been in an exponential developing process. From the start of the 21^st century, a new bold and bright project has been envisioned for Qatar, named Qatar 2030. This grandiose project elevated Qatar to swiftly rise and be amongst the league of developed nations. What other nations yet keep on reaching, Qatar has achieved in mere two decades. Of course, there are yet a lot to be done in Qatar, but the perfect hosting of 2022 FIFA had only proven to many of all that awaits Qatar and those who wish to be a part of the 2030 Qatar vision.

By visiting Qatar as a tourist or residing for work related purposes, rest assured, Qatar will open opportunities like never seen before. From multitude of multiculturalism, to local experience. Qatar has it all. Take a ride on quadbikes over the Sealine dunes or take a boat ride and enjoy the evening with Karak in the Arabian Gulf Sea.

Qatar will always offer more than you can desire. All it takes for you is to visit.