We start with 4 dazzling nights at a paradise beach resort in Santa Maria (just 20 minutes from Havana), followed by a 10 night magical stay in the heart of all the Salsa action in Old Havana.

Melt back into the 1930s in Hemmingway’s Hotel with its live piano bar, and discover the vibrancy of Havana’s vivacious culture.

Salsa to your heart’s content with 21 hours of tuition, at 5 levels, with the world’s leading Cuban  dance company Raices Profundas, led by Juan de Dios and Kerry Ribchester.

Spoil yourself with 40 hours of the hottest Salsa of your life on the dance floor, accompanied by the stars of the Havana Salsa scene.

On arrival in Havana airport, a warm welcome by the Key2Cuba team and an ice cool Cuba Libre.

Check into a stunning all-inclusive beach resort just 20 minutes outside of Havana. Take a dip in a turquoise blue sea and chill out before dinner.

After dinner, depending on flight arrival times, dancing at a local Salsa club 5 minutes away in Guanabo where there are few tourists and the whole club is full of Cubans partying.

Salsa Class with the dancers. After lunch, a huge afternoon Salsa party on the beach with all the dancers, lots of rum, and a 7 piece live band. We will Rueda in the sand and sea.

After dinner, a night of Salsa dancing in Havana at the club with the best band in town: probably Casa de la Música.

Day 4

Free morning: to enjoy your last day at the beach.

Afternoon:  we head into Havana for the Salsa Matinee to party with the fabulous Tania, Bamboleo and all our dancers from Raices Profundas Company.

Day 5

After breakfast we head back to Havana to check into Hemmingway’s favourite residence, the Ambos Mundos Hotel, situated in the heart of Old Havana and next door to all the restaurants, live music bars, and the cathedral square. Enjoy your welcome cocktail on arrival in a stunning reception with live piano music, a fountain and a 24hr bar.

7pm We meet to dine at a fabulous, grand Cuban restaurant with a live Son band in the recently renovated Plaza Vieja.

9pm The Key2Cuba Welcome to Havana Party: free private Salsa party on the rooftop of the hotel with Cuba’s most celebrated DJ. All the dancers are invited and any Cuban friends you would like to bring are welcome; Salsa under the stars with a majestic view of the whole of Old Havana and coastline.

Day 6

Take breakfast on the rooftop terrace with stunning views overlooking the sea, the port and Old Havana.

Salsa Class: 11am – 2pm with the Director of Raices Profundas, the infamous Juan de Dios. First hour: Technique and an especially themed warm up, second hour: Partner Work, third hour: Rueda, plus warm down. 3 - 5 levels of tuition depending on the group.

Free afternoon: to relax or take a historical tour of Old Havana which concludes with a dram of rum and a dance in the Rum museum.

Dinner at a private residence – authentic home Cuban cooking, with beans, rice, Chicken, plantain and Mojitos!

Evening dancing at an amazing 1950’s style Salsa Club - usually Los Van Van will be playing. 

Day 7

Salsa Class 11am – 2pm

Afternoon Salsa Matinee at the local Casa de la Música with a top live band.

After dinner in a local Palador, we chill out with drinks on the rooftop of a historic colonial hotel, frequented by Graeme Green, followed by late evening dancing at the famous La Floridita with fabulous live music.

Day 8

After breakfast we visit the home and studio of renowned mural artist Salvador Gonzalez on ‘Rumba Street’. We meet the artist and his wife for a special Mojito and with the help of our translator learn about the history of the religion and art that makes this place so unique. By 12pm there is a Rumba Party in full flow.

Evening dancing at an amazing open air Salsa club with all the dancers on an island made of shells.

Day 9

Salsa Class as above: 11am – 2pm

Meet for a late lunch and a hot decadent afternoon Beach Party with all the dancers and a live band.

10pm rendezvous for more, juicy Salsa dancing with the dancers.

Day 10

Salsa Class as above: 11am – 2pm

Later in the afternoon we visit the home of Amado and his Rumberos of Clave Guaguanco - one of Cuba’s most celebrated Rumba groups, and they play for us to dance and party in their home with all the neighbours and Grandma in attendance.

Walk home along the Sea front followed by dinner in a local Gypsy restaurant and Salsa dancing at the local club for those still up for a dance.

Day 11

Salsa Class as above: 11am – 2pm

Meet in the afternoon for the Salsa Matinee to dance to one of Cuba’s top bands with all the dancers. Dinner at a local Spanish restaurant and late evening drinks at the atmospheric ‘El Bogueadita Medico’, Hemmingway’s favourite watering hole, with a stroll through the Cathedral Square on the way back to the hotel to the end the evening.

Day 12

Free Guided Tour of Old Havana: Relax, take a private lesson, visit the Museums, catch up on your shopping or join the group on our free guided tour.

Experience a real Cuban Bembe. Meet in the evening to take a coach to a private house just outside of Havana where the dancers cook for us and dance the Dances of the Orishas - celebrating their Cuban Gods - in a special ceremony with live drumming. Then we have a wild Salsa party with all the locals and their friends. A very unique Cuban experience and one totally off the tourist track.

Day 13

The last Salsa Class, as above: 11am – 2pm with a short ceremony to say Thank You and to take photos together.

We then head for the Salsa Matinee and a late dinner in Old Havana, close to the Capitola building.

Day 14

Morning:  Relax and recharge! Free morning: to sleep in, go shopping and pack.

We meet for our final dinner at the leading Cuban restaurant then go for a last night of Salsa dancing at the best Club in town. If there is a special Matinee this day we do both Clubs – both with live bands.

Day 15

Morning:  Last breakfast together on the rooftop of the hotel with panoramic views overlooking the whole of Havana.

Meet in reception for the coach to the airport and fly back to London with Virgin Atlantic, arriving Monday morning. Once in Gatwick we have a coffee and say our final goodbyes.