| If you were a celebrity, what would be your | | | | hotels, in their Halls of Fame. I highly |
| favorite spot to spend some time? Probably a | | | | recommend going to the Hall of Fame of The |
| place where you would find good service | | | | Nacional de Cuba Hotel, a very special place |
| without being disturbed and followed by the | | | | with an exquisite decoration with |
| press or the paparazzi. That's where Cuba | | | | celebrities' pictures on the walls who have |
| comes instantly to mind, a place where public | | | | been to Cuba over the last half century, |
| figures can walk the streets freely and enjoy | | | | where you can enjoy live music while ordering |
| the warmth welcome of its friendly people and | | | | some of the Cuban most recognized drinks, and |
| the natural beauty of its landscapes; making | | | | you can play your favorite songs in the |
| this Caribbean island a privileged site to | | | | jukebox. Everything is arranged to provide |
| celebrities. | | | | pleasure. |
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| Many international well-known personalities | | | | And once these personalities select their |
| have been interested in Cuba, its culture, | | | | lodgings, what do they do in Cuba? Well, many |
| its people, its beaches, its famous drinks or | | | | of the cinema icons like to go to Havana for |
| its fine cigars since the early 1930's. | | | | the International Festival of New Latin |
| Actors, film directors, models, fashion | | | | American Film, like actor Danny Glover and |
| designers, singers, writers, cosmonauts, | | | | singer Harry Belafonte; also Kevin Costner |
| sports stars, kings and queens, princes and | | | | visited Havana for the premiere of "Thirteen |
| princess, presidents and ministers, and other | | | | Days", as did Steven Soderbergh and Benicio |
| political figures, they all are paying | | | | del Torro for "Traffic". Notorious |
| attention to this island. | | | | personalities love the Caribbean rhythm, so |
| | | | when they come to Cuba they just want to |
| But what are they doing while staying in | | | | improve their dance moves by taking salsa |
| Cuba? Well, first is where to stay. While | | | | lessons, so it's the case of Sting, who had |
| celebrities are staying in Havana, Cuba's | | | | been brushing up on his salsa dancing in |
| capital, the popular Cuba hotels choices are | | | | Havana's National Ballet School. |
| The Nacional de Cuba Hotel (also known as the | | | | |
| hotel of the famous), the Meliá CohÃba | | | | The International Habano´s Festival is the |
| Hotel and the Tryp Habana Libre Hotel; all of | | | | most eagerly-awaited event for all famous |
| them are five stars category hotels, with | | | | cigar lovers who are fond of the Cuban |
| great views of this fascinating city, | | | | premium brands. For every eminent cigar |
| comfortable rooms and cuisine where you can | | | | smoker like Jack Nicholson, Arnold |
| taste the highest standards of international | | | | Schwarzenegger or Jeremy Irons, who share the |
| and Cuban food in any of its restaurants. | | | | passion for the Habanos, the Festival has |
| | | | several wonderful treats. Even the British |
| While movie stars like Kevin Costner, Johnny | | | | actor Jeremy Irons has been awarded with the |
| Depp, Robert Redford and Pierce Brosnan, | | | | Prize Habanos 2005 in the category of |
| filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola and Steven | | | | Communication for his contribution to the |
| Spielberg, and models Naomi Campbell and Kate | | | | diffusion of the culture of the Habanos |
| Moss prefer the refined elegance and majestic | | | | around the world. |
| comfort of the Nacional; the Spanish royalty | | | | |
| and famous actors like Jane Fonda and Ted | | | | Furthermore, many world famous musicians have |
| Turner chose the centric Habana Libre. The | | | | come to Cuba to play! So is the case of Air |
| great fashion designer Giorgio Armani, the | | | | Supply, Peter Frampton, rock bands Audioslave |
| popular Spanish singers Miguel Bosé and | | | | and Manic Street Preachers, and Sting from |
| Joan Manuel Serrat, and acclaimed actors like | | | | the popular band The Police, who were |
| Gene Hackman and Jeremy Irons are among the | | | | overwhelmed by the Cuban culture, art and |
| most distinguish visitors of The Meliá | | | | musicality. Moreover, political leaders, |
| CohÃba Hotel. | | | | intellectuals and celebrities from the arts |
| | | | are visiting Havana for several events like |
| Any tourist can see the pictures of his | | | | the Non-Aligned Movement (NOAL), among other |
| favorite celebrity while staying in those | | | | political exchanges. |