Viva La Cuba! 12 Reasons to Plan Your Next Trip Now

Follow in the steps of the Wests, Obamas and Carters.

Viva La Cuba! - With travel opening up to Cuba, more and more Americans, including the Kardashians, are vacationing on the Caribbean island. Are you planning a trip there, too? Here's a list of some amazing things to see and do. By Kellee Terrell(Photo: AP Photo/Desmond Boylan)

1 / 13

Viva La Cuba! - With travel opening up to Cuba, more and more Americans, including the Kardashians, are vacationing on the Caribbean island. Are you planning a trip there, too? Here's a list of some amazing things to see and do. By Kellee Terrell(Photo: AP Photo/Desmond Boylan)

592686565

2 / 13

Enjoy The Afro-Cuban Culture - The Spanish-speaking country is also known for its rich Afro-Cuban culture. From the music to food to national monuments, make sure to appreciate it when you are there. Try: Booking a walking tour that specializes on Black culture.  (Photo: Buena Vista Images / Getty Images)

10080075

3 / 13

Enjoy a Show at the Tropicana Nightclub - This historic nightclub is a staple in Havana, Cuba's capitol. Opening its doors in 1939, this cabaret and club boasts some of the best music and showgirls in the game. (Photo: Grant Faint / Getty Images)

534062229

4 / 13

Soak in the Art - While you're there, get all highbrow with it and visit the plethora of art museums that the island has to offer. Celebrate Cuban artists, sculptors and scientists as they capture the essence and beauty of the island. Visit: National Museum of Fine Arts in Havana.(Photo: John Elk III / Getty Images)

76944163

5 / 13

Drink Some Mojitos - Yes, we have mojitos here in the U.S., but nothing compares to them in Cuba. With the country's amazing rums, you've never had anything quite like it. So drink up! (Photo: Jeff Shaffer / Dawn Smith / Getty Images)

ADVERTISEMENT
473336750

6 / 13

Eat Really Good Food - Whether it's from a street cart or a fancy sit-down spot, one of the best parts of visiting Cuba is the amazing food. Our fave: The historic La Guarida restaurant. (Photo: bhofack2 / Getty Images)

183278405

7 / 13

Honor Che Guevara - While visiting Cuba, it's important to honor its revolutionaries, especially Che Guevara, who is immortalized throughout the country. Visit: The Che Guevara Wall in Santa Clara. (Photo: Simone Becchetti / Getty Images)

173982303

8 / 13

Hit Up the Beaches - Take a break from the hustle and bustle of the busy city and head over to a few of the beaches that the country has to offer. Visit: The Cayo Largo del Sur — its water and sand are absolutely stunning. (Photo: FRILET Patrick / hemis.fr / Getty Images)

Photo By Photo: FRILET Patrick / hemis.fr / Getty Images

555588557

9 / 13

Drive in Style - Even though it's 2016, Cuba's aesthetic always gives you a retro feel, including the amount of classic cars they have, especially in Havana. So why not rent one and explore the island in style?(Photo: wellsie82 / Getty Images)

84527904

10 / 13

Get Your Snorkel On - Cuba's aquatic life is something that cannot be missed. So while you're visiting, sign up to go snorkeling. Try: Booking a day to snorkel in the Bay of Pigs. (Photo: Dream Pictures / Vstock / Getty Images)

ADVERTISEMENT
54186541

11 / 13

See Live Music - What's really dope about Cuba is that if you want to hear live music, you have tons of options. From clubs like La Zorra y El Cuervo to folks playing in the streets, jazz and other genres are being played everywhere. So ask a local or the concierge at the hotel you're staying at where to go! (Photo: altrendo images / Getty Images)

154908677

12 / 13

Learn to Salsa - You know that saying "When in Rome?" Well when in Cuba, it's a must to get down with this traditional sexy dance. Don't worry about being a beginner; you can go to a salsa club and learn step by step. (Photo: Niko Guido / Getty Images)

129206006

13 / 13

Chill in the Plaza Vieja - Nestled in Old Havana, this gorgeous strip is filled with the arts, shops and bars. So go ahead and park it at an outdoor café, order a Cuba Libre and get your people watch on. (Photo: Robin Thom / Getty Images)