Varadero is Cuba's answer to the all-inclusive Caribbean resort, and for visitors who want Havana's history paired with genuine beach time, the two combine naturally on one trip. The beach itself — a long, narrow stretch of fine white sand along a peninsula — rivals anything else in the Caribbean, and the resort infrastructure here is considerably more developed than the rest of the island, making it a reliable, easy add-on after a few days exploring Havana's old town.