Costa Rica and Cuba surprise best sellers

Cox & Kings, the world's longest-established tour operator, reports a steady increase in bookings Latin America in the last two years.

The surprise best sellers for Cox & Kings are Costa Rica and Cuba, with increases in passenger numbers of 30% and 180% respectively compared to 2009.

Vessela Baleva, Latin America Product Manager at Cox & Kings says "Cuba has been a popular destination for Cox & Kings for many years, but the country is changing fast. Now is a great time to visit, while its exotic and distinctive style remains. Costa Rica has benefited from huge infrastructure investment and new luxury hotels are opening up across the country. Travellers are drawn to the one of the world's most biologically diverse countries to see spectacular wildlife up close".

Cuban Discovery is a 12 day / 10 night escorted tour discovering the faded colonial grandeur of Havana and Trinidad, the delightful rolling countryside with its tobacco plantations, the historical sites of the Revolution and the ever-present rhythms of the son and mambo. The tour is priced from £1,839 per person and includes international flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick, transfers, escorted excursions and accommodation with breakfast daily and most other meals.

Cox & Kings' 11 day / 9 night luxury tour to Costa Rica visits some of the country's major national parks and explores the astonishing variety of flora and fauna in contrasting habitats, including rainforest, cloud forest, volcanoes, lakes and canals. Natural Splendours of Costa Rica is priced from £1,814 per person and includes flights via Miami with British Airways and American Airways, transfers, escorted excursions and accommodation with breakfast daily and most other meals.

Cox & Kings arranges luxury tours and tailor-made travel throughout Latin America.

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