Families hoping to experience life in one of Cuba’s major citites will love the Melia Santiago de Cuba. Views stretch from the clear, turquoise waters of the Caribbean to the peaks of the Sierra Maestra mountains. Rooms accommodate three guests and feature views of the gardens and swimming pools. Travelers can visit the famed Castillo del Morro, a fort that guards the entrance to Havana Bay, and is the perfect place to learn about the history of Cuba or watch the waves crashing on the rocks. Music lovers will enjoy a visit to Parque Lennon, a tribute to John Lennon.