To do in Havana: Ice cream at Ofelia (as a foreign tourist, you'll be able to avoid the lines for native Cubans), photo at John Lennon statue, José Martí birthplace-museum (off the tourist beaten path, you'll need to take a taxi there, but it's worth the trip), Museum of the Revolution, mojitos at the restaurants around the Plaza de Armas, stroll around the Vedado or along the Malecón at night (it's safe), be careful with the jineteros (con artists) in the old city. Drink it all in-there's nothing like Havana and you're right to go now, before the American hordes descend. And speaking of drinking - beside the regular Havana Club, try to pick up a bottle of Guayabita del Pinar artisanal rum to take home. If you don't see it during your travels, don't worry, it's available at the duty-free shop at the airport before you go. Absolutely unique and delicious. And try to get out into the countryside, Sta. Clara, Cienfuegos, south coast of the island is beautiful. Music-be aware that the hotel shows feature 50's and older stuff for nostalgia audiences; the current music that everyone listens to is played either at house parties (Cubans can't afford to go out to clubs) or at makeshift venues that you'll have to suss out on your own. ¡Buen viaje!
I understand Cuban tours are not exactly budget affairs. I'd love to go -- my junior college Spanish teacher was a Cubaña who taught me an accent Mexicans smile at.
