I spent 19 days, last Feb. cycling from Havana to the far west of the island, Maria Lagorda a dive resort and Cabo San Antonio. This was my 3rd ride on the island and have cycled from one end to the other.
I was not overly impressed with Havana as it is becoming more touristy for better lack of words and lots of hustlers of all sorts. Once you are off the AI resorts in Varadero, you can see the real Cuba.
Lots of Americans have rediscovered the island and suspect it won`t be long until the Starbucks, Walmarts, McDonalds etc., invade the population.