With its beautiful architecture, colourful characters and Caribbean sunshine it's not hard to see why so many people are flocking to explore the Cuban capital Havana in case it changes for good. Since it was announced last year that talks were underway to lift restrictions on Americans visiting the country there has been a surge in the number of tourists wanting to see it for themselves. Online searches for trips  were reportedly up by a staggering 95 per cent with tourists  being warned that if they want to see 'the real Cuba' they should book their trips now. Smoke break: A Cuban woman puffs on an enormous cigar as she fans herself on a street in Old Havana
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Surge in the number of tourists wanting to visit Caribbean island after lifting of travel ban was announced
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Many fear that the country will become 'Americanised' and lose its character as it is opened up for trade
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Travel experts urge anyone who is thinking of visiting Cuba to book sooner rather than later
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A man cleans an old U.S. car on the street of @placeholder capital of Cuba