I have always wanted to travel to Cuba, obviously not getting the chance to do so, I will still be able to see the refined and grandiose architecture and design of the lush island. Much like the elite enclaves of the East Coast, Cuba is speckled with lavish beaux arts mansions and beautifully done art deco homes. Hermes Mallea's Great Houses of Havana is a well curated showcase of the some of the most beautiful homes and estates on the island, having Cuban-immgrant parents Mr. Mallea shares a personal connection with the island's glamour, before it was brought down by ongoing government situations. This book is the perfect read addition to a library full of books about travel, exotic places, and beautiful homes.
Photos courtesy of Architectural Digest
