Travel Guide: Here's why Cuba is the perfect vacation spot (WATCH)

Cuba has also attracted the attention of several celebrities including Jay Z and Beyonce, and more recently the Kardashian clan.

With restored relations between the United States and Cuba, all eyes have recently shifted to Cuba.

Fondly touted as a place that's frozen in time, Cuba is an exotic mix of the old and the contemporary.

Cuba has also attracted the attention of several celebrities including Jay Z and Beyonce, and more recently the Kardashian clan.

The Cuban art and culinary scenes have also witnessed a renaissance with the relaxation on import laws

So what exactly is the allure of this charming Caribbean nation? Check out the video above by the New York Times on why Cuba is the perfect vacation spot.