Club Med in Cuba: So Near, So Far

Club Mediterranee is open for business in Cuba--but not to Americans, who are barred from visiting because of a long-standing U.S. economic embargo of the Communist nation. Instead, the French resort chain plans to market its 266-room hotel, located in the Varadero resort area and developed jointly with Cuba’s Gaviota state hotel concern, mainly to French people, its Paris office said last week. The hotel has a 150-foot stretch of beach; a pool; three restaurants; water sports; and even a circus school, where guests can learn juggling and other skills. It also offers deep-sea fishing and excursions to Havana.