World's Biggest Cigar Festival in Cuba From Feb. 27–March 2

The 14th annual Habano Cigar "Habanos" Festival — considered as the world's biggest cigar festival — is scheduled to take place in the Cuban capital of Havana from Feb. 27 to March 2, 2012.

The five-day event will see cigar smokers from around the world (60 countries are expected) participating in the festival, which will also pay tribute to Habanos' flagship brands — Cohiba and Romeo y Julieta.

There are also a number of traditional activities and tours being lined up. These include tours of the best tobacco plantations, visits to leading factories, launch of new products, seminars, a class on cigar rolling and, of course, the chance to try out the newest and most exciting cigars.

On Wednesday, Feb. 29, there will be a dinner to commemorate the 520th anniversary of the discovery of tobacco in Cuba by the Europeans.