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    RE: Getting married in Cuba 4 weeks today.

    by ttjpdo 28 May 2012

    Jambo, Gaviota Playa Pesquero is a huge resort (over 900 rooms) with several restaurants, three pools, and of course, a pretty beach.…

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    RE: Return trip - what's NEXT after Vinales and Trinidad?

    by ttjpdo 27 May 2012

    Here are three possibilities: 1. As suggested by Poster #1, visit the same three cities you visited before but, as you only spent one…

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    RE: Cuba in Springtime - Ambitious Itinerary

    by ttjpdo 14 May 2012

    IF you wanted to hit all the places in your original itinerary, then I think the way you have laid it out is just about the best way to…

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    RE: First Trip to Cuba. Habana -> Baracoa. Ambitious & in Need of Advice

    by ttjpdo 14 May 2012

    The best way to hit all the places you hope to visit would be an itineary like this: Overnight in Havana (or at the VIP lounge at airport…

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    RE: Two ladies travelling to Cuba

    by ttjpdo 07 May 2012

    Tip-wise, I can't see why it wouldn't be appropriate to spend 15% of the cost of your stay at a resort (excluding airfare) on tips for…

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    RE: Where to while your time away?

    by Rick01 06 May 2012

    Funny the previous 2 posters John and Sayeh should bring up Asia. I just spent 3 weeks in Shanghai on business, 2 wks touring China…

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    Anyone going to Cuba this August for vacation time?

    by acesnof 03 May 2012

    I'm looking for someone to go to Cuba with this August for vacation time. I have been to Cuba 4 times, twice as an adult, so I have some…

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    RE: First trip to cuba

    by ttjpdo 01 May 2012

    With three weeks you have time to experience places in east, west, and central Cuba. I would recommend that you spend only a day or two…

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    RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by johnabbotsford 24 April 2012

    #22 it is those 3 beaches listed in #16 that I was referring to as not being serviced by Viazul. If you just want an overnight stop b/n…

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    RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by Marcel601 24 April 2012

    Thanks for your comments! Ciego de Ávila, Las Tunas and Camagüey can be reached by Viazul from Santa Clara as I see it on their homepage.…

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    RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by Marcel601 23 April 2012

    Thanks for your helpful suggestions! Cayo Saetía looks very very interesting to me, I'll take a note about that with me. But I wonder…

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    RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by ttjpdo 23 April 2012

    What might work for you is an itinerary that will take you from Havana to Trinidad by bus (6 hours). Iff Trinidad is too touristy (which…

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    RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by Marcel601 23 April 2012

    Thanks for your replies! I think I'll keep an eye on Bayamo and Gibara when we visit the east. An idea of a route for me was this: Hav…

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    RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by bobmichaels 23 April 2012

    John: I hear you about Bayamo. And you are not alone. I think the next trip (after Wednesday's) I will try to fly into Holguin or Santiago.…

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    RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by chefhagan 23 April 2012

    I don't know what you mean by "authentic" but unfortunately, the "must-see" places are where most tourists go. Places you see few are;…

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    RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by johnabbotsford 23 April 2012

    #3 .....and i've said it before - I think you will similarly love Bayamo.

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    RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by johnabbotsford 22 April 2012

    f you want something similar to Baracoa without the long drive to and from Santiago then try Gibera (via Holguin). We love Bayamo and…

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    Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

    by Marcel601 22 April 2012

    Hi, I am planning with to friends to visit Cuba this july and august. I was there the first time in 2009 and since then the fascination…

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    RE: What do you think of these places to visit?

    by ttjpdo 20 April 2012

    The OP says s/he has the first week of his/her trip sorted out, with (we presume) reasons for wanting to spend it in Vinales and Maria…

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    RE: Travel bubby/advice for May 14-28

    by ttjpdo 15 April 2012

    The east (Oriente) is more Caribbean in flavour--especially Santiago de Cuba. And a good deal hotter, which in May and June is very hot…

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    RE: Travel bubby/advice for May 14-28

    by ttjpdo 13 April 2012

    Cuba is about 1000 kilometres long. If you want to visit the whole country, then I would suggest that you plan to spend about two weeks…

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    Re: Rio Bayamo - Warning! Woman travelers don't go alone!

    by threebooks 12 April 2012

    Cuba is very safe, even with the writters experience. Since it is not ok to hassle tourists one only has to give a yell and the hassler…

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    RE: Rio Bayamo - Warning! Woman travelers don't go alone!

    by dontomas 11 April 2012

    Ashnee, I have no clue where in my posts you found me saying that the OP's experience was equal to every day catcalls in the street. That's…

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    Re: Rio Bayamo - Warning! Woman travelers don't go alone!

    by adelemc 11 April 2012

    Estrellita I know what you mean. Before I went to cuba last year other female travellers warned me about the masturbators. I didn't…

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    RE: Rio Bayamo - Warning! Woman travelers don't go alone!

    by peloblanco 11 April 2012

    Methinks this thread has wandered into nooks and crannies (no pun intended) that miss the broader point. I think it perhaps represents…

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