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  1. Altahabana avatar

    RE: Viazul between Varadero and Santa Clara

    by Altahabana 23 April 2012

    I agree 100% and that would be my recommendation based on my recollection of the area. The direct route from Viazaul to the Che Memorial…

  2. zboow avatar

    Viazul between Varadero and Santa Clara

    by zboow 22 April 2012

    Hi Everyone, I am travelling to Cuba for my 5th time again shortly and want to get out on my own without a tour group for a day. I would…

  3. ttjpdo avatar

    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 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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    Trip Report - Cuba

    by sparky403 12 April 2012

    Hi I just returned from Cuba a few weeks ago. I spend alot of my time in Havana, it's a beautiful, although run down it's got the patina…

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    RE: My Game Plan

    by ttjpdo 01 October 2011

    Every province has a university located in the provincial capital or just outside. The one just outside Santa Clara, on the road leading…

  7. ttjpdo avatar

    RE: My Game Plan

    by ttjpdo 21 September 2011

    To answer some of your questions: You're unlikely to have any problems re being an America. The Dominican authorities don't care that…

  8. GreenElephant2 avatar

    Santa Clara Recommendation

    by GreenElephant2 21 August 2011

    People have been going to Santa Clara in Villa Clara to see the "Che" sites. It is a beautiful lively city with a traditional centro where…

  9. sureshn avatar

    RE: Cuba - my experience

    by sureshn 08 August 2011

    Part 5 - whatever else ... Music - everywhere! They love music and they love to dance! I enjoyed every moment of this. Movie - I had…

  10. yorgos avatar

    RE: Motorbike rental in Cuba

    by yorgos 25 July 2011

    You don't have to look in hotels all the time. In Santa Clara I rent it at a place (without an office, a guy just had a desk under the…

  11. johh avatar

    Cuba tip

    by johh 16 July 2011

    Went to Cuba in May/June Here's a few tips if you're heading there. A great place. We spent a lot of time in Havana but would also recomm…

  12. eddb avatar

    A few tips for solo travellers

    by eddb 01 June 2011

    just returned from a short trip around the world , taking in cuba and asia. thought i'd share a few of the best/most annoying aspects…

  13. jacob85 avatar

    RE: Getting from Santa Clara to Havana

    by jacob85 09 March 2011

    You'll always find a taxi to Havana if you go to Astro Bus Station. There is a bus station in every province from Cuba and you usually…

  14. ttjpdo avatar

    RE: help for Cuba itinerary!

    by ttjpdo 23 February 2011

    I would suggest you overnight in Remedios on your way TO Cayo Las Brujas. One of my favorite casas there is that of Glayds Apote, a Santeria…

  15. gracyelala avatar

    RE: Cuba for Christmas and New Year 2011/12

    by gracyelala 02 February 2011

    You should check out the festival of Las Parandas [info|http://www.cubavacationstravel.com/news/index.php?id=639] [more info|http://www.dt…

  16. ttjpdo avatar

    RE: First Visit to Cuba

    by ttjpdo 20 January 2011

    The money issue is simple. Change your currency for Cuban currency (written CUC and called pesos convertibles because they can be converted…

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    RE: Alternatives to the All Inclusive..

    by ttjpdo 09 December 2010

    Assuming you will fly into either Havana or Varadero, you can, at either airport, rent a car (but not a motorscooter). Or you can take…

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    Re: Casa Recommendations in Havana, Cienfuegos, Sta Clara, Trinidad

    by CubaJunky 17 November 2010

    Colonial casas particulares with an outdoor space: Havana: [Casa Lourdes|http://www.cuba-junky.com/havana/casa_lourdes.html] Cienfuego…

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    New route to Cuba from Canada

    by cubaselect 05 November 2010

    CALGARY, Nov. 5 WestJet today announced the launch of new, seasonal non-stop service between Toronto and Santa Clara, Cuba. The inaugural…

  20. plutonium avatar

    Re: 37 Days

    by plutonium 12 October 2010

    Terry, we were a BIT suspicious of giving out our identity, especially since one of us had plans of law school (no longer does) Now, we…

  21. cubafish avatar

    RE: Where to go after Christmas in Remedios

    by cubafish 14 September 2010

    I have been to Santa Clara, Remedios, the cayos & Villas Las Brujas many times, so here are a few local tips that I hope will be helpful.…

  22. ttjpdo avatar

    RE: only 5 days in cuba and hire cars

    by ttjpdo 03 August 2010

    I think your initial plan is a good one. The Museo de la Revolucion in Habana Vieja has an entire section devoted to Che, and there are…

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    RE: 2 weeks in dec./jan. - do i have this paced right?

    by siemprepatty 02 June 2010

    If you have any interest in Cuban history, the Cuban Revolution, and Che Guevara, you are missing one of the most important memorials…

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    RE: Few queries about Cuba

    by johnavery 26 May 2010

    In my opinion Trinidad is by far the best place to spend time in Cuba. It is unbelievably beautiful. It is cheap. It has everything. Great…

  25. Chrismic avatar

    Live like a Cuban in Cuba ??

    by Chrismic 23 April 2010

    Hello my friends. I really need your help now.. I am member of a another website about Cuba. In this website is there one young America…

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