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First time to Cuba

by fredwsch 28 May 2012

My wife and I are from the US, we're first-timers to Cuba (flying SJO-HAV-SJO), for 3 weeks from Jun-18 to Jul-11. We have a few specific…
RE: Getting married in Cuba 4 weeks today.

by PorAcaPorAlla 27 May 2012

Hiya JamboJapp, nice routing of the Hibees the other week, distraught old supporter in Belize!!! Whenever I go to Cuba I use this Scottis…
RE: Return trip - what's NEXT after Vinales and Trinidad?

by PorAcaPorAlla 27 May 2012

Seen as you're asking what destinations you should ditch and which you should incorporate and this is my priority list in decreasing order:…
RE: Return trip - what's NEXT after Vinales and Trinidad?

by Altahabana 27 May 2012

If you went to both Vinales and Trinidad on your first one week trip you didn't spend enough time in Havana. Given your expressed preferen…
Re: Tourist card for Cuba

by Rick01 25 May 2012

*I thought all airlines from Canada handed out the tourist cards - another benefit to the Canadians.* Hi BeardoUK, have to talk fast…
Re: New Hints at Looser Rules on Travel Stir Hope in Cuba

by Rick01 24 May 2012

Ditto Steve YYZ, Cubans can leave the island if they have a Visa or a letter of invitation from the destination country and that is the…
RE: 1st Time in Cuba: trip advice please

by ttjpdo 24 May 2012

Well, you could take two days getting from Havana to Vinales--first day, a 2-hr bus trip to Las Terrazas, where you could either stay…
Place to visit for the last two days

by svgaby 24 May 2012

Hi everybody, I would like to ask your opinion about something. I am traveling to Cuba with a friend of mine and we are spending 3 days…
RE: Car Rental or Public Transport, 9 Day Itinerary

by ttjpdo 23 May 2012

Good advice from previous posters. I don't think you lose a lot of time by choosing the Viazul or Conectando Cuba bus over a rental car,…
RE: Car Rental or Public Transport, 9 Day Itinerary

by bobmichaels 23 May 2012

Once you are in your first casa, that owner will recommend and make arrangements for a casa in your next location. They network very well…
RE: Car Rental or Public Transport, 9 Day Itinerary

by chefhagan 23 May 2012

Booking a casa should not be a problem but seeing all that you listed is a push. Obviously it can be done but why? Havana can eat 5 days…
Car Rental or Public Transport, 9 Day Itinerary

by beijing 22 May 2012

Hello, We only have 9 days in Cuba and want to see as much as possible and include even some hiking and / or snorkeling if time permits.…
Re: Staying with family in Cuba = extra 'fee' still imposed?

by Rick01 22 May 2012

Hi Lisa, Been there, done that and in your situation it’s an exercise in frustration not worth the time, effort and money unless you…
RE: Cuba in Springtime - Ambitious Itinerary

by AlanMerrins 20 May 2012

Thanks again for the information. I agree with you, trying to do it all isnt possible, especially not in 14-15 days, and we want to…
RE: HAV to Trinidad - recommended route

by bobmichaels 20 May 2012

I think which places we like and dislike is very much a reflection of what we are looking for. Many of my friends and family know that…
Re: Tourist card for Cuba

by Rick01 20 May 2012

*if you misplace it during the flight you can buy another Card at the airport in Havana.* I brought that up because a few years ago our…
RE: HAV to Trinidad - recommended route

by travistouchdown 20 May 2012

Thanks #6 and #8. Im not sure if i will visit Cienfuegos this summer, but if i do i will try the mojito in that park :-). I also agree…
Re: HAV to Trinidad - recommended route

by Rick01 20 May 2012

*You must go and see Cienfuegos, it is a beautifull town.* Posters, it’s a beautiful and *BORING* town and the best thing about Cfgos…
RE: HAV to Trinidad - recommended route

by CubaConga 20 May 2012

#7 Yes, it is called "La Punta" (was searching my memory and could not find that namen). Had the best mojito ever there :-)... I too prefer…
RE: HAV to Trinidad - recommended route

by chefhagan 20 May 2012

There is a little park right after the Hotel Jagua where you have to turn around, And I also prefer Cienfuegos to Trinidad.
RE: HAV to Trinidad - recommended route

by chefhagan 20 May 2012

Take the carretera central to the first big turn off past Jaguey Grande. About 30 km. Note that you have to detour to go through Cienfuegos.…
Re: HAV to Trinidad - recommended route

by bobmichaels 19 May 2012

I also recommend Cienfuegos. Actually I much prefer it to Trinidad. Sancti Spiritus is an incredible town if you are one of those that…
RE: HAV to Trinidad - recommended route

by CubaConga 19 May 2012

You must go and see Cienfuegos and have a mojito in the little park on the most southern tip... It is a beautifull town. (might even conside…
Re: Currency in CUBA

by vani2012 15 May 2012

Okay, We are back from Cuba. We took the 1/2 of the money in Caribbean Transfer debit card and the other 1/2 we sent by Western Union.…
RE: Havana and Trinidad

by bobmichaels 14 May 2012

Kim: what one should do is very dependent on their own likes dislikes. My idea of things one must do in Havana probably are not on 95%…