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  1. pikpok avatar

    Beachtown in Cuba and salsa

    by pikpok 08 March 2012

    Hey! Can anyone recommend me a nice beach town in Cuba, that has really good vibe, friendly locals, no resort type tourist and a possibil…

  2. johnabbotsford avatar

    RE: All inclusive packages from Mexico to Cuba?

    by johnabbotsford 08 March 2012

    Yes get your drift mate je je je! As before I very much doubt you will get a package from Mexico that is any cheaper than flight and…

  3. Pigletinoz avatar

    RE: All inclusive packages from Mexico to Cuba?

    by Pigletinoz 08 March 2012

    Hey John, yeah, I was thinking it might be easier / cheaper to do it in Mexico and then go to Cuba. Reason for thoughts on the AI is that…

  4. comostc avatar

    Re: Cuba in March?

    by comostc 07 March 2012

    ok, we will. Many thanks for the very useful info.

  5. johnabbotsford avatar

    RE: Cuba in June-Looking for recommendations

    by johnabbotsford 07 March 2012

    If you really want to do Santiago and Havana in such a short trip then you should consider flying one way. Flight times/cost here http://w…

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    RE: Cuba in June-Looking for recommendations

    by riverandrain 07 March 2012

    Thanks, Vermonter! I checked Sunwing but they don't seem to have the Toronto-Havana flight you mention in June. They have other destinations…

  7. smact avatar

    RE: Cuba in March?

    by smact 07 March 2012

    for buses, try booking Connectando Cuba, less busy than Viazul, same price, lunch included on the long haul. And, they stop at hotels,…

  8. Vermonter avatar

    Re: Cuba in June-Looking for recommendations

    by Vermonter 07 March 2012

    Two suggestions: One, check flights and costs of Sunwing from Montreal. My flight a few weeks ago cost $475 and arrived in Havana around…

  9. riverandrain avatar

    RE: Cuba in June-Looking for recommendations

    by riverandrain 07 March 2012

    Thank you so much Joanna, for this information! That sounds really nice and as soon as I've decided on the specific dates I will contact…

  10. Joanna avatar

    Re: Cuba in June-Looking for recommendations

    by Joanna 07 March 2012

    A week ago I stayed in a casa which I recommend [here|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=2169982&messageID=19578723…

  11. riverandrain avatar

    Cuba in June-Looking for recommendations

    by riverandrain 07 March 2012

    Hello, I am planning a 10 to 14-day trip to Cuba in June. The best flight option I found (I live in NYC) is flying out of Toronto on…

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    Re: Is it too rush to transit at Cancun airport in 2 hours?

    by jamewong 07 March 2012

    Thanks for alat1040 and Altahabana's valuable information! My inbound flight to Cancun is from LA, US via Mexico City (I'm not sure wheth…

  13. 2travel2know avatar

    RE: All inclusive packages from Mexico to Cuba?

    by 2travel2know 07 March 2012

    Interjet, a mexican airline might have something on their website.

  14. johnabbotsford avatar

    RE: All inclusive packages from Mexico to Cuba?

    by johnabbotsford 07 March 2012

    Pigletinoz - by FAR the majority of AI packages to Cuba are for travel initiated from Canada or Europe so no surprise that is what your…

  15. johnabbotsford avatar

    RE: Insurance - details required on policy

    by johnabbotsford 07 March 2012

    manux77... a few points of extra clarification...The so-called Asistur 'approved list' referred to by one trick pony in #1 was an urban…

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    Re: Insurance - details required on policy

    by fabbrisd1 07 March 2012

    What someone does or does not do to pass Cuban Immigration, if asked, on Cuba's medical insurance coverage "requirement" is your concern,…

  17. Pigletinoz avatar

    All inclusive packages from Mexico to Cuba?

    by Pigletinoz 07 March 2012

    I am thinking about buying an all inclusive package (with flights) from Mexico to Cuba (I am not in Mexico yet). Googling turns up mainly…

  18. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Caribbean Countries in Two Months

    by mgtraveler 07 March 2012

    Ben2World, I think your itinerary is doable. I can't opine on Haiti or Cuba as I haven't been to those places, but I've been everywhere…

  19. comostc avatar

    RE: Cuba in March?

    by comostc 07 March 2012

    Thank you. So we must decide whether to visit Cuba in this very busy time: competing for accommodation and transport is very stressful…

  20. ttjpdo avatar

    RE: Cuba in March?

    by ttjpdo 06 March 2012

    I was in Cuba during the previous papal visit, and figured I could avoid all the chaos by being well away from Havana. This worked pretty…

  21. Altahabana avatar

    RE: Is it too rush to transit at Cancun airport in 2 hours?

    by Altahabana 06 March 2012

    I suggest you ask your question on the Cuba branch as this question is asked occasionally there. Having made the connection many times…

  22. kazie04 avatar

    Re: Current cost of PVE for Cuban visiting Europe

    by kazie04 06 March 2012

    Ok, need some straight down the line advice. I am at the stage in the process where my boyfriend has been granted a six month visa from…

  23. johnabbotsford avatar

    RE: Insurance - details required on policy

    by johnabbotsford 06 March 2012

    Just get your Bank or the Bank's underwriter to provide a very general letter that states you are covered in Cuba. English is fine.…

  24. likes2draw avatar

    Re: Cuba in March?

    by likes2draw 06 March 2012

    Related question -- any thoughts on how to spend Easter? We're not religious but we like to become as much a part of the country we visit…

  25. riverandrain avatar

    RE: Looking for travel buddies

    by riverandrain 06 March 2012

    Hey, I am currently thinking about flying to Cuba somewhere around June 3-17-haven't nought my ticket yet as I have to figure out my…

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