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RE: Authentic Cuba trip in July and August

by Steve_YYZ 23 April 2012

If you're really looking for non-touristy, or at least places where not too many tourists go, then head on over to the Isla de la Juventud…
RE: Cuba - Boxing Camp

by poshmcdoo 22 April 2012

The late and often great former regular on this forum, Wild Bill took boxing lessons at the boxing gym in Nueva Gerona on Isla de la Juventu…
RE: Excellent GUAYAQUIL statistics

by Standanista 23 February 2012

I'd like to put in a nomination for Doncaster Robin Hood and honourable mentions for Labuanbajo, Invercargill, Nueva Gerona and Windhoek.…
RE: secluded ISH budget accomodation near beach for two

by ttjpdo 13 February 2012

Agreed, Conner, that La Herradura is dumpy. Actually, ten years ago it had two lovely beaches, a long one on the open ocean and a small…
RE: Arrival to Cuba - Lodging for US Citizen

by vballf 25 January 2012

Here is a fact. Where I live in Cuba--Sierra Caballo, Nueva Gerona. Across the street lived two doctors. One made $25 per mo., his wife…
RE: LP Guide 6th Edition

by poshmcdoo 08 November 2011

The best snorkeling close to town is about 5km at Playa Paraiso but its not great, no reef. The best snorkeling on La Isla is off the…
RE: Isla de Juventud on a bicycle?

by poshmcdoo 02 November 2011

Hi....I'm on my way there right now....will arrive on La Isla for the start of the 11th winter on Nov 13th. La Isla is not too big. Its…
RE: Why are people enchanted by Cuba?

by poshmcdoo 23 October 2011

Many very good points above. People love Cuba and many hate it. You'll probably have to get hooked and return many times to decide, and,…
RE: Long stay in Cuba

by poshmcdoo 20 August 2011

As for Medical Insurance, in Canada we have medicare and it covers out of country costs up to equivalent of the cost in Canada as long…
RE: Long term stay in Cuba - possible to negotiate with locals?

by poshmcdoo 20 August 2011

I think you best hear from Cubans about your plans. Yes you can camp but there are few sites set up for camping. Yes you can buy fruit…
RE: Training paradise..

by poshmcdoo 17 August 2011

I'm somewhat prejudiced but I'll recommend Isla de la Juventud. I was once a tri-man.....mini tri's...1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and 10…
Hotel Colony, Isla de Juventud

by Isotala 11 August 2011

My friend and I are thinking of visiting Isla de Juventud while we are in Cuba. I dive and was hoping to do a day or two of diving and…
RE: Internet Access in Cuba

by ttjpdo 07 July 2011

Poschmcdoo, not to give away too much about your secret internet place, but is El Ranchon a place in a wooded area about 3 km out of Nueva…
RE: Internet Access in Cuba

by ttjpdo 07 July 2011

Poschmcdoo, where is the out-of-town internet connect you use in leiu of the one in Nueva Gerona? Do you go all the way to El Colony?…
RE: Internet Access in Cuba

by poshmcdoo 07 July 2011

Acanuck from another Canuck.....I do the same since 2000.....my Cuban wife buys Etecsa internet cards, and tries to steal mine, all the…
Re: Internet Access in Cuba

by poshmcdoo 03 July 2011

Mouthitech: See what you started? Whatever the truth about Cuban use and access to internet is, YOU shouldn't expect to have affordable,…
RE: Itinerary help for 3 1/2 weeks in Cuba

by dontomas 19 June 2011

"wonder what some of your 20 other suggestions might be" -------- Havana, Santiago, Camagüey, Holguín, Trinidad, Bayamo, Viñales, Sancti…
RE: Studying Spanish right here

by poshmcdoo 29 April 2011

My apologies to Mrs/Ms Caney. Grumpiness is not gender specific. John, if there are any mistakes in the dialogue not related to accents…
Re: Studying Spanish

by poshmcdoo 24 April 2011

Leyton.......an excellent report.....thanks. Reminds me of my so called 7 week immersion spanish course that I took in January, 2000 in…
RE: Getting Around In-Country

by johnabbotsford 22 March 2011

Only a fraction of the answer you wanted ttjpdo - unfortunately I didn't keep any of the driver details - 3 examples of such arrangements…
Re: Cuba: Isla La Juventud and Maria La Gorda

by ttjpdo 15 January 2011

Your best plan is probably to have a flight to Nueva Gerona on the Isla de la Juventud for as soon as possible--say, the next day--after…
RE: Cuba: Isla La Juventud and Maria La Gorda

by Steve_YYZ 14 January 2011

Forget the boat from Batabamo to Gerona. It simply takes too much time unless you're looking for adventure and have lots of time. Best…
Cuba: Isla La Juventud and Maria La Gorda

by scubasue49 14 January 2011

Hi! We are planning on visiting Isla La Juventud and Maria la Gorda to scuba dive. We will be in Havana for several days. What is the…
RE: Punta Frances - how do we get there?

by ttjpdo 28 December 2010

Poster #1 is correct in saying that Punta Frances on the Isla de la Juventud is too far for you to consider going to dive on a 10-day…
Cayo Largo by boat

by nemanius 27 December 2010

Merry Xmass everybody!! Is there any boat which goes to Cayo Largo (daily..)? I did a big research on internet and didn't find any inform…