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  1. bobmichaels avatar

    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…

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    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…

  3. bobmichaels avatar

    RE: Cuban Dream, Spanish skills

    by bobmichaels 15 May 2012

    On one of my first trips I went into the Viazul station in Sancti Spiritus with a hand drawn picture showing the words "Sancti Spiritus"…

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    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%…

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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 bobmichaels 23 April 2012

    I recommend going to any fiesta that is close by. While I have no knowledge of Fiesta del Fuego, every one I have been to, including local…

  7. saggyloo avatar

    A handful of questions

    by saggyloo 11 April 2012

    Have been reading the archives here but can't seem to get a definitive answer to the following (probably because I'm dim). Can anyone…

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    Re: 1st time going to Cuba!! Have a few questions!

    by beatad 31 March 2012

    Czesc :) You can go to Cuba on Polish passport, no problem , since we don't need a visa to go there. Last fall my aunt came from Poland…

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    RE: Traveling East

    by Danny776 21 March 2012

    Hi Ryan. I am a big Cuba fan myself, and I personally loved Santiago de Cuba - it's the cradle of the Cuban Revolution. It's built on…

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    RE: 4 weeks trip to Cuba in July

    by ttjpdo 19 February 2012

    I would agree with most of the recommendations of the above posters, so some (although not all) of what I suggest is repetition: 1. Spend…

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    RE: 4 weeks trip to Cuba in July

    by bobmichaels 19 February 2012

    You are from Norway, correct? It is July. JohnAbbotsford mentioned that Cuba is hot. He is correct, especially the cities not on the coast…

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    RE: Caribbean Transfer Card - debit or travel card

    by johnabbotsford 23 January 2012

    Actually ATM's are in most largish cities as well as Havana/Santiago e.g. Varedero, Holguin, Camagüey, Sancti Spiritus, Cienfuegos etc…

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    Cuba mail delivery INOP

    by soyjin 08 January 2012

    Has anyone experienced not receiving mail? Sent 7 (seven) postcards from both Sancti Spiritus and la habana in early December 2011 and…

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    Re: Spanish Lessons in Remedios

    by bobmichaels 31 December 2011

    I spent two days and two night in Remedios last spring. My 2 cents for what it is worth: Remedios is probably the cleanest, tidiest, most…

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    bus or truck Santiago to (estadio nguyen van troi) Guantanamo

    by soyjin 16 December 2011

    In Feb while in Santiago would like to do day trip a game in Guantanamo, is it easy to get there and back in one day? Plan to leave…

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    Re: Cuba Trip plan -20 days -Need tips

    by danieldomtn 14 December 2011

    Dear Tornello, See my comments here under: *Habana – 3 nights* (this is ok) Las Terrazas- 4 or 5 nights (also take one day trip to…

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    RE: Cuba Driving Trip - which end first??

    by Jorgeguide58 12 November 2011

    I would do Havana first and then covering all possible sites in the West initially and move eastwards after touring main sites in the…

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    Anyone been to San Jose del Lago in S.S. Province?

    by Trythisagain 04 November 2011

    Does anybody have any experience in Islazul Hotel San Jose del Lago near Yaguajay, Sancti Spiritus? My friend in Cuba saw something on…

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    RE: tren from Havana to Santiago

    by bobmichaels 26 October 2011

    I too have heard from Cubans (within the week) who are able to fly for ridiculously cheap fares. Not available for us. Everyone was…

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    RE: Taxi from airport

    by bobmichaels 27 September 2011

    I will not dispute 25 CUC being "reasonable". My experience is that it seems to be a function of time of year, your personal baggage load,…

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    RE: My Game Plan

    by bobmichaels 22 September 2011

    vbalif: I agree there are many tourists in Vinales. But it is the kind of town where you can go one block off the main street and avoid…

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    RE: 15 days in Cuba - Travel Plan.

    by chefhagan 21 September 2011

    If it were me and I was set on your schedule I would go from Varadero to Havana on Viazul or whatever. Spend some time in Havana and rent…

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    New USA-Cuba travel: National Geographic Expeditions

    by Caney 02 September 2011

    National Geographic Expeditions ofrecerá excursiones a Cuba Las excursiones se ofrecen con el título de “Cuba: Descubriendo su pueblo…

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    RE: Another trip report

    by vballf 27 August 2011

    What I found a few years ago was that tourists ARE supposed to be able to use the Astro line, at increased rates, but some agents just…

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    RE: Buying and selling real estate in Cuba; the new order

    by johnabbotsford 19 August 2011

    Oops sorry Draj and Travis - falling stockmarket (again - sob!) distracted me this AM. Meant to write " .... but can't remember ever having…

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