I've done the same comparison to Havana and most times the "package" vacation is a lot cheaper than even a casa. Here's how it works out...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cuba Casa Particular or A.I. Resort ? in the Americas - Cuba Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Help. First day in Cuba (28th May) and swindled (maybe?) and (definitely) r in the Americas - Cuba Branch
The OP really need to learn two words in Spanish.... No Gracias!!! and how to say them forcefully....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Home water filtration systems in the Americas - Cuba Branch
Ok, this is likely not available from within Cuba, but this is the kit I carry when I travel to Cuba. When I'm there for several weeks, or...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Cuba - Spanish Resort Chains - in the Americas - Cuba Branch
There is no reason for weak Spanish banks to affect Spanish owned Hotels/Resorts in Cuba unless there is a financial connection between...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Internet for the Cubans people in the Americas - Cuba Branch
The only thing that strikes me is the point "SEGUNDO" which seems to imply that users do not need to be guests of the hotel to use the...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called New Hints at Looser Rules on Travel Stir Hope in Cuba in the Americas - Cuba Branch
While there's no doubt that looser travel rules would be good for Cubans, it simply won't work in regards to Cuban travel to the USA. To...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Restaurant gift certificates, Havana in the Americas - Cuba Branch
I've never heard of any sort of "Gift Certificates" in Cuba. Hell, they'd be counterfeiting them "a la izquierda" faster than anybody could...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called A Visa “compromise” detrimental to the interests of the United States in the Americas - Cuba Branch
Hey, have a look at this week's Time Magazine cover photo, who have "crowned" Obama the US First Gay President!!!! Rainbow halo and all....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Great times in havana in the Americas - Cuba Branch
I stayed at the Copa in the late 90's, right after the bombing where the Italian tourist was killed. I love their salt-water "pool" because...
13 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Baracoa. Ambitious & in Need of Advice in the Americas - Cuba Branch
"......Day 2: Get to know Havana"...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Pregnant in cuba in the Americas - Cuba Branch
Can't speak to Varadero, but in Havana as the prior poster noted, your stay at the Parque Central will only include breakfast. And that is...
24 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called La Zorro y El Cuervo Jazz Club May Program in the Americas - Cuba Branch
Look for pommie (red) phone box outside ....
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Autentica Cuba | Tales of corruption, fraud & scams in the Americas - Cuba Branch
Thanks John for that correction. It's been two years since I've gotten to Cuba due to family commitments here in Canada.
26 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Autentica Cuba | Tales of corruption, fraud & scams in the Americas - Cuba Branch
One recent blog post from a Canadian operator Page 2, Page 3 outlined her beliefs of what could be described as an elaborate fraud scheme...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Duty free - Havana to London via Madrid in the Americas - Cuba Branch
So the rumours are true! I think I will leave the rum in Cuba!...
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