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01-May-2007 10:51
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Please Read: Politics
Understandably, politics may come up when people talk Cuba. We accept that and believe it's both naive and unhelpful to pretend it's not a part of travel and Cuban experience.
However, if you wish to start topics on Cuban or U.S. politics then you have come to the wrong place, as this is primarily a forum for travellers and locals to exchange advice and connect.
If you'd like to post travel related news items please post a couple of brief paragraphs with a link to the complete article.
While you're welcome to disagree with each other, please do so in a civil manner. If you have something to say first hit the preview button, review what you're about to post, then consider if it's appropriate for the forum. Stalking and baiting of other posters will not be looked kindly upon so if that is going to be your only contribution to a topic then please don't bother.
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This branch covers: Cuba
The contents of this FAQ thread are being kept simple in order to avoid confusion and provide basic information about Cuba and links to information sources. Use the subject lines of each post below to find what you're looking for.
Here are some simple tips about looking for information:
1. Research before asking a question. It will help you get better, more detailed and useful answers from the community if you've already done some homework. It's also polite. The community is here to help, but we're not your personal search engine. Invest some preliminary time and we'll help you fill in the gaps.
2. Explore Lonely Planet's Destinations online, which has a wealth of key info and tips.
3. Have a good look around the Thorn Tree before asking your question - quite often your question (or one very sim...
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20-Dec-2009 12:51
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20-Dec-2009 13:54
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Hi,
My wife and I have 8 days in Cuba and we're flying into/out of Varadero. We'd like to spend a couple days in Havana and possibly a day or so elsewhere. Does anybody have any suggestions for places to visit for a day or so that are close to Havana or Varadero?
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20-Dec-2009 10:05
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“We predict that at least 850,000 Americans will go to Cuba in the first year,” said Robert Whitley, president of the US Tour Operators Association, which with the US National Tour Association handles 75 per cent of all American package tour business to the Caribbean.
http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/travel/2009/1219/1224260949912.html
Where are all those vociferously predicting a severe falloff in Americans taking vacations or that only a tiny segment of Americans would be interested in visiting Cuba?
I may have the numbers wrong but I believe that Cuba reported about 2 million in 2008. If they number is anywhere near accurate, it would represent almost a 50% increase. Even if it were only half that number one would have to imagine it would skew the Cuban experience and culture radically.
It might be that the time to visit is now.
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19-Dec-2009 09:54
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lchan »
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19-Dec-2009 13:34
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Hello,
Does anyone know what the internet situation is like in Cuba? Are there many internet cafes, and is wi-fi available?
Thanks!
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19-Dec-2009 05:14
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20-Dec-2009 09:59
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I am flying to Havana in January, and since I travel with my almost 2 years old son, so he dont need to buy full airfares. Without own seat it would be horrible flight, but i can calculate with some free seats in the plane. But it is a risk, so i am thinking about buying or him full airfares. What is your experience, how full used to be in January planes to Havana (for example with Iberia) ? Thanks
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19-Dec-2009 05:12
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ElCubanito »
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19-Dec-2009 14:21
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To All of the Forum Members,
I would like to wish all forum members a Happy and Festive Holidays. For those members that are currently in Cuba, enjoy your stay and Please do not let petty things get in the way of having a great time in warm climate with some of the most charamatic beautiful people on the face of the earth.
To my friends on this board, some of you over the years have spoken to me about my love for Cuba and how did my Father feel when he return to Cuba to stay in 2003. This youTube video by Andy Garcia depicts what my Father and I feel for Cuba. For those members that are currently in relationship with a Cuban who recently has left the Island the video will make you undestand how they are feeling.
Please enjoy these videos and have a Happy and Festive Holidays:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZ1SZ80ptNs - Andy Gracia Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...
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19-Dec-2009 03:24
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20-Dec-2009 10:07
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My sister and I are going to Cuba next year in April. We will be travelling with my son, who will be one by then. We will be there for 11 days. I have been to Cuba a couple of times. On those trips I stayed in Havana and travelled across the wast of the country. This time I would like to go to Pinar del Rio for 3 or so nights and then down to Trindad, maybe stopping at Santa Clara.
Has anyone any suggestions for an infant friendly casa particulares and yes I know Cubans love all babies!
Does anyone have a suggestion for a better itinerary. Should I just stay in Pinar del Rio? It does look and sound amazing. With 2 or 3 nighst in Havana?
Many thanks in advance
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18-Dec-2009 10:59
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20-Dec-2009 17:30
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For the last two months rumors have been going around this city (Miami) about the new currency that will replace both pesos and CUC's. Some people say starting January 1st, others February, March, etc you get the idea.
A big abrazo to my old friends.
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18-Dec-2009 10:49
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SheIsTripping »
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19-Dec-2009 16:37
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johnabbotsford »
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When I asked what I could bring to the family who runs the Casa where I am staying in Vinales, they suggested a set of knives, forks and spoons. I'm only bringing carry on bags, so the knives and forks would get confiscated at airport security. Wouldn't it be possible for me to simply buy them a set in Havana? If so, where? If not, what else could I bring that was more of a substantial "houseware" type of gift, as opposed to medicines and other sundries. I have asked them for other ideas but have not heard back. Small and lightweight is ideal.
Thanks for your ideas...
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18-Dec-2009 07:54
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alquizar »
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20-Dec-2009 02:07
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Funny I was born in Cuba and left at age 7. I'm 59 now and pondering a visit with the wife and family. I just contacted Mar Azul travel in Miami and they are sending me the info I need.
Questions:
Can I rent a car in Havana and drive to where I want?
Compared to other Caribbean Islands, Is Cuba a lot more expensive? Not that I care.
How "safe" is Havana ?
Are roads safe or all torn up ?
Im just is the preliminary stages of this trip but found this site and thought I would ask a few questions. Funny although I am Cuban, I've never bothered with the whole political crap. I left Miami when I went off to College and never moved back. Worked all my life here in Colorado Springs. I recently retired and want to see the place where I was born.
Thanks
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18-Dec-2009 01:54
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20-Dec-2009 06:43
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Hi all,
As the regulars will well know by now from my other posts I am heading to Cuba shortly. I am a rum fanatic. To say I love it would be an understatement and a huge one at that, so I have a few questions about rum, it's availability, price and US customs. If you are able to help out with one or all of them I would be most grateful.
1. I understand that Fidel nationalised the rum industry years ago forcing brands like Bacardi (eww) and Matusalem (yum) to flee to other countries. Some sources I have read state that this leaves Havana Club as the sole Rum distillery in Cuba, however I am not sure of the accuracy of this as I used to work for a Rum bar in Adelaide, Australia and we stocked Ron Mulato which i believe is made in Cuba. Can anyone shed some light on this?
2. What is the availability in Cuba of rums from other countries, are they available at all in Cuba and if ...
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17-Dec-2009 23:05
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mesye »
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18-Dec-2009 11:16
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johnabbotsford »
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I am going to Playa Ancon (Trinidad) and Santa Lucia (Camaguey) in January /February. I have read some bad stories about a lot of mosquitos on these places, but since most of them was from summer or autumn months, i dont know how is the situation with mosquitos in Cuba (and these places especially) in winter months - january, february. Is it so bad ? Because i am going there with my little son. Some bugs isnt matter, but i dont want be eaten alive (and mostly my son). How is your experience?
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17-Dec-2009 08:37
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pelodorado »
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17-Dec-2009 14:46
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pelodorado »
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Anyone know where I could buy a decent Cajón in Havana. It's too heavy to pack in my luggage. I can bring the pickup and mini-amp, but the box is just too much.
I want one sensitive enough that it can be played with just the fingers, not the heavier ones I've seen that require you to use your whole hand.
Here's a Korean guy, Jae Park, playing one. Koreans have long been known for their funky rhythmic riffs. What I'd really like to find out is whatever equipment he was using when he made the second video using just the tabletop.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=srL6Kva7nvI&NR=1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBg-MYumyXs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMTtP7eieIc&feature=related
This guy's got Seoul, no?
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Can anyone advise on the current flight prices to Nueva Gerona . Hoping to head there on the weekend for some diving & trying to determine if we will fly or bus/ferry the trip. Or???
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16-Dec-2009 07:21
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17-Dec-2009 11:13
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hello all!! i just booked a flight to holguin, and i need the contact info for a casa in las tunas, i prefer one with two bedrooms, but will aslso consider two seperate on bedrooms, its for 4 adults, my parents, and my brother and I. my husband is from cuba and we will be spending dec 30 and 31st in las tunas we can stay at his uncles there but i dont want to get harrased for our place of lodging for the first two nights at the airport. since we are staying in hotels for the remainder changing our visas is not an option. my cuban husband has been in canada for 8 years, i would also appreciate any contact info fo rthe isa=lazul las tunas, im considering just putting that on our turist visas but am a little concerned since its newyears eve about availablitity. any advice??? ps time is of the essence, thanks
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16-Dec-2009 06:25
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SheIsTripping »
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18-Dec-2009 10:44
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SheIsTripping »
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I realize I can take a bus to Vinales, but I would rather drive along the coast for the nice views. It's too late to rent a car. Any idea what it would cost and how to arrange hiring a driver for the day? I would like to do this on the way back to Havana as well, this time via Soroa for a visit to the orchid garden and the Arco Iris waterfall, then continuing on to Las Terrazas Biosphere Reserve for zip-lining.
Thanks!
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