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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.
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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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27-Nov-2009 04:40
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27-Nov-2009 13:37
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A man who had been US ambassador to two Latin American countries, but not Cuba, spoke to my foreign affairs group and took questions. He noted these points:
1: Other than in some counties in Florida and New Jersey, the Cuban restrictions are "about #37" on the list of American concerns. People have many other things to be concerned with, and Cuba is simply not on the national radar screen now.
2. Cuba is a major customer for US agricultural products, and a minor customer for US medical goods. Those exceptions to the general trade restricitons are of benefit to both sides.
3. There is no present boat people or emigration crisis. Bill Clinton is convinced that his accpetance of boat people in Georgia cased him to be defeated in a bid for reelection as governor. Others have taken notice of his experience. The US and Cuba are cooperating on emigration and drug traffic co...
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26-Nov-2009 09:18
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27-Nov-2009 14:59
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Hi all,
I am in Toronto and am starting to look for a nice place for my Cuban fiance and I to get married in Havana.
I am trying hard to find a nice place that isnt too expensive- and the advice from travel agents here in Toronto has simply been to contact the hotels directly and ask them what packages they have.
My fiance also suggested we could marry at the Bufete Internacional- this is supposedly where alot of International/Cubans get married. However it sounds too legal to me- and not romantic enough- i doubt there would be walking down the aisle and room for lots of guests and music!!!!
I have however heard about marriage or wedding palaces in Cuba. Possibly local Cubans go to these places to get married. I would much prefer something less commercial like a hotel, and more like this- possibly a nice old building, or if not just something simple- but that has a little ...
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26-Nov-2009 09:10
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27-Nov-2009 00:13
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Hi Everyone.
Long time reader first time poster! :D
My friend and i are going to Cuba in March for 2 weeks.
He has this strange obsession with turquoise blue water. So we are going to spend a few nights in Varadero. He wants to do it over the weekend, but i thought it would be more fun if we stayed in Havana for the weekend.
So my main question is: Which city is the better place to party over the weekend?
And if anyone can suggest a resort or hotel in either towns it would be most appreciated.
Thanks heaps in advance for your replies.
Charlie
What's happening this week:
Thursday, Nov 26
David Blanco
El Sauce
9va e/ 120 y 130
50 CUP/5 CUC
10pm ish
Diana Fuentes (of Carlos Varela band fame)
Amelia
Centro de Negocios Miramar, Edif Habana
3ra e/ 78 y 80
11pm
(never been here, don't no how much it costs)
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26-Nov-2009 07:19
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muchotravel »
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27-Nov-2009 10:52
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Altahabana »
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Have heard a rumor and probably not valid. Have read several threads on travel to Cuba (very helpful) but need to know specifically: When going from another country, e.g., Mexico, what is the passport 'stamping' policy when returning to that country? If stamped in departing country (Mexico), nothing in Cuba, then return stamp, does this process bring up later "questions" at borders when leaving or returning to the US? I have heard that it may. Probably not explaining this correctly....just don't want any problems a few months later when traveling to another country. Thank you.
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26-Nov-2009 05:19
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27-Nov-2009 05:26
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Hello,
I am hoping to travel Cuba around March - April next year, flying from Cancun, Mexico.
I believe flights from Mexico were cancelled last spring due to the Swine flu. What happened to it now?
I believe it is better to book the flight (Cancun-Havana) in advance, but if I know there is a big chance that flights from Mexico may be cancelled, I don't want to purchase it in advance.
Generally, can I buy a flight ticket in the same day of departure? (I am flying into Cancun, and I don't want to spend a night there.)
Could you advise regarding the Swine flu situation and flight from Cancun-Havana? Thanks!!
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26-Nov-2009 04:24
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sunseasandz »
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27-Nov-2009 10:53
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Planning to travel to Cuba in next few days but mulling over a few last minute issues, would be great if someone could help!
Firstly, having had my passport stolen a few weeks ago I am travelling on a temporary Irish passport- will this pose a problem in terms of getting a visa/gaining entry to Cuba? What is the best way to secure the tourist card before we go to Cuba considering it's not the ideal situation having a temp. passport?
Also, need to transit through US as next stage after cuba in my itinerary- will a Cuban stamp in temp. passport be an issue with US immigration?
The second thing is relating to accom.-we are planning an extended stay there possibly two months- are there any options for longer term accomodation where we might have the option of self-catering?
We are also considering using our time there to (greatly!) improve our spanish- any ideas/recommendation...
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Hi,
I plan to go to Cuba in January for about a month with my wife and two kids (3 years old and 6 months). Leaving from Canada, prices for 1 week packages are incredibly low, and we would like to combine beach+resort type of holiday, and then going to a casa particulares in la Habana. I would like to know if anyone has already the following: taking a 1 week all-included resort package, delay the return flight for 3 three weeks - spent in la Habana, for example. I also want to know how easy it is to go from the resorts to la Habana by private transportation.
Thank you!
Tom
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25-Nov-2009 10:58
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bombane »
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26-Nov-2009 15:35
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BeardoUK »
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Hi,
We (2 people) will be travelling around Cuba from 23rd Dec until 11th Jan.
We will be staying in a variety of accommodation including Casa Particulars. We will also have guides meet us in some towns to show us around and take us to our accom.
My questions are.
Do we need to tip each and every guide that meets us and shows us around each town? If yes how much?
Do we take a gift for the owners of the Casa Particulars? If yes what would you suggest?
We are having dinner with a man and his wife who fought in the revolution (man did not wife) on Christmas night in their home and was wondering what would be a suitable gift to take them?
Thanks
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25-Nov-2009 09:05
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Luisa »
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25-Nov-2009 23:59
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greslogo »
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Mil gracias to all who posted in reaction to my album of Havana impressions. That was not an album of record photos, but I wanted to do a couple of small albums that were of record photos because I went to two places in Havana where I had not been before, namely, the Mercado Cuatro Caminos and the Sunday rumba at Callejón de Hamel. The album of Cuatro Caminos is at Cuatro Caminos album and the album of the Callejón de Hamel is at Callejón de Hamel . The earlier album, in case you missed it, is at Impressions of Havana . more »
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24-Nov-2009 19:36
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bendordh »
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25-Nov-2009 08:28
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pelodorado »
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hello, i'm flying to cuba for 10 days where i'll rent a car,
should i buy a route map of cuba before i get to cuba, or can i buy one at the airport in havana,
thanks david
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24-Nov-2009 14:33
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Luisa »
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27-Nov-2009 08:28
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An album I put together of impressionistic photos of Havana, taken on a trip I recently completed, can be seen at Havana pix .
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24-Nov-2009 13:43
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oliverlovesbob »
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25-Nov-2009 14:44
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Hi All,
Second trip to Cuba only this time with another family, 6 months pregnant and with 2 babies in tow so we are trying to keep in simple.
We were going to book an all inclusive at Hotel Ancon at least knowing that the convenience was there if we needed it, but also knowing that we could take off to a casa in Trinidad if it was too much (we've never done the all-inclusive thing before and are a wee bit wary to say the least). In any case, just read a bunch of reviews reporting bed bug infestation at this resort and so now we are trying to come up with plan B.
1. Is there more than 1 daily bus from Santa Clara to Trinidad? We are considering doing the flight alone but I can only find reference to 1 bus a day..any other suggestions to make this trip?
2. Anyone have a contact phone number for Hotel Costa Sur? I have read that it is very much improved since the reno...
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24-Nov-2009 03:42
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pelodorado »
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25-Nov-2009 14:49
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http://www.mexidata.info/id2475.html
It's worth noting that when one of the last elected holdouts favoring the maintenance of the embargo, Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, tried to use Yoani as an example of why the embargo should be maintained, Yoani quickly responded by telling her that she was a fervent advocate of its removal.
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23-Nov-2009 23:56
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arc101 »
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25-Nov-2009 21:14
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Chrismic »
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Hi - can any one give a report on the current condition of the Moa to Baracoa road? Is it advisable to attempt it in a hire car?
Thanks.
Epic colonial architecture, libidinous young salsa dancers, Che Guevara murals, white-powder sandy beaches, swaying fields of sugar cane - the images of Cuba are as transfixing as they are timeless. more »
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