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Beaches   Varadero

Beaches, Varadero

 4 Reviews  The flag system is this: red flag, no swimming. green flag, go swim! yellow flag, be cautious. Out of the whole week I was there, it was red flag four days and yellow flag 3. The days it was red,... 

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Havana Vieja (Old Havana)   Havana

Havana Vieja (Old Havana), Havana

 16 Reviews  The Capital of Cuba and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Havana or LA HABANA is also the major port and leading commercial center of Cuba. With 2.3 million inhabitants, Havana is the largest city in both... 

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Beach   Holguín

Beach, Holguín

 5 Reviews  Snorkeling - the coral reefs are so amazing (some parts of the reef are very sharp..be careful). The tropical fish so colourful. My fav' was taking buns from dinner and then briging them out with us... 

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Castillo del Morro   Santiago de Cuba

Castillo del Morro, Santiago de Cuba

 8 Reviews   El Morro de Santiago de Cuba is one of the most beautiful fort in all of the Caribbean. Its elevated very high up and its very majestic. It is one of those places that at any time of the day you can... 

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Street Scenes   Trinidad

Street Scenes, Trinidad

 30 Reviews  The best way to have some good memories of Trinidad is to start going out without any guide or map. This could be a good advice everywhere, but particulary in this small town, you will probably not... 

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Finca Campesina   Cienfuegos

Finca Campesina, Cienfuegos

 4 Reviews  On the way to Cienfuegos we visited the Finca Campesina, to be honest I did not like this place....for me you can avoid it....such a touristic and artificial place...and full of poor animals closed in... 

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Sunset   Varadero

Sunset, Varadero

 6 Reviews  If you are lucky, you can see amazing sunsets on Varadero beach, because it faces west and the sea reflects the light beautifully. This sunset was the best and I was happy to find these leaves to... 

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Plaza de la Revolucion   Havana

Plaza de la Revolucion, Havana

 16 Reviews  One of the buildings in Revolution Square is the Ministerio del Interior or MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR. It would just be another building, if not for the giant ironwork mural of the likeness of Ernest... 

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Holguin People   Holguín

Holguin People, Holguín

 5 Reviews   Stay on the beach, and visit the city! The beaches are breath taking in Holguin and the temperature tends to be the best in this part of Cuba year round. In Holguin, since it is the dryest area in... 

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Street Scenes   Santiago de Cuba

Street Scenes, Santiago de Cuba

 5 Reviews  Walk along Avenida Jose A Saco, Santiago de Cuba, The downtown portion between Plaza de Marte and Parque Cespedes has most of the tourist shops and interesting architecture. Some of the oldest Spanish... 

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Ancon   Trinidad

Ancon, Trinidad

 1 Review  The Ancon peninsula, a beautiful natural area is about 12-13 kms from Trinidad. The beaches washed by the Caribbean Sea are sandy with crystal-clear water. We stayed on the peninsula rather than in... 

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Street Scenes   Cienfuegos

Street Scenes, Cienfuegos

 4 Reviews  Coming from the busy Havana soon we noticed two things: it was much hotter and the city was extremely quiet and "old". Yes, the first impression was that we had done a jump in the colonial age, the... 

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Give Aways   Varadero

Give Aways, Varadero

 2 Reviews  Try to bring some spare toiliteries or make up as a tip to your chamber maid as they really do appreciate this. Also, stuff for kids, pens, crayons etc. We went to our local £1 shop and loaded up and... 

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The Malecon   Havana

The Malecon, Havana

 22 Reviews  Built along the Northern coastline of Havana, during the early 1900's EL MALECON is a favourite walk for the locals and tourist alike. It runs along the main arteries of Havana and provides incredible... 

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Dolphins   Holguín

Dolphins, Holguín

 2 Reviews  Swimming with dolphins in Cuba Two favorites areDOLP: Veradero Delfinario at Punto Hicacos Nature Park and the aquarium at Bahia de Naranjo Nature Park (Holguin) . A third one is located near... 

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Old cars   Havana

Old cars, Havana

 14 Reviews  About half of the old American vehicles on Cuba’s streets are from the 1950s, with Chevrolets more numerous than any other make. Another 25 percent are from the 1940s, with the remainder from the... 

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Old Cars   Holguín

Old Cars, Holguín

 3 Reviews  Cubans feel very proud to have old motors like this one and they will allow you to take photographs and to sit in the car if you ask. If you are lucky enough to be offered a drive around the block... 

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El Castillo del Morro'   Havana

El Castillo del Morro', Havana

 9 Reviews  Declared National Monument. Its construction started in 1589 and finished in 1630. Its construction was directed by Juan Bautista Antonelli, an Italian military engineer. It was the most important... 

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Money, Health and Safty info   Havana

Money, Health and Safty info, Havana

 7 Reviews  Cuba is on a two-tiered currency system and it can easily confuse people. One of my favourite moments in my friend Jovana paying for a round of drinks (at a bar where they charged in CUC, obviously)... 

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Immigration and Customs   Havana

Immigration and Customs, Havana

 3 Reviews  Yes, U can bring laptops with U but for sure the customs will ask U why U bring one. Just say is for working or for your own use. If U plan to give it as a gift, don't say that. Maybe the will... 

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History and Facts   Havana

History and Facts, Havana

 2 Reviews  The previous rulers of this magnificant and historical important country. The spanish ambassady. Waking up early - see the Capital waking up aswell - the city has to be cleaned up because the nights... 

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El Capitolio   Havana

El Capitolio, Havana

 16 Reviews  THE CAPITOLIO This building was built in 1929 as an imitation of the Washington DC one. Considered the symbol of the 'pro-USA' period of cuban XXth Century, now houses the Academy of Sciences. Located... 

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La Catedral De San Cristobal   Havana

La Catedral De San Cristobal, Havana

 6 Reviews  THE CATHEDRAL Located in Cathedral Square, that is the heart of Old Havana, a popular meeting place from where famous Empedrado and San Ignacio streets begin. Nice terraces under arcades all around... 

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Local Culture   Havana

Local Culture, Havana

 5 Reviews  It's not hard to find a restaurant with a live band in Old Havana. You don't necessary have to go inside the restaurant, as the band usually plays in front by the patio, which is a good way to attract... 

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Plaza De San Francisco   Havana

Plaza De San Francisco, Havana

 3 Reviews  Named after the convent next to it PLAZA DE SAN FRANCISCO or San Francisco Square, once served to stockpile goods arriving by ships from the harbour. Residences of the Captain Generals were built... 

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People, Accommodation, & Gift-Giving

by risse73

Cuba is a beautiful country with lots to offer its visitors. The people are warm, genuine, and friendly. I hope you get to interact with locals during your stay there. It may be cheaper to stay in "casas." This type of accommodation definitely saves you money-money that is best spent on other travel needs and gifts that you should bring (e.g.,school supplies, dental/medical supplies, etc.) for donation to a local school, orphanage, or a social service organization. Enjoy!

Cars, hotels and favourite places

by DB08

Car hire is not a problem - just take care to read contract and make note of any scratches, missing aerial etc. There are very few road signs or speed restriction signs, but the roads have little motorised traffic, there are petrol stations on main routes and plenty of people willing to give you directions. If you do pick up hitchers make sure all luggage is out of reach. A good alternative to car hire is to use the Viazul buses, very comfortable and reliable, although not terribly frequent. They have a website if you google Viazul.There are lots of hotels in Havana, although few in centre have pools (Sevilla, Nacional do, but are expensive) - we treated ourselves to 1 night at the Sevilla and loved the food and ambience, cost approx £70 for 2 people B&B, but you can stay for much cheaper in boutique hotels in Havana Vieja or even cheaper in peoples homes (Casas Particulares). Most hotel...

Cuba

by Arc86

@Rezguy:I never wanted to say that Cuba is some kind of utopia to me or that I would change my life with a Cuban. Far from it! As a traveler I was very disappointed and don't plan to visit Cuba again soon.Also I didn't want to affirm that Cubans are satisfied with the political situation or the standard of living there. I just wanted to say, that in my opinion (after what I've seen during my three weeks), there are not only negative sites about the communist system in Cuba as it's been told so often. I didn't notice that Cubans are in anyway poorer than the citizens of most other countries in Latin America. I don't wanna say they aren't poor, but I'v never seen anyone suffering by hunger or diseases like I saw it in many "capitalist" countries of the third world (Peru, Ecuador, Kenya). The same counts for the rate of criminality, which seems to be exciting low. I know you can't find a...

Cuba

by Arc86

Back to the issue:I don't think you have to flight over Mexico if you are from England. There are direct flights from Madrid and Paris..and probably from London too.And it is definitely possible to rent a car. It's shurely not cheap - but beside the price they shouldn't be any barrier.We met someone who rented a car...really seemed to be an advantage.Once I read somewhere you can get in troubles if you having an accident with a rented car in Cuba. You would have to pay everything and to stay for months in the country in a court case. But I disbelieve that's true. There also exists some rumours that you can get arrested by the police without a reason if you don't carry a copy of your passport all the time with you.Once you've found a casa particulare it is no problem to travel from city to city. Normaly your hosts have a friend (who also is host of a casa particulare) in your next destiny...

Cuba

by Arc86

There would be much more positive statements if Cubans would have a better possibility to go to the internet (which they haven't because USA deny them the access to main net).I know you're someone who's family escaped once from Cuba - and I respect your point of view about Castro. I'm not pro-Castro. In my opinion he's a dictator who inhibit a democratic system in Cuba and oppress the Cubans.But there are also things that are positive about him. During my holidays I've never seen any homeless or hungry people...or even people in bad clothes. I've met people who were frustrated about other things. Not having the possibility to travel to other countries, to buy things like a Computer or a new car for themselves. I really tried to get away from the tourist places to see the real Cuba. If there is really another "real Cuba" Castro must hide it very good.But why don't you go there for...

Real Cuba

by Arc86

Well I'm tired of arguing with exil-cubans about the "Real Cuba".I've been there...indeed only for 3 weeks but I it was enough to see the real Cuba.This country has one of the best healthcare systems in Latin America and the Cubans can use it for free. Everything else is a propaganda lie of the anti Castro community in U.S. At all events...today it's like that.Tourits can use it as well, but have to pay immense bills as with everything in Cuba.Just for example..you don't find any Cuban with glasses. State is offering to all of them contacts and in worser cases eye operations for free. I know you gonna tell me diffrent, but Cubans there told me so.

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by russian_yaz

- We dont like all inclusive type holidays and like to hire a car, hopefully we can do this???and travel around.YES, U can hire a car, not only in Havana but also in almost any other important city of the country. Prices start at about 35CUC/day and limited km. Try RentaCar and Havanatur- Where would be the best place to fly from after leaving Florida to get to Cuba?Usually people flight from Cancun or Canada. Just look for the best offer and get it.- Would like to spend 4 days in Havana...can anyone suggest some nice places to stay there?Havana Vieja, Centro Habana and Vedado are the best 3 municipalities to stay. My recommendation is to stay in a "casa particular", a private home of cubans that U can rent for about 15-20CUC/day. There are many websites with lot of info of many houses to rent.- What would be the cost of a reasonably nice hotel. I have no idea what hotel standards are...

Holidays in Cuba

by Arc86

I've been to Cuba last summer with mainly your ideas.First thing I realised was that this way of travel (cheap, without commitments) is nearly impossible to have there.There are some possibilities, but you are very constricted. (Tourist) restaurants are always very expensive..as well as tourist hotels, hire cars and tourist puplic transportation.(Cuban) hotels are forbidden for non-cubans (like in the opposite way). In case of restaurants, beside the expensive ones I only found very little "fast food" restaurants. The best way to stay cheap is to sleep in "casas particulares" and also eat there. 20-25 CUC the night, dinner 5-8 CUC.By the way I wouldn't spend much than 3 days in Havanna. (I would recommend you to stay in a smaller city like Cienfuegos). Not because its dangerous, but because the people there are very exhausting, even for Latin American countries. In the tourist area (with...

CUBAN SOCIETY

by LoriPori

I never really gave it much thought before , but after our trip to Cuba, I wondered about CUBAN SOCIETY enough so to read more about this fascinating island. I'd like to share with you some of the things I learned and hope they will be interesting to you also.EDUCATION IN CUBA:Before and during the present government, Cuba boasted some of the highest rates of education and literacy in the Americas. The Cuban States, through tax receipts, subsidizes education for all Cuban citizens including Universityeducation. School attendance is compulsary from ages 6 to the end of secondary education - age 15 and all students wear school uniforms with the color denoting grade level.HEALTHCARE IN CUBA: The Cuban government operates a National Health System and assumes full fiscal responsibility for the health care of its citizens. Cuba has long ranked high in number of medical personnel.SPORTS IN...

LA HABANA

by LoriPori

The Capital of Cuba and a UNESCO World Heritage Site Havana or LA HABANA is also the major port and leading commercial center of Cuba. With 2.3 million inhabitants, Havana is the largest city in both Cuba and the Caribbean region.Havana is located 106 miles ( 170 km ) southwest of Key West Florida, on the northwest coast of Cuba.I thoroughly enjoyed strolling through the different Plazas like - San Francisco - Plaza de Armas - Plaza de la Catedral and Plaza de la Revolucion.I found Havana to be a charming city to visit. It's like it is frozen in time with its vintage cars and Barocque-style buildings. Some of the once grandiose buildings, built during the city's more prosperous times, lie in disrepair, but still adds to the charm of the city. Hans and I are so glad that we decided to take a day tour here.

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Q:  We're hoping to do Eastern Cuba in December, we've already done the west. I'm trying to book flights, ideally from Manchester. I... 

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A: flights domestically it is, aerocaribbean do it, as you are in Manchester check the Cuban tourist office http://www.travel2cuba.co.uk/ hope it helps cheers 

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