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Backpacking in Cuba, Nov-dec 2009?
Posted on Sep 30, 2009, 08:30:43 by havanalover
I am a frequent traveler to Cuba in general Cuba is a safe place. The countryside is safer than the big cities Havana and Santiago. It is wise to avoid at night the small backstreets because robberies and pickpocketing happen. Fluency in Spanish is an ...
 
new zealander going to cuba to salsa!!
Posted on Jul 1, 2009, 07:32:00 by kiwi_surfer
... i can travel to Cuba from NZ. I'm guessing from AUCK/NZ to a country in central America like panama then into Havana...I'm looking for an affordable option but have no idea what airlines make the journey. 4th Any random suggestions of things to do ...
 
Anyone travelling to Cuba?
Posted on Apr 16, 2008, 03:38:26 by Worldramblings
... I haven't used this site myself, but have heard very good things about staying in 'Casa Particulares' (private rooms) in Cuba. Its an opportunity to meet the local people, see what day to day living is really like, and it'scheaper than ...
 
US looks to loosen Cuba travel embargo
Posted on Apr 10, 2009, 06:02:28 by johnnoe
... feel discrimanatory. Cuba has some of the most beautiful undersea vistas I've ever snorkeled through. Huge fan coral waving, and tropical fish all around. And the food, great. (Sample it in Tampa and other spots if you cant make Santiago or Havana.)
 
Anyone travelling to Cuba?
Posted on Apr 15, 2008, 21:47:00 by havanarr
Hello: I will soon be going to Cuba and I was suggested to have a private room reserved instead of hotel rooms. People told me it's much better, cheaper and comfortable. I was also told that I can make a $10 deposit through Paypal if I want in ...
 
US looks to loosen Cuba travel embargo
Posted on Apr 17, 2009, 13:21:07 by mmbcross
Hand raised! Keep in mind it's only 90 miles from Key West to Havana, so it's a hop, skip and a jump for us here in South Florida. The first organizations to enter after the travel restrictions are lifted will be the cruise lines. The Bahamas ...
 
unaddressed social problems in Cuban remote areas
Posted on Nov 21, 2009, 13:23:25 by havanalover
... the normal precautions walking in the slums or backstreet can be dangerous in each country. Do you walk at night in the backstreets of New York, London or Paris? In general Cuba is considered as one of the safest countries in Latin America. Havanalover
 
US looks to loosen Cuba travel embargo
Posted on Apr 17, 2009, 13:34:39 by starlagurl
How much longer would a cruise to Havana take? They look about the same distance from Miami, so you might be right! Oh my! How friendly is Cuba to gay travel? I know the Bahamas are not at all.
 
Backpacking in Cuba
Posted on Sep 25, 2003, 12:23:35 by Smacker
... liked... they make it really hard on you! I was staying near Veradero and the Town is nice. Make sure to visit Havana and don't be afraid to check some smaller streets for interesting (...and cheap) boutiques. Just don't venture off too ...
 
Backpacking in Cuba, Nov-dec 2009?
Posted on Nov 4, 2009, 20:19:20 by egmail
... Smoke some stogies! Hit up San Luis and visit the finca of Don Alejandro Robaina if you get a chance. The man is a legend in the cigar world. Best LCDH in Havana is at the hotel Conde Villanueva. Cheers! There cigar is famous! Have you try?
 
Backpacking in Cuba, Nov-dec 2009?
Posted on Oct 28, 2009, 13:52:23 by surgeongeneral
Smoke some stogies! Hit up San Luis and visit the finca of Don Alejandro Robaina if you get a chance. The man is a legend in the cigar world. Best LCDH in Havana is at the hotel Conde Villanueva. Cheers!
 
Anyone travelling alone to Cuba 3-24 aug?
Posted on Jul 20, 2009, 02:11:56 by hagi22
Hi My travelpartner got sick and can´t go on the trip. Is there anyone who is travelling alone or someone who know where i can get in contact with other travelers in Havana? I am a man from norway.
 
US looks to loosen Cuba travel embargo
Posted on Apr 17, 2009, 13:49:53 by big_red_truck
Hand raised! Keep in mind it's only 90 miles from Key West to Havana, so it's a hop, skip and a jump for us here in South Florida... Or a long bathtub boat ride...
 
Backpacking Cuba
Posted on Dec 2, 2006, 15:08:26 by lucky
I was there 2 years ago... great people and place. Very safe, a car would be ideal. We took the busses. We stayed in posada's, essentially, local's homes. Make sure to visit Vinales ( north ), Triniday and of course, Havana. Enjoy!
 
central america-cuba-jamaica all in 7 weeks...CRAZY or MAYBE??
Posted on Jul 25, 2008, 14:19:25 by mmbcross
... is over US$ 400.00, so expect to spend quite a bit on travel between these countries. Ideally it would be USA - Guatemala - Havana - Montego Bay - USA. Probably the whole lot will tun to around US$ 1,000.00. Are you coming from North America or ...
 
Special offers on Easter and summer family trips from The Adventure Company
Posted on Dec 22, 2008, 12:16:36 by tac_blog
... , accommodation, transportation, some meals, activities and the services of a local guide · Viva Cuba - Cuba. This 12-day trip includes the elegant capital of Havana, the historic Bay of Pigs, the colonial city of Trinidad and time to relax on Cuba's sandy ...
 
Private accommodation in La Havana
Posted on Nov 1, 2007, 14:30:30 by tremendo27
Hi, I would like to recomend a private house in La Havana in which I stay every time I go there. Its name is "Casa Abel". They are very pleasant and nice, always willing to help with any enquiry or anything you should need. I hope you ...
 
Doing what you know you shouldn't.........
Posted on May 25, 2006, 20:21:15 by kris
... ve been sweet as.. to give havana it's dues i heard from some sources it's not too bad, i stayed in 'old havana' and whilst walking back late after midnight i noticed old bill on most corners, and the street kids were even saying 'hola ...
 
What's your dodgiest travel story?
Posted on Nov 28, 2005, 21:01:39 by kris
ok.. i think it was my second day in cuba.. i was walking around old havana, i was there to meet an old school friend but emailing to meet up can be pretty slow.. so i'm on my own and a jintero (local who wants to scam money off tourists) comes up to ...
 
HI!!! new member for greece
Posted on Sep 12, 2009, 07:52:25 by greekcypriot
... to Cuba (I did not have a digital camera then) pity!... and because I am planning to visit Cuba again and again, we decided to spend 5 days in Havana, and the rest in Varadero. Just for pleasure, and don't leave without visiting Varadero if you ...
 
What is Your Favorite Photo of People Taken During your Travels?
Posted on Apr 14, 2009, 05:39:32 by nixsboys
... and in most places I do actually ask before taking the photo as some locals can get annoyed. This photo however was taken in Havana, Cuba and only because we were having a game on how many 'Lonely Planet' photos we could get. I am sure if you ...
 
UNESCO Heritage Sites
Posted on Apr 6, 2009, 12:34:08 by nixsboys
... City of Valparaíso Colombia Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments, Cartagena Croatia Old City of Dubrovnik Cuba Old Havana and its Fortifications Viñales Valley Archaeological Landscape of the First Coffee Plantations in the South-East of Cuba ...
 
Follow in the footsteps of Che Guevara with The Adventure Company
Posted on Jan 6, 2009, 07:53:45 by tac_blog
... on display. This 16-day trip recalls Cuba's historic past, stopping at the Bay of Pigs and spending time in colonial Havana, with its classic American cars and rhythmic Salsa beats. The Adventure Company's Salsa Cubana trip travels the length of the island ...
 
Paradisiacal beach in Viñales, Cuba
Posted on Nov 10, 2007, 02:53:04 by tremendo27
... is a cosy island and it has the whitest sand and clear water I have ever seen. If you need private accommodation in La Habana I recommend you this house. I stay here every time I go to La Havana. They are fantastic! Have a nice time in Cuba!
 
Low budget accommodation in Cuba
Posted on May 10, 2007, 05:59:56 by triporiginator
... . Hi, you have a great looking web site here! I will travel to Cuba this summer. I'm planing to rent a house/villa vor 3 weeks for me and my family. I have already checked some villas in Havana on your site. Thanks. It's a great!
 
HI!!! new member for greece
Posted on Sep 9, 2009, 08:22:25 by greekcypriot
... this is a more alive site just as you described it, and soon you will feel like a community. I have travelled to Cuba but visited just Havana and Varadero. The route you will follow is great, and I am sure you will find a buddy to follow you in this ...
 
HI!!! new member for greece
Posted on Sep 8, 2009, 17:25:30 by kathryn77
Hi Tomas, Welcome to the forums I love, love, loved Cuba. Unfortunately I didn't backpack around there. I went a number of years ago before I 'found the other side of travel!', but Havana was amazing!! Have a fab time
 
One Country in Each Continent
Posted on May 15, 2009, 00:12:46 by yafnaf
North America - Cuba. Mostly because its such a forbidden place for americans. But Havana looks pretty amazing, and so do the beaches. South America - Brazil. I have to admit I am not too interested in South America, perhaps because its too close, and ...
 
Hey everyone!
Posted on Mar 5, 2009, 00:10:08 by peever
... March 2002: Spent 1 week in Cuba with my family. Another great trip such a great country despite the bad image it often gets. Havana was amazing. March 2004: Spent 3 Weeks In Palm Springs and LA with my Family. Only spent 2 days and 3 nights in LA ...
 
Big savings to be made with The Adventure Company in 2009
Posted on Jan 15, 2009, 05:53:52 by pv_blog
... flights Discover Cuba's historic past on this 16-day trip, stopping at the Bay of Pigs and spending time in colonial Havana, with its classic American cars and rhythmic Salsa beats. Journey the length of the island to explore the changing landscapes of ...
 

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