Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 whats it like going with my missus and another couple in mid august. staying in cayo guillermo, any tips or recommendations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Welcome to the 1950's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 10, 2005 Author Share Posted June 10, 2005 cayo guillermo is on coast away from havanna, well i hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Sakura Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 I went to Varadero a few years ago. One of those all inclusive complexes. I didn't like it - it was too stereotyped and you could have been anywhere in the Caribbean (or anywhere hot with palm trees really). Boring. Havana was another world, absolutely amazing and the most fascinating place I have ever been. It's one of the few places I would visit again and again. A fifties time-warp full of history and culture. It is very under-rated, and often criticised - usually by people who haven't been there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Cuba, In August? Hurricane Season?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 We went last year to Varedero; we enjoyed it; fab beach, food a little iffy at times, Havana looked like it had been blown up but surreal. Weather was fab, music fab; semi naked ladies fab; cubra libras hmmmmm. enjoy it 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 Went to Cayo Coco, absolutely beautiful, fantastic beaches. Loved it and want to go back. We did a Catamaran day trip, snorkeling etc, although the beer was free, so after a while the only movement I had was putting my head over the side to throw up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 ...Cat trip to the luverly island where you had scrummy lobster for lunch ....and 10 cubra libras to wash it down; sort of remeber it lol 50 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted June 10, 2005 Share Posted June 10, 2005 ...Cat trip to the luverly island where you had scrummy lobster for lunch ....and 10 cubra libras to wash it down; sort of remeber it lol 50 Yeah that was it, I have vague memories : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 Been twice now. With our boys (aged 14 & 12) in '95, did a week touring & week in Varadero, had a fantastic time. Went again last Feb again to Varadero to adults only AI resort. VERY good value for the money, especially compared to the rest of the Caribbean. You have to bear in mind it's a poor country, so tipping is very much appreciated (take lots of 1 dollar bills, assuming Castro doesn't go ahead with his planned banning of the use of the dollar in the meantime!). Take any necessary medication (cold tabs, throat lozenges, antisceptic cream etc) and sun creams as it's not freely available there. Remember American Express credit cards and Travellers' cheques are NOT accepted anywhere. 10 years ago we took cheapo pens & pencils as they were in very short supply in the schools; not sure if this is still the case, perhaps someone else can advise? We were also warned that DVD players would be confiscated (even in a laptop) at the airport, but we took ours and did not a problem. Have a great time!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted June 11, 2005 Share Posted June 11, 2005 take lots of 1 dollar bills, assuming Castro doesn't go ahead with his planned banning of the use of the dollar in the meantime!). He's already done this, I think it came into force at the very backend of last year. I went to the other end of the island, near Holguin about a year and a half ago. Beautiful place. People are great. Agree about taking things like pencils etc for the kids. They love it, but don't advertise the factthat you have them with you or you'll be forever plagued by a crowd of them! Also agree about taking your own medication for dodgy tummy occasions. Although if you're going to an all-inclusive complex, we found the on-site doctors to be very good. Take your own snorkelling flippers and mask too if you can. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 this is me hotel and i cant wait neithercan my missus http://www.cubahotelbookings.com/hotel_view.asp?lID=1&hID=161 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 :friday: Looks lovely, have a fantastic time! Let us know what it's like as 6 of us are looking to go back to Cuba next February!:friday: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted June 13, 2005 Author Share Posted June 13, 2005 no probs will post in september Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted August 16, 2005 Author Share Posted August 16, 2005 not long now off tommorrow morning for 2 weeks with the missus and another couple. will sadly miss the forum for few weeks thtas unless their is internet cafe, naaaa my missus wouldnt be impressed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lebsteif Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Have a great time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 enjoy matey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Have a good one Jurgen Regards, Gaz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Have a wonderful time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fifty Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Safe journey Jurgen, the hotel looks very good indeed! Wish we were going back; probably just Crete/Croatia or a Florida Fly drive for us lol no wait....maybe Barbados 52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holly Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Safe journey Jurgen, the hotel looks very good indeed! Wish we were going back; probably just Crete/Croatia or a Florida Fly drive for us lol no wait....maybe Barbados 52 How's the job 50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARTIN R Posted August 16, 2005 Share Posted August 16, 2005 Have a good one mate, I am sure you will enjoy every minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ark Posted August 17, 2005 Share Posted August 17, 2005 Supposed to be awesome for Scuba - get on a try-dive if you haven't done it before. Then if you get the bug, you'll have a new 'kit-sport' to sink your hard-earned into. I got really into the underwater photography in the Caribbean earlier this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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