Talk Cuba to me...

Leec · 14 Oct 17, 02:30 PM

Hi, Ive seen a good holiday deal to cuba in the school holidays.
What time of year is best to visit? the holiday is for the end of may.
Do you generally feel safe in Cuba?
Any advice will be appreciated x

charly77 · 14 Oct 17, 07:50 PM

I went in July. Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend. Felt very safe at all times. Whereabouts are you thinking of staying?

Leec · 14 Oct 17, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by charly77

I went in July. Absolutely loved it and would highly recommend. Felt very safe at all times. Whereabouts are you thinking of staying?

Varadero

charly77 · 16 Oct 17, 09:08 PM

Ah ok. We stayed in Jibacoa so a bit more off the beaten track. Like I said we loved it. We went to Havana for a day and had a Cuban tour guide which I would recommend. Other people we spoke to who went without a guide were hassled by sellers and those wanting photos, not in a bad way think it was just annoying! The locals don't like them so they avoid each other! I'll try and do a trip report. As I said before we felt very safe and the customer service is exceptional.

princessfiona · 17 Oct 17, 12:53 AM

We loved loved loved Cuba. Def felt safe and everyone is so helpful and wanting to make your holiday memorable. We stayed at One of the Cayo islands. They have been damaged by Irma but the main island is just as beautiful. Take a chance and explore a wonderful country. We can't wait to go back one day.

Disneyfreaks · 17 Oct 17, 07:10 AM

We went to Varadero in May & I know people who return to Cuba every year but not for us we didn't get the Wow factor.

Not much to do within walking distance of hotel, we were All Inc but like to wander off site for meals, nowhere within walking distance - but there's a hop on/hop off bus, or taxis/old American cars you can hire with driver. Beach is lovely, sea very warm too.

We went to Havana on an organised tour, we're usually very adventurous & do our own trips/exploring but was advised against hiring a car so felt abit 'holed up' in our resort,

Really enjoyed Havana though & its culture & felt very safe when we did venture out the resort

Not sure we'll be rushing back to Cuba any time soon but it's now ticked off our list !

Go for it if you want to go, we're glad we've been - yourll get a mixed reaction from people which might confuse want you want to do !

charly77 · 20 Oct 17, 08:28 PM

Started my trip report if you're interested?

https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sho... php?t=1052530

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	16 Oct 17, 09:08 PM charly77 Very Serious Dibber
charly77 Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Feb 08	Ah ok. We stayed in Jibacoa so a bit more off the beaten track. Like I said we loved it. We went to Havana for a day and had a Cuban tour guide which I would recommend. Other people we spoke to who went without a guide were hassled by sellers and those wanting photos, not in a bad way think it was just annoying! The locals don't like them so they avoid each other! I'll try and do a trip report. As I said before we felt very safe and the customer service is exceptional. __________________ Whistle-stop Tour Of Copenhagen Feb 2017 The Grand Tour (West to East trip) 2016 The 'Bombshell' Trip to NYC @ Christmas 2014 Trip report, Our first time to WDW Sept/Oct '08;

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charly77 Very Serious Dibber Join Date: Feb 08	Started my trip report if you're interested? https://www.thedibb.co.uk/forums/sho... php?t=1052530 __________________ Whistle-stop Tour Of Copenhagen Feb 2017 The Grand Tour (West to East trip) 2016 The 'Bombshell' Trip to NYC @ Christmas 2014 Trip report, Our first time to WDW Sept/Oct '08;