Varadero Travel Forum

Hello,

I was wondering what would be the best way to tip while I am in Cuba. I have heard alot about bringing items they need like pens, paper, pencils. But I usually like to tip with money, that way the person can buy what they need.

Is that acceptable? If yes, can I tip with CUC's?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Hi to Cuba Travelers. We are staying at the Agua Azules (formerly Club Amigo Varadero) wondering if anyone has stayed there since change over in January. Read some recent reviews that where either + or -. Also are looking for comments form anyone that has taken the Glass Bottom Boat & or Mini-Sub tours out of Varadero. Would like info on where do you book them, comments about the experience & prices. Am also looking for information on taking a tour out to some sunken Pirate Ships or even sail on a Pirate Ship from Varadero & or Cayo Largo. Please, any info would give me a link to further my quest.
Thanks Loretta

My wife and I are vacationing in Varadero for three weeks starting 16/2/2010 - 09/03/2010.And would be very interested as to the Club life there,with their entrance fees prices of drinks,best nights etc.I would be grateful for any information forthcoming Regards Eric18

We are arriving in Varadero in January, our Resort has 220 V electricity, do I require a converter or will an adapter suffice for the digital camera batteries & hair dryers, etc.
Thanks
lawess

Planning to go to Varadero this Xmas(09) and stay at Hotel Tropical which is downtown. I know they don't have any tennis courts there but does anyone know where else I could play tennis. Are there tennis clubs open to the public around that hotel or is it possible to go and play at another hotel where they do have courts.
Thanks

My husband and I are going to Cuba from the 10th of January till the 19th. We fly to Varadero. To make the most of our trip we would like to know if it's possible to get to Havana the same day we arrive. Or do we have to stay over one night in Varadero. Our time of arrival would be about 2 pm.Would there still be a bus we can take or do we have to take a taxi and what would be the pices.

A few friends and I have a trip to varadero this coming spring and we were hoping to be able to rent a few mopeds there. We're 17 though, (We have drivers licenses, just no credit cards). Am I outta luck, or is there any other way to work this out?

Hi fellow Cuba lovers; I go to varadero every year, and I'm thinking of either the Oasis Turquesa or Playa De Oro. If you have any info on these that would be great.

If you are looking for info on Varadero resorts, keep reading...

so far I have been to:
2009 Cuatro Palmas (small, decent, incredible beach, food was good, but the rooms are not so good. first room full of mosquitos; second room across from the disco. No sleep.)
2008, 2009, Barcelo Marina Palace (beautiful, big, lots of walking, nice beach, good staff, great food, very quiet. Not very much music, boo!)
2007 Blau Varadero (switched to Alameda after one night; noisy uncomfortable rooms and line-ups for food)
2007 and 2008 Playa Alameda ((wonderful all around, food, beach, entertainment, all stellar. Really good band every night)
2005 Beaches, now called Melia Las Antillas (wonderful all around, food, beach, entertainment, all stellar. Excellent dancers and killer band)
2001 Barcelo Solymar (great bungalows, rocky beach, bad food but it was the times)
1996 Melia Las Americas (beautiful, rocky beach, bad food but it was the times)

I haven't been to cayo coco or Santa Clara; I love the beach at Varadero because it is so pristine and the waves are great for playing. can anyone tell me what other cuban beaches are like? I was at the Riu Turquesa in Holguin; great resort, beach was yucky.

I am flying to Varadero because that is the only flight available. My family is in Cayo Coco (I had to miss my flight due to an emergency). an someone tell me what would be the best and fastest way to get to Cayo Coco from Varadero on the same day as I arrive. It would be much appreciated.

I'm looking to rent a luxury villa or house in Varadero in December 2009. It must be on the beach and have at least 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Any information would be appreciated.

I want to travel to Varadero with my family and i'd like to know if we need a visa to go to Cuba. Does anyone know?
I found a very good website about places to visit in Cuba. www.cubaphoria.com

I have been looking at the weather reports and it's constant thunderstorms every single day.

Does anyone know how the weather is like? Does it rain all day long or does it rain for an hour and then sunny?

I can go to Cuba for just 455$ for 8 days leaving tomorrow, but if it's going to be raining all the time, I may as well just pass on it.

Hi, im leaving for varadero in a week, and im looking around on the internet for things to do during the days and nights, and i was wondering if anyone had any good tips and advice on what to do. Looking through the forums i saw that people have swam with dolphins, and taking boat rides where the bottom is glass and you can see the coral reefs. I would really love to do those kinds of things, so if you can let me know where abouts in veradero i can find things like that please let me know. i'd also like information about local and inexpensive snorkelling trips and activities such like that!
Thank you very much

Does anyone know what the Cuban authorities are doing about Mexican Flu? Do they have any suspected or confirmed cases? I know they stopped flights to and from Mexic does that still stand? Have they taken any other measures?

Could anyone let me know if they have the email address of the Arenas Doradas. We are heading down on the 10th of April /09. Thanks

What devices do I have to buy or rent in order to recharge my camcorder batteries? ( Voltage converter? Special wall plug adapter? etc... )
Thank you for advices.

what is the procedure for going through the customs at varadero?

My hubby and I are travelling to Varadero for the first time in April of this year.

We are looking at doing a few day trips and would like some info, feedback and ideas from those of you who have been there and done that :)

We are interested in:
- Whale watching
- Jungle tours
- Havana tours

If anyone can give me their 2 cents that would be great! Thanks in advance!

Myself and a few friends are planning on heading down to this place for new years in 2010. Looking for suggestions on places to truly party it up. Also looking for snorkeling destinations as well as possible places where we might be able to do some horseback riding. Any and all suggestions and advice would be welcome. Thanks!!

My parents traveled to Cuba last year and took a few gifts for some of the citizens and visited the small areas and schools. To my understanding, the public schools children attend in Cuba are not well off in the area of school supplies. I am taking a trip in March and am hoping to fundraise through my school and gather money to buy some pencils, pens, erasers, paper, etc.

I was hoping some of you could maybe guide me on some more information of the supplies they may need and any extra information you may have about the education system.

Thanks So Much!

hi, 30 yr old prob gonna travel to varadero around jan 10-12, looking for a last minute trip. any people within the same age range doing the same around the same time? which hotel would you be staying?

Did you stay at a 1 star 5 stars are dress up..:(

What is the accepted dress code on Cuban beaches ?

I am going to Varadero on the 2nd of Jan. I want to go to Havana but I don't really like set tours. If I take a cab there and back, how much will it cost. Can I take a local but to Havana and if so how much will that cost?

what video would be the wrong one?

I do not want to get scammed so where do i go to get good not fake cigars?

I am from canada goin to varadero and want to know what to bring money wise can or us cash and what about travellers cheques? thank-you

Hi,

I'm a 32yo male from Montreal and I will be in Varadero between December the 12th and December the 20th, 2008.
I'm looking to meet other ppl to go out (share a rented car, travel to Havana, go out etc).
I'll travel alone and I don't want to get bored.

My brother and I have never been on a beach "all inclusive" vacation. I was wondering what anyone has to say about varadero, I heard it has great beaches, but lots of mosquitos, is it windy???? Any suggestions

upon entering the varadero airport and checked at customs can my canon rebel xsi camera be confiscated at customs or is it just fairy tale?