Provincia de Ciego de Ávila Travel Forum

Hello all,

I hope you can help!

In December my partner and I are hoping to go on holiday to Cuba. We've decided on the Cayo's because we love gorgeous beaches, swimming, the occasional snorkel and the all round relaxing look of the place.

Now, we are deciding which Cayo to visit, well really I guess it's going to boil down to which hotel.

A bit about us : On a limited budget, found bargains and the two above mentioned resorts. We have travelled a lot, but backpacking so this is a treat (air con in rooms *wow* !) What we want is somewhere we can do excursions from that will not be too pricey; a nice beach with waters for swimming and the odd snorkel; a relaxing atmosphere; some evening entertainment as in shows or music in the bar - just quiet and chilled; good restaurants in the hotels to eat a nice meal at and relax.

Accommodation wise, I think either will be luxury compared to what we are used to when travelling, but we love a nice private balcony to sit and enjoy sunset drinks on, a spacious room and some character.

Really stuck on which hotel will suit us best. We've read through countless tips and reviews on trip advisor and the like to no conclusion of where to go!

Help!!

Many Thanks in advance.

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Where in Cayo Coco is the swimming with dolphins, and how much in sterling does it cost per person?

How much are the two day excursions with swimming with Dolphins?

Are there any whale and dolphin watching services on the island? If so where are they and about how much, in euro if possible, would they cost?

My mother and I will probably be holidaying in Cayo Coco late this october to early november. We have noticed that The Oasis Playa Coco is quite cheap for an all inclusive deal, however I have read very mixed reviews on this hotel including many which said that the staff were unfriendly. Has anyone here stayed in this hotel before and if so how did they find their stay? Are the staff unfriendly? I would really sppreciate any information on the hotel or the area in general.

Oh and How much money in euros would be an acceptable ammount for two weeks? We are on a relativly flexable budget but all the same.....

Or between Moron and Cayo Coco? Bus available?

hi,can anyboody reasure me that this hotel is not adump has we r due to go 6 of jan 09 and lhave four children and lm worried about the reveiws l have read please reply mep

I would like to ask about diving in Cayo Coco (and Cayo Guilermo) - is there a big chance to see sharks during diving (or sharks are seen only sometimes)?
Whats the weather in Cayo Coco in November (i have heard that there is a little bit windy and not good weather in that time) ?

am hearing a lot of dodgy things about cayo coco and the Blau Colonial can anybody tell me what there is to do out there ie diving snorkelling horse riding etc. Have read the post on the site and it is all very conflicting we are travelling as a family of four with teenagers and am really hoping there is lots to do see eat and drink

where do you purchase the underwater disposable cameras?

A few questions:
1. where can you exchange money and any recommendations regarding how much you should exchange since we heard you cannot change it back to u.s. or canadian funds easily
2. how many pesos for the catamaran
3. do you find out at the Krystal about diffrent things to do or should things be booked before trip

We've been to ciego d'avila befor. Has any one actually gone to a national league ball game there befor, and was it safe etc.

The sol cayo guillermo hotel will be closing for reno's from June to sept.2008. Just thought I'd let you all know if ya did'nt already.

exactly where do you go in cayo coco for the horse back riding?

My question is,when you land in Cayo Coco,how do you get to the resort,Is there a road,and how long does it take.

I read a recommendation for the Catamaran trip... how much doers it cost per person? What other recommendations do you have for things to do and see?
Where is the best place to get information on cost of car hire and travel to Cuba mainland?
Many thanks
Errol

Hi

Im going to the Sol Cayo Guillermo in Jan 08 and wondering what watersports there are available at the hotel. As far as I can see it is things like pedalos. Has anyone ever seen anybody doing any kitesurfing there? Not sure what the wind conditions are like or if they would even allow such a sport with the marine life?

Also, have heard that it is good to take out small gifts for the hotel staff. Any advice on what is in favour with them at the moment?

Any other tips or advice would also be appreciated!

Thanks

I am very interested in the sugar canes is it easy to book once you get there? and is there anything else you might recommand while I am there?

Hi,
Just planning a trip to the meila cayo coco, would like to try a bit of fishing while im there, just wondering if anyone could tell me if there will be pplaces to hire fishing tackle near by or if i would have to take my own rods and reels and stuff.
Also is there any fishing trips you can book from the hotel or nearby?
Thanks alot in advance.
Alan.

We will be leaving next week for two weeks in Krystal Laguna, this will be our honeymoon after getting married at the weekend, this will be the first time i will have flown anywhere further than Ireland. We would be grateful if our growing list of questions could be answered.

1, Does anyone have a tips for us as to local customs ect, what we should or shouldnt do.

2, Does the Lagoon really smell bad as we have read somewhere.

3, Should we need to take our own towels.

4, How long is the transfer from the airport to the resort.

5, What is the legal limit to the amount of cigars/spirits we can bring home with us.

6, What are the Lagoon view rooms like, and has anyone been on honeymoon had an upgrade from these rooms.

7, We will be wanting to go swimming in the sea, what is the best thing to do with our towels ect

Hi
I'm going to Cuba for my 3rd time in Nov'07-but my 1st time to Cayo Coco.
I'm staying at the Oasis Playa Coca(I think it use to be called Playa Coco).
I would love to hear from anyone who has recently stayed there. I need info on oceanview rooms-restaurants-pool- beach-bars-food-service-local areas outside the hotel--and moquitos--thanks.. :)

Hi,

a few questions for the peeps on here who have had the Cuban experience. Staying at the NH Krystal in April 08.

1. Can you go to other hotels to see what nightlife they have to offer? I am not a party animal but likes to have a jive.

2. Are the spirits all local, do they serve stuff like Malibu on the AI?

3. Is the AI better than Egypt? (been here loads, AI not great but bearable!)

4. Is it worth visiting the reef? I gather not as good as the Red Sea?

5. Best place to book excurions and approx cost? Any suggestions for a good day out, anything a must see?

6. How much money approx for 2 weeks? Thinking of Ł800, is that enough?

7. Is the horse riding safe?

8. What cant i take into or out of Cuba?

Any specific tips would be appreciated.

Hi - my ten year old son and I are going to the Iberostar in December and I wondered what the weather will be like then? I have looked on websites and seen that the temperature is obviously cooler than in the Summer, but wondered what your experiences of Cuba in December have been?

Also interested in excursions from this hotel.
Thanks.

Hi,

Can any one please let me know how the weather is like in early to mid September? My fiancee and I where planning a trip to Cayo Coco for the first time and we did not want to go on a time when it rains a lot or cold. We love the beach and also good food. We are thinking of staying at NH Krystal Laguna Villas & Resort.

Thank you for any feed back.

MK

Me and my husband and booked to stay at the Melia Cayo Coco for the middle of Feb for 2 weeks and I wondered if anyone could tell me what the weather is like in Feb. It's a special holiday as it is our first year wedding anniversary - is there anything special anyone can recommend for us to do??

Hi just wondered if anyone going out to this hotel around 9th of august 2007.
we have been before few years ago. Specially interested to know if you have young children going as we have a 5 year old little girl.
When ever your going have a great time.

Hey everyone, how bad is it in Cayo Guillermo? Coco? Las Brujas? can someone fill me in please

Hi. Im off to cuba cayo coco in sept 07 staying at the playa coco hotel. Can anyone tell me if there are shops to get things like footballs, beachballs , inflatable beds for the pool and beach bucket and spades general things like that or do i take my own also i had a lot of bad reports about hotel so good but most bad is this true
many thanks all

paul

Hiya every1,

Me and my partner are going to cayo guillermo on the 11th november this year and are wondering if any1 has been that time of year if so whats the weather like? Were staying at the sol cayo guillermo and are getting married there aswell, whats the hotel like? Has anybody else got married at this hotel if so whats it like? Thanks very much x x x

Hey all,

Has anyone recently hired a vehicle from Cayo Coco, if so, can you tell me what was the state of the vehicle, was it safe, how much and were the driving conditions ok.

Many thanks