Provincia de Matanzas Travel Forum

Hi - I am heading to Varadero in 7 days. I'm trying to find a boat tour to enjoy the sunset...does anyone have a place they would recommend. Thank you.

Is anyone else planning on going soon? I am leaving on the 28th for one week.
Its my first time away and was hoping there was someone else going the same dates.

Has anyone brought in cigars to the U.S.? Is so were they from Black market?

I'm traveling with my daughter 17 years of age. Would like to see the most in 2 days. What beach would you recommend for a day? And what/where would you reommend for a show a night. Is it better to go see a show in Habana or in Varadero?

I have a small parcel for a musician (Violin strings and such)I would greatly appreciate if you contacted me. In exchange I have a million tips and suggestions to make your holiday even better.

Thanks@!

I will be visiting Varadero in July and would just like to ask which currency is the best to use ie. most widely accepted.I will be travelling from the UK.

Please could someone advise me about tipping. We are staying at an all-inclusive hotel, what is the etiquette for tipping staff and tour guides, and in what currency?

We will be staying in Varadero and I am trying to book an excursion to swim with dolphins does anyone know of any. We will be there on Wednesday

I want to go to Cuba from San Juan in Puerto Rico. Please suggest what is the most time saving route. I could not find any flight information. Need your advise. Thanks.

I'm going to Varadero next week and was wondering if anyone here will be there at the same time.

HI ALL,
can anybody please tell me the best way to get to varadero from havana.
planing on flying from dublin to havana, and staying for 3 nights and going to varadero for 10 more.
what would be the best way to get to varadero from havana?
any tips are wellcome.
thanks.

If I'm not booked with a tour or tour package,
what options do I have when I arrive to get myself from the airport to a hotel that's about 20 km away?

I know there are taxi's but how much are they and what is their cost usually?

Thank you so much in advance to take the time to help me..

Are all the jeeps standard transmisssion or is there automatic ones too, that you can request?

My wife and I will be visiting Varadero in April. We would like to visit Havana but to make the most of it we are looking for a tour including 1 nights accommodation.

Does anyone know if such a trip is available?

My 18 year old daughter and I want to explore Cuba during the last week of February. We're not keen on limiting ourselves to a resort and wondered if it's possible (or advisable) to stay in B&B's as we go. I imagine it would be less expensive than an all inclusive (we're not big drinkers). We'd like to see Havana as well as the town at Varadero and any other places of interest in that area.
Would the fact that neither of us speaks Spanish make this too challenging? Also,how is the food outside the resorts?

Hi! Me and my fiance have just booked to go to Iberostar Tainos in June (2008)-has anyone else been there at all?
Gem

Hi all,
I will be arriving in Havana in a week (Saturday) and going to Varadero.... but don't yet know how to get there. I have heard of Viazul but their schedule and pick-up points - I am not so sure of, and also whether their buses actually go to and from the Havana airport. So that's my dilema.
I arrive Sat. afternoon (3'30 pm) and didn't really want to rely on taxis to go to Varadero.
Can anyone help??
It would be very much appreciated.
THANKS!

Hi,

We are looking for a company that rents out Catamaran for 3-5 days or a company where we can book 3-5 and go sailing around Cuba. We are aprox 5-7 people.

Does anybody know?

Best regards
Jorgen

I will be travelling in may with my 10 month old and my friend and her 5 month old. Which hotel do you recommend is the most kid friendly?...and has babysitting options? Thanks a bunch!

We're looking at going to the Barcelo Solymar in March. But the price seems to be the same whether we stay in the hotel or a bungalow. What is different about the bungalows? are they better for noise and cleanliness? Also, how many people stay in one bungalow? if it's 2 couples going together would we all be booked in the same bungalow.
Thanks!!

A small group of us are thinking of going to Cuba or the Dominican Republic in mid-February for a week. We are looking 3 or 4 star, reasonably-priced, all-inclusive and wheelchair-accessible resort. I have a manual wheelchair.

By wheelchair-accessible, I mean one with a room that has a bathroom door is at least 24 inches wide, grab bars beside the toilet and shower and no stairs to most of the amenities. The room must be able to accommodate 3-4 people.

Any advice would be much appreciated.

Hello. Are there any casa paticulares in Varadero or is it just totally one big tourist resort with A/I hotels complexes only?
I may end up there for a night or 2 and so will need some kind of cheap place to stay for just a short time. Gracias.

hi, im going to blau varadero on feb 14th for 2 weeks, i never been to cuba before and i was wondering if anyone could give me some usefull information either on the hotel or just cuba in general? Also what is the weather like mid febuary? hot enough to swim in sea? thank you!!!

Haven't found questions on the iberostar. We are going there in April. Anyone been to this hotel recently and can give info. Also wondering about best day trips and costs.
Thanks for any info

I forgot two boxes of cigars on my departure from Varadero. The hotel manager found them but says that cigars are not allowed to be sent by regular post. Is it true? If yes, how can they be brought to Toronto, Canada? Would anyone who come back to Toronto be willing to bring them to Canada?. Thanks for any info.

Hi, do you know the earliest the bus picks up people from varadero to Havana. (how long is the trip). I will be arriving at the varadero international airport(cuba) at 5:20 AM. I need to get to Havana as soon as I can. Please advised.

Can anyone tell me where i can stay for the first two weeks in March 08? In Varadero. Good hotel , but not to expensive.

We will be in Havana November 26. My buddy would like us to pick up some Cohiba Siglo II's. Could someone give me an idea what they would cost from a reputable dealer?

Hello. I just returned from a 7 day vacation in Cuba. We stayed at the Iberostar Playa Alameda resort in Veradero. My husband and I befriended a local Cuban lady who works at the hotel. Her story is amazing and heart-warming and I would love to send her a small package so if you are travelling to this hotel any time soon, please contact me if you can spare some extra room in your luggage. She speaks English well and won't be hard to find since her desk is located in the main lobby. TIA nino905@hotmail.com

Hi!
I'm planning to come in Feb 08 to Varadero.
My little pirate is 2 years old
Has anyone stayed at the Paradisus Varadero ?
How is the Kid's club?Are the children supervised?
Are the room big enough?(advertised as junior suite)
Can anyone tell me a better hotel with a kid's club for a 2 years old?
(my son loves going to the nursery and playing with other kids)
And I would like to rest a little bit as well...
Is 2 weeks too long in varadero?
thanks a lot for your help.