I need a vacation.. suggestion needed!

swill · #1 03-17-2013, 03:17 AM

I went there about 10 years ago and thought it was ok. The water was not that great if you like to go in the ocean. In my opinion it's best to go with the 4+ star hotels or you're going to be disappointed in the quality of everything including food. The hotel I stayed at is no longer there but I heard that Breezes is nice. For stuff to do it's the same as everywhere else, there is dolphin excursions, snorkeling, there is a little market there with local vendors and if you want you can go to Havanah which is a nice little city and not too far from there. It doesn't have great shopping areas but excellent Rum and cigars obviously. I would recommend it if you're looking to just go somewhere and not looking to break the bank going.

Canadians are allowed there...oh and the airport scared me as it's not as friendly as I was use to (security guards in full army gear including huge guns just standing and staring at you)

Aquattro · #2 03-17-2013, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by swill

...oh and the airport scared me as it's not as friendly as I was use to (security guards in full army gear including huge guns just standing and staring at you)

I've never seen that any time I've gone.

Only time I saw armed patrols was in Havana when I went to rally to hear Castro giving a speech. Then ya, lots of guns

hillegom · #3 03-17-2013, 03:42 AM

I'v e been to Varadaro, and didn't like it because it was too touristy for me. The beaches always had a red flag out to warn you not to swim. Though some people swam anyway. My friend went there and had a totally different experience. He loved it. Swam every day and on some reefs as well, where he saw a lot of life.I must have been on the wrong beach.
I would recommend, You use google earth, satellite, and see if the hotel you are thinking of has a reef outside.
I've been 3 times to Cuba and have always felt safe. Just didn't like Varadaro.

Werbo · #4 03-17-2013, 03:51 AM

Cozumel is nice. Been twice.

Very quite. Great snorkeling. Food is unreal.

Oilers · #5 03-17-2013, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Tyler Werbowski

Cozumel is nice. Been twice.

Very quite. Great snorkeling. Food is unreal.

We'll be back to Mexico for a wedding so I try not to go there this time. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Oilers · #6 03-17-2013, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by swill

I went there about 10 years ago and thought it was ok. The water was not that great if you like to go in the ocean. In my opinion it's best to go with the 4+ star hotels or you're going to be disappointed in the quality of everything including food. The hotel I stayed at is no longer there but I heard that Breezes is nice. For stuff to do it's the same as everywhere else, there is dolphin excursions, snorkeling, there is a little market there with local vendors and if you want you can go to Havanah which is a nice little city and not too far from there. It doesn't have great shopping areas but excellent Rum and cigars obviously. I would recommend it if you're looking to just go somewhere and not looking to break the bank going.

Canadians are allowed there...oh and the airport scared me as it's not as friendly as I was use to (security guards in full army gear including huge guns just standing and staring at you)

Yes, we will be booking 4+ star hotels only. I also heard a lot of complaints about their foods. It's so bland they said. What did you take to go to Havana? Bus, taxi or shuttle from the hotel?