Blogs from Oeste, Cuba, Central America Caribbean - page 15

Notre derniere journée a Cuba... Deja 7 jours passer à la vitesse de l'éclair Et pour le Laguna Azul Iberostar, quoi dire de plus sur un resort... 4 jours c'est assez... read more

There are so many wonderful things to share with you about Cuba. The revolutions, life in everyday Cuba and the reminders of the Soviet Union all make up what is the Cuba of today. This island nation of some 11 million people has taken a unique path to arrive where there are today, yet they still hold many traditions that make them very special and unlike any other nation. Retracing the path of Hemmingway When you come to Havana you will find many photos of Ernest Hemmingway hanging in bars, restaurants and hotels. He is famous for his love of this city and this country. He spent many years living in Havana, enjoying the good life, the music, the people, drinking and he even found a bit of time to do some writing. When in this ... read more

Aujourd'hui 3 Janvier... On se prépare Nous prenons l'avion samedi matin 7 heure pour Varadero alors nous devons partir de la maison vers 1 heure du matin pour être a l'aéroport 3 heures d'avance une fois la, 2 heures +- d'autobus pour la Havane. a suivre...... read more

Hi Everybody! Walt and I have just returned from a fascinating trip to Cuba. We have wanted to go to Cuba for years but didn't want to chance a heavy fine. We recently heard that 10 U.S. travel companies had been granted special licenses by both U.S. and Cuba to conduct People to People Programs. The travel company takes care of the Visa, authorization letter, and specific license that is required. The program is rather strict and demands that participants follow a full educational exchange curriculum. The trip is not meant to be a vacation or leisure trip. It included very little free time --only a few hours in the evenings. We learned a lot about the history of Cuba, the Revolution, life in Cuba under Castro, changes that have taken place in the last few ... read more

Ella subió al avión en la mañana, después de 9 horas aterrizó en La Habana... no quiero ir en su carro a Varadero... As the alarm went off at ridiculous o’clock, I jolted awake. My unbelievable excitement at the size of the bed in the Radisson Hotel did not even come close to the level of excitement I felt about my impending trip to Cuba. As the plane touched down, and the cabin crew sprayed bug repellent up my nose and in my eyes, I couldn’t have been happier. It was about to begin! Varadero, 3 days, sun, beach and birthdays, the stakes were high... and let me tell you, when Fidel says the best beaches in Cuba are here, I am not one to argue. Varadero is a town in the north west of Cuba, ... read more