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Havana Cuba
General
Information
Hotels
History
Culture
Tips for the
Traveler
Weddings
Real Estate
Scuba Diving
Fishing
Books
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Havana Cuba Information
Here are some tips that will help you
while you are visiting Cuba.
When To Go
Peak Tourist season is in the winter months December thru April.
That is when everyone is trading the cold for some Caribbean Sun.
Cubans vacation mainly in July and August. For these times the
beaches are packed and hotels are higher.
The summer months from May thru October are the hot and rainy ones.
Living in south Florida it is not a bad time to travel for me. The least
busy months are May, June, October, and November.
A good Guide Book
If this is your first trip to Cuba or even your second or third You can only
get so much off the internet. A guide book will help you lay out your plans
ahead of time so you can make the most of your time while visiting.
I found them all pretty good with lots of Ideas on things to do and see.
Police
Without exception everyone that I have ever talked to said that they are
the most professional and tourist friendly they have seen in Central or
South America.
Driver License
If you are looking to rent a car. Your regular driver license or an
International Driving Permit is all you need.
Electricity
For the most part it is the same as all North America 110 volts 60 cycles.
In some hotels you will find 220 volts. Those outlets are used for the
Air Conditioner units. Sockets and plugs are the same as in the states.
Departure tax
When you leave Cuba there is a Departure Tax of $20 US. You Have
to pay with cash. They do not take Traveler's Checks or Credit Cards.
Women travelers going to Cuba
Like in most places the best thing for women traveling alone is to use
common sense. You will find Cuba much safer than in most Caribbean
Countries. Touring in Havana you will be approached by men. You should
quickly discourage any unwelcome advantages. Cuba men are very
aggressive toward foreign women traveling alone. The best thing is to
ignore unwanted advances.
ABCs of Adventure Travel
by: News Canada
A – Address peel and stick labels for all your family and friends
before you go. Then stick to postcards along the way and you'll come home
looking good.
B – Bottled water is a must – don't drink anything else.
C – Cookbooks from your travels are always a great souvenir. Cook a dish from
one when you have friends over to see your video and pictures
D – Digital cameras save the day; their small and you never run out of film
E – Expect excitement; go with anticipation, not trepidation
F – Food is fun, try something you've never eaten before like zebra pate or
Australian wine
G – Give generous tips, especially in poor countries, you'll be so glad you did
H – Hang out with the locals. Get to know a new person on your trip and get a
photo with them
I – Inform someone at home of your itinerary
J – Journal every day. Can you remember now what you did last week?
K – Kids love it when you have packed little surprises to open along the way
L – Learn something: Take a pasta making course in Italy, Scuba diving in
Argentina or Belly dancing in Bagdad (just kidding)!
N – Note the local artisans and buy something authentic
O – One substantial souvenir is better than a lot of small things. Then ship it
home to lighten your luggage
P – Postcards will rescue you when your photography fails. You can never have
too many
Q – Questions help you get the most out of all you see and experience.
R – Read before you leave. Read lots of books about your destination. Find out
who the local best sellers are, and read one of their books.
S – Scrapbook within the first week of getting home
T – Travel as light as humanly possible. Dragging luggage is no fun.
U – Unpack as soon as you get home.
V – Vaccinations and certain medications are necessary in some countries – be
sure to check with the World Health Organization about what you need.
W – Whining never fixes anything – buck up and deal with the differences
X – exchange your currency at the airport or a bank and be sure you understand
the value of your money
Y – You are the one who will make or break your adventure. Plan to be positive
Z – Zero in on one or two experiences and squeeze the most out of them.
Adventure overload will leave you confused.
For information on travel adventures of the heart,
visit www.negstusa.com
- News Canada
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