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Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan
Cheese is the resident Cuba expert, I would think.
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Thanks Dis...not quite an expert yet. All applicable answers have been posted. No visa needed, and they dont stamp passports. If you have a decent travel agent the tourist card is usually provided before you go...otherwise they are handy on the plane. No big issue and no hassle.
The Cuban airport can be fun getting through customs and you will require patience as they are not fast at all. Could take you half an hour...could take 4 hours. They are also good at rifling through your luggage, so ensure the wife or g/f hides the toys!
Heres a link to Debbies for resort reviews...they are generally pretty accurate.
http://www.debbiescaribbeanresortrev...ubarevind.html
Remember some people are Debbie downers no matter what, but you can get a general impression by reviewing a bunch of them.
Cuba is awesome...if Varadero is your destination make sure to get into Havana and check out the old cars driving around town.
We always bring some old clothes or toys for families in Cuba...they will love you. We also leave a few bucks a day for the maids, and sometimes gifts like toothpaste, small perfumes, or simple school supplies like pencils, pens etc. They will treat you like gold if you do this. A few Cuban Pesos jingling in your pockets for groundskeepers etc go a long way. These people earn on average about $20 a month. There is a group that also sends medical supplies to rural areas that you can help if you want to dig around for their info. Generally tipping or gifting is not required and likely wont make a difference in your stay...its just nice to give back to those who really need it.
http://www.debbiescaribbeanresortrev...cuba/cuba.html