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Cinny91

Tete_en_l'Air wrote: »

My OH now has it in his head that he'll only marry me if he gets to wear a suit like Snoop in the new Katy Perry video

Is it terrible I think that would be kind of awesome?

I'm not too fussed about a proper engagement though, rather just pony trot it to the marriage part! We won't be having a big in-your-face Wedding anyways, a nice Registry Office followed by a nice Pub with enough seats for us all.

Birdie85

Oooh how exciting Cinny! You should just get married over in Vegas too... I'll be a bridesmaid!

Dinah93

Tete, I was just browsing Tripadvisor and it's linked to my facebook - and it told me you've been to Havana - is that true?! Trying to decide whether to take our two weeks in Havana or Varadero or maybe do a week in each (altohugh I like staying put, otherwise it seems a bit unrelaxing). So if you have been, would love some advice.

Tete_en_l'Air

It would be good Cinny, but all the attention would be on his snazzy outfit and not mine and we can't have that can we?! Your registry-office-then-pub sounds lovely!

Yeah we went to Havana in 2008 - it's amazing, you can't go to Cuba and miss Havana. We did three days in Havana then the rest of the two weeks in Varadero - it's a lot more expensive than just going AI but worth it. Don't think many tour operators offer a week in each though, I've certainly never seen it. It's about a tweo hour transfer between the two but it was really interesting as there was a guide on the bus who talked pretty much non-stop all about how the communism works over there and just about all sorts of random interesting stuff. Once you're in Varadero that's where the airport is so you don't have to go too far at the end. The AI part in Varadero will be disappointing for you after the luxury of the Maldives, the food isn't amazing and I don't think you get as much choice in the way of drinks etc either (not sure as this is the only AI I've done) - you have to remember they have an embargo placed on them. There are some piccies on my facebook if you go back a bit, let me know what else you want to know!

Dinah93

Was three days in Havana enough? Is Havana just a city break or is it an actual place for a full holiday ie with beach, attractions, pretty green stuff etc. I think I'll have to give a lot more thought when we come back from honeymoon, actually give Virgin a call see if we can split centre it. Wasn't planning to go AI tbh, I'm not a big fan of having to eat in the hotel - only did in the Maldives because there is nowhere else to go unless we swim for it! What time of year did you go? Is there things to do at Varadero, or is it just a beach (dreading a repeat of Sharm!)

Cat is hiding under the table from the lightening! Also our Sky has gone off with 3k to go in the tour - I've been taping it for dad all day and now I've missed the best bit!

Tete_en_l'Air

Dinah93 wrote: »

Was three days in Havana enough?

I think it was enough, although you could easily spend more time there, but it was enough to see everything without feeling rushed.

Is Havana just a city break or is it an actual place for a full holiday ie with beach, attractions, pretty green stuff etc. I think I'll have to give a lot more thought when we come back from honeymoon, actually give Virgin a call see if we can split centre it.

I don't remember if there's a beach to be honest, we had the beach bit coming so didn't even think about it. I think there's a small one but it's more locals than tourists and you might get hassled (not in a scary way, things like if someone sees you chewing gum they'll come up and say how much they love it and how they can't get any and you'll feel obliged to give them some, that kind of thing, which can get annoying).

Wasn't planning to go AI tbh, I'm not a big fan of having to eat in the hotel - only did in the Maldives because there is nowhere else to go unless we swim for it!

You can't not go AI in the resorts as far as I'm aware... it's similar in that there isn't really anywhere else to go.

What time of year did you go? Is there things to do at Varadero, or is it just a beach (dreading a repeat of Sharm!)

Last week in June, first in July I think it was, it was very hot, like, can't walk on the sand type hot. Had a couple of thunderstorms but apart from that it was hot and sunny. Varadero has a little town with a few shops and a market and a few little cafes but it's nothing flash, we only went a couple of times. There are some good excursions in Varadero though. I think Cuba is the sort of place you have to be very brave to do independently - not because it's dangerous in the way the Dominican is, just because it's difficult to do.

Cat is hiding under the table from the lightening! Also our Sky has gone off with 3k to go in the tour - I've been taping it for dad all day and now I've missed the best bit!

Not sure I've been much help there! I can hear the rain on the roof and am steeling myself to get from office to car in my silly unsuitable sandals!

Dinah93

I think you could be lucky, its stopped the bucketing down stage.

Swinstie73

Aw Cinny, your wedding talk sounds exactly like mines, OH promised me a ring before we went on holiday but we weren't sure whether it was commitment or engagement, pleased to say we are off to Edinburgh (where we met) this weekend where he is going to ask me properly - oh and I have my lovely ring! Hoping to get married next year on our cruise or 2012 - registry then fab honeymoon/party back home! Las Vegas came up for us too!

Sorry for hijacking your thread Dinah!

Dinah93

Never a hijack, I love reading everyones news x

dippykitty

Swinstie73 wrote: »

Aw Cinny, your wedding talk sounds exactly like mines, OH promised me a ring before we went on holiday but we weren't sure whether it was commitment or engagement, pleased to say we are off to Edinburgh (where we met) this weekend where he is going to ask me properly - oh and I have my lovely ring! Hoping to get married next year on our cruise or 2012 - registry then fab honeymoon/party back home! Las Vegas came up for us too!

Sorry for hijacking your thread Dinah!

That sounds lovely!