Cuba

jamesbrownontheroad

Sneaker wrote: »

Thanks for sharing the photos, some great shots, silly question, but is it safe to wander around like a typical tourist with the SLR round your neck?

Take the usual precautions, but yes. Crime against foreigners is very low, because there is a very wide social acceptance of the need to present a welcoming face to the world. Cuba needs $$$ !

Sneaker wrote: »

I've googled the Hemingway place, is it the one that was his favourite bar?

I know he got very sozzled in this hotel...


http://www.flickr.com/photos/jamesbrownontheroad/2787938034/in/set-72157606890998882/

... the name escapes me, but I will have a hunt around for the guidebook. If you can find any bar that was open during Hemingway's time there's a fair chance he drank there

Sneaker

Thank you.

Yet another question. Having googled about tavel plugs I'm confused. Shall I just take a couple of ones that I'd use in Europe and then buy a couple of the American ones?

thanks in advance.

S

DagmarL

There are very few ATMs in Cuba, so do not rely on the card. Make sure to take as much cash with you as you will need. All the larger hotels will allow you to change money (and the rates are not too bad). When you leave Cuba you have to pay a departure tax (in cash), so make sure you keep enough money for that.

Enjoy your holiday!

Jucky_Mucky

cool, very nice forum, think this will help me also...

Sneaker

Sneaker wrote: »

Thank you.

Yet another question. Having googled about travel plugs I'm confused. Shall I just take a couple of ones that I'd use in Europe and then buy a couple of the American ones?

thanks in advance.

S

Me again. Rigth jabs are sorted, just a tetnus and Hep A and Typhoid.

Just wondered if anyone could help with my adapter problem please?

Also has anyone done the seafari?

Thanks

catch_me_if_you_can

brilliant, the question about currency was what I needed to know too!

I'm presuming that it's best to take sterling travellers cheques as well as cash?

Have just booked to go in Nov and can't wait! :j

Incapuppy

catch_me_if_you_can wrote: »

I'm presuming that it's best to take sterling travellers cheques as well as cash?

See the links in post #9

catch_me_if_you_can

Thanks, Incapuppy, don't know how I missed seeing those first time round!!

Sneaker

Sneaker wrote: »

Me again. Rigth jabs are sorted, just a tetnus and Hep A and Typhoid.

Just wondered if anyone could help with my adapter problem please?

Also has anyone done the seafari?

Thanks

Last time, then I'll go away. Should I just take a US and a EU adapter?

Thanks