great tips, thank you so much, It's nice to see people who are offering actual tips for traveling to Cuba instead of just complaining and telling people not to go.
Hi, great video! I was born in Varadero, but I moved to Canada 11 years ago. It seems that you are staying at Blau Varadero, my sister works at that resort. I often get asked by Canadians "what gifts should I bring to Cuba"? Soap, toilet paper, toothpaste, toothbrushes, Crayolas, toys, etc, etc. Have fun in Cuba!
@@yaimi8523 Two of the staff I know from the buffet are Ernesto and Robiel . 100% I've met your sister over the years . Greetings from northeastern Ontario. Six hours north of Ottawa .
As for mosquitos, they really dont have rhem in the dry season which is winter months. They do have sand mites, whixh deet bug spraying your towels even on beach chairs is a must. Always have benadryl or allergy medication for any bites you might get, which will stop the itching and reaction from there bites.
Great video Jeff . The Blau is a nice spot . When you were standing with your back to the restaurant east of the pool it make me think of the great grilled fish at lunch and the chocolate sauce at the ice cream bar there . Greetings from northern Canada .
Today 1 US dollar was 185 CUP on the black market. You get 8 times more for your dollar from a cab driver, your Casa Particular host even the restaurants.
My parents are from Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, We went to the market or restraunt here to buy some potato fries, I saw an option of ketchup here so there is ketchup there. In the local supermarket there is fries and ketchup available also.
I will be bringing both Canadian 20 dollar bills and some American ones. Buying coins for tips is super easy once you settle into the resort.. tipping in American dollar bills off resort is what I'd recommend
Hi , Great info !! I’ve been wanted to visit Cuba for years now but I am an US citizen…..If you are as well , would you please provide us with more info how to get there for turism purposes? Thankyou 😊
fly to mexico and go from there and back to there, the tourist agencie s will sell you th e tourist entry card for cuba for 15 usd not the 100 usd abuse they charge if you leave from the usa,buy a packge tour and stay in a hotel, the cases particulares, peoples houses you stay in,are very loud from the neighbours, dogs barking, music playing and very overpriced. via mexico is the way to go, r
Going 2-3 Times a Year in Cuba. I dont mind give gifts, tips etc… the only thing that boteting after the pandemic is the money exchange hôtel vs black market. Now I bring lots lots of looneys and 2$ coins because I give after each service.
Last time I was there in August 2019 there was no mosquito issues, I hope that it'll be like that next month because I'm more worried for my kids than me.
I've been to varadero many times never encountered mosquitos ...with that heat I'm not sure where they would come. But maybe in a greeny walk through trees or elsewhere. But yeah
Hello guys, can you please let me know how much Cuban currency I can get for 1 USD/EUR? On trip advisor I see that we can change it for 220-240 but on the conversion sites I see that we can change for 22-23 , can someone please clarify this for me? Thanks a lot
Nice video...Question....Good points...What about credit cards, Do they work in Cuba? Can you pay with credit cards or is only cash...pesos...? Thank you, for sharing...Myra, USA
I'm Canadian and have been to Cuba many times. My credit cards from Canadian banks were accepted for car rentals etc. . The cards I have from American financial institutions ( Capitol One , MBNA ) were not accepted ever . Hope his answers your question .
They have prepaid cuban cards that you put your home currency on for excursions, buying anything in shops. For food and drink off toyr resort usd is best. Covert to usd at bank before you travel with change for trips and cabbing, eating off your resort etc. Leave cards for excursions as they no longer take cash and thet are priced in usd. Some hotels have a credit place to get the prepaid cards. The hotel roc beside muthu playa resort in veradero is where i did it last year, going agsin this year. Safe and haooy travels
usd is now accepted, they no longer charge the percentage , that is done with, the best rate is with locals, you can also bring one dollar bills and 5 s usd and get your change in pesos at the black market rate. do not bother to bring canadian, tooo much hassle.
To add to what he said, when exchanging money with the locals, you have to do it under discretion because if they get caught by the police, the local will get fined ...!
Great info! But I find it odd that people would want to “Americanize” the Cuban food with ketchup! Isnt part of traveling to foreign locations is to try their food? Ketchup is an insult to the cook. The only time I put ketchup on something is when the food is not tasty and I’m trying to cover it up enough to make it edible. To each their own, but I don’t know of too many people that would appreciate a foreigner visiting North America, ordering a dish to try, and then covering it with sauces from their own home so it doesn’t taste anything like a North American dish… 🤷♂️ so why do it to others? To me, this would be a bit on the rude side…
Can I bring my laptop/ chromebook? Because I know they are very suspicious of electronics. I know they won't allow certain electronics like walkie talkies, drones, even microphones. I'm looking on the Cuba customs site and not getting anything... just getting "page not available" on a lot of their pages. I will be very peeved if they confiscate my computer. I'm leaving in 36 hours.
Hahah tbh I didn’t even know the country was even open for travel… I thought it was like North Korea and no one can enter, but ig im sure wrong haha I wanna go there 😂👍🏻
You get free bottles in your rooms daily. If you need more then you can buy them cheap in the gift shop or ask front desk for more. I find if you tip your maid well they will make sure you get lots of water extra ontop of what you get standard in your room per person. I always make sure to do this and leave all unused water in the room. As for food, yes they can have food and drink shortages, it par for the course going to cuba. You can bring small snacks in your luggage if needed like granola bar/protein bars if you dont like some of the offerings at your hotel.
great video. Im heading there from NYC in Novemebr. I keep seeing people mention Americans can't book at resorts? My girlfriend already booked a resort but shes coming from another country. Will this be an issue for me?
You need to pull up a list of restricted entities that is prohibited to stay in for US citizens [Google it] If you are flying from US you going to need a visa for 100$ you can obtain it at the airport I got mine at Miami International Airport and an electronic application for travelers to Cuba called Dviajeros it's free you can fill it out online before the flight or it's also available at the airport there is a stand where you scan a QR code fill out the application and just get a screen shot of the completed application and save it have it ready to present to airport authorities. It's pretty simple. If you get asked by any US authorities why did you go to Cuba the answer is TO SUPPORT PEOPLE OF CUBA it's very important! Of course, you need to get a passport if you have one check if it's valid, not expired. Safe travels 🤙🏽 We are staying at Melia International Varadero it's absolutely gorgeous. One of the best all-inclusive resorts in Cuba
You don't know very much about Cuba. Americans are welcome to visit Cuba and stay wherever they want, in any hotel, etc they want. You have been brainwashed by all of the propaganda.
Bring condoms ! Plenty of them! I went through a fifty pack and 3 days and they are nowhere to be found. Had to use a balloon as a last resort 🎈but it popped quickly.
Wow so much crap mouthed , here. Do not exchange currency from locals ILLEGAL. As for Mosquitos, in Varadero at 6 AM an Antonov plane plane flies low and sprays repellent along the coast hotels and the autopista del a norte., as for cigars, local sell a bandolero of 25 ( good cigars) for $3. Been there twice a year 5 years, , save covid, back in October 2023. This video is KRAP !
All these vloggers talk about giving gifts to the hotel staff. Beware these are the same group who will rip you off if you aren't being careful. Been to Cuba several times and am disappointed with most of the locals. A lot of crocodile tears will be shown to you..
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