Any tips that may help me on trip to Varadero in Cuba?

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HAYLESTONES

im going to cuba next year, not to varradero though. someone told me that they prefer the euro over there??? suppose they can exchange it with more countries. you cant use dollars there.

cubalishus

Take all your toiletries with you as well as sun-creams and after suns as they are pretty expensive in Cuba and that's if you can get them, take any medication you need too but remember to take a copy of your prescription if there off the doctor, paracetamol and antihistamines will come in handy, remember to take a mossie spray too, spray it on your legs from the knees downwards each night before you go out, its not the mossies but those pesky sand flies that have a nibble at your legs, mossie spray stops it, you can take sterling with you as well as a credit card as long as its not American based, some people seem to think they accept American dollars in Cuba but no they don't, Cuba is very cheap so with trips and pressies you should be fine with around Â£700 for the fortnight, we took less than that, did trips and bought gifts and came back with over a Â£100, take pens and writing pads for the maids or little bits and bats such as toothpaste or children's colouring books, the maids love these gifts, you will have a fantastic time in Cuba its just amazing, they Cubans are so friendly and will do anything to make your holiday even more special, the beach and sea are out of this world, take bread and banana into the ocean with you to feed the fish, that is amazing having them swim round you to feed and you can get some good pictures that way too, enjoy yourself and have a brilliant time.

tons'o'fun

been to varadero. beautiful place.
rent a bicycle. but beware the only way to brake is to pedal backwards.

caz111175

Just returned home from Cuba, had a fantastic holiday despite some rainy/overcast days - still burnt! Take a high factor lotion and plenty of mosquito repellant. Definately go swimming with dolphins - thats brilliant! As somebody else mentioned toilettries are difficult to get hold of so at the end of your holiday if you need to free up some room in the suitcase, bag your half used shampoo bottles etc and give them to one of your favourite waiters or maid, they really appreciate it...our hotel ran out of tea-bags so take some of them just incase!! Have a good time.

NightHowler

Go on one of the Jeep tours....you can drive your own jeep or be a passenger. Wear a swimsuit or bring one with you (and a towel). You will swim/snorkel at Coral Beach and if you are on the right tour you will stop and swim inside the Saturno Cave. Its takes a good part of the day and you see a lot of countryside, visit a Cuban (tourist) farm with lots to do. You might also go for a cruise up the Canimar River. Be prepared to get dusty!! Its a lot of fun.
I would skip the catamaran/swim with the dolphin tour. I was kind of bored on it. Go on a tour of Havana...but be prepared to do a lot of walking. Its a great place to see.
Get out at least one night and go to one of the Clubs to party it up.
Be prepared to tip everyone...not all the time...but often.
Bring toilet paper with you when you leave the resort...and don't expect any toilet seats on the toilets. There are usually washroom attendants in most places...and they expect a small tip also. Bring some disposable water cameras to take pics while you are snorkleing and swimming.
Bring all of you own medications, sun block, etc.
Don't expect to do much shopping...except at the markets. There is one mall in Plaza las Americas but it is expensive. I didn't try it....but the pizza at Pizza Nova is supposed to be pretty good. Have fun.

Happymissus

if you want any kind of decent service then you have to tip, all the time (even if you are all inclusive). Buy cohiba cigarss, cheap as chips and excellent gifts. try a mojita or three. Enjoy the sunshine avoid the trips to see the poor people and avoid the long trip to havana unless you are there for a while

luna

Yep - take all the toiletries and extra stuff you need for your time with you as it can be quite difficult to get hold of stuff like that out there - not many shops etc.
It's a bit rainy out there at mo so take a light hooded jacket with you as well.
To have a good time - enjoy the rum, dancing, buccanero and people cos they are brilliant.
Always tip your waitresses, barmen, cleaners etc.
Alot of the room cleaners will do your laundry for you if you ask them. It is cheaper than the hotel service and they make the money directly. They do a lovely job. If you smoke take plenty of lighters - I've walked for ages there in the past trying to get a light! Cigs and cigars sold everywhere - just not with lighters!
Enjoy yourself!

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