Jan 28
Jose Maurette GarcesCaribbean Caribbean, cuba, Cuba Holidays, cuba hotels, Cuba Travel, havana hotels, Hotels, outdoors, tourism, travel, Travel Tips, Vacations
Havana is said to be a wonderful city any time of the year. With plenty to keep you occupied one of the biggest challenges may occur before you even arrive. Havana hotels tend to cost less than your average hotels in other places and many may even offer the same features you would find at home.
No matter if you want to sit on the beach, take in the sights, or live it up with the night live, you can find a hotel in just the perfect location. If your interests are varied than some places may offer transportation into the city for a minimal fee.
Most reviews indicate that food can be a bit of a challenge. Of course this is a matter of personal taste. Some reports have spoken of bland food with too little spice. Pizza shops are plentiful though if you find the food not to your liking. Of course some have given very good reviews of the hotel food on their stays.
If you are on a tight budget then you may be in luck. Some of the accommodations are actually very cheap. Of course you should be prepared to get what you pay for. Some reviews have spoken of hotels that are very run down. Of course others may describe them as classical with great historical appeal.
Before booking accommodations it may be best to read reviews from people who have actually stayed at each hotel to find one that best suits your needs. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and using a travel agency may be advised to ensure good communication.
A vacation to Havana might be a wonderful get away with proper planning and research. If you are looking into booking Havana hotels then be sure to know what you are getting so you won’t be disappointed when you get there. Book you holiday today and have fun.
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Jan 18
J. M. MauretteCaribbean Caribbean, cuba, Cuba Holidays, cuba hotels, Cuba Travel, destinations, havana hotels, Hotels, tourism, travel, Travel Tips, Vacations
In this article I am going to highlight few of the best hotels in Havana. There are numerous options available but I believe these 5 properties below are the best Havana Hotels.
Santa Isabel Hotel
This classic colonial residence offers spacious rooms that are decorated following the style of the second half of the 19th Century. An elegant restaurant and a cosy patio complement its status of exclusivity. From its grand outlook terrace you can enjoy the wonderful view of Havana’s bay and the beautiful Plaza de Armas Square.
Saratoga Hotel
The 5 star Saratoga Hotel is in an elegant neoclassic building in the old town of Havana at the intersection of Paseo del Prado and Dragones street. This Palace is located across the Capitol building and Parque de La Fraternidad Square and offers an interesting outlook on the well known Partagas Cigar Factory and the Opera House of Havana.
5 Star NH Parque Central
This hotel is located in the very heart of Old Havana. It is surrounded by numerous historic buildings such as: Theater Garcia Lorca, The Capitol and The Fine Arts Museum. This hotel is only 25 minutes far from the international airport in Havana. The 5 star NH Parque Central hotel is the best you can get in Havana in terms of service, food and accommodation facilities.
4 star Florida Hotel
The building of colonial appearance and gracefulness was constructed 1836 for a notable and opulent businessman in Havana. Preserving the splendour of the colonial times, the hotel Florida in Old Havana finds its rebirth and passes on to tourists its magic and architectural beauty.
Havana – Raquel Hotel
The classic Raquel hotel stands out for its beautiful art-nouveau architecture style and is just few minutes walk from Plaza Vieja in Havana?s Old Town. This 4 star hotel houses 37 rooms, gym, one a la carte restaurant, buffet restaurant and a beautiful terrace from where you can enjoy fantastic views of Havana.
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Jan 12
Jose Mauricio MauretteCaribbean Accommodation, Caribbean, cuba, havana, Holidays, leisure, outdoors, tourism, travel, Travel and Tourism, Vacation Rentals, Varadero
In these days of economic crisis traveling is becoming less affordable. Holidays to Cuba is not an exception. Flights an airport taxes are ridiculously expensive and accommodation in hotels in Cuba is not exactly cheap either.
Hotels in Cuba as I mentioned before are not very cheap although there is a number of options for as little as $14.00 per person per night. The problem is that everybody traveling on a budget want to stay in these very few hotels so to find accommodation in cheap hotels in places like Havana for instance is extremely difficult. There is an article listing the cheapest hotels in Havana. Please follow the link http://www.qassia.com/the-cheapest-hotels-in-havana for more info on cheap hotels.
If you are traveling to Cuba on a tight budget then why not to take advantage of the excellent prices that Casas Particulares in Cuba offer. Casas Particulares is the term used locally for Private Rentals in Cuba. These properties have a special license from the government which allows them to accommodate Tourist.
Although it is very cheap there are few things you should know before you book on of this houses or apartments in Cuba. The government has given a license to the landlords that want to rent their houses with few conditions and limitations.
Home owners in Cuba that rent their houses follow the government restrictions. The risk of loosing your property or your license is too high. It is very difficult to find a house her you can stay on your own but there are ways. Visit Private Villa Rentals in Cuba if you require further advice.
So what I am trying to say is that staying in Casas Particulares in Cuba is a good idea for cutting down the cost of your holidays to Cuba but is not for everybody. This type of accommodation is suitable for people that have no problem sharing a house with a Cuban family.
There is a way though to get to stay on a private house on your own without having to share with a Cuban family. There are few options available mainly in Havana. The problem is that you are not going to find landlords advertising their rentals on the web on an independent basis because it is illegal. In this case what you should do is to get in touch directly with them and negotiate the terms of your accommodation.
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Jan 09
Aaron MauretteCaribbean adventure, Caribbean, cuba, education, fishing, Holidays, marine, politics, sea, travel, Vacations
The once atheist communist government of Cuba has now taken a high interest in Religion. A Christmas message was read on National television by the Roman Catholic of Cuba – now second year running. The message that Cardinal Jaime Ortega conveyed in a past show was full of gratitude, as Cuban Americans were finally able to reunite with their families. This was due to President Barack Obama removing the restrictions that originally prohibited any connection with Cuba and America.
A Christmas concert that had taken place at the National Cathedral was proposed to be shown – a representative Orlando Marquez, Havana’s Conference of Bishops confirmed this on behalf of the authorities. The entire communication was aired on the government controlled television in Cuba.
A 67 year old retired mother Elisa Ramos, stated; for the first time in 12 years her son will spend Christmas in Cuba. It’s the greatest thing that has happened to them.
Since the broadcast of Ortega, a small but growing list of signs has revealed that the governments association with the church seems to be improving.
In November 2008, President Raul Castro astonishingly joined thousands of faith believers for the beatification of Friar Jose Olallo Valdes in the city of Camaguey.
Raul Castro replaced his brothers’ Fidel Castro’s position as president in 2008. His first general meeting was with Pope Benedict XVI’s secretary of state, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone during his trip to Cuba marking the 10th Anniversary of Pope John Paul II’s visit.
Religion in Cuba was affected in 1959, this was after Fidel Castro was designated as President of the Country. The government closed down religious institutions and expelled priests. However, changes were made in 1990 – all reference to “no religion” had been removed and people with different faiths were allowed to unite with the Communist Party. Later in the year, the condition changed when a visit from Pope John Paul II was made to Cuba.
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Dec 31
Perucho OchoaCaribbean adventure, Caribbean, cuba, education, fishing, Holidays, sea, travel, Vacations
Cuba – Peninsula of Guanahacabibes – has been chosen as a base for a research project conducted by Cuban and Spanish Scientists from the Cuban Oceanology Institute and the Spanish University of Oviedo. The Research project intends to widen the documentation of marine life in Cuba. Other areas to be explored are the Cienaga de Zapata near Bay of Pigs and Jardines de La Reina also celebrated for their rich bio diversity.
Jesus Ortega a Spanish Biologist and Professor of the University of Oviedo in an interview conducted by Prensa Latina affirmed that they will keep researching on the west of Cuba where around 700 species are still pending for classification. So far in the area 50 specimens have been acknowledged as new species.
One of the most significant discoveries in the region is the striking Emiliotia Inmaculatus (tiny mollusck with semi-transparent shell) and the Cubalaskeya Machoi both found at Cueva Pedro( undersea cavern almost 33 meters under sea level).
Similar marine diversity can be found in the Cienaga de Zapata rewarded as the largest wetland in the Caribbean. Zwaps, countless canals and natural water courses are typical of this rugged landscape.
Peninsula de Guanahacabibes and Cienaga de Zapata, both rich in Flora and Fauna, have been declared Protected Area of The Biosphere and the least human interaction can be found in this region which has been accountable for the documentation of 50 percent of all mollusk species discovered in Cuba.
This is a zone of surprising marvelous richness, with an enormous variety still to discern alleged Cuban ecologist Jose Espinosa, and continued – Cuba might be a centre for plankton larvae that could favour the most needed healing the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean sea.
In the whole of Penisula de Guanahacabibes there is just one tourist resort called Maria la Gorda famous among snorkellers and divers but with restrictions in the way humans interact with the environment.
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