Je voudrais faire un cadeau à un ami Cubain. Je voudrais lui apporter un cellulaire. Je sais qu'il faut une carte sim dedans. J'ai entendu dire que Rogers et fido fonctionnait.
est-ce que je peux lui emmener le cellulaire et qu'il s'achète un ligne cubacell ou s'il faut que je fasse quelque chose de spécial avant de lui apporter pour qu'il fonctionne avec sa ligne ?
merci beaucoup de l'info !
🙂
Un cellulaire 900mhz avec carte sim va fonctionner à Cuba s'il est débloqué. Ceux que Rogers et Fido fonctionnent sans problème, mais ils doivent être débloqués. Après, votre ami devra acheter une ligne avec Cubacel pour 40CUC et achetet 10CUC de temps pour son cellulaire à tous les mois (ou 2 mois?) pour maintenir sa ligne en vigueur.
Tu as certainement raison Gigi, mais pour le bénéfice de ge2010 et les autres qui pourraient être aussi profane que moi en la matière j’aimerais ajouter ceci comme information.
Il y a 3 ans j’ai acheté un cellulaire Rodgers (Motorola) ayant à l’intérieur le potentiel de toutes les fréquences américaines et internationales. Je n’ai jamais eu de forfaits avec Rodgers, simplement l’achat de temps d’antenne à la minute.
Peu de temps après l’achat de cet appareil j’ai effectué un voyage à Cuba, impossible de me servir de cet appareil. A mon retour un appel chez Rodgers (petite discussion) et une petite manœuvre sur l’appareil en question par téléphone, depuis ce temps après 2 autres voyages à Cuba (pas à Varadéro) aucun problème. Je peux effectuer des téléphones ou encore des messages textes tant à l’intérieur de ce pays que vers l’extérieur.
Naturellement je m’assure d’avoir du temps d’antenne suffisament.
Tu as certainement raison Gigi, mais pour le bénéfice de ge2010 et les autres qui pourraient être aussi profane que moi en la matière j’aimerais ajouter ceci comme information.
Il y a 3 ans j’ai acheté un cellulaire Rodgers (Motorola) ayant à l’intérieur le potentiel de toutes les fréquences américaines et internationales. Je n’ai jamais eu de forfaits avec Rodgers, simplement l’achat de temps d’antenne à la minute.
Peu de temps après l’achat de cet appareil j’ai effectué un voyage à Cuba, impossible de me servir de cet appareil. A mon retour un appel chez Rodgers (petite discussion) et une petite manœuvre sur l’appareil en question par téléphone, depuis ce temps après 2 autres voyages à Cuba (pas à Varadéro) aucun problème. Je peux effectuer des téléphones ou encore des messages textes tant à l’intérieur de ce pays que vers l’extérieur.
Naturellement je m’assure d’avoir du temps d’antenne suffisament.
Bin oui, impossible de s'en servir à Cuba... parce qu'il n'était pas débloqué! Gigi a bien précisé qu'il doit être débloqué. La "petite manoeuvre" que vous avez fait c'était justement pour le débloquer.
Ne vous en faites pas, les Cubains sont parfaitement capables de le débloquer sur place.
Je ne suis pas très bonne avec la technologie ! 🙂
Donc si je fais un résumé je peux prendre n'importe quelle cellulaire de rogers et de fido pourvu qui soit débloqué.
Et rendu là-bas il va pouvoir s'occuper lui-même de le faire débloqué et ensuite s'acheter une ligne.
Un ancien cellulaire de ces marques fonctionne-t-il quand même vous croyez ou bien s'il faut qu'il soit quand même récent ?
🙂
merci !!
Je ne veux vraiment pas payer cher pour ce cell, alors si il en existe de base comme tu dis sur le net pas cher, ca pourrait m'interessé !!
tu vas voir où pour cela ? site de nokia ?
merci !
🙂
Peu importe le choix de téléphone, vous devrez penser que le salaire moyen mensuel couvre à peine la mensualité...c"est comme donner un suçon qui ne peut être utilisé. Et surement que vous aurez des demandes pour vous faire payer quelques mensualités. N'oubliez pas les assurances santé obligatoire dans quelques semaines
Pour découvrir des horizons nouveaux il faut quitter des yeux les rivages connus !
Fridon, tu es de mauvaise foi pour les assurances santé, divers forumistes canadiens ont mis en ligne l'information qui prouve que les touristes munis de leur attestation ne paieront rien.... même les pompes funèbres sont agréées ...
ceci étant le cout d'usage mensuel d'un mobile à Cuba est effectivement de l'ordre d'un mois de salaire local.... vaste débat ! quand on aime on ne compte pas !
Fridon, tu es de mauvaise foi pour les assurances santé, divers forumistes canadiens ont mis en ligne l'information qui prouve que les touristes munis de leur attestation ne paieront rien.... même les pompes funèbres sont agréées ...
ceci étant le cout d'usage mensuel d'un mobile à Cuba est effectivement de l'ordre d'un mois de salaire local.... vaste débat ! quand on aime on ne compte pas !
Je suis curieux de savoir combien tu reçois de Fidelito pour défendre aveuglement tout ce qui est relatif à Cuba
Families of the Leaders of CUBA !
If CUBA is so GOOD for the last 48, 49 Years
Why are the Leader's Family Leaving it, Studying and Investing Cuban's Money in Mansions & Properties in Chile & Spain ?
SIGUE EL ÉXODO DE LOS HEREDEROS
En esta foto exclusiva aparece la nieta de Fidel Castro, Mirta Castro Smirnova, que al igual que otros herederos de la familia, han iniciado ya el éxodo hacia otras tierras. La hija de Fidelito Castro Díaz Balart, es la segunda de izquierda a derecha y está acompañada --de izquierda a derecha--por Walter Van Assche, Beatriz Polo García y Lance Littlejohn.
LOS HIJOS DE FIDELITO YA ESTÁN FUERA!
Se han comprado varias haciendas en Chile para la familia Castro Ruz y Castro Espín, y después del viaje de Fidelito Díaz Balart a ese país para inspeccionar las propiedades y posiblemente cerrar la operación de compra venta. Corren rumores en toda la prensa de que Fidel Castro Diaz se ha trasladado ya con su actual familia para Chile .
Los nietos de Fidel Castro Ruz están ya radicados definitivamente en el extranjero y les ofrece a sus lectores todos los detalles, con teléfonos, e mails, etc. Nos referimos a los hijos del primer matrimonio del hijo mayor de Fidel Castro. Efectivamente, la hija del primer matrimonio de Fidelito, Mirta Castro Smirnova (foto grande que encabeza esta información y foto de la izquierda) con 33 años de edad es profesora asistente de matemáticas en la Universidad de Sevilla- Su dirección postal es:
Facultad de Matemáticas, Universidad de Sevilla
Apdo. 1160, Sevilla 41080 SPAIN - y sus teléfonos fax y e-mail son los siguientes: Phone, Fax and E-Mail:Phone: +34 954 55 99 85 +34 954 55 99 85 +34 954 55 99 85 +34 954 55 99 85 +34 954 55 99 85 +34 954 55 99 85 -Fax: +34 954 55 7972 - Send e-mail to Mirta Castro
El otro retoño castrista, Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov tiene 28 años, y vive y estudia en Munich, Alemania. Fidel Antonio viaja muchisimo, por París, Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro y otras ciudades del mundo, codeándose con el jet set. Aquí está su ficha, incluyendo su e-mail: Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov, Dipl. Phys. (fsmirnov yahoo.com) Phone +49 (0)89 3187- -2391 .Estudia en el GSF National Resaerch Center for Enviroment and Health Institute of Radiation Protection, en Munich Alemania.
Fidel Antonio o Fidel III, en la Universidad de Munich. Es el de la extrema derecha. A la izquierda su padre y al centro, el Director del Centro donde estudia el nieto de Fidel Castro Ruz
Aqui tienen a dos de los más iguales, del país en que todos son iguales. Son Fidel Castro II y Fidel Castro III, o lo que es lo mismo: Fidel Castro Díaz Balart y Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov, que ya disfrutan fuera de Cuba.
"Current CUBAN Communist News"
Pour découvrir des horizons nouveaux il faut quitter des yeux les rivages connus !
Fridon, je suis fier d'être un ami de Cuba, il n'y a rien d'honteux à cela....
par contre se comporter (et c'est pas la première fois) comme un redneck bien épais, ce que tu fais régulièrement, c'est pas brillant !
Cuba, tu aimes ou tu n'y vas pas, je crois que c'est simple...
quand à notre forumiste elle a fait son choix de donner un cellulaire, elle doit savoir ce qu'elle fait..., nous avons essayé de l'aider à comprendre le choix technique et c'est ce qu'elle attendait de nous
Peu importe le choix de téléphone, vous devrez penser que le salaire moyen mensuel couvre à peine la mensualité...c"est comme donner un suçon qui ne peut
Après les avoir vus fonctionner pdt 2 semaines, je suis convaincue que bcp d'entre eux peuvent se payer une carte à 10 CUC une fois de temps en temps... 😉
Je suis vraiment désolé si ma question a offusqué certaines personnes, ce n'étais pas mon intention...
En réalité, mon ami à Cuba avait déjà un cellulaire, mais celui-ci s'est brisé. Alors je lui ai offert de faire des recherches ici, et de peut-être lui en apporter un en cadeau étant donné que les prix ici sont beaucoup plus abordable qu'à Cuba.
Je voulais me renseigner sur des détails techniques pour qu'il puisse fonctionner là-bas. Et en ce qui concerne sa ligne, bien il l'avait déjà... puisqu'il avait un cellulaire.
Merci encore pour les infos, je devrais être capable de trouver quelque chose qui fonctionne là-bas et qui est abordable !
🙂
Il y a des cellulaire pas cher du tout à Cuba, autour de 40 CUC en boutique, et encore moins sur le marché noir.
Mais ils sont moins cutes et ont souvent moins de fonctions gadgets (caméra, photos, musique, jeux...).
cest mon troisieme que j'achete a cuba et cest # un tu peux en avoir un qui prend photo , video et musique mais quand cest un cadeau deja que de recevoir un cel il sont tres heureux tout depend des region et mois je recharge le cel de ma femme de mon ordi ici
une carte de 10 cuc me revien a 11.52 can.
site de recharge compro-data.com
Je suis contente de vous avoir lus tous car je voulais aussi apporter un cell à mon ami là-bas. Il a déjà sa ligne et de temps en temps je lui mets aussi du temps via compro data. Mon cell est de Bell Mobilité alors rien à faire???? Mais peux on acheter des LG ou autres très récents ici à Cuba ou s'est mieux de les acheter ici? Ils sont quand même dans les 400$ dollars
Tu peux le faire faire ici, ça te coûtera 20$.
Sur le site cellengros.com, tu peux trouver le numéro du proprio, qui lui te dira qui contacter pour faire l'opération. C'est très simple à faire, mais ce n'est pas garanti à 100% que ça marche.
Ou bien tu laisses faire ton ami Cubain qui se débrouillera pour le faire à Cuba.
Je poserais la meme question mais pour la République Dominicaine? Est-ce le meme principe? Est-il vrai que leur temps d'antenne est très dispendieux (acheter des minutes)
Je me rend régulièrement à Cuba pour voir ma copine. Depuis toujours nous communiquons par courrier électronique. La salle d'ordinateur n'est pas très proche…
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Un ami cubain me demande d'apporter une pièce d'ordinateur pour l'école de sa fille. C'est une carte mère (motherboard) et je me demande si il peut y avoir un…
Nous voulons savoir quel est votre expérience avec le transport de vélo de l'aéroport de Varadero vers votre hôtel. Nous partons, mon mari et moi, pour 2…
We all know the raft is taking on a bit of water.
No discussion threads about the island for weeks...
Have all travelers really moved on elsewhere? No one who could come to the rescue with recent info?
I’m in the Caribbean and still kinda feel like swinging by in September/October...
Looks like there are still direct flights from Mexico and the Dominican Republic for getting in and out.
I'm heading to the Dominican Republic for 5 days in December.
I arrive and depart from Samana Airport (AZS). I'm looking to rent a car, ideally right at the airport, but I don't see any options. Are there no rental agencies at Samana Airport?
If not, do you know where I could rent a vehicle closest to the airport and how to get there?
Hi,
I’m heading to Miches for the first time in November 2026 (no all-inclusive)
I’d love some tips to plan my stay—accommodation, things to do, places of interest nearby.
Is it possible to rent a scooter there to get around the area?
Thanks for your help!
Best,
hi there, I’ve never been to Martinique. my girlfriend, who’s of Martinican origin, has never had the chance to go either (life isn’t always easy). now we can plan a little trip, but we don’t know which airline to choose or how to find accommodation.
basically, I need quite a few tips.
we’re planning to go in September—no chance before that.
Hi! We spent 10 wonderful days in Guadeloupe’s gorgeous climate. Our arrival got off to a shaky start, though—our suitcase was left behind at the airport, which caused quite a stir. A police officer was shouting at us to get out and cross the street. Then, a taxi driver refused to take us after we showed him where we were staying, right by the port in Pointe-à-Pitre. "No one goes there," he told us! Good thing we arrived during Carnival! A second driver finally agreed to take us, and I can say he knew every nook and cranny of his city.
The rest of the trip was amazing. The locals were smiling and welcoming. We didn’t rent a car, so we didn’t get around much and stayed in the Deshaies area—a real favorite. Plage de la Perle (Pearl Beach) truly lives up to its name! We liked Grande Anse Beach less because of the steep slope, which made walking tricky, and the waves were pretty intense. The landscapes in this part of the island are idyllic. We visited the botanical garden—it’s worth it—and went to the port in Deshaies. If we ever go back, we’ll rent a vehicle so we can explore more, because taxis aren’t cheap!
Hi, I’m leaving soon for Punta Cana—what kind of money should we bring: Canadian dollars, US dollars, or are we forced to exchange once we arrive?
Thanks
We spent 15 days in the Exumas from March 10th to 26th.
I should mention that we’ve been traveling to islands for 20 years, so we have points of comparison when it comes to prices, hospitality, and landscapes.
First, the flights: we now live in the Luberon, so we flew out of Marseille. We took British Airways, which we’ve used several times before for trips to the English-speaking Caribbean and which offers flights via Heathrow. We had an overnight layover in London on the way out, then a flight to Nassau. After that, we took a connecting flight (we had a 2h20 layover in Nassau, which was more than enough) to George Town with Sky Bahamas. We had initially ruled out Bahamasair based on very negative reviews.
Immigration and customs were very quick.
When we arrived, we took a taxi to our hotel, Augusta Bay. Cost: $30.
We rented a car through Sure and Shore. It was delivered to our hotel the day after we arrived, and we kept it until we left for Stocking Island. For 9 days, we paid $470 (which is a great price) for a small Honda that wasn’t very new, but we didn’t have any issues with it. One thing we’d never experienced before: they’d put newspaper sheets on the floor, and we were told not to get any sand in the car if we went to the beach!
We stayed 5 nights at Augusta Bay. A 5-minute walk away is the beautiful, uncrowded Jolly Beach, perfect for swimming. We visited the southern part of the island to see the beaches of Little Exuma, especially Tropic of Cancer Beach and the one next to Santana’s restaurant. We also went to Hopper Bay Beach, where you can see a group of about ten turtles near a small boat dock. We went kayaking from the hotel.
Then we stayed at Paradise Bay in the north. While we hadn’t encountered the sandfly problem before, here it’s important to know that the beach is infested with them. The hotel’s restaurant, which is very good otherwise, even provides repellent for guests— that’s how bad it is!
From there, we visited Coco Plum Beach, Three Sisters Beach (where you can snorkel), and others. We also went kayaking again.
We ended our trip with 3 nights on Stocking Island at Saint Francis Resort. If we were to do it again, we’d spend 4 nights there. The island has many trails, snorkeling spots, and you can get around by kayak. We saw rays, turtles, and even a harmless shark, as well as some beautiful beaches. Plus, the welcome at Saint Francis was the warmest we experienced.
Be aware that everything is very expensive on the island—much more so than in the English-speaking Caribbean. Clearly, the purchasing power of Americans plays a role. They say everything is imported, but that’s the case on all islands!
Some places only accept cash or charge a 5% fee if you pay by card.
We didn’t find the locals particularly friendly. If you’ve been to Dominica or Grenada, for example, you’ll know what I mean.
We explored the whole island. The beaches are stunning, but the roads tell a different story. There are a lot of car wrecks—some houses have two or three in front of them, which really spoils the landscape. There are also many abandoned, ruined houses.
The vegetation is lush but not tropical, and you’ll be served apples and oranges for breakfast because there are very few exotic fruits.
As for the climate in March, there was no humid atmosphere, and the heat was very manageable (26°C). It was very pleasant. The seawater, however, is definitely cooler than in the Indian Ocean, for example.
There’s not much snorkeling, but we knew that before coming.
In conclusion: beautiful beaches, sand as fine as flour, and a very pleasant climate. But honestly, for the same cost, I’d prefer the Seychelles, for example.
Hi everyone,
I need your help!
We’re planning to visit Guadeloupe and take the opportunity to explore the islands La Désirade, Marie-Galante, and Les Saintes.
I initially planned to rent a car to get around the main island and then take the ferry from Trois-Rivières to Les Saintes, from Pointe-à-Pitre to Marie-Galante, and finally from Saint-François to La Désirade, following that route.
But when I look at it, the car would sit unused for at least 5 days—that’s paying for nothing🙁.
Is it possible to go from LES SAINTES to MARIE-GALANTE and then on to LA DÉSIRADE? We’d only rent a car once we arrive in Saint-François to continue exploring Guadeloupe. What do you think—is that doable?
This trip is planned for April.
Thanks so much for your help
Just a quick update on the state of this road: the unpaved section has been significantly improved. You can now complete the journey in about 4 to 4.5 hours instead of 6. Great news! For me, the most hazardous part is actually the paved section before and after Sagua. It encourages higher speeds, but there are deep, dangerous potholes that appear without warning. Be careful!
I’d also note that despite occasional power outages—which casas and paladares know how to handle—tourism remains perfectly doable. Cuba is still magical! I was just told, with a touch of humor, that the official German government website suggests bringing your own toilet paper and candles… Hmm, maybe an update on rechargeable gear would be in order…
Hi! We’re visiting Guadeloupe for the first time in January. We’re looking for accommodation near Deshaies to start our trip. A quiet spot, not too far from the sea so we can walk there. Any suggestions are welcome!
I’ve just returned from 15 days in Cuba and wanted to share my experience along with some practical tips for those planning a trip there.
1. Formalities:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after your return.
- E-visa: apply online (payment by bank transfer only via the embassy of your choice): evisacuba.cu or through an agency novelacuba.com (card payment on their site—I had to go with this option and recommend it because the Cuban embassy in Brussels apparently never received my transfer...)
- Digital D’Viajeros form to fill out a few days before departure
- Mandatory health insurance
2. Currency/budget
- Plan your entire budget in cash; card payments are rare, and withdrawals at the official rate aren’t great.
Local currency: CUP (Cuban Peso)
Official rate: ~1 € = 120 CUP → state-run restaurants and shops.
Current unofficial rate: ~1 € = 490 CUP → private restaurants, local bars, Cuban-owned shops.
For exchanging money:
The easiest way: ask at your *casa particular* or a local restaurant.
3. My itinerary (15 days)
Havana: 3 nights
Viñales: 3 nights
Cienfuegos: 1 night
Trinidad: 3 nights
Varadero: 3 nights
Havana: 1 night
Flights: Air Europa from Brussels, with a layover in Madrid. Smooth and pleasant service.
Accommodations: *casas particulares* booked on Airbnb except for Varadero (Iberostar Playa Alameda hotel).
Practical tips
Install a VPN before departure (many blocked sites like Instagram and Airbnb).
Download the El Toque app to check the updated CUP exchange rate.
Internet via ETECSA SIM card (~30 € for 10 GB) or Wi-Fi in hotels/*casas*.
Download Maps.me for offline maps.
Intercity travel: shared taxi, Viazul bus, or private transfer through your *casa*.
Electricity: 110 V, sometimes 220 V.
Bring basic supplies and medications—hard to find there.
Cuba requires flexibility and openness: regular power outages, unstable internet (especially in Trinidad).
Finally, my personal take:
I loved my trip to Cuba! It’s a disorienting yet deeply charming country.
Poverty is visible, especially in Havana: crumbling buildings, many people asking for help (but no safety concerns!). Bringing some essentials for locals is a good idea (soap, toothpaste, medications, clothes...).
Cubans are incredibly welcoming and friendly. A few basics in Spanish help a lot! The vibe is unique: music in every street, musicians everywhere, salsa all around.
The variety of landscapes is amazing: colonial architecture, paradise beaches, mountains, waterfalls, lush valleys—you’ll never get bored.
Only downside: Varadero, less authentic than the rest of the country, but I expected that!
Overall, it was a wonderful trip, and I’d love to go back!
Hi,
Several comments recommend bringing mosquito repellent. Got it. Are there a lot of them during the day? And by the seaside? Or are they more present (and voracious) in the evening? Thanks.
I bought tickets for Martinique in April 2025 for 15 days, without really looking into what there was to do, and with the idea in my head that we could: hike, do water activities, swim, visit rum distilleries...
But... I’m worried I’ll get bored over 15 days and I’m considering maybe spending 1 week in Guadeloupe and 1 week in Martinique.
For example, I don’t know how to spend a whole afternoon at the beach. 2 hours, max.
I know it’s a personal question and depends on how you travel, but I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’ve done it:
- Did you feel too rushed?
- Is it reasonable to do?
- How much time would you spend on each island?
I’ve just returned from Havana after an 18-day stay from October 8th to 26th.
From Montreal, you have to go through Varadero Airport. I now break up the airport-to-Havana transfer with a SUPER pleasant stopover halfway, in the historic village of Hershey (Camilo Cienfuegos). Quebecer Anne-Marie has renovated a century-old house there, and every stay of mine feels like a peaceful oasis. Amazing food, a pool, impeccable hospitality—I highly recommend it! Casa Cub'Anita.
Life for Cubans remains just as tough, made even harder right now by tropical viruses spread by mosquitoes. It’s absolutely essential to protect yourself properly. That said, the purchasing power of foreign currency hasn’t changed much, despite skyrocketing inflation. As of today, the US dollar exchanges for nearly 500 pesos on the "informal market."
This was my first time staying in Vieja, in the non-touristy part. I discovered some great little restaurants run by the younger generation. Affordable, excellent food, and remarkably friendly service: El Chanchulero (it was about time I checked it out—unbeatable value for money!), El Café, Jibaro...
Cubans are still as warm and welcoming as ever—bicitaxis, servers, markets. Speaking the language is a huge plus.
Essentials to download from abroad before you leave: the maps.me offline maps app, and the La Nave taxi/motorcycle taxi app, which is super efficient for getting around the capital.
Sending my best to all my friends in Oriente as the hurricane passes, especially to Baracoa. I’m planning to visit this winter.
I’m planning a trip to Cuba this summer and I’d love some info: Is travel insurance really necessary? Can you easily get online by buying a local SIM card or internet card? Apparently, there’s only one currency now—is it better to exchange money with your *casa particular* host?
Thanks for all these valuable tips!
Hi!
I’m heading to Havana for a week in February. I’m looking for a casa particular that’s affordable, clean, and cozy. Since I’ll be traveling alone, I’d love a place where people are welcoming!
Also, I really want to stay in Habana Vieja...
Do you have any recommendations for places you’ve stayed before?
I tried booking the casa particular *Chez Nous*, but I never got a response.
Hi fellow travelers,
We're heading to Martinique for a month from mid-January to mid-February.
Our plan is to explore the island by staying in three different spots for 10 days each, on both sides of the island...
Could you share some great tips on where to stay for an authentic experience and what we absolutely must see?!
Hi there,
In March 2026 I’ll be at the Club Med in Sainte-Anne and I’m thinking of heading to Les Saintes at the end of my stay.
Do you know what the most convenient way to get there is?
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone.
For those traveling to Cuba and then planning to go to the USA, you won’t be able to get your ESTA for the United States (same applies) if you’ve been to Cuba after 2021 due to a law passed by Donald Trump (a law that Biden later repealed).
You’ll have no choice but to apply for a visa, which costs 200 € (and approval isn’t guaranteed even after payment).
If you’re in this situation, the process to get this visa will be a real hassle—you’ll need to book an appointment at the U.S. Embassy in Paris. It’s the only embassy in France authorized to handle your application after you’ve filled out the visa request on the official website.
If you try to cheat by applying for an ESTA for the USA, just know that the American administration has ways of finding out if you’ve been to Cuba. 😉
I'm looking for information on the islands of Puerto Rico, St. Barthélemy, and St. Martin for March 2026.
What is there to see, and if possible, prices or tips, please?
Thanks, Michel V.
I’ve booked a room at an all-inclusive in Varadero for January 2025. This will be my 3rd trip to Cuba, the last one was 20 years ago.
The whole tipping and gratuities thing is wearing me out. Even though it’s an all-inclusive package, I think it’d be rude not to leave any tips for the bar staff and the housekeeping team, especially.
Here’s what I’m aiming for:
1. Not feeling stingy (or “feeling cheap” for my fellow Quebecers);
2. Not disrespecting Cubans by offering junk or, on the flip side, going overboard and creating unrealistic expectations for future tourists;
3. And most importantly, not spending the whole week wondering if I’m doing the right thing. I’m going there to relax, not to stress!
Hi there,
I’m planning our upcoming trip to Guadeloupe. We’re looking for a place to stay where human contact is a priority, with air conditioning, close to the beaches, and clean.
We’ve had several responses. After doing some research online, I was able to rule out quite a few options.
But now I’m deciding between:
Kokoplaj, tipayoune (issue: no AC, just fans—is that a problem?), Résidence Le Zandoli, and Gwada Rêves.
If you have any info or experiences to share, I’d love to hear them! ;-)
Thanks for your help!
See you soon...
I’m heading to Blau Costa Verde next February and I’d like to rent a scooter to explore the area. Are the roads around Holguín in good condition? I’m thinking of renting one for 1–2 or 3 days to visit Holguín, Gibara, and Banes on my own. Do you recommend it (I’ve got a great sense of direction)? How much does it usually cost to rent a scooter for 2 or 3 days (or a car, though I’d prefer a scooter)? Also, are there any other interesting spots nearby you’d suggest checking out?
Are there any excursions to Santiago, and how much do they typically cost?
Hi,
When booking the tickets to Martinique for our family, I must have made a mistake, and on one of the tickets, the third first name is wrong. Michel instead of Joel...
CORSAIR Airlines is telling me I have to buy a new ticket for 1200 € (Christmas period). I think that’s outrageous and, above all, impossible for us.
I’m desperate—I feel like Corsair is really overdoing it.
Is there any recourse? How can I get out of this?
I’m throwing this message in a bottle, just in case...😕
Hi, I'm looking for a car rental for January 2020 in Guadeloupe. There are several agencies I've seen reviews for—has anyone dealt with Autolagon before?
Thanks!
En esta foto exclusiva aparece la nieta de Fidel Castro, Mirta Castro Smirnova, que al igual que otros herederos de la familia, han iniciado ya el éxodo hacia otras tierras. La hija de Fidelito Castro Díaz Balart, es la segunda de izquierda a derecha y está acompañada --de izquierda a derecha--por Walter Van Assche, Beatriz Polo García y Lance Littlejohn.
LOS HIJOS DE FIDELITO YA ESTÁN FUERA!
Fidel Antonio o Fidel III, en la Universidad de Munich. Es el de la extrema derecha. A la izquierda su padre y al centro, el Director del Centro donde estudia el nieto de Fidel Castro Ruz
Aqui tienen a dos de los más iguales, del país en que todos son iguales. Son Fidel Castro II y Fidel Castro III, o lo que es lo mismo: Fidel Castro Díaz Balart y Fidel Antonio Castro Smirnov, que ya disfrutan fuera de Cuba.
"Current CUBAN Communist News"
