Nous planifions faire un voyage de 3 à 4 semaines à Cuba et coucher dans des casa particulars et différentes hotels. Nous allons louer une voiture et se faire accompagner d'un couple d'amis cubains pour 2 semaines mais le reste du temp, nous serons seuls. Nous voulons aller sur des plages désertes, nudistes et autres. Je veux aussi apporter un GPS car la signalisations fait pitié. Est-ce qu'il peut y avoir des contretemps ou empêchements à notre projet. Nous voulons prendre le mois de mars.
Jeepee
Je rêve un jour de faire un voyage semblable au tien mais pour le moment je ne peux prendre 4 semaines de vacances en ligne.
Malheureusement les GPS sont interdits à Cuba. Va sur le site de la douane cubaine à l'adresse suivante (en anglais ou espagnol): http://www.aduana.islagrande.cu/prohi3.htm
Le GPS fait partie des appareils qu'on ne peut apporter à Cuba.
GPS strictement interdit, tout comme les walkie-talkie. Il existe des cartes de Cuba indiquant les principales routes. Bien suffisant pour vos déplacement.
En effet, les GPS sont interdit à Cuba puisque ils ne peuvent pas quitter l'île légalement donc ils essaient de le faire illégalement en naviguant jusqu'en Floride...et les GPS leurs seraient donc très pratique!
Concernant les plages de nudistes, je me demande si ça existe...je n'en connais pas personnellement mais j'ai lu à bien des places que les monokinis ne pas pas très bien vu à Cuba, alors le nudisme ont en parle même pas...mais entre touriste c'est accepté par contre, si aucun cubain ne fréquente la plage.Cela dit, il faudrais que tu t'informes...!
je ne veux pas te contredire, mais la pratique du naturisme est acceptée à Cayo Largo et Cayo Santa Maria depuis des années. Il y a même des sections de la plage devant les hôtels qui y sont réservées.
De plus, en parcourant Cuba en voiture on doit pouvoir trouver des plages isolées où c'est possible de le faire.
Je sais que la signalisation est très pauvre à Cuba mais je ne sais pas si les douaniers te laisseront passer avec un GPS ?? Je te suggère d'aller à l'Ambassade Cubaine sur le boul. décarie pour te renseigner !!
la detention et l'usage d'un talkie walkie et d' un GPS à Cuba sont, si l'on en croit la loi, punies de peines de prison, c'est simple, clair et net. L'importation en est formellement interdite, c'est clairement marqué dans les règles douanières.
Cuba est un pays qui affronte jour après jour une dure guerre économique contre les Etats Unis et Israel, auteurs d'un embargo féroce ; cela signifie des lois inhabituelles pour les cubains et les touristes, il nous appartient à tous de les respecter et ne pas aller au devant des ennuis. Danduc a parfaitement raison !
même pas la peine d'aller à l'ambassade poser la question !
........"Cuba est un pays qui affronte jour après jour une dure guerre économique contre les Etats Unis et Israel"..............hey, faut un peu arreter avec ces arguments à 2 balles : le gouvernement cubain, il est pas du tout responsable de la situation catastrophique du pays ??...........si ils veulent acheter des voitures, des climatisations, des frigos, c'est possible en Chine, mais les "amis" chinois, ben faut les payer en $, et les $ y en a pas parce l'économie c'est n'importe quoi...............pour le naturisme, ma copine était souvent seins nus, et c'est pluôt des canadiens qui la regardaient....pouf pouf....
Salut, beau projet en vue.
J'y suis aller au mois de mars l'annee derniere, et j'en reviens a l'instant.
Les douanes sont un peu plus compliquer depuis que Fidel est malade mais tu dois absolument avoir ta premiere casa particulier pour la premiere nuit sinon...probleme.
Aussi il est strictement defendu d'apporter a Cuba un GPS si il le trouve tu le perdera.
Attend toi a ce que ce soit plus long pour toi au douane que les gens qui vont dans les hotel mais si tout est en ordre, tu y sera pour 1 mois!!
Bonne chance dans vos projet mois Cuba est mon pays d'adoption
Cynthia
Dennis, je suis curieux de savoir comment vivrait par exemple un pays francophone au sud de la Mediterranée, sans pétrole, avec une communauté importante résidant en France si on interdisait à celle ci de virer de l'argent à leurs familles restées au pays et qu'ils n'avaient le droit de les voir une fois tous les trois ans... oui oui ben ils seraient pas dans la m..... et si bien sur également les français n'avaient pas le droit d'y aller en vacances....
et que la totalité des moyens modernes leur étaient interdits par embargo (Cuba a l'internet et le téléphone par satellite, bien plus couteux que le cable sous marin car les US et Israel s'y opposent, n'a pas d'avions modernes occidentaux car les US et Israel s'y opposent... ne peut faire de commerce facilement car.....)
sans que je les soutienne et que je nie leur part de responsabilité aucun pays au monde n'arriverait à survivre avec l'acharnement de tels ennemis avec un tel pouvoir.
alors le fait de ne pas avoir le droit d'importer de GPS ou de talky dans un pays en guerre économique......
les années se suivent et se ressemblent ; bon 007 à tous!!
le problème des emmerdements des cubains et/ou de leur famille est un problème de politique intérieure lié à une politique plus ou moins acceptée.
depuis de nombreuses années existe sur le plan international d'autres entités économiques telles que :
l'europe, le frére chinois, et d'autres pays émmergents; réduire les problèmes de cuba au seul embargo du voisin américain est un peu réducteur.
au fait quand est ce que tu finis tes études paramédicales? en 2007 ?
J'ai voyagé à Cuba ily 3 ans pendant 3 semaines à Cuba et enétant hébergé en casa particular: aucun problème .
le nudisme: je n'en sait rien.
Pour ce diriger : les auto-stoppeurs ( à part à la Havane où l'ambiance est parfois un peu glaugue tu rencontrera partout des gens sympas pour t'indiquer la route ( éviter à l'entrée des ville les rabateurs, souvent à vélo qui cherchent à vous dirigersur un hotel ou une casa particular sur la quelle il touche une commission)
seul condition: baratiner un peu en espagnol
De retour d'un séjour à Cuba, je confirme qu'il n'y a plus de controle concernant les GPS. Par précaution le mettre dans les bagages en enlevant les piles...
Après c'est vraiment utile vu l'absence d'indications sur les routes. Et même si les cubains sont fort gentils, il y a pas mal d'endroits où il n'y a personne pour demander un renseignement.
Je n'ai fait que donner la procédure conseillée par le site des douanes .
C'est réservé aux touristes bien sur
Les bagages des touristes sont de moins en moins fouillés donc les gens prennent le risque d'apporter leur gps dans le bagage de soute
Si les douaniers le trouvent il sera confisqué pendant toute la durée du séjour et restitué au départ (avec des frais pour le "gardiennage" de l'appareil), ou le douanier ne sait pas ce que c'est ou il s'en fout, tout est possible !!
Oublier le GPS à Cuba tu vas te le faire saisir c'est INTERDIT!
En plus www.particuba.net
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benoit.rivet@yahoo.ca
Il me semble que la question avait été réglée, non?🤪
Ce n'est pas pour jouer sur les mots, mais comme l'a déjà expliqué Mariecris, ce n'est pas interdit mais réglementé. Il faut avoir un permi pour amener un GPS à Cuba. Mais c'est vrai que, comme le dit ViajeCuba, obtenir le permis ne doit pas être si simple...
Voici l'extrait pertinent du site internet des douanes cubaines.
A la Importación (Entrada) – Artículos y Productos Sujetos a Requisitos:
Requieren Licencia o Permiso Previo del Ministerio de la Informática y las Comunicaciones: Equipos de fax inalámbricos; pizarras telefónicas; dispositivos para redes de datos; teléfonos inalámbricos excepto los que operan en las bandas de 40 – 49 MHz, de los 2, 4 GHz y de los 5 GHz; transmisores de radio; transceptores de radio, incluyendo walkie-talkie; receptores de radio profesionales; estaciones terrenas y terminales de comunicación por satélite, incluyendo antenas parabólicas y teléfonos satelitales. Requieren Permiso Previo de la Oficina Nacional de Hidrografía y Geodesia: Sistemas de Posicionamiento por Satélite (GPS), de cualquier tipo. Estarán sujetos a la Inspección y Autorización de las Autoridades Veterinarias y Fitosanitarias: Animales vivos, plantas y sus partes, y los productos de origen animal y vegetal estén elaborados o no.
Mon meilleur GPS, en voyageant à Cuba : C est de faire monter des locaux dans la voiture !!!
Il y a toujours des gens qui attendent sur la route pour un transport .
Jamais eu de problème .
Pour le moment je ne mettrais pas un GPS dans mes bagages .
A la douane, tu peux tomber sur un zélé ....
salut,
d'accord pour la reglementation. Mais il y a un autre probleme a mon avis: ou trouver la carte GPS de Cuba?????J'ai beau chercher, j'en ai trouvé nulle part......J'ai un TomTom dont je me sers tout les jours pour mon metier et un autre dans mon portable, mais aucun ne me propose un update pour Cuba. Alors, elle sert a quoi cette reglementation???? Je pense que c'est valable uniquement pour les satnav. Mais je peux me tromper.
c'est bien ce que je pensais, c'est des gps destinés a la navigation (bateaux) . Et pour ceux-la, bien evidemment il y a des cartes disponibles. Ils ont rien dans la tete au gouvernement cubain. Ils suffit d'une boussole pour aller a miami, on peut naviguer a vue les quelques kilometres.
Réf::Ils suffit d'une boussole pour aller a miami, on peut naviguer a vue les quelques kilometres.
Vous devez être un sacré bon navigateur, car si vous partez du port de Mariel ou de La havane avec simplement un compas et que vous arrivez directement sur Miami après avoir parcouru quelques 180 miles nautiques avec les courants qui existent dans le coin, je vous dis CHAPEAU😉. Et vous devez savoir qu'en mer après avoir quitté la terre sur une petite embarcation celle-ci disparait à l'horizon à une distance d'environ 10mn.
Réf:sans boussole, sans gps, et sans compas il y a toutes les semaines des cubains qui tentent la traversée et certains y arrivent !
Et je lève mon chapeau à ceux qui réussissent dans ces conditions, pour avoir navigué dans le coin ce qui peut paraître une petite navigation idyllique n'est pas toujours le cas et surtout lorsqu'on considère le type d'embarcation qu'ils utilisent dans la plupart des cas. Et vous le dites vous-même ......ET CERTAINS Y ARRIVENT.
bon ca va le gps et les carte et tout et tout !! je crois quon a compris la.
Je te souhaite un beau mois a cuba, si tu veut faire de la plongée va a playa giron ou maria la gorda et pour le naturiste largo maria et playa pilar mais aussi des plage isolés.
Bonsoir
Il y a plusieurs plages à Cuba ou le nudiste total est permis comme à Cayo Largo Cayo santa maria...
Et ce qui est du Topless il est pratiquer sur toutes les plages de cuba!!
Pouxie😉
I’m reaching out today because I’m really struggling to find concrete, up-to-date info and feedback on the Bahamas. My wife, our 7-year-old daughter, and I have traveled to Playa del Carmen, Bayahibe, and Punta Cana in previous winters, and we loved escaping to "summer" during the French winter!
We’d like to spend about 10 days in the Bahamas in mid-February 2027. I’m really drawn to the history of the place (pirates, etc.), and we’re excited to explore the Atlantis complex, wander around Nassau, and especially see those dreamy landscapes (the Exumas in particular).
Project overview:
- Days 1 to 7: Stay at Atlantis + exploring Nassau + 1-day excursion to the Exumas (I’ve seen Powerboat Adventures?)
- Days 7 to 10: A few nights somewhere else, further south in the archipelago, but I’m not sure where yet. Any recommendations for stunning spots to discover?
Questions:
-1: My biggest concern is the weather/climate in February. I’ve heard mixed things, and it’d be a real bummer if we didn’t get at least *some* warmth...
I’m not expecting scorching heat, but if we have to wear a jacket and can’t swim, that’d kind of ruin the trip.
According to Google and lots of sites, it’s the ideal time—dry season and sunny—but I’ve seen a few forum posts that worry me.
Does anyone live there or have enough experience to give me a real sense of what to expect?
-2: At this time of year, especially in the Exumas, is the water crystal-clear or more murky/churned up for snorkeling visibility? I read a post saying that in winter, there are stronger currents that stir up the water and make it less beautiful (not like the photos of the Exumas).
-3: Any ideas for a dream spot where we could spend the last 3 nights of our trip? (Without it being a huge trek to get there.)
-4: I’m open to all tips, random or not:
- Must-sees in Nassau?
- Cool pirate-themed spots or restaurants?
- Cool places at Atlantis?
- Beautiful beaches in Nassau/Paradise Island? (Cabbage Beach?)
- Thoughts on the Powerboat Adventures excursion to Ship Channel Cay (apparently a private island, reviews are very positive, and it looks stunning)
Thank you so much in advance to anyone who takes the time to read and respond—I’m sorry for the long post, haha! :)
Have a great day,
Kevin.
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!
