Nous revenons de 5 semaines à Cuba et on nous interroge sur notre circuit. Le voici donc (un peu long, mais il s'agit de 35 j !!!)
· 3 nuits à La Havane (nous avons atterri un vendredi soir) – Nous avions réservé par mail : Casa David y Lidia Diaz - San Miguel 426 e/ Lealtad y Campanario (c’est la seule réservation faite avec Trinidad…) – En fait nous avons couché dans une casa voisine (mais nous avions donné notre accord).- 25CUC – le dimanche : Callejon de Hamel, à ne pas manquer !!!
· 4 nuits à Viñales : (Bien pour la durée et notre programme !)
Arrivée le lundi midi par Bus Transtur réservé le samedi à l’Hôtel Plaza – Parque Central à La Havane – Prix 14CUC
Villa El Fausto.Tata - Calle Adela Azcuy Norte 27 - Très bien - (53) 5 337 3838 - villaelfausto.tata@nauta.cu - chambre double : 20 CUC (pour 4 nuits) sinon 25 CUC -
Pas d'inquiétude : nombreuses casas à louer...
Location d’un scooter pour 2 jours (de 17h à 17h, ce qui permet de partir tôt le matin) – 20CUC/j – Merci à Jacques JDSDF pour le circuit proposé en scooter(et nombre de ses conseils positifs) : Pons, Sumidero, Guane, puis Vuelta Abajo avec San Juan y Martinez et San Luis et la visite de la plantation Robaina… Juste un peu long (pour les fesses) sur un jour, mais parfaitement faisable en partant à 7h.
Le 2e jour : Cayo Jutias qui n’en déplaisent à ses détracteurs est une plage très, très jolie… Un de nos coups de cœur !
· 1 nuit à Playa Larga (vent froid, dommage !) et 1 nuit à Playa Giron (repos sur la jolie plage Los Cocos)
Transport de Viñales avec un colectivo – Aucune recherche : c’est tous les jours entre 7h et 9h pour 35 CUC (affiche dans le Bureau Viazul avec d’autres destinations…)
· 2 nuits à Cienfuegos (Nous avons aimé)
Transport de Playa Giron à Cienfuegos par colectivo : 5CUC/1 (nous avons été abordés près de la gare Viazul par un chauffeur qui avait déjà 2 passagers)
1 petite journée à Rancho Luna – Belle plage
· 4 nuits à Trinidad (Bien pour notre programme : la ville, avec le vendredi saint, Valle de los Ingenios, Ancon, Cubano)
Transport par colectivo : (2 jours avant alors que nous allions réserver nos billets Viazul, nous avons été abordés par un rabatteur – Prix Cienfuegos-Trinidad : 7,5 CUC/1 (grosse maquina avec 9 passagers)
Casa Oasis réservée par mail (mais ce n’était pas utile pour Trinidad, beaucoup de casas..) : 25CUC
Train pour Valle de Los Ingenios : 10 CUC/1 – Navette pour Ancón : 2CUC – Calèche pout Cubano : 20CUC (ça on aurait pu le faire à pied !)
· 1 nuit à Bayamo
Transport Viazul – Réservation faite à Trinidad 3 jours avant – Départ 8h – Arrivée : 18 h (arrêt midi vers Ciego de Avila) – Tarif : 26CUC – Casa : 20CUC avec PetDéj.
Attention : les guides annoncent la fiesta de la Cubania sur la place centrale tous les samedis soirs… Faux ! elle aurait été déplacée en périphérie…
· 2 nuits à Santiago (on aurait pu en prévoir 3 !!!)
Transport prévu de Bayamo à Santiago : VIAZUL à 7CUC (Toutefois à la suite d’un très grand retard de Viazul, les billets nous ont été remboursés à notre demande. Nous avons trouvé un guagua à 2CUC.)
Casa Victor y Yaima, bien située, calme : 20CUC
Visite de l’île Granma et du château : castillo del Morro.
· 4 nuits à Baracoa (on aurait pu en prévoir 5 tellement c’est beau !)
Transport Viazul de Santiago à Baracoa : 15 CUC. Sur les conseils des agences de Santiago (qui ne vendent pas de billets, contrairement à ce qu’annoncent les guides), on est arrivé 1 h avant le départ du bus : il restait 4 ou 5 places, nous avons eu les nôtres… Autrement les colectivos sont à l’affut.
Location d’un scooter pour la côte est (25CUC/J, mais 22CUC si 2 j) : Super !!!
Parque Nacional Alejandro de Humboldt – A voir, mais pas avec une agence de Baracoa au prix de 24CUC, soit 48CUC pour 2 (départ trop tardif… Attrape-touriste). Avec le scooter, on payait 22CUC de location, et 10 CUC/1 d’entrée au parc avec le guide obligatoire, soit 42 CUC avec balade avant 10h… et liberté totale autrement…
A BARACOA : prolongement de notre carte touristique :
Achat du timbre de prolongation de la carte de tourisme dans n'importe quelle banque : 25CUC FORMALITES POUR LA PROLONGATION DE LA CARTE TOURISTIQUE :
Bureau de l'Immigration BARACOA - Antonio Maceo 48
Se munir :
* du passeport
* du volet de la carte touristique
* du timbre de 25CUC
* de l'attestation d'assurance (je l'avais, mais elle n'a pas été vraiment regardée)
* du billet d'avion
* de la carte de la casa où on loge... (Je ne sais si elle est nécessaire, mais comme il fallait donner le lieu d'hébergement, c'était bien de l’avoir) - Volontairement on a choisi le bureau d'immigration d'une petite ville (facile de s'y rendre, moins de risque de queue). En 15 mn les 2 prolongations étaient validées... On a rencontré une touriste qui a perdu à La Havane plus de 4h dans ces formalités à cause de fonctionnaires pinailleurs qui lui ont demandé une attestation de logement signée de la proprio (qu'elle a dû retourner chercher...)
· 3 nuits à Holguin (pas un touriste, mais cela permet de sillonner dans les environs…)Transport de Baracoa à Holguin : pas de navette systématique le samedi comme annoncée partout… Colectivo au même prix : 30 CUC (les chauffeurs sont près de l’église)
Casa avec PetDéj : 20CUC
Taxi à la journée réservé auprès de Rafael au prix de 40CUC/j -
1 jour à Gibara et Caletones : on n’a pas été époustouflé, mais c’est subjectif…
1 jour à Banes (bof !), Chorro de Maita, Playa Pesquero Viejo (pour voir), Playa Esmeralda (pour voir aussi) et surtout Guardalavaca , plage publique superbe… Pour nous la plus belle avec Jutias et Manguito (avant Varadero)
· 1 nuit à Camaguey
Transport de Holguin à Camaguey avec le taxi de Rafael (qu’on n’arrive pas à quitter !!!) : 40 CUC
Casa bien située et jolie, mais proprio envahissante : 25CUC
· 1 nuit à Santa Clara
Transport en Viazul réservé la veille Camaguey à Santa Clara : 15CUC
Casa très bien située : 20CUC
Visite de la Fabrica de Tobaccos Constantino Perez : 4CUC – Intéressant- Photos interdites
· 3 nuits à Varadero (on allait juste voir, mais finalement pas si mal…)Transport en taxi privé : 40CUC (on a été abordé à la gare Viazul où il n’y avait pas de bus avant l’après-midi)
Casa à 5mn de la plage : 30CUC (c’est le tarif à Varadero !!!)
Location d’un scooter : 25 CUC
Bus touristique (avec arrêts facultatifs) : 5CUC
· 3 nuits à La Havane que nous aimonsDépart de Varadero en Viazul pour Matanzas à 8h - 1h1O de trajet : 6CUC
Train Hershey pris à la gare Versalles à 12h09 (quelle précision !)- Billet vendu dans la gare (et non dans le train) payable en CUC (et non en CUP) : 3,30 CUC – Durée : environ 4h – Arrivée à la gare Casa Blanca de la Havane – Lancha : 1CUC – Voyage super - A faire !!!
Bus touristique T1 : 10 CUC (Apparemment le tarif a doublé ces derniers temps…) – Circuit intéressant.
Musée Bellas Artes – Art Cubano : 5 CUC
Et notre folie : soirée au Tropicana : 75CUC/1 + taxi aller en Belle Américaine : 10CUC + taxi retour partagé à 4 : 10 CUC/2 – Beau spectacle avec magnifique décor, mais pas exceptionnel, sauf le prix…
ALORS COMBIEN :
Avec nos extras (scooter, taxi privé à la journée et surtout Tropicana), le voyage nous est revenu à 85CUC/2 par jour…
On aime manger, mais un bon repas par jour nous suffisait… Autrement sandwich ou autre dans la rue… Pas le moindre problème de santé, mais eau toujours en bouteille et mojito comme antiseptique !!!
Pas vu de moustiques, (et pourtant 1 seul en balade et Maguy est attaquée), mais vu la lutte contre Zika menée partout, il doit bien y en avoir…
Ça m'a fait plaisir de lire votre blog, de voir que vous avez aimé et bien profité de ce voyage.
Vous avez la pêche ! 🙂 Je vous imagine en scooter autour de Viñales, sur le chemin chaotique qui mène à la plantation Robaina...
Bonjour,
Votre témoignage sur vos 4 jours en scooter autour de Viñales, plus le post de Jacques sur ce circuit merveilleux, nous ont fait tenter la balade... Et on ne regrette pas ! Mais c'est vrai que certains passages sont "délicats"...
Avez-vous effectué votre séjour dans l'Oriente ???
Bonne journée
Maguy
J'avais répondu à une de vos questions sur la plantation Robaina (notamment sur la saison pour voir les champs de tabac et sur l'accès), mais n'ai jamais parlé ou loué de scooter ! 🙂
Je suis rentrée de voyage un peu avant vous et j'ai terminé par Santiago (que j'ai aimé...)
Vous aviez lu mon 1er carnet, voici le second (dans mon profil) Habana Bis ! 😉
Oh ! Excuse-moi Cathérine ! J'ai fait une confusion...
Et pourtant !!! Je me suis régalée du "crocodile vert". Mais j'étais à Cuba au moment de la publication de Habana Bis et j'avais zappé... Je viens de le lire et je me suis à nouveau régalée... Bravo ! c'est bien, même très bien écrit et les photos sont superbes, tant par leur qualité que leur originalité...
Nous aussi avons beaucoup aimé Santiago malgré le bruit et la pollution... Nous sommes sortis... en étant prudents (comme partout, dans tous nos voyages, mais pas plus), mais sans tomber dans la parano de certains...
Et La Havane, on adore aussi... 6 jours au total...
Merci pour ce beau reportage.
Maguy
Ce n'est rien... 🙂 j'aurais bien aimé être capable de louer un scooter et vous tire mon chapeau !
Merci beaucoup pour les compliments, j'ai bien aimé aussi votre façon de voyager et la bonne humeur, l'humour qui se dégage de votre récit.
Ça fait du bien de vous lire, de partager les mêmes ressentis sur certains endroits...
Je cherche un resort 5 étoiles ou plus pour 7 jours as varadero. mes parents vienne de prendre leur retraite et j'aimerait leur payer un voyages as cuba…
J'aimerais connaitre vos opinions a savoir quel sont les hotels 5 étoiles et qui est la plus récente ou quel a été rénové dernierement avec super de belle…
Tous, nous sommes en période de magasinage, pour undépart situé entre le 30 mars et le 2 avril, présentement pour un 5 étoiles, le moins sont le Mémories Azul…
Me cherche une personne pour aller a varadero entre le 21 juillet et 2 aôut date de départ a déterminé. J'aimerais bien aller dans un cinq étoiles, alors si tu…
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!