In Cuba - Trinidad and Vinales Valley

[Robusto]

Has anyone on the site stayed in either or both of these places, please?

Seeking advice for a forthcoming holiday.

Particularly interested to hear from anyone about car hire, hired drivers and coach travel to and from Havana to these places.

And opinions about the condition of the roads and the sanity of Cuban drivers in the west of Cuba.

Thank you.

Bryan

[cj121]

Sadly didn't do any 'independent' travel to and from 'Heavena', but there are plenty of tourist coaches that do the runs around the country to hotel complexes Bryan. If memory serves me right, we paid around ?25 each, one way from 'Heavena' to Varadero. Not hugely cheap, but no dramas.

[TJCoro]

Robustp's Habana Blog?

Senor Robusto,

When you visit Cuba senor, will you be posting each night "blog style" like James Suckling did in Cigar Aficionado during the 2009 Habanas Festival?

Kool idea, no?

[cj121]

Great idea TJ, although Mrs Robusto may have other ideas about that one

[TJCoro]

An offer he can't refuse!

Great idea TJ, although Mrs Robusto may have other ideas about that one

Senor Robusto will do as he's told , gringos!!!

They call me Ray Jay, Ray Jay Coro, Biach!

[Robusto]

I've read that web access is few and far between. Is that the case, O initiated ones?

We're not allowed to take DVD players in there. I've spotted that in paperwork. Do I deduce that video cameras are forbidden, then? Anyone know?!...

Even if I can't document what's going on, rest assured I intend to lie back and enjoy a batallion of great Havana smokes all over the island, men!

The more I think about it, the more I can't wait!

[PoohBore]

I think you can take video cameras in but be careful with mobile phones if it has built in GPS as that is a big no no !

Try Cubamania.com for lots of advice

[whisky77]

Green.

I've read that web access is few and far between. Is that the case, O initiated ones?

We're not allowed to take DVD players in there. I've spotted that in paperwork. Do I deduce that video cameras are forbidden, then? Anyone know?!...

Even if I can't document what's going on, rest assured I intend to lie back and enjoy a batallion of great Havana smokes all over the island, men!

The more I think about it, the more I can't wait!

Green with envy Robusto.Wish it was me going; no doubt you will come back fully stocked up and smokier than a kipper.

[PoohBore]

One thing my step dad did tell me was that he had trouble buying singles to test smoke especially the nicer ones that were on the wish list i gave him.

Dead jealous but I'm hoping to go this time next year. Just sold my car to free up some cash for it.

[Deano]

Odd both me and my mate took laptops with a DVD drive.

We also took iPhones - with built in GPS.

99% of what is said by word of mouth isn't allowed, is. Don't believe it, just check your facts from a reputable source.

[Rennie]

Don't ever remember having a problem with cameras or phones during my time in Cuba.

I wouldn't worry about it!

Best way to travel any long distance in Cuba is via organised transport, but for small local trips taxis are fine.

Enjoy the trip.