I'm going to DR in a few months and I was thinking about going to Cuba while I was there. Anyone have any idea how I should go about it? What the airfare might go for? What costs I might expect on the other side? Thanks in advance for any responses.

Its a regular flight from about 400$. You can book all sorts of accomdation in Cuba ranging from rooms in private houses upt to luxury hotels.
Current charge is about 450 dollars:
http://www.cubatravelnetwork.com/
Prebooked private house rooms can be from 20 dollars a night.


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Great that you are considering a trip to Cuba. It will be interesting to see remnants of the communist party. Unfortunately, as Cuba opens up you will see less and less of the authentic Castro regime we all for years have heard about. But I encourage every one to visit and see another world few people are acquainted with but not as bad as the exiles make it seem.

Nothing like giving financial support to a murderous dictatorship to prove how cool you are!

I'm not going to see Catro, I'm going there to meet the Cuban people. Authentic Cubans.

I agree with Guillermone, see it in its state of "Socialist Paradise" because it will soon be transformed when the breaded generation is gone. Be sure to check out the Traditional colonial areas like Trinidad and Santiago and don't fall for the agents wanting to package you into endless trips to Varadero Beach and other tourist traps. Remember to bring enough cash on hand, because you will not be able to withdraw money using your plastic, as you don't want the hassles, assuming you are a US citizen, explaining your credit bill statement. When arriving ask that they NOT Stamp your Passport; they understand and will not. Don't go into lightly lit areas, especially at night-there are many unreported cases of muggings and especially camera and personal belonging theft in Cuba. A Spanish women in my group was mugged and robbed of both camera and money while in la Habana. Do go to the Hotel Nacional and other places like Old Habana. Walk down from El Vedado into Habana Central and on to Old Habana. A eye opening walk that will take you down-slope into the ancient colonial city. Lots of boutique hotels and interesting places. Central Park is rather small but serves as an excellent location to view interesting hotels and other features. The people are generally very friendly, perhaps a little too friendly, and some may think you an agent if you don't follow certain patterns of behavior. By all means try and see Cuba outside Habana! Try and get your taxi to take you to the poorer areas and take note of the living conditions. Conditions there might surprise many people long accustomed to seeing Cuba from the propaganda lenses Take some basic medications, as they are expensive and if you should not need them can be given to your host. Anti-fungal medication is much valued. Take some toilet paper with you. It might come in handy, especially on long road trips. The food is very much like DR food, and Pork is king when you can get it, but as a tourist that will not be a problem.

Thanks..and thanks to abc and guillermone as well..I actually want to see Spanish Caribbean culture as it has been perserved in Cuba due to its isolation so I will be getting around. Sound tips Atabey. Thanx again.

Your going to spend money. The tourism industry is controlled by the Cuban Government. The Cuban government is a Murderous Dictatorship.


Soooooooooooo.......


You money is going to support a murderous dictatorship.


After Cuba why not plan a trip to North Korea, Myanmar, Iran and then a stop over in the Sudan!!!

next time i want to go to a murderous dictatorship, i will go to Miami and look for your buddies who bring down civilian airliners.