... Whos Been To Cuba ...
09-Jan-2007, 04:37 PM
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Originally posted by Bruce Fee
my advice is to buy more media.. it's cheap enough... laptop is extra concern/baggage.
i put clothes in my luggage.. and carryon has all my electronics... to get my carry on you have to get threw me.. my luggage.. you can just open it when i'm not there...
my advice is to buy more media.. it's cheap enough... laptop is extra concern/baggage.
i put clothes in my luggage.. and carryon has all my electronics... to get my carry on you have to get threw me.. my luggage.. you can just open it when i'm not there...
09-Jan-2007, 04:40 PM
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If you bring anything that needs batteries.. bring them with you, bring spares, some batteries down there are wacked...
09-Jan-2007, 04:49 PM
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spend $150 on more storage or carry a laptop to cuba and back.
up to you.
i don't know anything about the video cam... but flash memory sticks are dirt cheap.
4GB sony pro duo is $120...
up to you.
i don't know anything about the video cam... but flash memory sticks are dirt cheap.
4GB sony pro duo is $120...
09-Jan-2007, 04:50 PM
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Originally posted by climax
If you bring anything that needs batteries.. bring them with you, bring spares, some batteries down there are wacked...
If you bring anything that needs batteries.. bring them with you, bring spares, some batteries down there are wacked...
so lappy if im takin should be taken on the plane then ?
09-Jan-2007, 05:20 PM
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laptop = bad idea bottom line
09-Jan-2007, 05:31 PM
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Originally posted by JoonyaSI
get the "sun" to pay for u and reach then
lol u wish
get the "sun" to pay for u and reach then
lol u wish
Free flights remember Terry?
sorry LOL
09-Jan-2007, 05:37 PM
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Originally posted by Cynikal.Mindset
laptop = bad idea bottom line
laptop = bad idea bottom line
exactly
why worry bout extra things
09-Jan-2007, 05:40 PM
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if you're gonna take it, make sure it's on your person.. never put valuables in your checked luggage..
unless it's a katana
unless it's a katana
09-Jan-2007, 05:50 PM
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even still the safes in the room cant hold a laptop...so ur gonna have to leave it at the front desk if anything...no thanks!
09-Jan-2007, 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by JoonyaSI
what is there to catch ...
we looked up our hotel choices on Travel Advisor where they give them a rating out of 5 ...
we only searched hotels in the 4 - 4.5 star range cause 5 star is pure old ppl and honeymooners ...
2 diffrent rate scales .... did i miss something ?
what is there to catch ...
we looked up our hotel choices on Travel Advisor where they give them a rating out of 5 ...
we only searched hotels in the 4 - 4.5 star range cause 5 star is pure old ppl and honeymooners ...
2 diffrent rate scales .... did i miss something ?
as well traveladvisor gave it 4 outta 5 which is higher than any of the other hotels in the 4 - 4.5 star range ...
so in the 4-4.5 range how is a hotel with 4 star higher than any of the others?
09-Jan-2007, 05:59 PM
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Re: ... Whos Been To Cuba ...
Originally posted by JoonyaSI
So to much joy for you guys ive finally planned a 1 week vacation to Cuba (yea thats gonna be a quiet *** week on here i know)
i was just wondering what input you guys had for someone who has never been .. ive heard the give gifts ie (soap, toothpaste ect) to the maids to keep em happy .. and about where and where not to buy cigars (doubt i will buy any anyways)
but yea ill be stayin at the Barcelo Solymar for 1 week and the hotel looks AMAZING
i love how the rooms look down into the lobby / terrace !
any thing i should know ?
Discuss...
So to much joy for you guys ive finally planned a 1 week vacation to Cuba (yea thats gonna be a quiet *** week on here i know)
i was just wondering what input you guys had for someone who has never been .. ive heard the give gifts ie (soap, toothpaste ect) to the maids to keep em happy .. and about where and where not to buy cigars (doubt i will buy any anyways)
but yea ill be stayin at the Barcelo Solymar for 1 week and the hotel looks AMAZING
i love how the rooms look down into the lobby / terrace !
any thing i should know ?
Discuss...
Terry it's too bad you didnt want to go to a 5 star... since it's full with old people and honeymooners, I guess you and your boys will be shacking up with these lovely ladies at your resort (check out top pic)...I guess these arent considered old, or are these your type???. lol
Also the laptop, mucho bad idea.. the safes are not big enough to hold the laptop, and the hassle at the airport Im sure you dont want to deal with it...buy the extra storage.
I'll post some pics of our resort, ours was a 5 star...you know us honeymooners..
09-Jan-2007, 06:03 PM
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oh, bring warm clothes cuz its gonna be chilly at night...like sweatshirt material
09-Jan-2007, 06:13 PM
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If youre lucky you'll get one of these lol
lol
09-Jan-2007, 06:29 PM
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5 star sucks... i went once... i'll never go again.. had a wicked time.. but all couples and families at the resort.. plus the mexican ladies would replace our ashtrays every two minutes... you couldnt relax in your own filth.
09-Jan-2007, 06:38 PM
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Originally posted by TuttiGirl
If youre lucky you'll get one of these lol
If youre lucky you'll get one of these
lol
I'll add some pics of my 4 star vacation with 12 idiots.
this is what giving the late night snack bar guys some jeans and sports t-shirts gets you all week (when they are there and assuming they remember you)
09-Jan-2007, 06:41 PM
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here we're getting drunk in the morning with two old guys. they made fun of their wives that they go on vacation and drag them out shopping and don't let them drink.
they were in the military, we talked about guns too.
the one guy made some jokes about us being a gang.. them homos.. that's when we started asking him more questions about his daughter and he shut his mouth.
we continued to ask if he would introduce us when we got back.
(they were from oshawa)
they were in the military, we talked about guns too.
the one guy made some jokes about us being a gang.. them homos.. that's when we started asking him more questions about his daughter and he shut his mouth.
we continued to ask if he would introduce us when we got back.
(they were from oshawa)
09-Jan-2007, 06:42 PM
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fxck the dog.... taking a nap with one of the idiots.
there were a couple of 'homeless' dogs just walking around.
at arenas blancas we kept the windows open to get more lizards running around our room..
there were a couple of 'homeless' dogs just walking around.
at arenas blancas we kept the windows open to get more lizards running around our room..
09-Jan-2007, 06:44 PM
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we snuck into the basement a few times.. you're not supposed to be here i guess... it was pretty freaky down there... REFUGIO..
i think it was a shelter in case of hurricanes or whatever.
i think it was a shelter in case of hurricanes or whatever.
