Cuba is a very unique country and due to its close proximity to North America, we know many people who have gone and have built their own opinions of the country. This post covers just tips that we feel are necessary to know if you are planning a trip to Cuba. Visas – As Canadians,…
The end of our Cuban vacation was spent at a resort in Varadero. It was a dream: beautiful sand, astonishingly turquoise water and a relaxed atmosphere. We stayed at the Iberostar Laguna Azul, a large resort from the Iberostar chain, however despite the size, the grounds did not feel overrun with other tourists. The resort…
After our stay in Matanzas, we planned to go to Havana for five days before ending our Cuba stay in Varadero. We figured out the bus system, which is cheap and easy to figure out (Viazul), but at the bus station there were enterprising Cubans offering the trip in their own vehicles for essentially the…
Matanzas is the City of bridges (17!), the birthplace of rumba, and the capital of Matanzas Province in Cuba, and was also the first stop on our two week trip. To get there we took a quick cab drive from the Varadero airport to our pre-booked Casa Particular, Hostal Azul. As the name indicates, this Casa…
In one week we will be lifting off and headed to Cuba for a two week vacation. We’ve always wanted to go and experience the island; soaking up the sun and appreciating how different it is from typical North American life, despite being so close. While we’ve always wanted to go, this trip came about…