Budget Accommodation in Cuba

In these days of economic crisis traveling is becoming less affordable. Holidays to Cuba is not an exception. Flights an airport taxes are ridiculously expensive and accommodation in hotels in Cuba is not exactly cheap either.

You can find hotels for as cheap as $14.00 per person per night in Cuba. As I mentioned before there are not many of these hotels and because they are so cheap they are fully booked all year round. You can find more info on cheap hotels in Cuba on http://www.qassia.com/the-cheapest-hotels-in-havana.

If you are traveling to Cuba on a tight budget then why not to take advantage of the excellent prices that Casas Particulares in Cuba offer. Casas Particulares is the term used locally for Private Rentals in Cuba. These properties have a special license from the government which allows them to accommodate Tourist.

There are few things you need to know though. The Cuban government is very strict when it comes to landlords that rent their houses and there are a number of conditions and limitations that you should be aware of before you decide to go for this kind of accommodation.

Home owners in Cuba that rent their houses follow the government restrictions. The risk of loosing your property or your license is too high. It is very difficult to find a house her you can stay on your own but there are ways. Visit Private Villa Rentals in Cuba if you require further advice.

What I a trying to make you understand here is that you have to be willing to stay with a Cuban family and share its dinning room, balconies, porches and chat to them. If you want total independence you might not be able to find it on a Casa particular.

You might be able to find few apartments in Havana whose landlords will be willing to rent out the whole place for yourself. In this case you will not have to share with a Cuban family although I strongly recommend doing so. I am not going to list the name of this houses or apartments in Havana in this article for obvious reasons. I will list though few websites that are devoted to promote private accommodation in Cuba and throw their webmasters or reservation consultants you can find the answer to your particular queries.

Before booking your Holidays to cuba. Visit www.quest2cuba.co.uk by Jose Mauricio Maurette for more information on the best twin centre Cuba Holidays.

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Pinar del Ro: The Most Beautiful Landscapes In Cuba.

Not many locations in Cuba display as much natural magnificence as Pinar del Rio. Set apart by the nature, this region hosts two of the six World Reservations of the Biosphere in the Cuba.

The appeal of its flora and fauna add up to the pleasant appearance of the district, and for sure is the land of the most excellent tobacco in the Planet. Pinar del Rio is a targeted holiday destination in Cuba for those looking for direct contact with Mother Nature.

Near to the city and in traffic to the Viales Valley, the Aguas Claras Villa stands out for its distinctive features and it is lifted in the lands of an old and beautiful property in the tropical countryside.

This land is an important artists’ cradle. Illustrious son of this county was Cirilo Villaverde, author of the most important Cuban novel in the XIX century, “Cecilia Valdes”, considered one of the great Cuban writers of all times. The music and the plastic arts, on the other hand, have big exponents like the composer Pedro Rush; author of the well-known piece “Nosotros” and the contemporary painter Pedro Pablo Oliva.

The most common festivity in the area is the so called guateque, rural party that is always taking place around pig being roasted in spike. During the celebration participants sing songs and recite poetry something that people from Pinar del Rio are very famous for.

If you want to visit Pinar del Rio in your holidays in Cuba, you can fly to Havana and then take a transfer to this area. It is located at about 160 kms far from Havana and it takes about 2 hours by road. There are no international or domestic airports in this province so flying directly is not an option. There is although the chance to arrive by boat to the Marinas located in Cayo Levisa and Maria La Gorda.

The most famous and I would also say most beautiful part of Pinar del Rio is Viales Valley. This place has the most amazing mountain formations and most colorful valleys in Cuba. There are few accommodation facilities in the area precisely for not to spoil the natural environment. Among the best are Los Jasmines Hotel, La Ermita and Rancho San Vicente Cottages.

I will always recommend a visit to Pinar del Rio province, especially if you are the kind of tourist that likes to get to know the real country. I would say that including in your holidays to Cuba a stay in this territory will definitely be the high light of your holiday experience in Cuba.

Jose Mauricio is a Travel Consultant specialist in organizing Cuba holidays. He is natural from Havana City and has a wealth of knowledge that will share with you. He can help you organize your tailor made holidays to Cuba and make it unique.

Travel Around Cuba In Style

If you are an adventurous person and enjoy a romantic destination more than one that offers miles of chrome and glass high-rises, Cuba might be the perfect spot for you. Cuba tours are for those of you with a soul that can appreciate atmosphere in all its different forms.

If you live in the Northern hemisphere, Cuba is the ideal destination to break away from the dreary Northern winters. Not only will you find warm weather, you will also find some of the friendliest, warmest people you are ever likely to encounter.

Your tour will most likely start in Havana. This place simply overflows with character. From the crumbling old colonial buildings to the numerous cars dating back to the 50′s and 60′s, everything simply adds to the charm of the city.

The well-known sea wall (malecon) is a perfect spot to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy a few quiet moments just feeling the soft breezes caress your skin. But when the sun sets the city really comes alive with numerous live music venues.

Cuba has much more to offer than Havana though. In the far south of the country there is a city called Baracoa – located in such a beautiful spot between sea and mountain, surrounded by lush vegetation, that it prompted Christopher Columbus to say that no human eye could ever view any more beautiful place.

Santiago de Cuba is the country’s 2nd largest city. It is often credited to be the birthplace of the revolution – and this place with it’s pulsating samba music, beautiful colonial churches and many museums indeed has a lingering sense of conspiracy in the air…

Camaguey is Cuba’s third largest city – and also its most difficult to navigate. This is not by chance – the crazy maze of narrow streets were planned that way to put off pirates and robbers. This makes for an interesting city though. Combined with numerous beautiful parks, a market garden and many art galleries Camaguey is well worth a few days of exploring.

Trinidad is a must-see for anyone visiting Cuba. It is widely regarded as being one of the most beautiful colonial cities in Cuba. There are also many great beaches in the area where you can relax after a night of partying in one of the numerous live music venues.

Many tour operators nowadays offer specialized Cuba tours. Some tours concentrate on visiting historical areas, others more on showcasing the culture of the country and still others on exploring the natural beauty of this magnificent land.

Jose Mauricio Maurette Garces is a reservation consultant and co owner of Quest World Travel Ltd . He has a great deal of experience organizing Cuba holidays. If you need to arrange a tailor made Cuba Holiday please follow the links above.

Guided Tours in Cuba: Tour of The West.

This is one of a series of articles dedicated to promote escorted Cuba tours. The idea is to let you realize how convenient and cost effective is to know the island through an expert tour guide.

DAY 1: On arrival at Jose Marti Airport you will be met by an English speaking guide and be transferred to your selected hotel in Old Havana where you will stay for the next two nights on a Bed … breakfast basis.

DAY 2: After breakfast, you will be picked up from the lobby of your hotel and will commence a full-day city tour of Havana begins with visits to all the important sites of old and Colonial Havana. Horse carriage drive around the perimeter of the old city. Vist to the well-known artists’ studios of Nelson Dominguez and Carmen Montilla. Lunch at the Cafe Taberna. Afternoon tour of modern Havana in 1950′s classic American car. Terminate at hotel. Dinner at La Mina restaurant and attendance to The Cannon shooting ceremony in evening.

DAY 3: After breakfast, depart Havana for Pinar del Rio province to Las Terrazas eco-reserve and book into La Moka lodge hotel for next 3 nights. Free time to explore local area. Possibility to hire bicycles and scooters at La Moka. Dinner at the hotel.

DAY 4 : Full day tour around Las Terrazas community visiting the coffee plantations of Buenas Vista with lunch included, terminating back at your hotel.

DAY 5: On day 5 you will depart early in the morning to Cayo Levisa( a small paradise island off the north coast of Pinar del Rio Province). You will spend your day at leisure enjoying the white sandy beaches surrounded by nothing but wild life. In the evening you will return to your Hotel La Moka.

DAY 6: Departure for Vinales Valley arriving at your hotel at lunchtime. Rest of the day free to enjoy the hotel’s peaceful surroundings. Your overnight accommodation will be at Los Jazmines or La Ermita, for the next 2 nights on Bed … breakfast basis.

DAY 7: Half day visit to the Viales valley including visits to a cave, tobacco plantations, underground rivers and so much more. The Lunch will be at a local restaurant called The Mural of Prehistory.

DAY 8: After breakfast departure for Havana. You can be dropped off at the airport or if you are extending your stay, a transfer will be arranged for you. As you can appreciate this tour last only one week but if you want to stay longer in Cuba I always recommend to add few nights at the end on a very nice and relaxing beach resort.

Before you make any decisions regarding your Cuba tour please make sure to contact us at www.quest2cuba.co.uk

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