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I think what he was referring to was the old policy that required that you pay the entrance and programa upon entry. It didn't matter whether you took one or not. That was common practice, unless you...

Good report. Glad you had a great time. Just in case some aren't aware, the insurance requirement was lifted maybe sometime within the last month. It's not even listed in the Brazilian embassy...

During my recent trip down there, I noticed that in general the mask compliance rate was 50/50. It was a lot better in Copa than say Centro, where you wouldn't even know there was such thing as a...

I recently stayed at the Hilton in Leme and asked about their guest policy. I was told that since I registered for 2, I could register a guest with ID etc, and that would be the only best allowed...

Thailand is hard to beat, specifically Pattaya to me, but don't count Rio out. Not as easy to navigate as Pattaya, but if you do your research, you can have a great time. The places listed by...

583 is nice, but also consider Eden which is on the 4th floor # 401. Although the facilities aren't as nice as 583, they have a larger selection for the pretty much the same price. Down the street is...

Besides Dolce Vita, there is Casa Blanca on Rua Duvivier, which is around the corner from Dolce Vita (opposite of the corner where the park is located). There is also Kalabria on Belfort Roxo, across...

As far as termas, seems like 4 x4 is the better deal of the major termas. I took a pict of their price list a few days ago and it's as follows: 270 r -30 minutes Cabine, 390 r-1 HR Suite, 450 r-1 HR...

Good news Bravo. Cancel the death notice. I saw and talked to Marcelo the other night at Mabs (just happened to run into him). He's alive and well.

Wow, sad if it's true. Haven't seen him in recent trips (within the last year or 2). Cool dude.

Yes you can.

It's still closed.

Just wanted to acknowledge your good trip report before it gets lost in pages of chatter.

That pretty much sums up Rio (at least in Copa) from the way it was and what it is today. Good summary.

Just to make clear for anyone not familiar with the area or considering a place / area to stay, we are talking about the Vedado area on Calle L next to Calle 23 (aka La Rampa), Habana Libre hotel was...

If it's the same one, you have to enter through the side door of the building (I can't find the address information now). The apt was very spacious. I got it through Airbnb (first time using it for...

Great reporting Pokeris in both this and Rio thread. Based on the earlier photo you posted, looks like you stayed at the same apt I stayed at last time I went to Havana across from the Libre. That...

By the way, good trip report.

That site seems very reasonable price wise. I attempted to use it on a Sunday, since there are very limited options on Sundays, but most of the ones I sent messages to did not respond. These were the...

RIP MC Catra. This song was and still is the bomb.

https://youtu.be/B0RpUY5Nmtg

I just returned from Havana last month and I have to say the pickings were slim on the streets. I didn't do any clubs, so I cannot comment on them. But the overall scene at La Rampa and Malecon was...

Wow, last time I set foot in that place, probably in 05 or 06, it was $310 R total. That was high for that time, now it would be a bargain, LOL.

I went a few years ago during this time, thinking it wouldn't be that bad, but it turned out to be just that. Never again for me. The only way to avoid getting drenched is to either go out early...

Based on what I've seen, the action seems to be concentrated closer to the area by the Deauville Hotel (the big blue colored building) which is on Galiano St (Avenida de Italia) in Centro Havana....

Good rundown on Havana. The bad points you wrote about were spot on based on my experience. Don't forget about the asking for the money upfront, which seems to be very common.

If and when I go...