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[Sylvester]

Thank you both. This easily proves the value of the experienced helping others through this forum.

If you are set on Cuba, I would suggest going alone. No need to bring sand to the beach. Lots of cubanitas right there for the sampling !

If you are travelling specifically to met up with the colombiana, goto Colombia.
I would suggest Cartagena. There are some nice upscale hotels there. The beach is not the best, but a short boat trip to the Rosario Islands will remedy that.

Wherever you go, there will be all sorts of talent for the taking, really no need to settle down with just one chica. Variety, keep that concept in mind.

[Sylvester]

I don't remember exactly, but isn't Cuba one of the countries a colombian can travel to relatively easily ? That said, why would you want to do that ?

Colombian nationals do require a visa to enter Cuba. Im not sure on how easy it is to obtain. I do know Panama is very easy for Colombians to enter.

[El Rey De Pollo]

Okay, like I said, was just wondering. You must be very popular with the incrowd :-)

Thank you, TG, I Appreciate the kudos. You are most kind to say so.

I, Water Boy, am NOT the one who is making these links.

This link suggestion is done by Jackson or the forum administrator.

[Member #4167]

Water Boys breakdown of food in Cuba is very accurate.

Thank you, TG, I Appreciate the kudos. You are most kind to say so.

However, I have been wondering in the last few days, why just about every post from Water Boy has the editors note to make a link. Who puts these at the bottom?

I, Water Boy, am NOT the one who is making these links.

This link suggestion is done by Jackson or the forum administrator.

[El Rey De Pollo]

Water Boys breakdown of food in Cuba is very accurate.

However, I have been wondering in the last few days, why just about every post from Water Boy has the editors note to make a link... Who puts these at the bottom?

While I think your contributions are valuable, Water Boy, I am not sure every post is a small piece of the long lost bible on Cuban mongering.

Just wondering what's up with that.

[BeersTerry]

I don't remember exactly, but isn't Cuba one of the countries a colombian can travel to relatively easily ? That said, why would you want to do that ?

[Paul Frankl]

This is a lot of hassle and wasted expense. She will need a visa to travel to Cuba. There is no guarantee she can get one. Meet her in Colombia, or San Andres, or Panama. These are places she can travel to quite easily.

Thank you both. This easily proves the value of the experienced helping others through this forum.

[Member #4167]

What I am looking for is is to find an amazing place to stay, very nice room, large terrace, excellent service. We are not married, just novios (me 58, she 25). Can we register? I work super hard, need some real massage time, excellent healthy food. Want to be catered to a little. Tour the island, find some amazing secluded playas, and be safe always.

Can you both register? Yes.
Is it safe? Yes.
Excellent healthy food? No.

I work super hard, need some real massage time, excellent healthy food.
Maybe you can find this in an all-inclusive in Guardalavaca. cuba is just not known for this type of gourmet, pampering, luxury you are looking for. Things may change as I have read they are looking to build some 5 star resorts in Cuba.

Overall, I agree with Travelling Gringo and Sly. It is problematic to travel to Cuba for US citizens. Getting there and back is a big hassle. Because you have to travel via another country, you will lose a full day each way in travel. If you want convenience, service and pampering, Cuba is not the place to go.

As for food in Cuba. People say "the food in Cuba sucks." they are correct. Other people say "I have had some great meals in Cuba" they are ALSO correct. Here are your venues for meals in Cuba, from worst to best:

1. Cuban Peso Restaurants: You can eat for 0.50 - 1.00. The food is mostly horrid. Flys everywhere. The worst food in the world.

2. Street Vendors (Kiosks, Stands). Bargain prices. Typically all you can find are ham sandwiches with very little meat and pizza. I bought three ham sandwiches, threw away the bread on two and combined the meat. The only good food on the street is the ice cream. Especially coppelia. A bargain too.

I have been to other third world countries where I have had excellent food from street vendors. The street vendor food in Cuba is the worst I have ever experiences.

3. El Rapido/Other Fast-Food Chains: In terms of taste/quality, well below the level of Fast-Food chains in the western world. Very limited selection. Fried food is the norm. Unhealthy. They are frequently out of everything. Fried food is big. Unhealthy.

4. Restaurants (Non-State run). I have had excellent meals and some so-so meals. Mostly they were good.

5. Paladares. Private restaurants run in someone's home. I have never had a bad meal at a paladar. Most were good. Some were excellent.

6. Casa Particulars. I had some of my best meals eating in the casas I stayed in. Quality/Taste varies depending on the skills of the casera. Pricing is all over the board. I have had casas charging $10/day for the meals. One wanted to charge $30/day. Outside of Havana, the attitude seems to be "If you want to be guaranteed three squares of day, I have a monopoly. My price is X: take it or leave it."

If you want platable food, the big lack is convenience. You have to plan your days around your meals. Restaurants are not open as early in the morning or as late at nite as in Western Countries.

While traveling about the country. If you are on the go, or you get hungry after hours, your choices are stark: El Rapido or Street Vendors. Most of the time all that was available was a pizza or paltry ham sandwiches. and then you feel lucky when you can find it. Like other third world countries, cuba is not set up for eating on the run.

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[Sylvester]

Hello everyone! For years I have been curious about visiting Cuba. Love the culture, grew up in Miami, speak pretty good Spanish.

I met a Colombiana and we want to meet somewhere centrally located for a long weekend and I think Cuba might be spectacular, exotic, beautiful, culturally stimulating.

What I am looking for is is to find an amazing place to stay, very nice room, large terrace, excellent service. We are not married, just novios (me 58, she 25). Can we register? I work super hard, need some real massage time, excellent healthy food. Want to be catered to a little. Tour the island, find some amazing secluded playas, and be safe always.

I don't exactly know how to get into the country, but will search the posts. If there is anyone out there that can help me design a fantastic, relaxing visit to Cuba, your ideas will be deeply appreciated!

Thanks!

This is a lot of hassle and wasted expense. She will need a visa to travel to Cuba. There is no guarantee she can get one. Meet her in Colombia, or San Andres, or Panama. These are places she can travel to quite easily.

[El Rey De Pollo]

Not sure Cuba would be the right choice: Much hazzle for Americans travelling to Cuba and a world away from excellent healthy food.

Why Cuba?

[Paul Frankl]

Hello everyone! For years I have been curious about visiting Cuba. Love the culture, grew up in Miami, speak pretty good Spanish.

I met a Colombiana and we want to meet somewhere centrally located for a long weekend and I think Cuba might be spectacular, exotic, beautiful, culturally stimulating.

What I am looking for is is to find an amazing place to stay, very nice room, large terrace, excellent service. We are not married, just novios (me 58, she 25). Can we register? I work super hard, need some real massage time, excellent healthy food. Want to be catered to a little. Tour the island, find some amazing secluded playas, and be safe always.

I don't exactly know how to get into the country, but will search the posts. If there is anyone out there that can help me design a fantastic, relaxing visit to Cuba, your ideas will be deeply appreciated!

Thanks!

[Member #4167]

I was in cuba last march and honestly the returns are getting less and less. I go strictly for normal girls or semi pro which is why cuba was my favorite destination. I'm curious though how lucky were you in getting chicas to come to the hotel with you?

Pinche, I agree with you that the returns are getting less and less in Cuba.

Before I answer your question, first a few qualifiers: Like you, I go mainly for normal girls or semi pro. Secondly, there is no difference, registration-wise between a hotel and a legal casa particular. Since the new law, cubanas are allowed to stay in a hotel, if they register. For the girl to register the risks are the same hotel vs legal casa particular.

Pro vs semi-pro/non-pro status: This is the greatest determining factor. Irregardless of location/geography, pros are nearly 100% reluctant to register. Non-pros are nearly 100% willing to register.

Exception: The worst city was Cienfuegos. Both pros and non-pros were unwilling to register.

Given your penchant for non-pros/semi-pros you should have no problem.

[PincheCabron]

PincheCabron - I thought Brazilian and Dominican providers were expensive? are you saying that when comparing DR vs Brazil vs Cuba, that Brazil wins hands down?

In terms of quality and quanity Brazil has no equal in my opinion. If the dollar was trading the way it was a few years ago brazil would be a much better option. Comparable to cuba before the %18 exchange rip off. But now on average brazil is more expensive. The dollar is in better shape in the DR. I was in cuba last march and honestly the returns are getting less and less. I go strictly for normal girls or semi pro which is why cuba was my favorite destination. I'm curious though how lucky were you in getting chicas to come to the hotel with you?

[Member #4167]

... I've been to the DR and apart from Brazil, which is pretty damn far from the west coast, there really is no other mongering destination comparable so close.

If I lived in NY or florida I would be in brazil every other month.

PincheCabron - I thought Brazilian and Dominican providers were expensive? are you saying that when comparing DR vs Brazil vs Cuba, that Brazil wins hands down?

[Member #4167]

Do you have your head so far up your ass that you can't recognize a universal joke ? Should you unclench those ass cheeks so oxygen will get to the brain.

Pardon me, Beersterry - what are you talking about?

But were you responding to me?