General Info

[HappyCamper505]

Want to go Jan or December.

[Mondo707]

Hey fellow mongers.

Just read this article and thought to pass the info along for those of you that are cigar aficionados, enjoy.

http://cubajournal.co/the-5-best-cuban-cigars-for-2017/

Mondo.

[OneRose]

I don't take picture or videos of my encounters, so I don't know for sure. However, I'm guessing this may be hard to find. Prostitution is very much illegal in Cuba (vs Brasil, Colombia, DR, et al) and the penalties for the girls are tough. Generally they are very worried about being busted so I don't think many would risk there being evidence out there.

That's disappointing. Looks like I have to find a new destination. Thanks mate for the info!

[Combo]

Hi guys!

I am thinking about planning a trip to the beautiful Cuba. I was wondering what is your experience with the girls in Cuba regarding leting you film them during sex. I mean just amateur level with telephone and just for my personal use.

Thanks!

I don't take picture or videos of my encounters, so I don't know for sure. However, I'm guessing this may be hard to find. Prostitution is very much illegal in Cuba (vs Brasil, Colombia, DR, et al) and the penalties for the girls are tough. Generally they are very worried about being busted so I don't think many would risk there being evidence out there.

[Dart13]

Hey Mr G.
As far as using GPS in Cuba I'm not so sure. I for one would have loved to take my Garmin Nuvi there but I know Garmin does not have Cuba maps for me to purchase.

On my last trip this past March I downloaded a free app to my smartphone and while it doesn't take to specific addys it takes to general location nearby and you can use it offline, in other words no need to have an internet connection.

Here is the link to the Google store for android phones: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...app.maps&hl=en.

HERE WeGo is the name of the app.

Hope you have a great trip.

Mondo.

I am sure GPS built into the phone are fine, its just the standalone units that are banned.

I've already posted this in a different thread but I'd like to repost here for more people to benefit from this. On my last trip in Cuba I've installed the OsmAnd app (free) and downloaded map of Cuba (also free). Can then use it offline and from what I can remember it WILL actually take you to a specific address, which is priceless. Especially in the larger towns! Road signage has improved a lot in Cuba, but navigating in towns is still very challenging (and in places like Camaguey is just plain crazy).

The only thing is that sometimes it will take you the route that it thinks is faster, but reality is you often better off stick to the larger highways as those are of better quality. E. g. From Baracoa to Moa the road is dreadful even though its "fastest" on the map, or from Sancti Spiritus to Moron it tried to take me to some country road, though its much better to go via CC and Ciego de Avila. It also has a good map of POIs so I was even able to find an ATM on the outskirts of Las Tunas.

I'm not affiliated with it any way of course, just wanted to share as it made my life so much easier.

[OneRose]

Hi guys!

I am thinking about planning a trip to the beautiful Cuba. I was wondering what is your experience with the girls in Cuba regarding leting you film them during sex. I mean just amateur level with telephone and just for my personal use.

Thanks!

[GrownMan1]

Hey fellow mongers.

Below is a link about TripAdvisor getting a license to arrange bookings / travel to Cuba.

Seems interesting that while news keep coming out making it easier to go there in reality things in the short term will be a lot harder for a lot of people going since both prices and lack of infrastructures will make travel there so much of a hassle for lots of folks.

http://cubajournal.co/cubas-travel-a...visor-license/

Mondo.

Just got an email from Delta. They will begin East Coast flights December 1st. New Year's weekend $323 from Atl to Hav roundtrip.

[Mondo707]

Hey fellow mongers.

Below is a link about TripAdvisor getting a license to arrange bookings / travel to Cuba.

Seems interesting that while news keep coming out making it easier to go there in reality things in the short term will be a lot harder for a lot of people going since both prices and lack of infrastructures will make travel there so much of a hassle for lots of folks.

http://cubajournal.co/cubas-travel-a...visor-license/

Mondo.

[Mondo707]

Hey fellow mongers.

Just got this info today regarding Alaska Air flights from LAX to Havana.

Flights begin on January 5 2017. Cost for round trip on week one is $350!, WOW.

I talked to an AA agent and prices will vary, so, after talking to him I gather that prices will go up to about $450 round trip afterwards, guess they're lowering the prices at first to boost demand in the beginning.

On the link below is the departure flight info for both LAX and Havana. Also, on the link there is flight info from all the approved (U.S.) cities flying to Cuba

http://cubajournal.co/alaska-airline...avana-flights/

Mondo.

[Free2]

According to the websites, dedicated GPS units are still forbidden in Cuba. Seems like it's okay if it is built into another device though. (eg. Smartphone).

You are right. When you sign the Cuba Customs declaration you declare you are not bringing in any GPS device. Never had a problem with anything on my phone, but having said that, never have tried using any kind of GPS device in Cuba.

No rental car company offers them.

Americans have so much to learn about Cuba!! It is fun. Enjoy one of the last bastions of unspoiled riches.

[Walk Softly]

According to the websites, dedicated GPS units are still forbidden in Cuba. Seems like it's okay if it is built into another device though. (eg. Smartphone).

[Mr Gogo]

Hey Mr G.

Remember, Google is your friend.

Here's some info I found out about what you asked for.

1st Viazul have transportation from Holguin to Santiago and it's $11 each way (I assume it's CUC).

Their link-http://www.viazul.com/index.php?m=search.

The site has a very up to date "search" function so it's easy to use.

2nd Holguin airport, it's actually named Frank Pais International Airport..

Thanks Mondo, greatly appreciated. Also T-Mobile now has roaming and text for its customers.

[Mondo707]

I'm flying into Hougin airport on American Airlines in a couple weeks and my wingman is also flying in at the same time on JetBlue, are they in the same terminal? Does the GPS work if I rent a car? Also and information about searching the viazul bus from Hougin to Santiago de Cuba would also be helpful?

Hey Mr G.

Remember, Google is your friend.

Here's some info I found out about what you asked for.

1st Viazul have transportation from Holguin to Santiago and it's $11 each way (I assume it's CUC).

Their link-http://www.viazul.com/index.php?m=search.

The site has a very up to date "search" function so it's easy to use.

2nd Holguin airport, it's actually named Frank Pais International Airport.

Here's their link-http://holguin.airportcuba.net/.

This site has very useful info, specially for traveling tourists.

As far as using GPS in Cuba I'm not so sure. I for one would have loved to take my Garmin Nuvi there but I know Garmin does not have Cuba maps for me to purchase.

On my last trip this past March I downloaded a free app to my smartphone and while it doesn't take to specific addys it takes to general location nearby and you can use it offline, in other words no need to have an internet connection.

Here is the link to the Google store for android phones: https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...app.maps&hl=en.

HERE WeGo is the name of the app.

Hope you have a great trip.

Mondo.

[Mr Gogo]

I'm flying into Hougin airport on American Airlines in a couple weeks and my wingman is also flying in at the same time on JetBlue, are they in the same terminal? Does the GPS work if I rent a car? Also and information about searching the viazul bus from Hougin to Santiago de Cuba would also be helpful?

[Free2]

Where in Cuba are you going?

Well, actually it doesn't matter. I have many-a-time just showed up in a place with zero overnight accommodations and never had a problem finding a casa or shitty old hotel that harks back to the 60's. All part of the adventure.

Just ask the taxi driver that gets you at the airport and expect him to take a small cut for finding you a casa. He WILL find you one, they are everywhere in abundance and easily missed.