(+) All round good pick for those wanting Caribbean on a budget. Great beach! (-) Probably not quite up to 5* standards like some other hotels, but we didn't mind!
Advantages: An excellent introduction to Havana's charms Disadvantages: None to note (despite the 'socks')
Back in 2004 I was lucky enough to celebrate the New Year in Havana the capital city of Cuba and vowed if ever I were to return I would spend a few days staying with the lady that is proclaimed to be 'The Jewel of Havana' better known as the Hotel Nacional De Cuba. Needless to say during that first trip I fell in love with the people, the music and the overwhelming ambience of the country and of course Che Guevara (all over again).
The Journey?.
During my post Christmas blues this year I booked a return trip. We spend a relaxing day in the NH Crystal Resort in the Cayo's and enjoy a few Mojito's before joining the transfer coach which will take us on the 30 minute journey to Jardines Del Rey Airport and after a smooth check in we board our ATR42 Cubanacan flight (which needless to say is an experience in itself if you know your ...
Advantages: Loads to see and do, great people Disadvantages: Many hustlers, can become tiring
at short notice for seemingly inexplicable reasons.
OLD HAVANA
While the colonial streets of Havana are very beautiful and contain some of the most visited attractions in the city, I would suggest that if your travel plans include Trinidad de Cuba on the south coast you should limity the time you spend here and concentrate on other areas of the city instead. For me, Trinidad's streets are mor attractive and more pleasant to stroll around. Many of the old colonial buildings in Havana are currently under restoration and so it can be difficult to appreciate their beauty under several tonnes of scaffolding whilst battling against the noise of the machinery. However, there are some must see attractions in Old Havana so it would be crazy not to spend at least a few hours here.
Within Old Havana there are two distinct areas. The first is ...
fizzytom 15.12.2004
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Advantages: Gorgeous Smell Disadvantages: A tad expensive
I bought this product myself, whilst going on holiday in the duty free section. Part of the reason for this is because it is very expensive, especially the eau de parfum. This is a lovely fragrance that is sweet smelling that after one spray lasts for ages, which is why I think it is worth the money spent because it means you have to use less of the perfume, which with some others you have to spray numerous times, over the course of the day in order to still smell it. Whereas, with this one, that isn't necessary.
However, I recommend buying the eau de toilette if you don't want to spend as much money, but again, it may mean you have to use more of it.
Buy this product if you feel like splurging and treating yourself. It also makes a really nice gift and in my experience, lasts a significant amount of time. I think this is ...
