Corylax18 Posted January 17, 2023 Share Posted January 17, 2023 20 hours ago, Chiberia312 said: Off to Havana on Thursday. Any specific things you guys are interested in me investigating for you? I'll check back here before I go to see if there is any specific items. I went twice in 2019 (Jan & April) and have been dying to go back. I have hears that Old Havana is a ghost town. Obviously I'll be there 3 to 4 weeks before Habanos Festival, so I would assume that they will be holding back stock for the event. Who knows, I may be wrong. But if you have any questions regarding food, money, cabs, etc....let me know. Yeah, I agree with @LLC any updates are appreciated. I went twice last year and I'll be back the week before the festival. I think you'll still have a great time, but things have definitely changed. Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSXCIGAR Posted January 22, 2023 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I'm here and it's pretty much the same as Oct. Actually stock was better in Oct. I'm told they're holding back supplying shops until the price hikes next week. For those in the US be aware that there is a 10-15% fee on MLC cards now. A $1,000 card is going to cost you something like $1,150. You can only purchase the cards with Euros at the airport. The only other place I've seen them available is the office at Palco. If you don't have a non-US bank card you're going to get screwed. And of course no cash in the shops--card only. Coffee is hard to find. Bring it if you want it. Gas supply is still pretty bad but the lines seem a bit shorter than in Oct. The police are out stopping all sorts of cars at the edges of the city so another reason not to rent a car. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeson_Al Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 I am from the UK and have recently returned from a cruise in the Caribbean. The ship berthed in Havana and I bought some cigars there :- Montecristo No.s 2 & 4, Romeo y Julietta Churchills, Fonseca Cosacos and Jose Piedra Cazadores. I am a new FOH member and understand that discussion of prices is not allowed, but if anyone would like to know the prices I paid (at official outlets) please send me a PM and I would be happy to provide the information. I was targeted by a local scammer, well dressed in tourist garb, near the Terminal Sierra Maestra. He first asked me to take a photo of him on his expensive iPhone whilst we were walking on the street. He said he was an Italian chef from our ship, and an expert in cigars! He mentioned some brands and offered to accompany me to a nearby shop that he was on the way to, but quickly lost interest when I told him I had already bought my full UK import allowance. After a little while we noticed he had doubled back, seemingly no longer interested in visiting the cigar shop which was no doubt full of fakes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Holtz Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 On 3/22/2011 at 12:28 AM, El Presidente said: With more anf more FOH members visiting Havana I wanted to put together the ultimate list of things to do, where to stay, purchase cigars etc. I will wrap it up in a PDF/posted on the site that you can share with friends and families. However I need you all to contribute (those that have been there). Categories. Add address and contact details where you can ie... google it if need be. Always stipulate why Lets make this a great resource! 1. Your favourite Hotel (nominate the city it is in) 2. Your favourite Casa Particular 3. Your favourite Place for breakfast 4 Your favourite Paladar or Govt restaurant for lunch 5. Your favourite Paladar or Govt restaurant for dinner 6. Your favourite Bars 7. Your favourite Nightclub (anything before midnight doesn't count!). 8. Favourite places to purchase cigars 9. Favourite place to enjoy cigars 10. Must sees during a stay. Let's make it a great resource! If you can suggest any other categories please do so! Thanks so much for this great resource! Where can we find the summary PDF? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Holtz Posted March 27, 2023 Share Posted March 27, 2023 @El Presidente was the full writeup of this post ever published anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 27, 2023 Author Share Posted March 27, 2023 18 minutes ago, Matt Holtz said: @El Presidente was the full writeup of this post ever published anywhere? so far out of date that it is useless. Take on board recent member travel input. Cuba of 2019 prior doesn't exist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Holtz Posted March 28, 2023 Share Posted March 28, 2023 Thanks for letting me know! Is there a good thread for more recent travel info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sofia Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 The shop at the cigar factory was actually ok. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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