COMPETITION - Cuba Travel Forum

[Ferrero]

In an effort to give you a one stop shop for Cuba travel information, we have created a separate forum specific to all your Cuban travel questions and concerns.  

However... We are yet to add content to this new section.

That's where you come in  We have a fantastic database and wealth of information on FOH that can be added to our new forum but we want your help to find the 'best bits'. 

Post your links (below) of helpful threads, discussions etc. and we should be able to populate the Cuba Travel Forum pretty quick.

Each unique link goes in the draw for a FOH Ashtray!  Competition closes Friday 31st March 12pm local time.

[Baldy]

Two links that answer some of the most frequent questions I've been asked:

http://yulcigars.blogspot.ca/

http://www.cubancigarwebsite.com/

[zeedubbya]

Here's a few I found, hope this helps some.  Great idea putting all in one place!

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/129418-travel-tofrom-cuba-from-the-us/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/130004-1st-trip-to-havana-trip-report/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/128688-some-questions-before-cuba-trip/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/128276-need-advice-on-purchase-to-be-made-in-havana/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/129055-my-trip-to-cuba-some-questions/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/127850-us-based-cell-service-in-cuba-thread/

 

[Dave O)))]

Enjoy your new ashtray@zeedubbya, sheesh

[cybermadhatter]

http://www.lahabana.com

[JohnS]

34 minutes ago, rehabit said:

Enjoy your new ashtray@zeedubbya, sheesh

Yeah @zeedubbya, this what your ashtray will look like!  

[Kbb]

A few others that should be helpful:

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/128758-is-the-taking-of-gifts-to-cuba-still-relevant/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/124162-aussies-bringing-home-cigars-from-cuba/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/130313-wider-cuba-travel/
http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/116750-cuba-trip/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/125400-recommendations-for-americans-planning-trips-to-cuba/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/125801-cuba-and-lighters/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/130214-so-how-much-can-you-bring-in-from-cuba-or-cuban-product-from-elsewhere/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/123440-heading-down-to-the-island/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/121034-custom-house-rolls-in-cuba-where-to-send-someone/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/129883-custom-rollscustom-blends-from-cuba-flavor-profiles/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/126073-bringing-cubans-to-he-us/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/126894-cost-of-custom-bundles-in-havana/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/121093-havana-and-what-to-do-for-a-first-timer/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/125376-everything-you-need-to-know-about-renting-an-airbnb-in-cuba/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/124975-scams-in-cuba/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/126152-cuc-vs-pesos/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/126106-cuba-visitors-face-new-medical-insurance-rule/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/118804-cuba-cigar-kit-5-essentials-for-travel-behind-the-palm-curtain/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/129384-your-favourite-cuban-cities-other-than-havana/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/129250-questions-about-going-to-cuba-bringing-back-cigars/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/129206-first-cuba-trip/

 

Oldies but a goodies:

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/107714-cubas-top-40-restaurantpaladars/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/113192-travelling-to-cubacanuck-style/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/116804-hotel-or-casas/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/108009-custom-rollers-in-cuba/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/114566-bringing-wine-alcohol-in-to-cuba/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/105067-varadero-hotels-which-have-lcdh-cigar-stores/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/108158-questions-about-cuba/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/104698-planning-a-trip-to-cuba/

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/103733-i-want-to-go-to-cuba/

 

 

http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/topic/105449-the-ultimate-visiting-cuba-thread/

 

The Ultimate Visiting Cuba Thread was included (started in 2011) due to relevant content.  It was a thread that was started by El Prez with a similar goal in mind when compared to this thread.  

A few older threads may still list relevant content.  Perhaps a section of the forum can be a "needs updating" section.  But the older threads have some good ideas of what content would be relevant.

Hope this helps.

 

[zeedubbya]

5 hours ago, JohnS said:

Yeah @zeedubbya, this what your ashtray will look like!  

I really didn't think about the ashtray all that much, but now since you posted it @JohnS I want one!  I predict there will be over 100 entries to this contest.  Great idea to delegate some data mining.  Might have to steal this idea myself.  

[oliverdst]

This one is excellent: 

[Thomasdenaro]

here's a couple i found from the wonderful Web. i have never been to Cuba yet (planning on going), the new forum will be perfect to research for it!

http://www.independent.co.uk/travel/cuba-travel-tips-visa-transport-currency-9992600.html

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/apr/30/cuba-travel-tips

http://www.escapehere.com/destination/cuba-vacation-10-things-to-know-before-you-take-off/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=EH_GGL_ZZ_DESK&cus_widget=&utm_content=search_fixed&utm_term=is cuba safe to visit

http://www.traveller.com.au/cuba-travel-guide-10-tips-for-first-time-travel-to-cuba-gp7ii7

http://www.travelbrochures.com.au/napp/show/Bundle_detail.htm?id=262&gclid=CPD469eH69ICFQwjvQodG48A2w

https://www.roughguides.com/article/cuba-travel-tips/

http://www.tourradar.com/days-to-come/travel-tips-cuba-2017/

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/cuba/travel-tips-and-articles

[MaxG]

Here's one...

http://cubajournal.co/what-to-expect-as-a-first-time-traveler-to-cuba/

 

- MG

 

[brschoppe]

Can you create a Wiki page on the forum?  Something with living content that can be update by members?

[BlueClaw]

18 hours ago, Ferrero said:

In an effort to give you a one stop shop for Cuba travel information, we have created a separate forum specific to all your Cuban travel questions and concerns.  

However... We are yet to add content to this new section.

That's where you come in  We have a fantastic database and wealth of information on FOH that can be added to our new forum but we want your help to find the 'best bits'. 

Post your links (below) of helpful threads, discussions etc. and we should be able to populate the Cuba Travel Forum pretty quick.

Each unique link goes in the draw for a FOH Ashtray!  Competition closes Friday 31st March 12pm local time.

Great idea.. I really would like to plan a trip later this year but I must first read up.. thanks again

[PHL425]

I think this is an awesome idea. Its going to help me plan my first and many to come Cuba trips. 

[Corylax18]

I didn't see anyone post this link individually, but I have seen it somewhere around here before. Even the PCC supports it!

Ala Mesa! The ONLY resturant App you will need, its offline version works great as well. 

http://en.granma.cu/cuba/2017-03-22/alamesa-promoting-cuban-culinary-culture

[bugman78629]

Thank you, Gentlemen....... This helped me book this house for August 2017.   

 

 

[fred170]

If you are looking to stay central to everything in Havana, may I suggest a Casa Particular. There's a mass of these B and B's in Central Havana and all within walking distance to some of Cuba's elegant decaying architecture. Roughly between 20 and 30 CUC per night, you will get the true flavor of life in Havana.
www.havanacasaparticular.com

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[fred170]

The house I stay in is to the right.
The bags are full of Cuban spirits lol

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[zeedubbya]

 Was a winner drawn yet?  Saw a pic of one on another forum and was reminded of this.  Czar crew I know you've been extremely busy I just wasn't sure if a winner had been posted yet and I missed it? 

On 3/22/2017 at 4:11 AM, JohnS said:

 @Kbb this what your ashtray will look like!  

 

[Kbb]

On April 4, 2017 at 0:00 PM, zeedubbya said:

 Was a winner drawn yet?  Saw a pic of one on another forum and was reminded of this.  Czar crew I know you've been extremely busy I just wasn't sure if a winner had been posted yet and I missed it? 

 

Funny. I see what you did there! 

[zeedubbya]

2 hours ago, Kbb said:

Funny. I see what you did there! 

Glad someone noticed it.  Haha!!

[Ferrero]

On it now @zeedubbya and @Kbb. With the number of entries you both had, it's going to be close. Odds are in your favour!

[Ferrero]

Results are in. Congratulations @Kbb! @zeedubbya surely you have to get a win sooner or later... This streak is awfully unlucky.

Thanks to everyone that helped find worthwhile information. The Cuba Travel Forum has been populated with a little bit of content and we will continue to add to it. There will be another competition in the next week.

PM me your shipping details @Kbb. 

[Kbb]

Wow!!!! Thank you very much.  I really like to research, so this was a labor of love.  I appreciate the comp, but also hope those links can make a lot of member's trips all the better.  Thanks again. 

[zeedubbya]

Haha!  That's funny @Ferrero.  Really is. I genuinely am an extremely lucky person......except on FOH!  Maybe Rob will take pity on me some day and say because the statistical odds of someone entering 2000 Forum contests and winning zero is so great we're gonna send him a box of Espys!  Hahaha!  Enjoy KBB!