was looking for a thread awhile back that someone wanted to know what to bring.....i went there last year but i'm drawing a blank....i search around and couldn't find the thread.
so, what should i bring....
-tickets
-passport (and driver's licence for second id incase)
-money and credit card (just incase)
-toothbrush and toothpaste
-shaver
-sunscreen
-shampoo
-ipod and charger
-camera and charger
-sandles, shoes, shirts, shorts, pants and club wear.
-goggles
additions:
-extra hygene stuff for the locals
-bug spray
-tissue (travel packs ftw )



any one know what else i should be bringing???

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Last edited by King Luis on Mar-19-2007 at 00:57

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Originally posted by King Luis pants

I read this as "panda" for some reason, so I suggest you pack one of those just to be on the safe side.

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Originally posted by King Luis any one know what else i should be bringing???

bring kleenex! sounds stupid, but cuba lacks tissues in 95% of its hotels.

also if you plan on going to excursion bring some toilet paper with you cause there's none anywhere outside of resorts!

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unless you plan on going to havana, credit cards are useless in the country.

also, ALWAYS count your money on the spot when you exchange it, the tellers always want to screw you for a couple of pesos, it happened to me the three times i exchanged money, but thankfully i was warned about that scam.

also, buy your stuff (cigars, rhum) at the airport when leaving, its the only place that was legit with prices clearly indicated on each item.

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travel mug! a couple of them.

some stuff to give away, clothes/hygiene products/school supplies

bug spray, the mozzies bite

also, what power supply do they use???
should i bring a power adapter???
i'm staying at palma real if that matters.

reason i ask is cause last year my friends plugged a stereo into the wall and shorted it out.

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depending on where you are, I'd suggest bringing a bit of snack food.

I was there last month and brought a box of meal replacement bars...smartest move ever. lunch and dinner were quite spaced out and there wasn't a ton of readily available food (nevermind healthy food) in the resort area outside of those times.

if you're going to travel into any towns/villages, you can hit the dollar/bargain stores here and bring a wack of stuff with you for the kids (school supplies, cheap clothes, shoes, etc) because most are dirt poor and appreciate stuff like that. any travel reviews always seem to say the same thing...to bring stuff for the kids if you venture into town from the resort.

you may need a power adapter, depending on your items:

http://www.buytravelconverter.com/cuba.aspx

if you are going to Varadero..

Rent mopeds and GOOOO GOO GO to Matanzas at night... you wont regret it

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Originally posted by _EuG_ if you are going to Varadero.. Rent mopeds and GOOOO GOO GO to Matanzas at night... you wont regret it

definately getting mopeds...got them last year. they were awesome!
tried bribing the guys at the go kart track to let us on with them.

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Originally posted by King Luis definately getting mopeds...got them last year. they were awesome! tried bribing the guys at the go kart track to let us on with them.

Go to Matanzas trust... the locals there are cool as shit

check out virtualtourist.com. it has tons of tips and reviews from real travellers about where to go, what to do, what to bring +forum if you have any questions. really awesome site, I highly recommend it for any destination.
Hasta la vista and have fun!