Post subject: Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:08 am
Bullseye
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Joined: Dec 22 2001 Posts: 31971 Location: The Corridor of Uncertainty
El Barbudo wrote:I'm guessing though, that if you're thinking of Cayo Coco, you're inclining towards a nice relaxed, all-inclusive, beach holiday? From what I hear that's what you get there.
I agree. I passed through Cayo Guillermo a bit further along the coast and had a couple of days chilling there while back packing. I remember travelling independently to get to the resort you have to show your passport as only locals with clearance can get to the resorts. The sand and sea is amazing up there though.
I recommend getting on some trips to see the rest of the country. It's hard to do independently from a big resort as you'd have to get a taxi to a nearby town and then a bus (which are infrequent and can take ages). Havana and Santa Clara I recommend.
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Post subject: Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid
Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2012 10:32 am
rover49
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Joined: Mar 05 2007 Posts: 13190 Location: Hedon (sometimes), sometimes Premier Inn's
mwildcats wrote:Anyone ever been to Cuba.. More specifically Cayo Coco? Thoughts on Cuba and place.. things to do etc.
Been three times, but always mixed it with a vista to Havana for 3 or 4 days, staying in the National on the sea front and had some trips down to Pina del Rio and other spots of interest before a beach stint to wind down. Fantastic country and people, will be making it four times soon.
'when my life is over, the thing which will have given me greatest pride is that I was first to plunge into the sea, swimming freely underwater without any connection to the terrestrial world'
Post subject: Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid
Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2012 1:43 pm
richardviking
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Joined: Jan 10 2005 Posts: 8261 Location: Sydney
richardviking wrote:Can anyone recommend a good budget destination to go away at New Year? Would love to spend it in short sleeves this year as something different.
Post subject: Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:10 pm
Hull Kogan
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Joined: Jan 31 2004 Posts: 231 Location: Huddersfield
So, who's an expert on Scotland who can recommend good places for camping?
I like a bit of activity but nothing too strenuous, a bit of scenic hiking or bike riding. Also like castles and things like that! Thinking of going for a few nights in October camping then finishing with a night in a hotel in Edinburgh or Glasgow just because I have a voucher.
Post subject: Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 3:19 pm
sanjunien
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Joined: Mar 28 2010 Posts: 5506 Location: Albi, France
Hull Kogan wrote:So, who's an expert on Scotland who can recommend good places for camping?
I like a bit of activity but nothing too strenuous, a bit of scenic hiking or bike riding. Also like castles and things like that! Thinking of going for a few nights in October camping then finishing with a night in a hotel in Edinburgh or Glasgow just because I have a voucher.
Thanks in advance.
try the northeast coast and inland parts ie from say Inverness to Aberdeen via Elgin etc - great scenery with undulating landscape with some decent castles (ie Fyvie) and the Baxters factory/shop is a must visit - Aviemore isn't too far away
Post subject: Re: I'm thinking of going to/ has anyone ever been to (Holid
Posted: Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:05 pm
whiterose27
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Joined: Nov 06 2002 Posts: 558 Location: Churwell
Lovely part of Scotland, sanjunien; quite agree. I go up a couple of times a year, my brother lives in Turriff and my niece in Banff, so I know the area well.
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