Re: Going the Casa route

[YHZ]

Congratulations Bellagio - the Casa route will definitely be different - but what an experience!!  I loved Banes when we visited with friends there - such a great spot and to be there for New Years!!  Beautiful countryside as well ....lucky you!!!  
 
 Will look forward to hearing all about "Bellagio's Excellent Adventure"  ;)   ;)

[bellagio]

Thanks YHZ.  I have visited Banes on more than twenty occasions and it is such a beautiful drive there.
 
 I also find the town so fascinating - just like going back in time, perhaps 70 years or maybe a 100 years in parts.
 
 It is so completely different to Holguin.   The beaches at Morales and Puerto Rico are a short drive away and to eat freshly caught seafood there in a Paladar (if that's what they were!!) right on the beach is a great experience.

[flynnsky]

Ken , It sounds like you are going to have a great holiday. I thought it was decent of them to refund you some money,you never know what the market will do, there is always the chance the price could go higher.  Dan

[The Commish]

Bellagio, you are a man after my own heart!  I, too, hope to travel as much as you when I retire.  The way you travel and the experiences you have had in Cuba make me very jealous.  This is the way I travel whilst in Cuba.  Do you rent a car everytime you go?  Do you feel comfortable?  Are you fluent in Spanish?  Are the locals(your friends) able to ride with you?
 My husband and I have researched the Casa Particulars via the net and wow, there are some very nice ones.  He is still a bit chicken so it's the resorts for now.  And from my research most have the same safes that the resorts have.  I think you will have a great time.  I think I can speak for us all when I say we just can't wait to hear all about it when you return.  Play safe!