Re: Returning to Cuba

[bellagio]

I have just completed my flight booking for a return to Cuba on November 30th for 14 nights.
 
 I had been monitoring the prices since my return with both Thomas Cook (My Travel) and First Choice (Eclipse Direct).
 
 My Travel were asking £224 flight only but today increased the cost to £234 (no meals included - £17 extra for meals).   Their flight returns via Varadero and the seating is 3-3-3 on the Thomas Cook Airbus.
 
 The First Choice seating is 2-3-2 and the price was £288.48 until today when it dropped to £260.88 (inc meals and 1 nights accommodation).  I decided to book it taking the chance that they would discount me a further £65 for multiple bookings with them during the past 12 months. I emailed them and they replied immediately in the affirmative so the return flight cost is an amazing £195.88
 
 Mr K Holmes Thu 30 Nov 2006
 
 London Gatwick to Cuba
 
 Cuba East Traveller (1nt accom)  2 Weeks  
 
 Total Cost £195.88
 
 I am so excited about the prospect of returning just three weeks after leaving and then, on my return, it will be just over two weeks when I'm back there for New Year.

[Bulldog]

So where will you be staying Bellagio..?
 
 Isn't just easier if you stayed there   :)

[bellagio]

I'll be staying in a Casa in Banes - the same one that I'll be staying at when I visit for the New Year.
 
 No car this time (I need to watch the pennies!!!)  I might though hire one for three days or the like if I feel the need to go to Holguin or somewhere.
 
 Have been thinking of driving up to Havana for a 5 day stay but nothing definite planned.  May do that in the New Year trip.

[The Commish]

   Isn't just easier if you stayed there  then these flights wouldn't be a problem  

Really, Bellagio - one day they might decide to keep you there.......Wouldn't be like winning the lottery?
 
 Congratulation on booking.  

[YHZ]

Congrats Bellagio - lucky you - don't I wish I could travel as much as you!!!  You may need to get a UK Tourist Card just to get back into the UK  ;)   ;)
 
 Can't wait to hear all about the Casa experience - may just try that myself some day!!!

[bellagio]

I suppose I just like to travel and get away from the humdrum existence in the UK.  Basically I'm idle, so it's nice not having to prepare and cook my food, etc. etc.
 
 Also I have so many friends in Canada and Cuba that I love visiting both countries.    Cuba scores hands down in the winter though because I want warmth and sun.
 
 I just wish I didn't have to keep paying that 25 CUC's departure tax though!!!

[dfromyyc]

ken
 
 you had better watch those pennies!!!!
 the flights to alberta are not cheap!!!!!
 and i know that someone is missing you...
 
  i quote"""I am really missing him, so I just wondered, is he coming home today?"""
 
 have a great trip ken.
 
 david
 
 p.s. and if you see any wooden wheeled wagons pulled by a double oxen team.......

[bellagio]

David:
 
 I'm always on the lookout for a wooden wheel wagon, but I've yet to see one.
 
 Don't worry Alberta is on the agenda for early next year.  I need to ski!!!!

[millybess]

Originally posted by bellagio:
  I don't like the winters in England.  

Originally posted by bellagio:
 
 Hopefully early New Year I'll be Alberta bound once again.

:p        

[Bulldog]

:D

[dfromyyc]

ken
 
 are you going to be in cuba the first two weeks of februrary???? i do not think you will  be in alberta because alberta is leaving !!!!!
 maybe you will have to meet us in cuba!!!!!
 mary, as we are speeking, is booking the melia las dunas on cayo santa maria for feb 6 to 20.
 good thing that our daughter is a travel consultant, we have her working late at night from home.
 
 david

[debmich]

Dave I just sent you an email for your daughter, I have a TA question!
 ANyway, Alberta is leaving on Feb 19th! And only for a week! So Ken is welcome anytime and so are you and Mary!
 
   :)  
 
 Debbie

[dfromyyc]

 
 
 lmao!!!!!
 
 as i said... alberta is leaving!!!!!!
 have forwarded your e-mail and responded to you already!!

[millybess]

Originally posted by bellagio:
 
 Have been thinking of driving up to Havana for a 5 day stay but nothing definite planned.  May do that in the New Year trip.

How long a drive is that bellagio?
 
 Will you have a driver?

[Bulldog]

DRIVER...?
 
 
 WOW that says style    :D