I forgot to mention, try to take new nice crisp bills with you. If the bill you're paying with isn't crisp and has some rips or is old looking, some people may not accept it or will try to argue with you to see if you have a newer one. We had that happen with a taxi driver. He didn't want to accept it and kept asking us for a bill that wasn't wrinkly or slightly ripped. We told him sorry we don't have another one. The reason is because the banks in Cuba wont accept them!

@michamicha6672

Жыл бұрын

Würde mich freuen wenn wir uns näher kennenlernen könnten 👍🇩🇪

@iminnow123

Жыл бұрын

The reason is the U.S. from time to time flood the country with bogus counterfeit money to destabilize the economy so they are extra vigilant when it comes to foreign currency .

@thereseglobensky8126

Жыл бұрын

I stay at all inclusive only! Less of a headache! Taxi from the hotel only!

@albertopena4411

Жыл бұрын

Just to add , you can tip in Canadian coin of one or two dollars , workers in the hotel have change these coins , you bring your Canadian bill in good condition and great for everyone .

@janenebraaksmaculligan5210

Жыл бұрын

They do accept Canadian coins... I just came back. But they will ask you to buy back their coins so bring bigger bills as well

I've been going to Cuba since 2010 on business. You forgot to mention one small (but pretty important for us ladies!) thing.......bring some small tissue packs with you when you are not in your hotel as you are likely to encounter a bathroom with no toilet paper ;-)

My wife works for Lancôme Paris, we brought all kinds of goodies and were treated like Royalty. Many diners in the homes of Cuban families. What wonderful people. Cheers 🍻 Eh 🇨🇦😎

@Dutchy-1168

2 ай бұрын

Now … they really like cash

Great solid information without any extra drama or crazy side talk to cloud the essentials! Thank you!

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊😊

This was ao informative, great video!

Thank you, great job!

Thanks Asya ! Great review, very helpful, going next month and will definitely use all of your tips!

@asyamuzlera

8 ай бұрын

Thank you, happy to hear it! Enjoy your trip to Cuba! 😃

Good up to date advice. Thanks.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊 and you’re very welcome!

Thanks for the infos! You are a truly natural beauty !!! ❤

Wonderful information and thank you for sharing.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! 😊

Thank you. It was very informative.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊 and it’s my pleasure glad you enjoyed it!

Excellent! Thank you.❤

Amazing Tips!! ❤ Thank you.

@asyamuzlera

8 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I’m glad you enjoyed! 😊

Very informative video! Someday in the near future I will go and visit! Thanks again!

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! Yes you will enjoy it.

Great video, thank you

thanks! have been to Cuba before and love Cubans. the currency advice was great!

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊. Yes we love the Cuban people. It’s a big reason why we go there often.

Good news indeed..🙌🏾

Just watched your Cuba video and am a new subscriber. A wonderful, informative review. Have long wanted to make this journey and you showed a very beautiful side.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad to have you 😊 and Cuba is beautiful especially the people

really love you asyamuzlera

Awesome Video.. Thank you

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊

Always wanted to visit Cuba. Hope to go one day.

@fastenglishthekellymethod4492

Жыл бұрын

Go when there is not a Mafia running the country. Pray for cubans to be free

Thx for sharing your Cuba tips, much appreciated going to Havanna via Veradero this week

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! Glad it’s helpful. Enjoy your trip 😀

@Cazador60140

Жыл бұрын

If you deal with any government agency you will have to tip in CUC or USD or Euros otherwise the service or door will open only a mañana ,, meaning tomorrow.

Nice stuff. Good info. I'm a Cuban that handles foreign film crews and VIP Taylor made trips. Your info is very accurate.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!! 😊

Thanks 🙏

Going to Cuba next week 👌

Great information 😊

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Hi I just spent 2 months there. Take usd cash they love it. Exchange some of it for pesos from a private person who you can trust. The private exchange is way better. Use either currency depending where you are and what you are paying for.

Just subscribed, very useful info. Im travelling on may 😊😊

@asyamuzlera

2 ай бұрын

Thank you and welcome! 😊 Have a great trip 🍺 🏝️

Thank you for your help about Cuba I had to know that. I did subscribe. Gracias

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

You’re very welcome and thank you! Glad to have you! 😊❤️ De nada! 👍

Good video, advice is accurate and reflects my experiences as I recently returned from Cuba in late Dec 2022. Stayed in Varadero with several day trips and an overnight trip in the hills just outside of the city of Trinidad. Love Cuba and the people, feel sorry for them as they are so poor. Embargo and the leaders clinging to power keep Cubans at a subsistence level.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Yes

Good video, thank you, valuable. Going to Cuba March.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Enjoy your trip 😃

This was an informative video for people that want to have a five star experience. If you really want to experience Cuba rent a moped while you are in Varadero and take a 45 minute drive to Matanzas. There you will have a true experience of what it's like to be immersed in Cuban culture. Yes, going to the Tropicana and doing all of these high-end experiences are wonderful however, you can do this in any other country. Stay in a casa particular or an Airbnb and help support the local Cubans. Staying in the larger hotels that are all owned by a government that does nothing but suppress their people. Over tip, learn Spanish and enjoy the inner cites. Varadero is not Cuba

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊😊 Yes for sure there is definitely 2 very different way to experience Cuba. Cuba is the biggest Island in the Caribbean and there are lots of beautiful cultural cities and lots of beaches. The Cuban people are amazing so you can’t go wrong and it’s very safe!

@igorslo7

Жыл бұрын

I rented car...was there for 3 weeks in 2010 and done 3.500 km...and 2018....love it. Dont go to Varadero...if you want hotels go to Bahamas...

@LasMadrinasmusic

Жыл бұрын

Exactly! You can go to Cuba million times, but staying in hotel in Varadero, it will feel like any country in the world. You'll never experience it that way

@Dutchy-1168

Жыл бұрын

You can’t take a rented Moped from Varadero to Matanzas, due to no insurance coverage once you leave Varadero ‼️… they tell you that when you rent them !

@Cherb777

Жыл бұрын

@@Dutchy-1168 well that's what I did and I lived to tell about it

Great video, thank you! I'm going with my wife in March and this really helped to prepare us. We didn't know that our Euros and USD would be useful so that's a good tip.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! And My pleasure glad I can help! 😊

great video~

@asyamuzlera

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😊

THANK YOU BEAUTIFUL. VIVA. CUBA 1❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

very informative.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

cuban cigars can be had at the factory in havana ,we did the tour

I have always brought US bills.. I have been traveling to Cuba since 1990. Love it there. 🙂

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Yes I love it as well 😊

@heartbreakkyle273

3 ай бұрын

They will take loonies and toonies and they take them to other people to turn it back to Canadian bills. Don't waste money exchanging

Dupont Mansion....go there for a wonderful experience. Visited Cuba 6 times. Veradero 3 x just love it. Thanks, Asya, good tips. Hi to my friend Pablo

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😊. Yes the DuPont Mansion was the highlight of the trip by far! 😁 I will for sure.

I love your videos on Cuba. It would be great if you can do a video on hotels, foods and cuban coffee...😃. I'm looking forward to your next video. I would love to visit Cuba in the near future.🇬🇾

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Great suggestions yes I think I will do more of a deep dive on each of those topics. I have some other travel videos coming this year so stay tuned 😁👍

I love Cuba

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Yes me too! 😊

Very kool

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you 😊

Thank you so much for the tips!!! Who does your video editing?

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! 😊 I do. I film all videos I’m not in, and my husband films the clips of me all on my iPhone 13 Pro Max. And I edit on FinalCut Pro.

Great Job!

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

@imcurrentlyin

Жыл бұрын

@@asyamuzlera It is always a pleasure seeing people visiting Cuba.

Very nice video ! Merry Christmas ! New subs 👍👍👍

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Merry Christmas to you as well 😊

We went last summer they accepted Canadian coins then we gave them fresh clean crisp bills on our last day and they exchanged the coins. A much better solution for both I believe!!

The last time I was in Cuba was in 2008 and they still had the convertible and national pesos. The point is that nobody was interested in dollars as they came with a 10% tax atop the exchange rate. Besides, the shops all took convertible pesos and were well stocked. The national peso was 23-1 to the convertible, so anyone who had a stack of nationals could exchange them freely for convertibles. The system was clunky, but it worked and there was no black market in foreign currency. Today, it all seems very different, and I would love to know what went wrong.

Thanks for updated the lated info on Cub! Can you recommend tour company in Cuba? We want to go around the country.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! 😊 So unfortunately I don’t have any recommendations. When we booked tours they were small tours with our airline rep at the hotel. But I would just Google best tour company in Cuba and see what they offer.

Definitively very helpful video thnaks

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊

I've been to Cuba 20 times and heading back April 22 and also looking to go next week on a last minute deal. I'm Canadian (eastcoast Halifax Nova Scotia) and you hit the nail on the head with the money. I bring about $150 in $1.00 bills for tipping. I'm a former bartender of 20 years and I def tip and I have a many good friends living in Cuba. Great video hun.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😃 That’s great. Yes Cuba is a great place with great people

@mr.d9922

Жыл бұрын

great tip steve, any resort recomendations for a single straight canadian male 36 years old? cheers!

@memeinindy

Жыл бұрын

How do you get a Visa?

@andycilla

Жыл бұрын

I want to go to Cuba. in your experience what is better? to buy the tickets and hotel independently or get a resort with everything included?

@SteveBellefontaine

Жыл бұрын

@@andycilla Ive allways went to an all inclusive resort. This way you know what you allready spent

hi.thank you for very informative content.its very helpful.i just wanted to ask, what can you say about the royalton habana?😊thank you

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you and it’s my pleasure glad you enjoyed it! 😊 I’ve never stayed there but just saw the pictures on Google and it looks incredible! I think I will have to stay there on a future trip.

OMG how beautiful you are ... Very informative video by the way ... Thank you

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Wife and I went in January of this year to Cayo Coco and yes even if your bill is slightly creased, the person you gave it to will have a hard time getting face value for it. Point is sometimes it's better to just bring items such as ... Memory cards. Phone cables and for the person's 1.5 bus ride home... A back up power supply. Since most phones they have are cheap but very expensive for them Chinese crap that won't hold a charge. I found that these items are worth more to them then the few bucks ya given them.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Yes definitely because sometimes even if they have money from tips, they can’t get certain items there.

Great video. I'm staying 2 weeks at the Seville hotel in Havana. I'm love the Mob Hotels. 😂

Let's go

It took me a second to get the “I sharted on my vlog” part 😢l thank you. I want to go to “Cua” next year

Interesting. I'm going to Cuba with friends this summer and am comparing videos showing the real Cuba with videos showing the VIP tourist experience version. The currency tips are most useful: thank you.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

you're welcome! glad you liked it 😊

@thereseglobensky8126

Жыл бұрын

Hard times for Cuban people! Anything they can use is better than money as their stores are Poorly stocked. Aspirin,Tylenol, toothpaste, toothbrushes, nail polish, eye shadow, Dove soap. They love toothpaste, soap. If you pay in American dollars, they can stash it, And one day, be able to leave Cuba!

Hey great video! How is best to go to Havana from varadero?? Last time I did the sunwing tour but I don't want to go through them this time.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😊So you can actually pay I think about $50 USD for 1 person round trip or one way I can’t remember, from your varadero hotel to downtown Havana on the same bus that would do a day tour and then they tell you where they will pick you up from Havana and take you back so you ride with the people going on the tour but you don’t do the tour. We did this on one of our trips and it was so convenient & much cheaper then hiring a private taxi. Which is also another option.

Thank you for your advice. It will be my boyfriend and my first time to Varadero Cuba. We ate staying at Grand Memories.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! 😊 That's great, I hope you have a great time. I really love Varadero. Enjoy!

Pretty, great video also.

Hey, great info. One question tho. Does it worth upgrading to The Level at Melia Las Americas?

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 Yes It definitely is! The rooms are so much better especially now because they were recently renovated. The room we had, had the best wifi on the whole hotel premises. 😂 Plus you have a different section on the beach with beach side dink service 😁 and other perks

Been to Cuba too many times to count. Best resort for me is the Dhawa in Cayo Santa Maria. Last 4 times has been to this resort and the next visit to Cuba will once again be to the Dhawa. The staff is absolutely the best. I have traveled and worked in over 30 countries in all continents and the Dhawa is my favorite and being based in Ontario Canada, its a short flight when compared to flights to Africa or Asia or South America.

Thnx for your information. Can you say anything about saftyness in Cuba?

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Yes Cuba is very very safe! The people won't do anything to harm tourists. You can go out at night alone no issues.

@terriweiss2557

2 ай бұрын

Thank you for bringing up the issue of safety, that is the most important question I need answered! Usually in a poor country there are high crime statistics!

Been to Cuba many times in the 90s , it’s been 20 years , looks like there many modern updates and resorts. Best cigars I’ve ever smoked. Find a casa particular that sells cigars. Buy a couple before buying the box. They use to be $25 or $30 a box. Chances are they came from the factory or pay $350.00 at the factory. Traveling seemed much more adventurous before the cell phone and internet but I can’t wait to revisit

Muchos gracias my friend. Going on a day trip to Havana at the end of September and I'm going for a week in late January.

@ranthonybab8670

9 ай бұрын

4 days in Viñales and 2 in Havana.

@asyamuzlera

8 ай бұрын

Beautiful, enjoy!!

Great video Asya! Heading to Varadero in February - staying at Blau. Just found your channel so haven't done a deep dive yet - and a weird question probably for a sun and sand vacation - but what about tv channels at the resorts? We'll be there over Super Bowl weekend and my Buffalo Bills might be involved (hopefully). No 'Sports Bar' at Blau - so are there US or other channels available at the resorts which might show the game? Thanks for any info. Also - I've heard from co-workers here in Niagara who went recently that many resort workers will take loonies and twonies - especially if you let them know early on that you are willing to exchange their coins to bills for them once they have $10 or $20 worth. Cheers!

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! And definitely not a weird question. Yes the resorts do get US channels and sports too so you might be able to watch the game. I remember we were watching one of the US sport channels but I forget which one. They may take them but they will definitely want to exchange with a Canadian for bills because they can’t take them to the banks in Cuba. So for sure they will be happy to give you their coins for bills. Enjoy your trip!

I’ve been to Varadero Cuba 25 times since 2005. Stayed at resorts. Got to know resort staff very well. Go to their place for an overnight stay. Dinners. Excursions. And yes I go out of city to country side and get REAL Cuban experiences.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Yes a lot of people do this as well. We definitely have. The Cuban people are very welcoming and hospitable.

@narayanhill9832

Жыл бұрын

Any resorts that are all inclusive that you would recommend?

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

@@narayanhill9832 You can't go wrong with any Melia hotel they'e great. Melia Las Americas is great, Royalton Hicacos, Melia International & the Paradisus Los Cayos in Cayo Santa Maria is beautiful and its one of the newest hotels there.

@billwruck8059

Жыл бұрын

@@Danilobajo I have followed Cuba problems / government Cuban problems for years! I know the suffering they have endure for past 45 years.

@FS02012

Жыл бұрын

Do you ask them to stamp your passport?

I have been to Cuba and love the country, but I especially love the Cuban people. I am, however, sad about their present living conditions. But, I encourage people to go to Cuba because this directly helps the Cuban people.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Yes me too 😊

@thereseglobensky8126

Жыл бұрын

how are we helping the Cuban people? everything goes into the pockets of the leaders! yes we can help with necessities but that will not put food in their tummies! even the money given to them is not helping cause the stores are empty. yes, the goverment has to do something to get tourists back! i want to go back but, at the price we pay, and what we get, lets go somewhere else. when things are better ( if ever) i will be the first one to go back

@henrykstopikowski5379

Жыл бұрын

@Alan Dickerson I agree. that tourists help Cubans (I took 14 suitcases and about 200 kg of various things and a lot of money to Cuba) but I will not starve because the Cuban government is a THIEF!

@mariotravieso8731

Жыл бұрын

Going to Cuba as a tourist does not help the Cuban people you are just feeding the regime. If you want to help Cubans then go with an actual humanitarian mindset to help the people not as a tourists at all you can eat buffets buying Castro and Che propaganda at hotel lobbies while Cubans starve, flee on rafts and are thrown in jail for peacefully protesting

Hello, Question for you How does Cubacel work? We just show up to the kiosk in Varadero airport & buy SIM Cards? Or do we have to pre order? Please let me know Thank you

They take Canadian dollars at resorts on Cayo Santa Maria. They will need to trade the coins for bills though

Great video and tips. I'm just wondering, are they still charge you a 10% fee for any US Dollar exchange as they have done years ago??

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

I’m not sure about that because we didn’t exchange US dollars we just used it to tip.

Do you know about the sargasse situation mars 2023 for Holguin ?

thanks for the update was wondering about covid mandates. Prices still seem very reasonable.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Yes prices are reasonable for sure and there are no more pandemic restrictions entering the country or on the island. It’s all been removed ! 😊

Great video! Thank you very much for all the tips! I am wondering if my Cuban Convertible pesos are completely worthless at this time now that they are only using the Cuban pesos! Could anyone give me a hint please? !

@melspencer9957

11 ай бұрын

Non absorbant toilet paper now !!!!

I’m going to cayo coco in march

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Enjoy your trip! 😊

Hi Asya! Very helpful video, thanks! Could you or anyone who’s been to Cuba talk more about tipping there? I’ve heard that they actually don’t like american money and have to exchange it at black markets where it loses value so they prefer to be tipped in Canadian currency. Also, what is the appropriate amount to tip on a drink? Here the rule of thumb is 1 CAD per alcoholic beverage. Is this good enough there or is it too much/too little per drink? And some people say to bring small items instead of cash for tipping since they may not be able to get these items there. Any idea what kind of items are the best to bring? Thanks in advance 😁

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Hi Iryna, thank you, it’s my pleasure! 😊 It’s changed a lot now USD are accepted and people love it. It’s great if you need to tip in smaller bills cuz they don’t like to accept coins. They can’t exchange them at the bank so if the Cuban folks collect enough coins they’ll ask another tourist to exchange to bills so definitely don’t tip with coins. I would say $2 or so is good if your just having a coffee in the lobby. For like a meal leaving a $5 tip is good but there is no minimum like in Canada. If you leave the resort $10 is good for a sit down meal. I’d leave a $5 if you’re not there long just having a drink or 2. It’s hard to say what to bring as gifts cuz you don’t know who needs what. I always just tip with cash. If you make friends you can stay in touch and next time you go you can ask hey can I bring you this or that whatever. I know pantyhose are a big need for ladies. Sunscreen, any body creams, lotions, shampoos and bug spray is expensive in Cuba even for us tourists. And electronics are hard to come by.

We bought the best cigars in Vinales . Tobacco farmer rolled us about 5 of them in the barn. Better than anything you can buy in a store.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

That's amazing! Vinales is on my list to visit for sure!

Thanks for this! If you ever need tips for Colombia, hmu, I’ve been 8 times and speak fluent Spanish. Cheers!

I think your Beautiful . Thank you Ma'am. I love Cuban People & Culture.

Hi, great informative video, this will be our first time to Cuba. I’m getting mixed info that American money is not accepted but you say it is. Also we are Canadians and wonder do we have to fill out entry forms online?

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊 Yes USD is acceptable but not in all places so I would just bring some small bills for tipping and a mix of USD & CAD. If you run out you’ll have to use the moneda national - CUP

What is a good dollar exchange rate ??

Any suggestion about the best 3 all incllusive resorts for families with kids? Thanks

@asyamuzlera

4 ай бұрын

Yes absolutely! The best one I would say hands down for families in Varadero is Melia Internacional Varadero and then the other one is Paradisus Varadero Resort & Spa. Hope that helps. Enjoy your trip! 😃 🏝️

@NenMar7

4 ай бұрын

@@asyamuzlera thank you dear😊

Local knowledge is priceless in a world where you need to know before you go. This is That ! Leave your jewelry at home ! When in Rome - act like a Roman !👍

Hi I’m going to Cuba soon. Was wondering if they allow us to fly drones there for recording

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great question but unfortunately I don’t know I don’t use a drone yet.

Iphones 14 and up don't have physical SIM cards... so how do we get a Cuban phone #?

Great video, thank you! What are some specific items, medicines, food, clothing, etc. you think Cubans would appreciate the most from a Canadian tourist? We read about "luxury" items to them like spices, milk powder, candy, etc.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. 😊 I would say any clothing would be great of course not like super old or ripped, in terms of food no one ever mentioned any specifics. I would say for ladies, skin coloured stockings is a big one they really need. In terms of medicine, it's a tough one i'm not too sure but I would guess pain killers like Tylenol Advil Aspirin are good.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Also I was told by Cuban friends that external battery chargers and electronics in general are great because even if someone has the money it’s hard to come by.

@phyllis2866

Жыл бұрын

@@asyamuzlera thank you so much! we hope to bring as much as possible to help the Cuban folks during our short trip :)

@phyllis2866

Жыл бұрын

@@asyamuzlera stockings, didn't think of that! thank you :)

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

@@phyllis2866 that’s so kind of you they will really appreciate it! Have a great time 😊😊

We travelled in Dec 2022 - we struggled to find a Cadeca in Havana, even in our hotel it was closed and the bank seemed very intimidating. But we were immediately ‘offered’ it through the concierge on the side. Our Casa Particulares owner also sorted it for us. However - outside of Varadero, we found that when things were priced in CUP that if you wanted to pay in € or $ then they exchanged it at the higher black market rate, and vice versa so you were penalised for it almost. It was always better to pay in the currency it was advertised, which varied in Havana and in Trinidad as to whether it was national currency or foreign (‘strong’ we kept being told!) Also as brits we took € as advised through our travel agent - this was a mistake, $ or CAD would have been much better to have a stack of $1 to tip with! Also everything is advertised in $ if it wasn’t in CUP, but the exchange wasnt altered for € so we were paying marginally more.

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Good tip thx for sharing. We used mostly CAD & some USD. I think you mean CUP right? Because the CUC has been discontinued.

@emmacolourista7748

Жыл бұрын

@@asyamuzlera yes that is what I meant, sorry! 🤦🏻‍♀️ the money situation was what frazzled us the most!

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

@@emmacolourista7748 Yes i dont blame you it did with us many times as well 😅

@Dutchy-1168

Жыл бұрын

I take unblemished Canadian $5 , but no coins like our $1 and $2 ….to offset the high cost of my $5 , I also took about $50 US in ones $1 ! I usually have CDN $5 but there are times when I felt that $2 US was sufficient ! Both approaches worked very well for me ! Word of advice ….make sure the bills are pristine or the Cuban banks will not honour them, which leaves the help with a problem 🇨🇦🇨🇺‼️

@Dutchy-1168

Жыл бұрын

@@asyamuzlera I found the mention of CUC confusing too ‼️‼️

I was told it would be nice to bring products for people, such as Tylenol, toiletries, toys for kids, etc. Is that still true? What’s the etiquette/protocol for gifting them to people? Can you do it in a resort like tipping?

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Yes this is still true because even if people have money to buy, there are shortages all the time and some things the people can’t get in Cuba. The people would really appreciate this. Make friends with the workers and tell them that “hey I have a few gifts for you how do you want me to give it to you?” I’ve had them to come to the hotel room and other times I just gave it to them outside. For the maid you can leave a note beside the items and if you see her let her know you have a gift for her if she has time to get it now or later. 😊

Asya thanks for the cuban tourist info. But remember to say cuba has a lack of food, medicine and fuel with many blackouts no power

nice video , subscribed you

@asyamuzlera

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

Hello Asya, Thank you for your video as it was helping me prepare for my trip to Cuba. However, last night I was supposed to fly to Cuba from LAX airport via American Airlines. However, the check-in attendants, at LAX airport, didn't let me check into my flight because they said I needed to provide documentation proving my reason of travel which was "support for the cuban people". I called American Airlines corporate and they said no such documentation was required and reassured me that this was a mistake. However, I wasn't able to fly out on my second attempt earlier today. I ran into several other travelers who experienced the same thing. So, my question is: are you aware of this happening? Thanks

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 And thank you for letting me know this. I actually didn’t know there were flights from LAX I knew you can fly to Havana from Miami or Fort Lauderdale. I knew as an American if you fly from the US you need some sort of paperwork but you can fly to Mexico for example and from there to Cuba and others told me you won’t need any supporting documentation.

@Poshhbaby

Жыл бұрын

I went to cuba in 2018 from LAX on a united plane and they also caused me grief saying that i need a visa to travel to cuba or they wont let me board... for some reason I knew i was gonna be stopped so i prevented this by printing a copy of their website which states that they sell visas when i get to my new jersey transfer. He took the paper, read it, called anyways his supervisor and then let me board my flight. Said nothing to me 😂 I'm so glad I foresaw this beforehand otherwise I would be calling their coproate number and miss my flight. As for the "support for the cuban people" I dont do that as I have family in cuba so I just put family visits but that all should be check marked when you book your flight. Dont think they will ask for documentations about it when u show up to the airport..like what docs will you show honestly? probably the tour u booked i assume? idk. Its pretty lame how strict the states on the west coast make it to travel to cuba while florida is easier cause people fly to cuba there all the time lol

Hey..thanks for the information. Do you know how to go Veradora from Havana ( to and fro)?

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome! You can take a taxi or from the hotel you’re staying at they have buses that take folks on a tour so you can speak to the rep and ask about just paying to go there and come back on the bus without the tour. It’s cheaper then the tour and cheaper then a taxi. We did this from varadero to Havana and back the same day.

@sagarparakh7590

Жыл бұрын

@@asyamuzlera Perfect ! I will be in Cuba for 5 days..thinking to spend 3 days in Veradora and 2 days in Havana. Are these days are enough ?

Thank you for the video The dress in the picture is gorgeous Where did you buy it? Brand? Thanks

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome glad you enjoyed it! 😊 thank you! I got the dress at White House Black Market. They have beautiful dresses.

@gaila.8830

Жыл бұрын

@@asyamuzlera thank you for the reply

The resort i was in they didnt mind coins! and they would swap with people at the end of the night, so every evening I would swap a 20 bill American for 20 Canadian coins and just have them on me threwout the next day, PLUS the coins are water proof so you can tip at the swim up bars :D

Love Cuba been to Cayo Guillermo 5/6 times up until 2019. So the cuc has gone now?

@asyamuzlera

9 ай бұрын

Yes, no more CUC only CUP for the local currency. Cayó Guillermo looks beautiful but I haven’t been yet.

are salsa and bachata lessons available on the resort properties?

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Some resorts do them either during the day by the pools or sometimes at night. I don’t remember the Melia Las Americas doing it but during the day it was rare for us to be at the pool. I remember the Royalton Hicacos did those lessons sometimes at night at the disco and by the pool

I am going to Cuba in January and have some CUC is it worthless ? Thanks

@asyamuzlera

Жыл бұрын

Great question yes it’s pretty much useless now.

Great vid. Been there ten times myself, but there are so many have been 50 times or more. Lower your expectations and you will not be disappointed. If you can visit outside the tourist area, you will see the real Cuba, and appreciate maybe the disconcern, when you have a complaint at your hotel. You are in "Disneyland", where most of your hotel employees go back to the basics every evening. Make friends, enjoy the holiday, but don't get emotionally involved. There is fresh meat every two weeks. Sorry to be blunt but I have seen so many catastophies, with a vacation romance.

@asyamuzlera

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! yes this is true

Just got back from Caio Santa Maria May 17 and going back at the end if July !! We stayed at new hotel and we like it even if it was very confusion not too organized but we get it stuff needs more training !! Money wise we used American money and we stayed at the tesortno trips no taxi no excursion so we were fine ! And its thru please dont tip Canadian Coins we had guys going around on the beach asking if anyone had change so please dont tip coins !!!