Cuba Bound

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10-16-2006, 11:14 PM
Newfie

Cuba Bound

We just got done booking our trip. We fly out of Toronto on the morning of November 13th to Camaguey. Then a 90 minute ride to the resort at Santa Lucia on a jutting set of quays on the north side of the island.

This summer and fall (so far) have been living hell with no rest or break, so it's time to get some serious R&R away from kid, phones, work, dogs, golf, motorcycle, etc . Nothing to do except sample & shop for cigars, and to smoke and drink myself silly!

It's 7 days of all-inclusive heaven. Flight, transfers, resort, meals, drinks, all included for $397 canadian + taxes each. Total bill came to under $1200 Canadian.

I'm really looking forward to it and I'll keep a smoking log to post when I get back.

Mmmmmmmmmm, how many days away is that?? I'm so fuggin tired I'd have to take off my socks to count past 10.

:smiley43:
10-16-2006, 11:21 PM
guado

Very nice....even nicer that you can actually bring some back!
10-16-2006, 11:58 PM
drew_goring

Have a great trip Jim!:smiley37:

That is insane how inexpensive that trip is.
10-17-2006, 01:07 AM
Desert Rat

Via con dios.
10-17-2006, 07:34 AM
rpb67

My dream trip.

Have a great time and bring back some good cigars.
10-17-2006, 08:40 AM
Loudpipes78

THAT IS AWESOME and very affordable. Enjoy the trip.

The only Cuban thing I've tried has been some Rum and it was AMAZING!!! When you're there try to find some Havanna Club Rum to try. I really enjoy it but it's so hard to get, I have to wait until somebody goes on a cruise to have them sneak a bottle back.
10-17-2006, 10:06 AM
nhcigarfan

Sweet. Have fun. Look for some aged stuff.
10-17-2006, 03:19 PM
drew_goring

so 7 days, eh. Maybe now I will have a chance to catch up to you post-wise again:smiley17:
10-17-2006, 03:59 PM
Newfie

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Originally Posted by drew_goring

so 7 days, eh. Maybe now I will have a chance to catch up to you post-wise again:smiley17:

LMAO, until you go back to Saskatchatoon and live off a diet of dial-up for a while!!!:smiley8:
10-17-2006, 04:18 PM
WOXOF

Have fun Jim, sounds like a helluva deal. :smiley41:
10-17-2006, 04:44 PM
drew_goring

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Originally Posted by Newfie

LMAO, until you go back to Saskatchatoon and live off a diet of dial-up for a while!!!:smiley8:

Lol, I am going to do whatever I can to stay in Alberta this summer:smiley20:
10-17-2006, 04:58 PM
designwise1

Hire someone to watch your stuff while you're gone. Not that any of US would break in and steal your stereo but I did read somewhere else that you're going to Cuba. One of THOSE guys might be a criminal :smiley2:
10-17-2006, 05:31 PM
cigarsarge

You gotta check out a new rum while you're there. You might have tried it..."Ron Anjeo Arecha". I think it might be found in Canada but I'm not sure.

Have not tried it yet but the reviews are good.
10-17-2006, 05:45 PM
ScoopKW

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarsarge

You gotta check out a new rum while you're there. You might have tried it..."Ron Anjeo Arecha". I think it might be found in Canada but I'm not sure.

Have not tried it yet but the reviews are good.

Considering your new "defeat communism" avatar, shouldn't you be actively boycotting Cuban rum, cigars, sugar, bananas and such? :smiley20:
10-17-2006, 08:35 PM
cinda

I am jealous! I wish you a relaxing and sultry week. :smiley27:
10-17-2006, 09:01 PM
cigarsarge

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Originally Posted by ScoopKW

Considering your new "defeat communism" avatar, shouldn't you be actively boycotting Cuban rum, cigars, sugar, bananas and such? :smiley20:

Never tasted any contraband...One day the embargo will be lifted...:smiley37:
10-18-2006, 06:39 AM
Newfie

Quote:

Originally Posted by designwise1

Hire someone to watch your stuff while you're gone. Not that any of US would break in and steal your stereo but I did read somewhere else that you're going to Cuba. One of THOSE guys might be a criminal :smiley2:

If someone wants to come in and tackle the two dogs, my daughter (God help 'em) and my future son-in-law, well .......... I highly doubt it, but thanks for the thoughts.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cigarsarge

You gotta check out a new rum while you're there. You might have tried it..."Ron Anjeo Arecha". I think it might be found in Canada but I'm not sure.

Have not tried it yet but the reviews are good.

Sarge, is that light or dark?? I just can't handle dark rum. I find it sickly sweet like cheap cough syrup. I have written down the name though. :smiley15:

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Originally Posted by cinda

I am jealous! I wish you a relaxing and sultry week. :smiley27:

Come with us Cin, I'm sure the Wife wouldn't mind.:smiley36: LMFAO.

Cin, did you know this was your 666th post??
10-19-2006, 04:31 PM
cinda

I did not know that this was my 666 post..wow and I used the word sultry....hummmm maybe that is a sign I should go with you guys! giggles hey most gals like me and want me around. I am good for shopping and I can hold my liqure...not really but I am able to hold a conversation. I would be a great travel guest. If you want plan a trip to Cape cod or CT Hubby and I will show you guys around. :smiley27:

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Originally Posted by Newfie

If someone wants to come in and tackle the two dogs, my daughter (God help 'em) and my future son-in-law, well .......... I highly doubt it, but thanks for the thoughts.

Sarge, is that light or dark?? I just can't handle dark rum. I find it sickly sweet like cheap cough syrup. I have written down the name though. :smiley15:

Come with us Cin, I'm sure the Wife wouldn't mind.:smiley36: LMFAO.

Cin, did you know this was your 666th post??
11-11-2006, 10:50 PM
Newfie

Off in the morning

Well, vacation is finally here.:smiley32: :smiley20: :smiley37:

Just finished packing and nothing left to do but pull a few Maduros out of the cooli / humidors to try to barter a bit with the cigar shop staff.

I'll be back in touch on the 21st, the day after I get back That should be just about the time the Review These package gets here from across the big pond.

Have a safe week everyone. See y'all in 9 days or so!!
11-11-2006, 10:54 PM
cinda

HAVE FUN!:smiley27: :smiley41:
11-11-2006, 11:37 PM
drew_goring

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newfie

Well, vacation is finally here.:smiley32: :smiley20: :smiley37:

Just finished packing and nothing left to do but pull a few Maduros out of the cooli / humidors to try to barter a bit with the cigar shop staff.

I'll be back in touch on the 21st, the day after I get back That should be just about the time the Review These package gets here from across the big pond.

Have a safe week everyone. See y'all in 9 days or so!!

Have a great trip. You deserve it:smiley20:
11-12-2006, 04:05 PM
Desert Rat

Have fun Jim, see you when you get back.
11-12-2006, 07:40 PM
Cabaiguan Juan

Don't forget the...

.... oh, its too late.:smiley13:
11-14-2006, 01:25 AM
jiaguy

Well hes gone but I am jealous I was in Santa Lucia last winter and it was god-liek this time of year.
12-10-2006, 03:07 AM
jiaguy

Hey Newfie which resort did you stay at in Santa Lucia? I stayed at the Gran Club Santa Lucia.
12-11-2006, 09:28 AM
Newfie

Quote:

Originally Posted by jiaguy

Hey Newfie which resort did you stay at in Santa Lucia? I stayed at the Gran Club Santa Lucia.

We were right next door at the Brisas Santa Lucia. We did walk through the GC and thought it was nice. We said we'll check out the prices on our next trip to Cuba and possible stay there.

What were your thoughts on the Gran Club??
12-12-2006, 11:03 AM
Cabaiguan Juan

Do you have your trip written up yet? Looking forward to hearing more about it!
12-18-2006, 08:34 PM
jiaguy

Quote:

Originally Posted by Newfie

We were right next door at the Brisas Santa Lucia. We did walk through the GC and thought it was nice. We said we'll check out the prices on our next trip to Cuba and possible stay there.

What were your thoughts on the Gran Club??

Food was supposedly the best... But I got poisoned and lost two days of thre week I was there. It was nice asthetically. Its more of a Canadian crowd there instead of european elsewhere ( I am told ). I enjoyed it alot. But they accomidations where sketchy, the bathroom in the room I was in flooded and I called maintenance...they never came. My opinion could also be skewed because I watched my college football team lose in a bowl game in a :smiley35: up game and the cubans working there were making fun of us.

My only other problem was the older crowd, there were like five college age kids at the resort which meant I was pretty bored. I think we paid 1000 for a week/person over christmas break but don't quote me.