Sure, a lot of our friends stay at the giant resorts, but for me I hate large crowds so we stay at a smaller joint in the hotel zone called Hotel Nyx (4th time at this hotel). Its size means little to no crowds, or waits for food/drinks. The food and drinks are excellent which is a selling point for me as I'm a chef. All inclusive (all you can eat drink) runs from $100 - $200 a night (that includes your room) some tips:
• Avoid the late spring & summer months as the seaweed is so bad it makes the ocean disgusting •Always find private airport transfer ahead of time, so you aren't crammed in a van with a bunch of fucks, stopping at several hotels along the way. We use USA Transfer (drop off and pick up for 5 was $75usd round trip) •I always bring about $100usd in singles. Tipping is not required and 99% of people don't, but when you hook up the guy bringing you drinks/food with a few bucks here and there you will be treated like a king and never have an empty drink or belly, pissing off the non-tippers as he walks past them with your order every time! •Moderate your eating/drinking as nothing will ruin your vacation faster than over indulging in to much of both spending valuable time stuffed and/or hungover which is rather easy to do, trust me from experience!
Fantastic, thanks so much, already am googling it.
We always go in November, end of rainy season, and right before the tourist season. You'll find cheaper airfare. The location of that hotel is fantastic, There is a fancy mall near by, a La Europea (think that's how its spelled) I picked up 2 5ths of Cuban rum, 2 pints of local tequila and a 5th of high end mezcal for $65usd. Also beside that is the only officially licensed Cuban cigar shop. The guys selling "cubans" on the beach are just weed dealers, decent weed, but high prices
Great info. Especially when to go.
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