Congratulations Mary on your upcoming wedding!I only hope you have as good a time and experience as we have had in Cuba.Unfortunately I can't tell you about Varadero as we have never gone there.We(my wife and I)go further south on the island,usually,but we are going to a resort called Don Lino,in January(on the east coast)just for a change.All the best to your wedding,have a lovely xmas and a prosperous new year!Regards,Tom Patrick P.S. This will be our fourth visit to Cuba in twelve months....

Dear Mary,

You might want to reconsider visiting Cuba. It's not safe. A 26 year old Dane was shot to death by Cuban troops for wandering into a restricted area which was not clearly marked. Here's what his parents had to say: A FINAL NOTE FROM THE FAMILY OF JOACHIM OGNER LOVSCHALL ~Terrorism occurs all over the world and is carried out by terrorists. In Cuba, inhumane and inexcusable acts of lawlessness and injustice are carried out, not by terrorists, but by the Cuban government. Jyllands-Posten - Article in original Danish
(http://www.jp.dk/cgi-bin/dbpublish.dll?page%2525253Dnyheder/forside) or visit for the document translated in English at:
http://www.fiu.edu/~fcf/dangerousvacatio111197.html

John,Iwill be in Florida next march.Could we meet and have this discussion face to face?Regards,Tom

I have also visited Cuba, but not Varadero which is a typical tourist site. I recommend Old Havana (Hotel Inglaterra), Santa Clara, Trinidad and the Bay of Pigs if you get the opportunity to rent a car. Cuba is really a beatiful and fascinating country, and the rural districts and the south coast are the best. Cuba is also a very safe place to travel with very little violence, but look out for thieves. Have a nice trip. Best regards from Nils

May I,through the auspices of Foders,wish Roland,Joey,Nils and all the readers of this site,a very merry christmas and a very prosperous new year and many good vacations in all your futures.A guid new year tae yin ane aw

Thank you,Tom. I too will send you all, you who agree with me and also you who disagree with me, the best wishes for the new year. May it be a year of international dialogue, understanding, freedom, democracy and peace. Nils

Hi there ,I'm just wondering if you ever got any feedback on super club Varadaro,Cuba. I saw your note in Fudors but you never seem to get a straight answer. We are going Apr.11/98 were also curious about the resort.From what I have heard the food is supposed to be great and a great beach too..let me know what you have heard.When are you going? looking forward to hearing from you . talk to ya later..Ron

Hi there ,I'm just wondering if you ever got any feedback on super club Varadaro,Cuba. I saw your note in Fudors but you never seem to get a straight answer. We are going Apr.11/98 were also curious about the resort.From what I have heard the food is supposed to be great and a great beach too..let me know what you have heard.When are you going? looking forward to hearing from you . talk to ya later..Ron

We stayed at this resort two years ago along with ttwo other couples and had a wonderful time. The food is good and the beach is absolutely fabulous. The staff are friendly and helpful. Dress is fairly casual - men do not require a sports coat at any time. We took the day tour to Havanna which was worth seeing but much propaganda during the bus ride by the tour guide. If I can answer any specific questions, send an email.
Mary Jane