Books : Cuba (Country Guide)
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 917
EAN: 9781740597463
ISBN: 174059746X
Label: Lonely Planet
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 520
Publication Date: November 01, 2006
Publisher: Lonely Planet
Sales Rank: 40747
Studio: Lonely Planet
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Product Description:
Controversial and just a bit conflicted, Cuba is a nation like no other - rhythmic, colorful, sophisticated and whimsical all in one sumptuous breath. Unlock the syncopated beat of this island paradise, revel in Habana Vieja's culture and traditions, ramble along history's trail in the Sierra Maestra or simply sit back on a secret beach till mañana dawns with this unparalleled and comprehensive guide. WANNA CHA CHA? - the secrets of salsa, son, mambo and more are revealed in our special Music chapter GAPS ON THE MAP - informed do-it-yourself content, day tripper itineraries and more than 60 maps open the doors to Trinidad, Santiago, Cayo Coco and more TRAVEL BACK - the revolution didn't need to be televised, it comes to life with informed features and in-depth historic and cultural coverage QUÉ BOLÁ ASERE? - learn what this phrase means and more with our authoritative Language and Glossary chapters
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I had used Lonely Planet on several trips where some of them were disappointing and not so much "guiding". Yet, this Cuba guide made our trip to visit the "real" Cuba our most memorable with sufficient information on each major and minor city.
From Havana to the far end of Baracoa, the guide has useful information on what to do and up to date info on traveling between cities
If any of the 8 cities i visited there was a major or minor event/attraction, Lonely planet had it listed and all you needed to do is choose what to go for.
A lot of detail, very friendly to read, and a nice/light take on history and politics of the Socialist nation
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Some Background:
My first trip off the continent and to a foreign speaking country was Cuba. I went with my girlfriend of two years plus in December of 2007. While most people on our flight were headed to Veradero on an all inclusive package, we were headed to Havana, Cuba's capital.
The Guide:
On the whole, one can't really go wrong purchasing this guide. It's small enough that it can be taken with you throughout the city, and cheap enough that one can afford to abuse it (or spill water on it, as my girlfriend did).
More specifically, the information presented about restaurants, banks, hotels, historic sites and the Cuban culture are usually spot on. Further, the section on Havana has superb maps that are easily intelligible and clear, and also included are two walking tours of Havana Vieja (Old Havana) and Centro Havana, which meant we could skip the tour companies and actually get our feet wet by exploring on our own. An amazing and valuable experience I will continue to recall many years from now.
Some Criticisms:
The most noteworthy criticism of this book is the lack of specific and concentrated information regarding tourist scams in Cuba. There is mention of it within the book, but it is not rigorous enough to prepare the naive first-time traveler; especially those who will be away from the security laden beaches of Veradero.
There is of course the obvious annoyances of people who offer cheap, but illegal ... Read More
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Traveling without a lonely planet is a waste of time. I would rate this guides as the best. I love that you know what to expect when you arrive to a place which is listed in the guide. I like the extra reading about history, and facts of the country. Great buy!!
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I bought both the Moon Handbook (Christopher Baker, 4th ed.) and the Lonely Planet guide (Sainsbury, 4th ed.). I haven't been to Cuba, but the Moon guide is a pleasure to read, it's nearly twice the length of the Lonely Planet guide, the maps are better, it goes into more depth on places and also on the general history, the photos are better, etc.
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this is good for all-in-one book.
But several big mistakes...
You'd better to take another substitution guide book
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