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Apartment in Old Havana with 2 bedrooms/ Apartamento en la HabanaVieja con 2 habitaciones
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ENGLISH:
This apartment is located in one of the most central areas in Havana, Old Havana, at the entrance of the harbour. It has the possibility of fresh air as every window can be opened and for sure you will not need air conditioners. Each bedroom has air conditioner, private bathroom. . Linen and towels included in the price. Full equipped kitchen. Daily cleaning while the guest is out.
ESPAÑOL
Este apartamento esta ubicado en una de las zonas mas centricas de la Habana: La Habana Vieja, a la entrada de la Bahia. Tiene la posibilidad de disfrutar de aire natural ya que cada ventana puede ser abierta. Cada habitacion tiene ademas su propio aire acondicionado y baño privado. Ropa de cama y toallas incluidas en el precio de la renta. Limpieza diaria mientras el cliente esta' de paseo.
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Guide in Havana/ Guia en La Habana  Humberto Linares/ humbercuba@yahoo.es / phone: +53 52646921 |
martes, 13 de septiembre de 2016
Apartment in Old Town Havana
lunes, 12 de septiembre de 2016
Cuba & Caribbean: Success of the LGBT tourism in spite of prejudice and obstacles
The LGBT tourism industry, makes its way around the world, also in the Caribbean, thanks to the defense of human rights in spite of old prejudice and obstacles.
The progress is backed by its huge global income, estimated from some sources in nearly US 70 billion annually. Although the gay behavior is no longer “politically incorrect” in a great part of the world, the combination of the need of many countries to show a kindly face to LGBT tourists and the opportunity to obtain more profit, generate sometimes ambiguous attitudes towards the sector. However, laws and social education can mitigate the problems without attacking or offend the principles of certain communities.
In some Caribbean states the local gays and lesbian face a severe discrimination, while are more doors opened to foreign gay tourists. The contradictions are often attributed to local religious beliefs and cultural issues unresolved.
Carol Hay, the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s director of marketing for the UK and Europe, said recently in a regional conference about the subject, that while homosexuality was still illegal in some countries, attitudes were gradually changing.
However admitted that the laws in some Caribbean islands “prevented tourist boards from actively promoting to the LGBT sector”, but insisted the problem no mean LGBT holidaymakers would not be welcomed.
Hay added the Caribbean should not look to segment its tourism offering to suit the LGBT market, but instead ensure its product “is inclusive for all, no matter what your sexuality, race or physical ability”.
Other experts believe that “the respect of differences” it is crucial in this topic. They reject the “preconceived ideas” about the LGBT population and has Invited the Caribbean tourist capitals to “really come out the closet” annulling the laws against the LGBT population, if still have it , and include those people in their tourism programs without considering them “an exception”.
The most friendly destinations for Gay and Lesbian in the Caribbean are the tiny island of Saba, that was the first place in the Caribbean where same-sex couples could legally wed, St. Martin/St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, a mecca for LBGT travelers, Curacao, Aruba and the Mexican Caribbean.
Exitoso el turismo LGBT por derecho propio y por ventajas financieras
La industria del turismo LGBT se ha abierto un amplio camino en el mundo y también en el Caribe, pese a antiguos prejuicios y obstáculos que aún existen.
El progreso se debe a los cambios de visión de cada vez más personas, en respeto a derechos humanos. El proceso también está respaldado enormes ingresos para la industria turística global, estimado por algunas fuentes en cerca de 70 mil millones dólares al año.
A pesar de que el comportamiento homosexual ya no suele ser “políticamente incorrecto”, para una buena parte de las personas su avance es favorecido por la combinación de la necesidad de muchos países, y gobiernos, de mostrar una rostro amable a los homosexuales, antes marginados a veces de manera cruenta, por el respeto a las normas humanitarias y también por la oportunidad de obtener más ganancias si están dedicados al turismo. Para especialistas, ello genera a veces comportamientos ambiguos hacia el sector LGBT.
Un ejemplo elocuente es que en algunos estados del Caribe los homosexuales locales se enfrentan a una grave discriminación, mientras que ya se abren más puertas a los turistas homosexuales extranjeros. Estos últimos se quejan, no obstante, de que en algunos destinos caribeños de gran reputación, no existen lugares de diversión especiales para ellos, como en otras partes del mundo. Y también son observados con cierto recelo.
Nuevas leyes de respeto a la “diferencia” aprobadas en países caribeños , como una muy reciente en Curazao, y especialmente la educación social desde las escuelas, pueden mitigar estos problemas incluso sin atacar ni ofender los principios religiosos y sociales de ciertas comunidades.
Carol Hay, directora de marketing para el Reino Unido y Europa de la Organización de Turismo del Caribe, dijo recientemente en una conferencia regional sobre el tema que, si bien la homosexualidad todavía es francamente ilegal en algunos países, las actitudes están cambiando gradualmente.
Admitió, no obstante, que las leyes en algunas islas del Caribe impidieron hasta ahora que las oficinas nacionales de turismo promuevan activamente al sector LGBT, pero insistió en que esto no significa que no sea bien acogido en esos lugares, gracias a que es también una “modalidad” que no solo deja altos ingresos, sino que sus integrantes son personas totalmente insertadas en la sociedad por conceptos y por economía, y sus hábitos personales y conductas no son de forma alguna criticables.
Expertos creen que “el respeto a las diferencias” es crucial en este tema. Ellos rechazan “ideas preconcebidas” sobre la población LGBT e invitan a las capitales turísticas del Caribe a “salir del closet”, anulando las leyes contra la población LGBT si todavía las tienen. Proponen en este sentido una integración normal y sin complejos colectivos hacia gays y lesbianas.
Los destinos más amigables para homosexuales en el Caribe son la pequeña isla de Saba, que fue el primer lugar en el Caribe en permitir a las parejas del mismo sexo casarse legalmente, St. Martin / St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Islas Vírgenes de Estados Unidos, la meca de los viajeros LGBT, Curazao, Aruba y el Caribe Mexicano.
En Cuba:
El progreso se debe a los cambios de visión de cada vez más personas, en respeto a derechos humanos. El proceso también está respaldado enormes ingresos para la industria turística global, estimado por algunas fuentes en cerca de 70 mil millones dólares al año.
A pesar de que el comportamiento homosexual ya no suele ser “políticamente incorrecto”, para una buena parte de las personas su avance es favorecido por la combinación de la necesidad de muchos países, y gobiernos, de mostrar una rostro amable a los homosexuales, antes marginados a veces de manera cruenta, por el respeto a las normas humanitarias y también por la oportunidad de obtener más ganancias si están dedicados al turismo. Para especialistas, ello genera a veces comportamientos ambiguos hacia el sector LGBT.
Un ejemplo elocuente es que en algunos estados del Caribe los homosexuales locales se enfrentan a una grave discriminación, mientras que ya se abren más puertas a los turistas homosexuales extranjeros. Estos últimos se quejan, no obstante, de que en algunos destinos caribeños de gran reputación, no existen lugares de diversión especiales para ellos, como en otras partes del mundo. Y también son observados con cierto recelo.
Nuevas leyes de respeto a la “diferencia” aprobadas en países caribeños , como una muy reciente en Curazao, y especialmente la educación social desde las escuelas, pueden mitigar estos problemas incluso sin atacar ni ofender los principios religiosos y sociales de ciertas comunidades.
Carol Hay, directora de marketing para el Reino Unido y Europa de la Organización de Turismo del Caribe, dijo recientemente en una conferencia regional sobre el tema que, si bien la homosexualidad todavía es francamente ilegal en algunos países, las actitudes están cambiando gradualmente.
Admitió, no obstante, que las leyes en algunas islas del Caribe impidieron hasta ahora que las oficinas nacionales de turismo promuevan activamente al sector LGBT, pero insistió en que esto no significa que no sea bien acogido en esos lugares, gracias a que es también una “modalidad” que no solo deja altos ingresos, sino que sus integrantes son personas totalmente insertadas en la sociedad por conceptos y por economía, y sus hábitos personales y conductas no son de forma alguna criticables.
Expertos creen que “el respeto a las diferencias” es crucial en este tema. Ellos rechazan “ideas preconcebidas” sobre la población LGBT e invitan a las capitales turísticas del Caribe a “salir del closet”, anulando las leyes contra la población LGBT si todavía las tienen. Proponen en este sentido una integración normal y sin complejos colectivos hacia gays y lesbianas.
Los destinos más amigables para homosexuales en el Caribe son la pequeña isla de Saba, que fue el primer lugar en el Caribe en permitir a las parejas del mismo sexo casarse legalmente, St. Martin / St. Maarten, Puerto Rico, Islas Vírgenes de Estados Unidos, la meca de los viajeros LGBT, Curazao, Aruba y el Caribe Mexicano.
En Cuba:
miércoles, 24 de agosto de 2016
Old Havana : Floridita & Bodeguita
Old Havana : Floridita & Bodeguita
"My Daiquirí at the Floridita and my Mojito at the Bodeguita" used to say Hemingway. He drank lots of them. During the first seven years in Cuba, he lived in one of the rooms of the Ambos Mundos hotel and was at an equal walking distance of these two bars. A traditional visit of Old Havana, considered as Cultural World Heritage, does not include necessarily a bar tour.
You can have a general idea within an hour, walking between its main four squares: the Cathedral Square, the Arms Square, Saint Francis of Assisi Square and Old Square. But even if you stay ten years, you may be able not to visit all of it.
"My Daiquirí at the Floridita and my Mojito at the Bodeguita" used to say Hemingway. He drank lots of them. During the first seven years in Cuba, he lived in one of the rooms of the Ambos Mundos hotel and was at an equal walking distance of these two bars. A traditional visit of Old Havana, considered as Cultural World Heritage, does not include necessarily a bar tour.
You can have a general idea within an hour, walking between its main four squares: the Cathedral Square, the Arms Square, Saint Francis of Assisi Square and Old Square. But even if you stay ten years, you may be able not to visit all of it.
lunes, 22 de agosto de 2016
PERFECT MOJITO
EL MOJITO PERFECTO/ PERFECT MOJITO
The Mojito, Cuba's signature cocktail, storied and legendary. Havana nights, Hemingway, El Ron de Cuba. But what's a mojito anyway? Examples abound. Is it the rum drink with the dollop of mint served in trendy bars wordwide ? The quality varies; it's even possible to have a terrible mojito in Havana. How do we find the real mojito, el mojito perfecto?
A famous barman, now retired, had a long and illustrious career in the Havana hotel scene. Working and managing in many of the top hotels - the Ingleterra, the Victoria, the Presidente, and others, Ernesto is especially fond of his stint as barman at the Habana Libre. It was here that he honed his techniques in creating cocktails with Cuban rum. When Havana Club was invited to present their rum at the prestigious Unita festival in Italy, they sent him. His attention to detail and presentation put Cuban rum in the spotlight.
At any casa particular in Havana the owners enthused about the rum cocktails, daiquiri, presidente, bandera, and of course the mojito. Knowing all too well the demise of quality, he/she is eager to share his knowledge of the correct formulation.
recipe:
1. Put 1 ½ tsp sugar in a tall 8oz. glass. Place a generous sprig of mint on top of sugar.
2. Add 1 shot of lime juice and a splash of soda water.
3. Macerate the mint vigorously. This releases the oil in the mint leaves, and begins to dissolve the sugar. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add 1 shot white Cuban rum. Put 2 or 3 ice cubes in the glass. Top up with soda water. Stir again, briefly.
5. Garnish with another sprig of fresh mint. Make it gorgeous.
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Fotos courtesy of Henry Canosa
The Mojito, Cuba's signature cocktail, storied and legendary. Havana nights, Hemingway, El Ron de Cuba. But what's a mojito anyway? Examples abound. Is it the rum drink with the dollop of mint served in trendy bars wordwide ? The quality varies; it's even possible to have a terrible mojito in Havana. How do we find the real mojito, el mojito perfecto?
A famous barman, now retired, had a long and illustrious career in the Havana hotel scene. Working and managing in many of the top hotels - the Ingleterra, the Victoria, the Presidente, and others, Ernesto is especially fond of his stint as barman at the Habana Libre. It was here that he honed his techniques in creating cocktails with Cuban rum. When Havana Club was invited to present their rum at the prestigious Unita festival in Italy, they sent him. His attention to detail and presentation put Cuban rum in the spotlight.
At any casa particular in Havana the owners enthused about the rum cocktails, daiquiri, presidente, bandera, and of course the mojito. Knowing all too well the demise of quality, he/she is eager to share his knowledge of the correct formulation.
recipe:
1. Put 1 ½ tsp sugar in a tall 8oz. glass. Place a generous sprig of mint on top of sugar.
2. Add 1 shot of lime juice and a splash of soda water.
3. Macerate the mint vigorously. This releases the oil in the mint leaves, and begins to dissolve the sugar. Stir until all the sugar is dissolved.
4. Add 1 shot white Cuban rum. Put 2 or 3 ice cubes in the glass. Top up with soda water. Stir again, briefly.
5. Garnish with another sprig of fresh mint. Make it gorgeous.
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Fotos courtesy of Henry Canosa
domingo, 21 de agosto de 2016
Cuba Vacations: in a different way
Cuba Vacations Are Not Like Any Others
Cuba is a unique country and therefore a vacation destination like no other. The political situation for the last fifty years has made the island one of the few places in the world without mass marketing and mass media. It is a place which can confound and delight in equal measure and well worth a visit before things change. Cuba vacations are easy to plan using the internet as there is now tons of information about facilities on the island.
There are two ways to visit Cuba; either by staying at one of the many all-inclusive resorts or as an independent traveler. The resorts are generally clustered along the north coast of the island to the east of Havana. There is some top class accommodation available and some great deals. The beaches are really phenomenal and the water is crystal clear so they are great for a beach style vacation. Despite the fact that Cuba is a communist country you will not want for anything. However the resorts do not give you much opportunity to really get to know the island and its unique way of life.
Travelling independently to Cuba is fairly easy and extremely interesting. There are some lovely hotels with great facilities or you can really get to meet the locals by staying in a family house called a casa particular. What started out as a clandestine practice of residents renting rooms to visitors has become regulated by the state so it is perfectly safe to use these houses. They vary is style and comfort from basic to really beautiful as most Cuban homes are filled with antique furniture. Food is available at state run restaurants or you can often make arrangements with the people you are staying with. There are also licensed private restaurants called paladares where you can get meals of a high standard.
The island of Cuba is amazingly varied and the vacation possibilities are many. There are great cities, small towns each with a different character, national parks, stunning Caribbean beaches and world class dive sites. There are some unique ecosystems and wildlife species such as the smallest bird in the world, the Bee Hummingbird.
The capital Havana is unlike any other capital in the world. Prepare to be amazed by the architecture, culture and the people. There is a lot to see in the city and some of the highlights include the Cigar Factory, the Museum of the Revolution, the Malecon and the old part of the city, Havana Vieja. Cuban music is appreciated all over the world and you will hear it everywhere. A night out at the capital inevitably incorporates rum, dancing, live music and some new Cuban friends.
Santiago is the second city situated at the opposite end of the island from the capital and very different from Havana. The culture is more African and this is the home of the Cuban carnival. It is packed out for carnival week so if you want to go make sure to get reservations in plenty of time.
Transport can be annoyingly slow in Cuba, however it is the slow pace of life which many visitors fall in love with. Drivers can hire cars to get around more easily. There are a number of companies in Havana and Santiago which provide cars of a very good standard. You could even hire one of the old American classics.
Cuba Vacations are full of sun, beaches, friendly people and fascinating experience you will not get anywhere else. Check out the details on the internet to see what you want to do in Cuba.
Read More: "I, the Guide": http://cubatravelhelp.blogspot.com/2016/10/i-guide.html
http://cubamigos.webcindario.com
Cuba is a unique country and therefore a vacation destination like no other. The political situation for the last fifty years has made the island one of the few places in the world without mass marketing and mass media. It is a place which can confound and delight in equal measure and well worth a visit before things change. Cuba vacations are easy to plan using the internet as there is now tons of information about facilities on the island.
There are two ways to visit Cuba; either by staying at one of the many all-inclusive resorts or as an independent traveler. The resorts are generally clustered along the north coast of the island to the east of Havana. There is some top class accommodation available and some great deals. The beaches are really phenomenal and the water is crystal clear so they are great for a beach style vacation. Despite the fact that Cuba is a communist country you will not want for anything. However the resorts do not give you much opportunity to really get to know the island and its unique way of life.
Travelling independently to Cuba is fairly easy and extremely interesting. There are some lovely hotels with great facilities or you can really get to meet the locals by staying in a family house called a casa particular. What started out as a clandestine practice of residents renting rooms to visitors has become regulated by the state so it is perfectly safe to use these houses. They vary is style and comfort from basic to really beautiful as most Cuban homes are filled with antique furniture. Food is available at state run restaurants or you can often make arrangements with the people you are staying with. There are also licensed private restaurants called paladares where you can get meals of a high standard.
The island of Cuba is amazingly varied and the vacation possibilities are many. There are great cities, small towns each with a different character, national parks, stunning Caribbean beaches and world class dive sites. There are some unique ecosystems and wildlife species such as the smallest bird in the world, the Bee Hummingbird.
The capital Havana is unlike any other capital in the world. Prepare to be amazed by the architecture, culture and the people. There is a lot to see in the city and some of the highlights include the Cigar Factory, the Museum of the Revolution, the Malecon and the old part of the city, Havana Vieja. Cuban music is appreciated all over the world and you will hear it everywhere. A night out at the capital inevitably incorporates rum, dancing, live music and some new Cuban friends.
Santiago is the second city situated at the opposite end of the island from the capital and very different from Havana. The culture is more African and this is the home of the Cuban carnival. It is packed out for carnival week so if you want to go make sure to get reservations in plenty of time.
Transport can be annoyingly slow in Cuba, however it is the slow pace of life which many visitors fall in love with. Drivers can hire cars to get around more easily. There are a number of companies in Havana and Santiago which provide cars of a very good standard. You could even hire one of the old American classics.
Cuba Vacations are full of sun, beaches, friendly people and fascinating experience you will not get anywhere else. Check out the details on the internet to see what you want to do in Cuba.
Read More: "I, the Guide": http://cubatravelhelp.blogspot.com/2016/10/i-guide.html
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domingo, 14 de agosto de 2016
CUBA, HAVANA, HOUSE WITH POOL / LA HABANA, CASA CON PISCINA
HABANA-MIRAMAR- SIBONEY
HOUSE WITH POOL IN HAVANA / CASA CON PISCINA EN LA HABANA
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HOUSE WITH POOL IN HAVANA / CASA CON PISCINA EN LA HABANA
Excellent house with relevant architecture. It is located in a very nice and full of trees area called Sboney. The house has a pool with 72 square meters.
It has a parking area, terraces, garden, lobby and pool, dining room , 2 bedrooms . each bedroom has air conditioner, closets, minibar, safe box, telephone, tv set, and music player. Private bathrooms with hote and cold water.
Ample terraces, exquite gardens, a ranch and the pool creates a Paradise to be enjoyed..
Personalized services on requests. Comfort, security and privacy guaranteed.
Price: 200 CUC a day for the whole house. Price is negotiable according to the amount of people and rooms to be used.
Note: if necessary the house has another bedroom for rent with private bathroom which price is negotiable .
Ample terraces, exquite gardens, a ranch and the pool creates a Paradise to be enjoyed..
Personalized services on requests. Comfort, security and privacy guaranteed.
Price: 200 CUC a day for the whole house. Price is negotiable according to the amount of people and rooms to be used.
Note: if necessary the house has another bedroom for rent with private bathroom which price is negotiable .
ESPAÑOL
Excelente casa delos años 50 con arquitectura relevante. La edificación se levanta en una zona arbolada que desemboca en una espectacular piscina de 72m2. Está situada en el exclusivo reparto de Siboney, Miramar.
Consta de un motor lobby con área de estacionamiento, una amplia sala de estar climatizada (con visuales hacia las terrazas, el jardín y la piscina) comedor, dos habitaciones climatizadas, con closets, minibar, cajas de seguridad, teléfono, televisión y equipos de reproducción de musica. Las dos habitaciones poseen baños privados con reguladores térmicos para el agua.
Amplias terrazas, exquisitos jardines, el ranchón, el bar y la piscina crean un ambiente paradisíaco que permite una absoluta relajación.
Se brindan servicios personalizados de calidad a petición del cliente.
Le garantizamos máximo confort, seguridad y privacidad.
Precio: 200 CUC diarios por la propiedad completa. Los precios son negociables, acordes a la cantidad de personas y las habitaciones ocupadas.
Nota: Si se requiere, la casa cuenta con una tercera habitación climatizada, con su baño independiente, cuyo precio es negociable, y se adiciona al precio total de la propiedad.
Consta de un motor lobby con área de estacionamiento, una amplia sala de estar climatizada (con visuales hacia las terrazas, el jardín y la piscina) comedor, dos habitaciones climatizadas, con closets, minibar, cajas de seguridad, teléfono, televisión y equipos de reproducción de musica. Las dos habitaciones poseen baños privados con reguladores térmicos para el agua.
Amplias terrazas, exquisitos jardines, el ranchón, el bar y la piscina crean un ambiente paradisíaco que permite una absoluta relajación.
Se brindan servicios personalizados de calidad a petición del cliente.
Le garantizamos máximo confort, seguridad y privacidad.
Precio: 200 CUC diarios por la propiedad completa. Los precios son negociables, acordes a la cantidad de personas y las habitaciones ocupadas.
Nota: Si se requiere, la casa cuenta con una tercera habitación climatizada, con su baño independiente, cuyo precio es negociable, y se adiciona al precio total de la propiedad.
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