Discount Travel Vacations Packages To Cuba

It's not too hard to get hold of discount travel vacations packages to Cuba. The hard part is making sure the holiday stays cheap, which needs planning and some local knowledge. Let's look at it from both angles, starting with a good package deal and then the travel tips for cheapskates.

Cuba happens to be the largest of the Caribbean Islands, and faces both the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The US mainland is very close to the north, with Florida only 90 miles off. Canada is easily reached too, with flights from Havana reaching Toronto in about 3 and 1/2 hours.

To be noted that US citizens can't holiday here and flights between the countries are severely restricted. Others (especially Canadians) should note that Havana is not the only entry or exit point in and out. There are many international charters which deposit and pick up passengers directly from Varadero and other resort destinations.

It's cheaper to book these charters than to make the local journey from Havana to the resort destination in question. It's just as easy, since most of the popular tourist destinations are also on the north coast facing the Atlantic. This includes Havana and Varadero, plus resort islands like Cayo Coco or Cayo Santa Maria and destinations in Holguin like Guardalavaca.

To add some more savings, book the flight as part of a package deal. These deals usually include hotel bookings, along with flight tickets and airport pickups. It will cut down the total tab for the trip in a big way.

Another way to save big is to go during the off-season. It is bright and sunny all year round, and the white sand beaches are just as stunning and pristine in spring or winter. The Cuba Libre, mojitos and rum in the local bars will taste just as good. But the vacation package prices will be lower and the beaches and hotels serenely empty.

That's not to say that summer vacations should be reconsidered. Au contraire, there are plenty more ways to save. For instance, those able to pick up a smattering of Spanish will find their daily local expenses suddenly going down. If traveling around is called for in the itinerary, a rental car will be a life-saver because the alternatives are likely to be expensive or too ramshackle.

It may also help if visitors can get used to digesting rice - lots of it, with beans and pork and chicken, and wash it down with local rum in the bars. In fact, it might be an interesting experience to eat at small restaurants with the locals, instead of in fancy diners attached to the hotel. Think of it as getting to know the real Cuba.

After one of two visits, most travelers will end up with a fair idea of where the savings lie and how to live on the cheap without giving up too much. To get this balance right, it's best to book a package, and try to find one which has a direct flight to the destination. Look around a bit, because there are many operators with attractively priced discount Last minute vacations to Cuba.

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