Quote: Originally Posted by krista_nf Thanks so much! That sounds like a much better option for us too, if its available. When my brother n his wife went they weren't keen on the big bus load of people either... they said it was a very boring drive where hardly anyone spoke. Not like the usual happy kind of atmosphere you get on other excursions. And I think going in a couple smaller vans would also take care of some of the issues with getting dragged on for money and stuff. I'm assuming people in the city know when the big bus tours come by so they know when to hang around. (Don't get me wrong, I don't mind giving out a few dollars, lol... but it got a little intense they said)
Thanks again! You should try visiting to India then you'll appreciate Cuba more. Begging in Cuba is not that bad. Ignore them and they will let you go. Worst thing you can do is tell them,"I am sorry,I have no money". Their translation of that will be in something like this, "Hi, I speak English, very rich and will give you money if you bother me enough".