Cuba... Caribbean with a Difference.

Advantages: Tropical Paradise, Havana, All inclusive hotels.
Disadvantages: Scary Customs.

...Introduction = A few years ago my wife and I were walking from Rotterdam to Vienna. Unfortunately by the time we got to Cologne we received a call telling us we had been burgled back in the UK. Having to cut the trip short and being unwilling to resume the walk we decided to take a couple of weeks in the sun. Looking around for last minute deals we managed to find 10 days All Inclusive in Cuba for £449 a price I doubt you can get unless you are going very last minute (we left two days later). Visas and Vaccinations = There were no visas necessary for entry and because US customs take a dim view of people who go to Cuba they stamp an insert for your passport that can be discarded (or kept) afterwards. If you are taking this as part of a larger tour then you cannot fly to Cuba from the USA, but will need...

hero164 24.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Varadero (Cuba)

  Form an orderly Cu-ba!

Advantages: Varied destinations, great people
Disadvantages: Can be hard work at times

...From around the age of twelve or thirteen when I first became interested in politics I have wanted to visit Cuba. As a teenager my political leanings were way over to the left and so Cuba held a mystical appeal. With the break up of the Soviet Union and its satellite states in Eastern Europe, Cuba became even more attractive - a country that would not let go of communism. This year I finally made it to the "Promised Land" as used to call it in my idealistic youth. Before going I read voraciously about the country, its history and its customs but nothing could have really prepared me three weeks of backpacking in this strange country of contradictions. Everyone I spoke to on the subject, it transpired, was an expert on Cuba - particularly those who had never been there! I was told about the grinding poverty, the fantastic health...

fizzytom 07.12.2004 · Read review
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Review of General: Cuba

My fancy frolics in Cuba

Advantages: Scenic, different, not too spoilt
Disadvantages: Flight

...attractive on cakes!! Never mind, there is always fruit and ice cream! There was entertainment every night, each night was different for the full two weeks. The entertainment was brilliant, all members of staff work really hard on the productions and they are very well put together and the costumes are fantastic. Now, the beach and the sea was lovely, Cuba have the second largest barrier reef after the Great Barrier Reef. We did take a trip on a catamaran that was great, we had lobster for lunch and snorkeled. The reef was wonderful, I had been snorkeling in the Maldives but all the reefs had died due to a large storm a few years ago. This on the other had was so colourful and bright, the fish selection wasn’t as nice though… there were massive fish, with big teeth and big eyes…barracuda I think they’re called...

Redhead 06.06.2002 · Read review
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Havana ball in Cuba!

Advantages: Loads to see and do, great people
Disadvantages: Many hustlers, can become tiring

...Havana, capital of Cuba and the largest city oin the Carribean, is a city of stark but pleasing contrasts. It is probably best known for its historic quarter which was designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO in the early 1990s. As beautiful and impressive as "Vieja Habana" is, this is just one aspect of this bustling and energetic city. Havana comprises three main and very distinct areas - Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Centro and Vedado. Using public transport it is possible to move between these areas quickly if your time in the city is limited, but it is far better to devote separate days to each area since Havana's main sites of interest are scattered throughout the city. To begin to navigate Havana's streets you MUST have a street map. The streets of Havana (in all three districts) follow a grid system. In part of Centro...

fizzytom 15.12.2004 · Read review
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Review of Havanna (Cuba)

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2

Advantages: online multiplayer
Disadvantages: it has a relativly short campaign

...this game is the best 1st person shooter ive ever played on,its very addictive due to the game being having such good gameplay which really keeps you stuck to the screen. The campaign has many more features which are incredibly cool. The same characters as Call of Duty 4 gives the gamer a close relationship with the character as you think you know them. One of the best features of this game is defiantly the online multiplaye. Its even more addictive than call of duty 4 and 5. there are so many new features in the new multiplayer including kill streaks and death streaks, which are brilliant .This game is for all online gamers from 'noobs' to 'pros', and its defiantly worth getting this christmas...

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Review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360)

==Call Of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Gameplay==

Advantages: Compared to the first modern warfare they have added driving in the story and its more detailed.
Disadvantages: To be honest, besides a few environmental graphics, it looks to be the shooter of the decade.

...Call of Duty Modern warfare 2 looks amazing if you?re a halo freak you will fall in love with this first person shooter. It's very detailed. They even switched the map to the screen on your gun unlike any game I have seen before. As far as if you just want to buy the game, and not go online to play, the story line features are so much better. You can even drive on this epic 1st person shooter. The disadvantages to this game as far as I can see are only a few visual slumps like every once in awhile a car will not look as realistic but everything else is wonderful. If you?re looking for a gift for a gamer or just want to try an epic 1st person shooter then this is the game for you....

extr3m3gam3r 14.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (Xbox 360)

Call of Duty modern warfare 2 Worth it???

Advantages: Brilliant graphics, very good onine multiplayer, nice features added which orignal did not have.
Disadvantages: quite a complex storyline

...The most eagerly anticipated game of the year, possibly even the decade. Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 is a first person shooter available on the most popular games consoles. Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC. the game is rated 18 and for good reason. Many scenes throughout the campaign mode of the game I personaly found quite disturbing, however this would not put me off buying the game. one level in particular where you pose as a terrorist, and with your gang walk around an Airport shooting civillians. you do however get the choice to skip this level when you load up the game. I would not recomend that you buy this game for your child, or anyone under the 18 year age recommendation. Despite the few disturbing levels you cannot deny the incredible graphics and gameplay that Activision have managed to create in the amzaing game...

wildmanwhite 24.11.2009 (01.12.2009) · Read review
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Lonely Planet-Cuba

Advantages: info on history, culture
Disadvantages: inaccurate directions,casa info

...In 2006 I spent some time traveling around Cuba, it was always a dream destination of mine. I was accompanied by my sister and as two girls alone it soon became clear we were not going to have an easy time. The Lonely planet was our only source of information (since there is very little access to the internet in many places). It was a disappointment to find ourselves arriving in a city in the evening, looking for the "casas"(you stay in family homes rather than hotels)to find the map was completely wrong, and the casas listed didn't even exist anymore. As a last resort we attempted to find the only hotel listed in the book(which would have used a weeks worth of money from our budget) only to find it had closed down 5 years ago! It was not an enjoyable experience. I think it is time for them to update the book. Although the guide...

melanderson80 03.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Lonely Planet Cuba - Lonely Planet

Cuba's Resorts Are All Over Veradero

Advantages: The beaches and beautiful people
Disadvantages: Hustlers and aggressive souvenir merchants; expensive trips to Havana

...Veradero may not be Rio De Janeiro, but it has its own sets or charms. Among are the resorts, the beaches, the constant sunshine and the people. Veradero is a beautiful place. In my mind, it is one of the richest cities of Cuba thanks to the tourism industry. If you intend to spend some time hanging around a pool and enjoying the Caribbean ocean, this is the place for you. Just know that you are not going to be close to Havana. Any time you want to go there, it will cost you some money. Going to Old Havana can be an exciting trip for you if you get the time to see some of the historic buildings. On any given week, you can expect to find a lot tourists from European countries such as Germany, Belgium, France and so on. I think the Germans outnumber everybody else. Every now and then, you will run into some other nationalities...

digitalshare 10.02.2001 · Read review
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Review of Varadero (Cuba)

Call of duty Modern Warfare 2 is the best in the seires so far

Advantages: Addictive game play,Graphics are brilliant,Multiplayer is very good,Extra special ops missions
Disadvantages: Campaign is very short,The story line is hard to follow

... Introduction Call of duty Modern Warfare 2 is the sequel to the original Modern Warfare game. It has been one of the most hyped games of the year 2009; it lives up to the hype in my opinion. Pros and Cons Pros Addictive game play Graphics are brilliant It uses a brand new engine called IW 4.0 Lots of variations in game play such as climbing up a snowy mountain and riding on snow mobiles. Hundreds of weapons to choose and use Multiplayer is very good Extra special ops missions Cons Campaign is very short The story line is hard to follow In certain game types in online multiplayer on the Xbox version IW disabled the party chat feature (This may be put back in) My opinion Campaign and Story line Modern Warfare 2?s storyline has received a lot of controversy because of the in game level...

doubleheman 24.11.2009 (26.11.2009) · Read review
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