Originally Posted by
quitecontrary
We eventually went in June last year and as we booked our flights last minute had very little choice of hotel. Nothing was available to book online so we resorted to using a travel agent who specializes in Cuba. We had wanted the Saratoga where Pausanias stayed but it was fully booked so we ended up in the Iberostar Parque Central - a bit like a 1980's Hilton or Holiday inn but it was central.
Look for the best Paladors on TA - we had some great food in interesting surroundings. You need to book the popular ones.
Your son (and you) will love the tours in the old American cars - we also used them as taxis - similar price to taxis who quote you exorbitant prices as a tourist! We hired drivers and stayed in Trinidad for a few nights - definitely recommend it there - music everywhere. Lovely little town and good private restaurants. We stayed in a Casa Particular again booked by the travel agent.
Some discussion in this thread -
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...n-up-cuba.html
Thanks for the tips, will check it out. And yes, we will love the American cars!!! This trips is possibly for end of February next year so I have just started researching. Sounds exciting with the Paladares. Also Trinidad sounds like a good add on to Havana. We have a week in total, so cannot go too many places, but two would do.