VARADERO CUBA

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3/20/16

OBAMA VISITS VARADERO CUBA FORBIDEN BEACH

American President Obama Visits Varadero Beach The Best Beach in Cuba

USA PRESIDENT OBAMA VISIT FORBIDDEN VARADERO BEACH IN CUBA

VARADERO CUBA: President Obama will get to see many beautiful Cuban Beaches that have been off limits to Americans traveling to Cuba that book just Havana hotels. Now they will all get to see the Jewel of Cuban Beaches Varadero winner of "The Worlds Best Beach"  The US president will make his historic trip to Varadero Beach one hour from Havana Cuba on 21-22 March with thousands of Cubans anxious to get a glimpse of the American President and his family.  Cuban beaches are already experiencing a international tourism boom and March is traditionally its busiest month with visitors from Canada, Italy,, France, Germany, England leading the pack. The Obama visit has put additional strain on Cuba hotels that have already been over booked to capacity for much of the high season.Varadero Cuba Best Beach

Many Cuban Hotel including the World Famous Mafia Hotel The Capri, Panorama,  & Hotel Nacional as well as half of Parque Central and potentially other hotels have been told to send all guests to Varadero beach resort, an hour’s drive east of Havana, is Cuba’s most sought after tourism destination, with sandy white beaches, shimmering waters and plenty of fine luxury Cuban hotels.
However Varadero beach has been traditionally off limits to Americans as US restrictions on travel to the island expressly forbid tourism in Cuba. Americans are limited to authorized travel such as educational and cultural exchanges.  This means most US visitors are concentrated in Havana, where there are lots of cultural sites and activities, a rocky seafront and scarce hotel rooms.


 American Tourism will be exploding now that President Obama is in Varadero as many US visitors are surrounded by white sand, turquoise water and all you can eat and drink bars and buffets. Cuban Online travel Clubs were not  ready for this invasion as it has given the long deserved attention that it has craved for over 50 years.  Following the US-Cuban detente announced by Obama and the Cuban president, Raúl Castro, in December 2014, American visits to Cuba soared 77% in 2015 to 161,000 visitors. Cuba is expecting a similar increase this year.

President Obama, a Democrat, has removed travel restrictions  to Americans to Cuba  the once-forbidden land as well as some other Cuban Investment trade barriers. But only Republican Congress, can lift the US embargo and its ban on tourism, in place since the early 1960s.


The World wants to know what President Obama thinks about the Best Beach In Cuba, Varadero!

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9/10/12

VARADERO CUBA TRAVEL & HEALTH INSURANCE

Call Varadero Cuba in Case of Accident while Para-sailing on Beach

 Varadero & Havana Top Cuba Destinations For Health & Travel Insurance

Cuban authorities have announced that all visitors to Varadero, Havana and all tourist areas of Cuba must have a travel health insurance policy approved by or purchased directly from the Cuban government Insurance company called ASISTUR S.A.

Tourist traveling to Cuba must have coverage that guarantees that in case of any accident that Cuba’s ability to treat them at low cost and maintain its free health system for Cuban people. New law states clearly that all travelers to Cuba must have a medical insurance.

Travel and Health insurance must now include health and medical expenses or a complete coverage travel insurance medical expenses policy, with cover inside of Cuba. The Cuban insurance health and travel policy should be bought by Cuban insurance companies when you enter at the Havana or Varadero airport, Varadero port or marina's.

Health care and travel insurances by Cuban insurance company ASSISTUR S.A. and by most of the international insurance companies have 24 hours/365 days coverage during Tourist Assistance Services inside of Cuba.

Varadero Tourism official say that 75% percent of tourist who visit Varadero, Havana, Trinidad, Cayo Coco, and other popular destinations in Cuba have Travel or Health insurance provided by International Insurance companies of their country of residence that cover most medical expenses while in Cuba.
English: Varadero, Cuba 2009
English: Varadero, Cuba 2009 (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

AMERICAN INSURANCE IN CUBA

American citizens that travel directly to Cuba must purchase their travel &health insurance policy directly from Cuban insurance company through a network of agencies associated to HavanaTur with offices across Cuba.

As soon as tourist arrive in Cuba airports they must show proof of their insurance policy with certificate of insurance or travel assistance card, which covers their holiday in Cuba.
In case of medical emergency, the Cuban Health care System guarantees primary medical care via a network of medical clinics and hospitals all over Cuba and the main tourist areas near the offices of Cuban Ministry of Tourism.


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7/18/12

VARADERO

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 VARADERO

 Varadero is the most exclusive and beautiful beach in Cuba  and located only 1 hour car ride from Havana, Cuba,  Varadero is blessed with some of the worlds most  romantic beaches which are full of luxury hotels, pristine white sand beaches and Cuba's only 18 hole PGA golf course. Varadero stunning fantastic white sand beaches with clear turquoise blue green warm water makes Varadero a Cuba lovers island paradise. Vacations in Varadero are plentiful with direct flights from Canada, Europe, Miami, Florida, USA and  almost every major country in the world. One of the most telling travel guides to measure Varadero's popularity as a major tourist beach destination is Varadero has won countless awards and been voted as one of "the worlds best beaches" and also has the highest repeat tourist visitors in all the Caribbean islands and cruise ships. If you have seen amazing beaches then you must add the Cuban treasure of Varadero to your best beaches list.  

VARADERO AIRPORT IN CUBA

Varadero Airport is called "Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport"  has many package tour flights directly to Varadero from Canada,  USA and Europe. Varadero airport has many currency exchange booths to exchange your money into Cuban convertible Pesos.
Taxi from Varadero airport to the center of  Varadero beach hotels is about 10 km and costs about $25-$30CUC or $40 USD however you may be able to bargain the fare to about 20CUC.

Varadero airport parking lot has a bus that will take you into the heart of Downtown Varadero hotels district for $10USD  or $8-10 CUC or for the truly adventeruos you can offer one of the tour bus drivers to hitch a ride to your Varadero hotel resort and is alot cheaper than taxi. 
English: Beach in Varadero, Cuba. Français : P...
English: Beach in Varadero, Cuba. Français : Plage à Varadero, Cuba (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
  

 Viazul Varadero

Viazul Varadero has Luxury Cuban Buses that arrive from Havana and Matanzas three times daily that stop at the Varadero airport to drop off and pick up tourist. Cuban Buses run a daily overnight service from Santiago de Cuba, stopping at Sancti Spiritus, Camagüey, and Santa Clara in the middle of the night or another morning bus to Santa Clara, Cienfuegos, and Trinidad, returning to Varadero in the afternoon and early evening.

If you want to Rent a car at the Varadero airport then be prepared as its very expensive but possible through various all inclusive Varadero hotels. From the Varadero airport you can also travel to Havana on a Cuba hotel transfer bus for about $10CUC by negotiating a cash deal with the Cuban bus driver.

Unfortunately many visitors to Varadero do not move far from their all inclusive vacation package tour hotel while they are in Varadero Cuba. However if you are close to the center of Varadero beach where your hotel is located you have many opportunities to explore the beaches, people, restaurants and night life of Varadero either on foot or Cuban taxi. Visitors to Cuba usually stay at the many luxury all inclusive resorts and Varadero beach hotels and end up walking onto Varadero beach every single day. If you are staying in Varadero town the you have the added benefit of mingling with the Wild and crazy yet super friendly Cubans that live in Varadero

Varadero Buses

Varadero beach has a tourist double decker open top bus that runs daily on regular schedule from the tip of Varadero peninsula by the Barcelo Marina Hotel and Princessa del Mar, all the way into the cute little town of Varadero. The Tourist bus pass is only $5 USD and is good for the entire day so use it as a affordable way to travel and see all of Varadero.

Varadero Taxis

Oltimer in Varadero
Oltimer in Varadero (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Every hotel in Varadero has at least one taxi stand that will take you anywere you want to go even to Havana. Taxi fares in Varadero are usually metered or negotiated in advance based of distance from your Varadero Hotel. Some Varadero resorts and luxury villas have private car rentals available right from your hotel or you can go to and find many of the  several rental agencies in Varadero.

Varadero Beach Travel Options

Varadero also offers the Cuban version of a Coco Taxi which is  like a motorized orange bike or mini-go-cart  with a round orange colored enclosure like a car sized orange for rent or hire for the day for sightseeing or point-to-point travel.

One of the most romantic ways to tour Varadero is by horse drawn carriages that are available for hire for between $5 USD for a short ride to $50 CUC for the whole day. They are more prevalent in the center of Varadero town, but all the hotel concierge or front desk persons can organize your romantic tour upon a short telephone call.

Cuban Mopeds are rent able for the adventurist to tour Varadero for only $10 CUC per hour or $15 CUC for two hours or $20CUC for twenty four hours. Remember in to rent a car in Cuba you need a valid drivers license to rent any motorized vehicle.
Convention center in Varadero, Cuba
 Shopping center in Varadero, Cuba (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Varadero Shopping Center Mall

Varadero Beach main shopping mall is the Plaza Las Americas International Center shopping mall with about 100 stores, restaurants and even an Italian Pizzeria called Pizza Nova. The Varadero Shopping Mall is the main shopping attraction in Cuba with its open air marketplace and close proximity to all the major Cuban hotels. Shopping in the Varadero Mall is fun with lots of Cuba arts and crafts along with Cuban fashion and beach bikini`s and sun tan lotion. You can even stock up with all types of Havana Club Rum and Cuban Cohiba cigars while listening to a Cuban CD for Salsa music.
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5/12/12

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN VARADERO CUBA


Varadero Cuba beach

1. Relax and stroll along the 11km on world famous Varadero Beach

Run on Varadero Beach in Cuba
2. Scuba Dive and Snorkel Catamaran Cruise Ship off Varadero Island
Snorkel in Varadero Cuba beaches
  3. Wild Night At the Hot & Sexy Varadero's Tropicana Show
Varadero Tropicana Night Club
PGA Golf in Varadero Cuba
4. Watch the Sunset with Mojiotos at the Dupont Mansion
Varadero Dupont Mansion "Xanadu"
Rent a Old Classic Cuban Car in Varadero Cuba
6. Explore & Snorkel in the Caves of Saturn Cuba
Explore the Caves of Saturno in Varadero Cuba
7. Dinner at the Varadero Beach Mansion of American Gangster Al "Scarface" Capone

8. Eco-walk through the World UNESO Ecological Reserves at the Paradius Varadero
Cuba Ecological Reserve
9. Ride a Dolfin at the Varadero Dolfino Show
Varadero Dolphin show

2/17/12

VARADERO CUBA TRAVEL INSURANCE

VARADERO CUBA TRAVEL INSURANCE TREE
Varadero Health, Medical Travel Insurance
Tourist looking for Cheap Hotel Deals in exotic vacation destinations don't like to think about  health medical travel insurance yet its something to consider for ensuring that your Varadero vacation is safe, secure and free of any health or medical related issues. With the protection of tourist in mind the Cuban ministry of Health put in place a "Health Medical Travel Insurance Law" that Cuban and foreign Tourist must provide proof of full coverage for Cuba health and Travel insurance to pass through Cuban immigration and enjoy their Varadero vacation. Travelers must present or pay for a full coverage Varadero insurance policy complete with Cuban insurance certificate to cover full medical assistance for their holiday while vacationing in Varadero. Cuba holiday travel guides report that tourist that do do not have proof of insurance coverage while in Cuba are required to buy their Cuban health insurance directly from a Cuban insurance agency as soon as they fly to Varadero.

Varadero vacationers with temporary residents must also have valid Cuba health insurance policies. Proof of health insurance documents is sufficient for most tourist to visit Varadero, most insurance plans may cover only part of the costs and will not pay the upfront bills so you will have to pay them yourself and then submit a claim when you return from holidays. Varadero cheap hotel deals travel tips advises travelers purchase additional Varadero health and travel insurance as added protection  because most private insurance companies insist the tourist pay all hospital costs up-front only to be paid later. Information on Varadero travel health insurance.

VARADERO MEDICAL INSURANCE WARNING
If you are flying to Varadero please remember this warning! Cuban authorities will not permit any tourist with unpaid medical bills to fly out of Varadero until the hospital bill has been paid in full.. No Money to pay for your medical insurance equals no trip out of Varadero. Varadero cars are old  the roads  are bad and Cuban drivers are terrible so be very careful on your Varadero holiday.
Oltimer in Varadero
Image via Wikipedia
Good Travel Tip: Is buy insurance before your flight to Varadero takes off. It will be a lot  cheaper.

Varadero Hospitals have officially recognized International health insurance policies except American insurance companies because American Insurance Companies don't have any coverage in Varadero due to the USA blockade of Cuba.

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11/28/10

Varadero Beach Cuba 10 Best Hotels

Hotel Internaciónal - VaraderoVaradero Beach in CubaTop Ten Hotels in Varadero Cuba


1. Paradisus Hotel Varadero

2. Meila Tryp Peninsula Varadero

3. Sol Palmeras Resort

4. Melia Varadero Golf Resorts

5. Barcelo Solymar

6.  Iberostar Playa Alameda Hotel

7. Brisas del Caribe Oceanside

8. Hotel Riu Varadero

 9. Melia Las Americas

10.  Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort & Spa




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