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Kamis, 05 Januari 2012

Rent Houses VS Hotels

Visiting Cuba can be a fun, memorable and challenging experience. Where should stay the thousands of tourists which come every year from different parts of the world? Stay in a rent house or in a Hotel? Sometimes the lack of public knowledge or tips about Cuba makes them take less-better decisions. This guide discusses some approaches tourists can take to stay at Cuba.

Tourism in Cuba

The tourism in Cuba started to get noticed in the 90’s when Cuba opened new ways to generate income. By that time the fall of the Soviet Union, the United States Embargo against the country and other factors together made a hard economic situation in the country. One of the first things Cuban’s government did was to build Hotels and attract tourism to the island to generate income. Varadero always was the most important beach and touristic resort in Cuba, at the time this guide is written Varadero has thousands of tourists visitors per year.

Ways to stay in Cuba.

There are a lot of hotels in Cuba especially in touristic areas like Havana, Varadero, North Keys, Holguin and others. (Refer to Cuba destinations) Hotels can be booked like anywhere else in the world, and some travel agencies offer packs for traveling to Cuba which includes a Hotel reservation.
Other ways to stay in Cuba are the Rent Houses. In early 90’s, given the high demand of tourism, the government authorized the creation of Rent Houses: private houses authorized to rent the house (or rooms) to tourists.  Since then, rent houses have become an affordable way of stay in Cuba preferred by many visitors.

Hotels in Varadero

There are about 50 hotels in Varadero, 5 stars, all-inclusive, 4-3 stars, luxury, budget, etc. Hotels are located through the entire peninsula, although the biggest ones are by the end of the peninsula. While staying in a hotel you can benefit from all classic stuffs offered by a hotel, tours, meals, dinners, restaurants, bars, gym, SPAs…  (if the hotel offers them of course).
Like in any country, hotels take care of your entertainment by offering shows, parties, tours and other attractions; city hotels (for example in Havana) may be less active in this way since the city takes care of the entertainment.
Prices in Hotels vary too much according to the Hotel’s category and other variables, but a room can be between: $25 - $300 per night. Small hotels like Pullman, Dos Mares, Ledo, Los delfines etc. are in the lower range, and others big hotels like Melia Las Americas, Sol Palmeras, Iberostar, Sandals Royal Hicacos etc are in the higher range. Check Cuba Hotels Reservation website for an insight of room prices and available hotels in Varadero and Cuba in general with book-online capabilities.

Rent houses in Varadero and Cuba

Rent houses are country wide and especially in touristic centers like Havana, Varadero, Matanzas, Cienfuegos, Trinidad, Santa Clara, Holguin, Santiago and others. There are about 100 rent houses just in Varadero at the time this guide was written. They are widely used by visitors and usually once a visitor has tried a rent house, he will continue coming to that one for next visits.
Rent house shape and services varies from rent house to rent house given its nature. But in general you can find comfortable rooms with a bed, air conditioner, bathroom, hot and cold water, good privacy and security. Some rent houses allow you cooking or others rent houses may offer breakfast and meals for an additional price.
The price of a room or house varies according to the characteristics of the house, its services and its location, but you can expect a rent house between $20 to $30 per night per room.
It’s important to know that a rent house owner should apply for a license from the government. He must meet hygiene and space conditions to get the license and pay a high fee for that. So a rent house owner should be authorized by the government to do so. You can identify a rent house by a blue triangle symbol displayed at the start of this guide. You cannot stay in an illegal rent house otherwise the owner and you will have troubles. Rent houses with red symbols are paid in CUP instead of CUC, and can host only Cubans, not foreign tourists.

So, where to stay? Rent house or hotel?

This highly depends on your budget and demands. Each approach has its own characteristics, pros and cons. There is no a “best choice” valid for everyone, some people prefer rent houses some others prefer hotels. Generally the main reason to decide for one or the other is the budget associated with price and occupancy.
Consult the following table for a chart-like comparison.
Itemin a rent housein a hotel
Price $20-$30 (generally much lower than in hotels). $20-$300 (generally much higher than in rent houses).
Occupancy More than in a hotel room, adjustable with rent house owner and depending on the number of bedrooms and beds and the kind of beds. Less than in a rent house, sometimes you will need to book more than one room or a larger suite which becomes expensive.
Security Comparable with a hotel, although hotels offer legal warranties but rent houses are safe and secure May be more secure than certain rent houses.
Cleaning services Some rent houses offer cleaning services, others don’t, but generally they provide fresh towels and sheets every day. Better than rent house.
Tours Only few rent houses offers some limited tours, you have to build your tour yourself. Rent house owners can advise on everything you will need. Most hotels offers guided tours with a dedicated experienced person, sometimes tours are included in price for all-inclusive hotels, others you will have to pay for them.
Meals Many rent houses offers breakfast or meals, they can cook your food wishes and offer exotic dishes as well. There is nothing like the in-house “sazon”. You can go to any restaurant in the city while in a rent house. Meals in a rent house is much more cheapper than in a hotel. Hotels offer meals, snacks, breakfasts and dinners according to their packages and promotions and its characteristics (all-inclusive, a package, etc) they have restaurants as well. Meals in hotels are much more expensive than in a rent house.
Hygiene Comparable with a hotel, it depends on rent house owners but generally rent house owners pay other person to clean or clean themselves. Comparable with a rent house, no big difference in general.
Space Rent houses are different but in the entire space rented (house or room) some ones are larger than others, many are larger than a hotel room, many are smaller. The space of the room can be comparable with a rent house one, the hotel has the advantage of its surrounding areas.
Folk Living with near a native family, get their advice, dishes, music, see how they behave, talk and live are a wonderful experience. You can feel the folk by moving out there by the city or visiting other places.
Others Everything is adjustable, you can communicate your needs to the rent house owner and get an agreement on anything. Hotels have a lot of legal obligations with you, you can meet other people like you.

So where will you stay on your next vacations? in case you decide to stay in a rent house, we can locate that rent house for you at no cost, browse the list of rent houses we have listed in the site and select the one you would like to stay, then fill the booking form and we will arrange your booking with rent house owners, you will be able to talk directly to rent house owners as well.
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Saint Lucia in the Caribbean

Island nation of St. Lucia in the Caribbean has long been associated with luxury hotels portfolio and the all-exclusive and famous guests, from Oprah Winfrey to Justin Bieber. Nature has always been an integral part of every property here; even premium hotels also offer rooms without walls (but anti-mosquito bed nets). In the area of ​​dramatic Piton Mountains in the south of the island, not far from the town of Soufriere, several historic plantations presenting the concept of "green" is more attractive: a combination of tourist activities, farming, and spa surrounded by lush forest.

Coastal CaribbeanDive into the natural charm of the Caribbean at Sugar Beach is located near Anse des Pitons, two volcanic areas terapit-Gros Piton and Petit Piton. Both of these mountains, plus an area of ​​2900 hectares and the seas that surround them, have been listed in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites. The beach can be reached via the road to Jalousie Plantation Resort [T.0758 456 8000, www.jalousieplantation.com]. Vehicle parking in front of the gate Jalousie Drive, then disembarked from the hill until you reach the beach. Daily tickets for $ 50 (includes a shuttle bus) can be purchased at the resort, while snorkelling equipment rent for $ 10 by a small hut on the beach.

Bamboo TherapyMany people believe bamboo is a plant typical of Asia, but the citizens of St.. Lucia actually claim it as a national crop. They use it for many purposes, ranging from building materials, musical instruments, to medical therapy. for the latter, you can try it at the Rainforest Spa's Jalousie Plantation at the rate of $ 150 for 50 minutes. The muscles of the body will be twisted and stretched using bamboo poles. Open to the public, seven massage room resort property located in the middle of lush forest where hot springs flow and creates a natural music to accompany the treatment sessions. Massage finished, let the body sweat through a steam bath "temascal" in the channel water from the 18th century that was once used by the local sugar mill.
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Rabu, 20 April 2011

Enjoying Copenhagen By Bike


The cold night air was pierced when I arrived in Copenhagen by bus from Gedser, a town on the southern tip of Denmark, as the rain began to fall. Some people might remember the Little Mermaid when she heard of Copenhagen. But I knew that night, the capital of one of the country's oldest monarchy is an old town, wet, and cold.

Armed with a map of the Internet, I tried to find the way to a hostel called Sleeping in Heaven.Hearing the name, I wish I could actually sleep there. But first, I had trouble with bus routes that I've never heard of.

"Take the bus no. 250S leads to Budinge St., a decrease in Åboulevard (third stop). After that, walk 200 m to Struenseegade 7. Search Kapelvej and turn left at the alley after the building no. 44."

Wow. This is all to do in the increasingly heavy rain. Several Danish krona coins that various forms that my picky to take the bus. A little confuse with each other because of similar shape and somewhat difficult to read his writings.

The roads in cities in Europe quite "exotic" for me, who first set foot into the continent. Copenhagen dominated by low buildings with a variety of architectural styles, ranging from the style of the 16th century until a minimalistic contemporary style and industrialists. What is clear, I do not feel there is in the capital or a busy business district.


The city is relatively calm for me people of Indonesia. Here, the sound of horns and traffic jams do not decorate every day life. This is possible thanks to the use of bicycles as a primary means of transportation of its citizens. Everywhere bicycle passing by.

The first night I arrived, I almost got hit because they do not know that I crossed the street was a special track bike. My layman's observation, people here are not just enamored with the style bike fixie style Jakarta youth or young professionals with the bike athletes.

Bicycles in Copenhagen is very casual and functional, purely for transportation. Each bike is equipped brakes (though not always with the turn of the tooth), and many are berkeranjang and almost always have a place to ride. Any young child, though a man, not ashamed to bring a bike with a basket in front.

The young mothers who have children to modify their bikes to be like a small spot, and put his son in front. In fact, there is the basket can accommodate two children at once. Small compartment in front of or behind the bike can also be converted to carry groceries or other goods.

In spring to early autumn, ie from April to September, Bike rental facilities are available free to anyone (with a guarantee deposit 30 krona, or USD 30 thousand). The facility is named "Bycyklen København" is limited to the zone in downtown Copenhagen composed of Indre By (Copenhagen Centre) and Christianshavn, an old district of eclectic with a long history.

The two areas that it should be visited. There are many interesting things such as museums (among others Statens Museums for Kunst, the Danish Museum of Art & Design, the National Museum, Thorvaldsen Museum), and city parks (such as Tivoli Gardens, Orstedsparken, Botanisk Have, Kastellet).

By bike, you can browse channels and coastal calm and soothing. Sempatkanlah to Kristiania in Christianshavn, "settlements" in the town eccentric, belongs to the anti-establishment who reject the presence of globalization and capitalism.

If you are interested history, do not forget to visit some of the palace / castle like palace Amalienborg and Christiansborg. Like shopping? Then try the world's longest pedestrian street, Strøget, which in both sides there are many shops.

If you simply like the sensation of "lost" in the city - which was great fun - then cycling could be one way to meet it.

If you've finished cycling, you no longer need to go back to the beginning. Simply put the bike in one of the point of collection - totaling more than 100 points in the environment Bycyklen København.

Copenhagen bicycle users must comply with certain rules: Never cross the sidewalk or pedestrian traffic, do not ever cross the zebra crossing, do not ever ride in a city park, do not ride late at night and always passing in the right lane (Denmark driving on the right road).

Cycling in Copenhagen is a fun and safe. The air is relatively clean, comfortable and contours of the land infrastructure flat. You can see more, absorb various things and explore the lives of its citizens should Copenhagenites true.

Want it? So, forget about traveling by tour bus or rent a car. Use a bicycle if you have time to Copenhagen.
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