I've planned a week in Varadero for May 2017. How far in advance should I book? I am currently seeing costs of about 3700$ AI for 2 adults and a 6 year old. Is this good or will prices be lower if I wait more?
What midrange hotel
Is good and kid friendly? Thank you in advance!!!

I feel like that's too high, especially if you're looking for "midrange". Check redtag.ca for better rates.

I flew to Cayo Santa Maria a year ago, 1 week, all inclusive for $900. 3700 is way too much.

www.tripcentral.ca click on the classic grid. This is my favorite site for comparison. It has all of the vacation companies listed all in one grid

Thank you!

I use it for comparison, but I usually book through the vacation company itself, so I'm not sure if their booking service is good or not.

We do the same, use it to compare, then book directly with the company.

I agree that's quite high, especially since May is off season. I'd wait a few months to book.

Thanks!

I went there at the end of may. I found booking in March was the cheapest and mid range was around 1000 per person.
redtag is great!

We just booked a last-minute A/I at a 5 star for under 1000 pp.

When I went 2 years ago in May it was $850 for a 4-star

That's wayyyyyyy to much

Also, a five star in Cuba is a more like a three or four star here. Don't go less than four star.

Will do!

Go to Mexico lol

Been to Mexico lots, would like to see Cuba before it all changes!

5 Star for sure..... look into Cayo Ensenachos. See: http://www.iberostar.com/.../cayo.../iberostar-ensenachos
IBEROSTAR.COM
IBEROSTAR Ensenachos

Thank you!

Looks amazing!

^^ Cuba is brutal for food. Even Five Star. Mexico so much better..

I agree 100%

I keep hearing people saying this but I've been twice and have never gone hungry. Yes, there's food that doesn't look appetizing so I don't eat it but for the most part, I've found it to be not too bad.

^^ Janet -- Hmm, your comment actually makes you agree with my comment. Here's another way to look at it: You have a choice between two five star all inclusive hotels. One is a 9-10 hr destination with a required layover to get there. The flavor is bland, the food isn't that bad, the local beer and liquor are brands you haven't heard of (no bud/coors light) the rooms are so-so and you can't get a thick delicious steak any where on the island. Or you can fly to 5.5 hours no layover, the food is OMG fantastic, the local beer is all brands you get here in Canada), rooms are amazing and if you want your choice of steaks they're all you can eat and thick AAA+ cuts. Price being some what similar, which would you stay at? Cuba sucks.

I heard lots of good things for families at Moon Palace in Cancun - https://www.westjet.com/.../en/hotels/hotel-overview.page...

Paid 1500 for 2 adults all Inc. But we flew outta calgary last year this time.