Thinking of going to Cuba in March? Any suggestions ? Which city? Hotels? What’s the food like? Probably an all inclusive. Please let me know.

Hey! Make sure you check the long term casting i do know that their rainy stormy season starts mid end march.

We got a package that split 3 nights in Havana, 4 nights in Veradero. It was awesome! The Havana nights were not at an all inclusive, but I found the food better. You could go out and get authentic Cuban food, which is REALLY good, better than the Americanized food they try to make in the all inclusive. We hired a classic car with a driver and a tour guide and spent a day just touring around Havana. It was great! If you're interested in beaches, then Havana isn't the place. Beaches are rocky there, but Veradero beaches were amazing!

Tracy thank you for the info!

How many days are you thinking? Havana is worth a few days, can take the hop on hop off bus, there are free walking tours, and just exploring old Havana and along the malecon is really nice. There is more food selection variety in the city, but the inclusives have various international buffets too. Cuban food is pretty good, lots of meat (more pork) and rice, fish if you’re closer to the coast. We accidentally brought home some CUC, so if you’re looking to exchange some cash beforehand, just let me know!
Viñales is also worth a visit, it’s one of the most beautiful towns. And staying in casa particulars is easy, just book through airbnb! Many of them will offer breakfast, and generally give you a lot of food, we typically didn’t need lunch after.

Kathy thank you for the great info

There is a saying 'you dont go to Cuba for the food'...variety and lots of it in all inclusives but all tastes the same. Spirits watered down... but good service and lovely people.,

Carol thanks that is what I heard about the food.

Carol We found the food was very enjoyable and good. Never had a watered down cocktail. You must have stayed in an all inclusive. You should have gone to Havana for a more authentic experience.

Lisa yes I did go to an all inclusive ..was in Havana and other areas also...better food but nothing exceptional.

Go to Cayo Coco. All beaches are beautiful and the people are amazing anywhere in Cuba. Havana is far from there but is a must see.

Dan read about the split trip too.

If there is a split trip btwn Varadero and Havana, I highly recommend it. It's not offered all the time, depends on the season. You also have to be aware of who's offering it - if it's WJ Vacations, you'll likely have to red eye to Toronto and catch a flight there. I haven't seen anything direct from YVR with them, at least when I've been looking.
Resort food certainly isn't the best in comparison to an all inclusive in say MX - but still good. However, if you eat off site - especially in Havana - you'll find some amazing and inexpensive food. I ate a few places in Havana and each offered some of the best food I've had.

The Royalton Hicacos-great resort all inclusive.