Cuba is an irresistible cocktail of colonial cities, wonderful beaches, beautiful scenery and music stirred with a dash of rum. South American Experience has been dealing with independent travel to Cuba for eighteen years and we would be delighted to arrange your flights, car hire and accommodation. Early booking is essential.

Money
Cuba has announced a 10% tax on all conversions between the US dollar and Cuba's "convertible" peso, to take effect from the November 2004. Dollars are no longer accepted in shops or hotels. Because of this we are recommend passengers take cash and traveller's cheques in sterling or euros.

NB. The situation could change again so please call the office for up-to-date information before you travel.

Travel Advice: Know Before You Go
South American Experience is a partner in the Know Before You Go campaign and we are working with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to do all that we can to help British Travellers stay safe overseas. For the latest information regarding the political situation and personal safety please check the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website:
www.fco.gov.uk/knowbeforeyougo

Inoculations
Nothing is compulsory but we recommend that you are covered for typhoid and hepatitis and you should be up-to-date with tetanus and polio. Please check with your GP. The following website has some useful information:
www.fitfortravel.scot.nhs.uk

Tourist Card
Currently all nationals need a tourist card to enter Cuba unless you are Cuban or were born in Cuba.   The tourist cards must be issued prior to departure.  We can issue tourist cards for British or European Nationals to enter Cuba. These cost £25 each (please allow 48 hours).

NB. An official hotel must be stated on the tourist card - private addresses will not do.

Consumer protection
Flights and air holidays on these pages are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority under our licence. South American Experience is ATOL6094.

Weather
The dry season runs from mid-November to May. The most likely months for hurricanes in the Caribbean are September and October.

Last Updated: Tuesday May 13 2008