Subject: Cuban Newsletter time! 💌 - SimplyCubaTours

Hola Friend,


Como estas? I have to say as much as I was having a shitty week last week, it was great to get some good news!


So 7 out of 10 airports opened on Monday! Woohoo!!!


Varadero is 100% confirmed to open to tourists tomorrow. Although only the hotel areas at this stage.


Of course everyone got totally excited by this news wanting to go and see their families and there is still total confusion around what is an option, what isn't. I have read all the news articles out and Yoanis being in Cuba watched the live government update that was televised last week as such we can confirm that at this stage what is a possibility is for Cuban nationals to come home finally and see their families. They have to complete a 14 day self-isolation at home.


Foreigners however at this stage are still confined to hotel areas, like Varadero and the Cayos. You can still not stay in casas or with friends.


In the televised updates they promised to provide an update this week on a few things. One was about the re-opening of the remaining three airports, Havana, Ciego de Avila and Sancti Spiritus. I haven't seen any specific reports on these, however the numbers have been declining, so unless there is any reason why they may spike this week I am hopeful for positive news on this.

The other bit of confusion came about the declaration. This is one that you complete at the Cuban airport you arrive to with regard to your health in the past 14 days. Not a form that you carry with you.


The next hurdle of course is who can fly...


I have received the news from our Canadian friends that numbers there are getting worse, some areas are still locked down and flights are being cancelled... and of course there is also the requirement of a 14 day quarantine on your return.

UK we got news from that Cuba has the green light. Then I was told that there is a quarantine requirement being brought back in for returning to Cuba, but upon checking today, that didn't seem to eventuate. But the big question is, how can you get to Cuba from UK with no direct flights at the moment. I am hoping that with more airports open that issue may be eliminated soon!


From other parts of Europe, there seems to be a standard 14 day quarantine upon return from any travels.


As for Australia... well.... Good luck to us going anywhere in the near future! WA government announced that they will not open borders till April 2021 to anyone, whether that's another state or the world! At least the east coast may have a chance to do some Trans-Tasman travel soon.


Well, personally I am happy to see that we can have the boys back on the road again soon! They have had a tough year... Not only did they not get to do what they love - traveling around Cuba, showing tourists all its wonders, but they had to spend countless hours in lines for simple things like food, toothpaste... not finding simple things like shampoo, vinegar or other supplies or even to get cash out at the bank... things you and I may take for granted.


We can still not start tours this year, but certainly are ready for 2021! So if you are ready to make your travel plans or know someone who wants to discover this amazing place...

want to do it guided by a local and want to give back to the community (because we always eat, stay and use local services!) We'd love to give them a little something!


Below is a 30% off code to use on any of our tours! Bookings can be made between now to 31 December 2020 for any of our tours next year. (remember we have a diving tour coming soon!)

Tour updates!

  

Woohoo! I now have the draft Scuba diving tour in hand... Look fantastic! 14 days of underwater discovery... and some above water...


We have put the names up in our Facebook Group today! Have to say I am liking the options of Scuba Cuba and Dunk'n'Drive Cuba! Let's just see what else comes in.


Will share the details of this tour once we finalise it. Not long now!


Apart from this, we have a few others in the pipeline, as we do listen! 


One is to take you to the hidden realms of Baracoa! You will have to put aside 16 days in your diary for this... I can tell you that much!

Will also have one to dance your way through Cuba... how could we not? Since it's such a vibrant place and the biggest part is the music!


So watch this space! And if you have something specific in mind, feel free to reach out! We are about creating dream holidays, so always open to suggestions!


  

What's on the blog this week?


We have had some amazing comments on our posts about birds! You seem to love these amazing, beautiful and unique creatures of Cuba, so we wanted to put a blog together with some pointers about Birdwatching in Cuba. Give you the insight on seasons, locations and the birds...


There is nothing like hanging out in untouched landscape for ours spotting these guys and listening to their sounds. It is truly refreshing for the soul!

Yet there is so much to see and do.... free to reach out! We are about creating dream holidays, so always open to suggestions!


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If you could travel to Cuba right now, what would you like to know before your trip?



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