Moon Cuba (Moon Handbooks) (Paperback)

by Christopher P. Baker (Author) "Havana (pop. 2.2 million), political, cultural, and industrial heart of the nation, lies 150 kilometers (93 miles) due south of Florida on Cuba's northwest coast..." (more)
Key Phrases: criollo fare, cabaret espectáculo, criollo staples, United States, Habana Vieja, Santiago de Cuba (more...)

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Product Description

Moon’s award-winning guide to Cuba provides you with the essential details needed to discover all the can't miss sights, attractions, and restaurants in Cuba — for all budgets. Plus, Moon Cuba highlights the best lesser-known and local hotspots. Check out off-beat destinations such as Finca Manacas (the birthplace of Fidel), Parque Lennon, and Rumba de Salvador's Alley. Or read the intriguing sidebars on Tropicana nightclubs, cigars, and the history of Cuba.
With firsthand experience and honest insight, bestselling author Christopher P. Baker provides you with all the tools you need to create your own unique experience. Chris's fun and creative travel suggestions can help you plan your perfect trip.

Product Details

• Paperback: 750 pages
• Publisher: Avalon Travel Publishing; 4th edition (October 9, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566918022
• ISBN-13: 978-1566918022
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.5 x 1.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #65,106 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Job, March 8, 2007

By	Hammockman (Dayton, Ohio) - See all my reviews

I've literally been around the world backpacking with Lonely Planet guides and like them a lot for budget travel. This is my first experience with Moon and I like this one better. I also ordered the Lonely Planet Cuba guide at the same time and they were released in October and November, '06 so they're comparable in that sense. The Moon is a little heavier which is a consideration if you're traveling light, but that's not insurmountable.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Extensive and a Great Primer for Trip, November 5, 2006

By	Ms. Fibs (Astoria, NY) - See all my reviews

A great beginning read for planning a trip over the next few months. The guide is engaging and appears to be the least biased of Cuba travel guides. The writers' voice appears to be geared more toward the American then European Westerner., ie., the author's description of Veradero Beach area as a Cancun for Europeans is on point, especially after seeing pictures of the area on various travel websites.
It's a thick book and I'm hoping to not have to bring it with me to Cuba as I plan to travel light. Plan on Xeroxing pages and marking places of interest.
The Explore Cuba Itineraries at the beginning of book were helpful.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing detail!, May 12, 2007

By	S. Mueller - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I heard this author interviewed recently by Rick Steves and his unbridled enthusiasm for Cuba (as it is today) really tempted me to go. His book gives advice about places to see if you only have a limited time (and, as tourists, we only have limited time) and the considerations for Americans about how to go legally are very practical. The book has web sites to use to reserve the required first 3 nights in Cuba and tips on where to stay, what the currency is, and all the things you'd want to know about any first-world country ... and he adds honest comments about the poor infrastructure and the poverty in the country.