Cuba

[Samdy Gray]

I went mid-August and it caught the tail end of hurricane Irene.

[ronnie21]

Went there about six years ago, loved it but wouldn't go back to the same area.  We went to Cayo Coco, basically a series of holiday hotels about a mile apart with very little else to do.  Beaches were fabulous and the food was ok.  Took ourselves off for two nights to Havana, fantastic place where the old and the (fairly) modern mix together.  We were on a conducted tour so I don't know what we didn't see but it was a great experience!

[Anteater]

You must go to Havana whatever you do. The place is falling to bits but loads of atmosphere, feels well dodgy half the time but locals are great and generally a very safe city centre. Go to the Bodeguita Del Medio for a Mojito or a Daiquiri in El Floridita, fantastic coktails and not changed much since Hemmingway was getting pissed in them. North of the Island is spectacular around the valley of Vinales, and if you're flush for an internal flight get out to Cayo Largo for a trip on a catamaran to tiny Islands that wouldn't be out of place in a Bounty commercial (not that they seem to do them these days). Also worth checking out the history in Havana itself if you're that way inclined. Also make sure you buy a copy of Granma ! Viva La Revolucion !

[4D]

Ta all! Anyone been to sharm El sheik? I can't make my mind up. 

[Luci]

Ta all! Anyone been to sharm El sheik? I can't make my mind up. 

Depends on what you are after Egypt wise - I wouldn't bother with Sharm personally as I think there are much nicer places in Egypt.

If you want to do the culture/excursion thing as well as relaxation, I'd recommend Taba heights as from there you can do Petra, Jerusalem, Eilat etc. and the Red Sea but also, the snorkelling is awesome and you can really relax.