{"product_id":"real-havana-mario-rizzi-9781501081941","title":"Real Havana: Explore Cuba Like A Local And Save Money","description":"\u003cb\u003eUPDATED 2019 EDITION WITH BONUS TRINIDAD CITY GUIDE\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eReal Havana\u003c\/b\u003e is the #1 selling guide to experiencing the authentic Cuba. This book is designed to give you a cultural immersion into Cuban life, and to provide you the tools and background information to truly make the most of your visit. It gives you the confidence and knowledge to break away from the tourist areas and experience the real Cuba. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eYou want to explore the rich culture. Be transported back to a simpler time. Experience Havana's romance and beauty with the same carefree joy as the locals. See everything you want to see and go everywhere you want to go. The Real Havana guide shows you how to do all that and lots more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the guide, you will learn about: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic Cuban cuisine and affordable Havana restaurants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eLow-priced farmers markets, shops and entertainment options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eMaps of Havana and the suburbs - Get out of the city and EXPLORE \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eInstructions on using communal \u003ci\u003etaxis colectivos\u003c\/i\u003e and all the major routes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eContact info and reviews of over 30 \u003ci\u003ecasa particular\u003c\/i\u003e apartments in Vedado.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eFascinating, offbeat places which are hidden from foreigners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHundreds of tips on saving money while in Havana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eHow to avoid the most common tourist scams.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs a special bonus, this book also includes a Trinidad city guide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrinidad is one of the most popular excursions for foreigners visiting Cuba. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, located just a few hours from Havana. Now you can learn how to explore this wonderful place for yourself, on your next trip to Cuba. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book is not a \u003ci\u003e\"tourist guide\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e It is not a boring list of restaurant reviews and attractions, \u003ci\u003elike all the other guides.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With this book, you will learn about the \u003cb\u003eauthentic\u003c\/b\u003e, local places. Locations which are hidden to regular tourists. Naturally, these places are also \u003cb\u003einexpensive.\u003c\/b\u003e So, in effect, you will be immersed in authentic Cuban life, while saving money at the same time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBONUS: \u003c\/b\u003e The last section of this book includes the \u003cb\u003eCheap \u003ci\u003eCasa Particular\u003c\/i\u003e Guide\u003c\/b\u003e. You will find listings and reviews of over 30 apartments and rooms to rent in Havana. These casas particulares have been selected out of the thousands available in the city. They are not only the most affordable, but also among the cleanest, best maintained, and best located. The hosts are hospitable and speak multiple languages. You get the full contact information for these casas. For your convenience, you can book your stay online (www.BestCubaGuide.com) and you will never pay any expensive brokerage or middlemen fees. You are certain to save at least $5 to 10$ per night in brokerage fees. That alone is easily worth the purchase price of the Real Havana guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Full Compass Guides\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFull Compass Guides are aimed at travelers who want to understand local customs and culture so that they can experience destinations like a local. Unlike regular tourist guides, Full Compass guides are not a list of attractions popular with tourists, and boring restaurant and hotel reviews that are obsolete the moment they are published. With our guides, you get succinct, useful information about the culture, people and geography of your destination so you have the tools and the confidence to explore on your own, experience everything that your destination has to offer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOur guides are written by experienced travelers who have intimate knowledge of both the location and the culture of the destination. 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