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Varadero would give a luxurious base from which to drive and appreciate central Cuba;-
(1) The country, market towns and agriculture;
(2) Havanna City with river and seafront; The historical and modern sections of the Museo Nacional-Arte Cubano; and the 'Museo de la Revolucion' and
(3) To meet the locals & understand why they say " most people regard the revolution as having been a good thing".

Tourists(as well as their foreign currency) are welcomed - and real Cuba can definitely found within a few hours drive of Varadero.

We still only speak limited spanish, but that would not be an obstacle to enjoying this holiday.

- Hopefully Repeat Visitors, J.& J., Merton, London., 23/10/2009 17:16
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My partner and I of 17 years were, this summer, looking to go to Cuba with our son over Christmas perhaps, to get married. Nowhie's lost his job so all we managed was 4 days camping in Southwold! Cuba would be devine and such an experience for our son! (and he wants to see where James Bond went to!)

- Zoe, London, 23/10/2009 16:54
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I would to take my son or friend to Cuba one for some quality family time and two for my friend and I to visit all the back streets and see how the real cubans live.

And maybe meet Fidel Castro and he can tell us about his wonderful relationship with Che Gavara. And how he has outlived all the American Presidents

- Marlene Graham, Leyton London, 23/10/2009 14:16
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What a year - my dad died, my mum had a stroke and went blind, I went banckrupt and lost my job. Things can only get better - surely???

- Chris, Crawley, United Kingdom, 23/10/2009 06:50
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I yi yi (is that the correct spelling? Pass me a cigar and a mojito!

- Carrie, Hockley, Essex., 22/10/2009 16:31
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AWESOME.... iLike, no iLove, yes iLove it.....holiday next year...just what I and my mum need......Me me me pick Me mini me PLEASE..pretty please....
Here I come.....

- Penz, London, 22/10/2009 15:34
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Cuba would be great - only managed a rainy week in Scotland this year ...

- Ali, Bourne, Lincs, 22/10/2009 15:19
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Cuba wow! one of the many places I have dreamed of visiting,
everyone I know who's been recommends it highly, it would make great destination for me to help my recovery from months
of Chemoradiation I have endured this year!I pray to God I can win this trip!!!

- Irvin Lipman, London, England, 22/10/2009 11:27
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VIVA CUBA! FINGERS CROSSED - HERE WE COME!

- Eric Veasey, London , England, 22/10/2009 09:17
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One can only dream of such a holiday, to experience the culture and meet the people who make Cuba such a diverse place to live.

- Angela, London, 22/10/2009 08:41
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Both my sisters have been to Cuba before but unfortunaly i'v not made it yet, but i'm sure i will as i have got as far as Florida which is exqusite

- Elizabeth Winton, London, 22/10/2009 08:39
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This would not compensate for the terrible year I had (2008), the worst thing being losing my Mum but even the runner-up prize would give me something to look forward to. I have heard Cuba is great

- Karin Y, London, 22/10/2009 02:14
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All I want is to taste an authentic Mojito while taking in the distinguished smells of Cuban cigars in the air when I hopefully win this amazing holiday....pleeease!!!!


- Kirsi, london,UK, 22/10/2009 01:00
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Cuba? Amazing! A dream come true... I've never had a holiday... this would be the bestest present ever!

- Olivia, London, 21/10/2009 23:59
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Fidel Castro, Buena Vista Social Club, Montecristo cigars, Criollo and 1950's american classic cars set on a beautiful caribbean island with ecletic crumbling architecture and people with a diverse and rich political, social and cultural background. Where else on earth would I rather be? I can think of nowhere else... So let it be me!!!

- Maxine, London, London, UK, 21/10/2009 23:40
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Have been to Varadero and despite a minor Hurricane, loved every minute, Cuba Libra's here I come !!!

- Michelle, London, 21/10/2009 23:12
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Surely macdonalds and starbucks have their beady dollar soaked eyeballs on many a location in Havana. Im sure all of us would love to go before this happens. Ps be sure to print the pics of my sister and I in beach attire!

Gracias guapissima!

- Kate, sheffield uk, 21/10/2009 22:37
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CUBA-I'D LIKE TO SEE SO PLEASE,PLEASE, PICK ME-HE, HE.
H appy-Latin American way
A dventurous-opportunity would be great-if headed my way
v acation-I badly need
A nswers-to many questions about cuba to find out about
N ews-about cuba I have read need to see if its true
A utomobiles look awesome

- Sue, beckenham kent, 21/10/2009 22:15
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Sun, sea, salsa, long live the revolution, time gone past time still to come - rumba.

- Thelma, London UK, 21/10/2009 21:56
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would like to spend some quality time with my 16 year old daughter - the past 11 years i have spent helping her younger disabled brother. I feel that i have neglected her somewhat and this would give the two of us time alone to have some 'fun' before she flies the coup so to speak!

- Sandra, surrey, england, 21/10/2009 21:17
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Have not had faraway holiday for about 8 years, so this would be absolutely amazing.
Colin.

- Colin Smith, london, 21/10/2009 16:06
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I've never previously been tempted to comment on a competition that I hope to win, but am paradoxically doing so now just to say that I couldn't have expressed myself better than Kate (c11 places below this?). I stupidly delayed visiting the USSR until it was too late, ditto Albania, though was glad to have experienced the drabness of the so-called German Democratic Republic and the un-overrun-with-tourists, pre-McDonaldsised pre-Velvet Revolution Czechoslovakia. Yet Cuba has always been something different, geographically nestling as it does in the armpit of its big bully neighbour... (Kate, if you win and I don't, can I come? If vice versa, yes you can!)

- David Harman, London, UK, 21/10/2009 16:03
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Cuba zambuca..here I come!!! If only....

- Anita, HERTFORDSHIRE, 21/10/2009 15:55
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Cuba and Hawai, two of those "must see" iconic places. I am yet to visit, but by hook or by crook, I shall visit.

- U, Kent, 21/10/2009 15:51
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I have wanted to visit Cuba since I was a teenager... and I am 60 now! This would be a dream come true. I want to see it before it changes.

- Cargirl, london, england, 21/10/2009 15:27
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How amazing! What an opportunity and definately a trip of a lifetime. Someone is going to be very very lucky if they win this, amazing.

- Sam, London, 21/10/2009 15:05
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a
recent night at floridita certainly whetted my appetite with a fabulous taste of the wonderful tastes, sounds and style of cuba! Now I'm keener than ever to experience la vida cubana!

- Nathan, London, UK, 21/10/2009 15:01
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Sorry guys.....I know I have WON!!! xxx

- Halima, London, UK, 21/10/2009 14:59
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What a fantastic prize, I would love to be lucky enough to actually win something like this... Good luck everyone.

- Gabriella Highfield, London, 21/10/2009 14:51
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There is so much about this Island that interests me. It would be a dream come true it I won this prize.

- Philip Clifford, Kent, 21/10/2009 14:38
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I work in a finance dept for an advertising agency and do not get paid enough to go to places like this, would be nice.

- Martin, Petts Wood, 21/10/2009 14:24
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A guy at work went there early this year for his honeymoon and told me how nice it was.

- Rob, Camden, London, 21/10/2009 14:19
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So this is the begging board... I guess I better join the cue... Pleeeeeeeease let me wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin

- Gillian Burton, London, England, 21/10/2009 13:44
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I have also wanted to go to Cuba. Unfortunately I didnt get to go away this year so I would be over the moon if I was able to go to Cuba - a dream come true!!

- Jill, London, 21/10/2009 11:31
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It's the music that does it for me - ever since the Buena Vista Social Club I've been hooked.
Mojitos are pretty good too

- Jason, Emsworth, UK, 21/10/2009 08:46
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The Cuban revolution, Castro and Guevara have given us one of the most fascinating and enduring stories in 20th century political history and the way the country has continued to exist as an independent communist state resisting pressures from the outside world is a remarkable testament to them.It would be a fantastic privilege to experience such a country first hand.

- Kate, london, 20/10/2009 23:20
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The Cue Bar? What a dodgy snooker club in Lewisham? No thanks. What? Oh Cuba! Yes we would love to go, thanks x

- Tom Heywood, London, England, 20/10/2009 23:17
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Oh please let me win, its not been a good year, I would take my daughter,we would see everything and have such good fun.

- Elizabeth, london, 20/10/2009 23:09
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Cuba, Cuba, Cuba ...more than a fantasy, a wonderful dream to visit this country digging the Havanna scene...perfect beaches and colourful people, with Castro as leader a voice for the people.

Totally Amazing Opportunity

- Christine Eyers, London, 20/10/2009 22:23
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Wow, always wanted to visit Cuba, smoke the cigars. Love this place and would be great to just be there.

- Gajen, London, 20/10/2009 22:05
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Cuba,the jewel in the sala crown with which my mujer is besotted,who lives,breathes and worships la musica,have to get there before the dotage sets in,hasta la vista.

- Georgie Porgie, london united kingdom, 20/10/2009 19:36
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this would be a great location for my boyfriend of 10 years to propose to me,i have allways dreamed of visiting so this would be the best thing ever if i won xxxx

- Pearl Hodgson, london, 20/10/2009 18:28
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What a totally fabulous prize - 1st would be amazing, runner up fantastic - keeping everything crossed!!

- Louise, LONDON, 20/10/2009 18:08
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Cuba has been on my wish list for many years - really would love to go while Castro is still around

BEAM ME UP!!!!

- Carol Pyke, coulsdon england, 20/10/2009 17:52
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Went there in July and would go again in a flash. Amazing country, amazing people, amazing culture, and the best beach in the world!!!!

- Scottie, London, 20/10/2009 17:41
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Never been to Cuba, but from its vast history and what it stands for even today marks it out as one of the richest and most passionate places on earth. Long live Fidel and his brother for standing against this capitalist world. Oh and the I've also heard the food is good!!

- Oliver, London, 20/10/2009 17:28
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great comp...love to win as my bf an i need a holiday after ill health etc.

- Simon Cox, london england., 20/10/2009 17:11
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I have always wanted to visit Cuba: it's important to do so while Castro lives. I'm longing to see the beautiful old-style but decaying colonial architecture,and 1940s American cars. A big attraction is the friendly people and superb music and dancing.I'm especially keen on dancing and know this is a Cuban speciality.Most of all, I want to make people in my Spanish class jealous!

- Carol Philip, Oxford, UK, 20/10/2009 15:54
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Well the Cubans have music, they have soul and don't believe what you read in the the travel guides, they have great food. If you want colour Cuba is the place to be. It is a nation of survivors and we could learn a lot from them!

- Debbie, London, 20/10/2009 15:16
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This would make an ideal silver weddikng anniversary present to my husaband if I won it. Our silver wedding anniversary is May next year.I have nothing planned yet. I Will keep my fingers crossed. I can just see us celebrating doing Salsa dancing and sipping cuba Libras by the beach.

- Sue,Essex, THORPE BAY UK, 20/10/2009 14:58
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Listening to Cuban music in La Habana, dancing la salsa & samba every night in the streets with Cuban men, drinking a Mojito or Pina Colada and smoking a Montecristo on the paradisiac white sand beaches in Varadero, taking pictures of the classic automobiles labouring along streets and country roads has been my best holiday so far. I want to go back there please make me a winner !

- Cavaye, London UK, 20/10/2009 13:51
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I am a poor artist, I wish to go to Cuba in order to create a more beautiful place within my photography

- Ibrahim, London, 20/10/2009 13:39
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Always wanted to go, ever since a friend and his wife went there 20 years ago. It would be a great opportunity to see how the Cuban culture survived, despite the harships they've had to endure.

- Chris, London, UK, 20/10/2009 13:34
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We went to Oxford for our 'honeyday'4 1/2 years ago with Cuba in our mind; and still is. This year is almost gone, but next year it's a plan.

- Ant, London, 20/10/2009 13:30
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Never been to Cuba before, always wanted to for our honeymoon. Intrigued by the people, food and culture, and so much more!!! Quiero lune de miel en Cuba ay ay ay!!

- Marsha Tabalujan, London, UK, 20/10/2009 12:28
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Spent 2 days in Havana and 3 in Varadero. LOVED it, music, architecture, golden sands. Now learing Spanish and would love to go back while Castro still rules.

GOC

- Gaye O'Connor, Palmers Green, London, 20/10/2009 11:07
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What a fabulous country!! Friendly people, beautiful countryside, great cities and great music and dance. Viva Cuba!!!

- Rob Mcmahon, worcester and london, UK, 20/10/2009 10:44
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I want to know if rice in the cuban style really exists or is just a Spanish invention.

- Elisa, Dartford, UK, 20/10/2009 09:54
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Cuba has to be the most exciting island to visit in the Caribbean. It seems to be such a melting pot of cultures and has managed to keep it's own unique identity. It's got to be down to the character of the Cubans that they are so proud of their country and have some of the best exports ever - salsa and Havanna Club to name but two!

- Simone Enefer-Doy, Coulsdon, England, 20/10/2009 09:35
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SPIRITS LOW,
FINANCES CHRONIC,
WINNING THIS
WOULD BE THE PERFECT TONIC!

- Lucy Dooley, LONDON, 20/10/2009 09:34
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How amazing would it be to see Cuba whilst still under Castro's rule, before some other will come along and modernize the country....!

- Lex, London, 19/10/2009 22:25
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My and my fiance are planning to get married next year- this would be such a great honeymoon trip! we both dream about dancing real cuban salsa, where salsa was born :))

- Olivia, London, 19/10/2009 14:48
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