I was supposed to go paddling in the USA during Gauley Season for about nine days but I ended up cutting that way back in order to go to C.U.B.A with my dad, step-mom, and a whole pile of her family.
This would be my first ever real fun in the sun vacation outside of North America. The plan was set, trip booked and paid for. This would also be the first time I have been on vacation with my dad and step-mom.
We stayed at the Melia Las Dunas. It was a very nice resort.
I won't get into too much detail about the trip but it consisted of ALOT of alcohol, beach and pool time, good food, catermaran sailboat trip, and then a day off resort to visit a local family that my aunt and uncle knew.
I kind of knew wat to expect off resort. Yes there is alot of poverty in Cuba but people seem to be happy. They do get free health care and education including university level. The number one sport there is "Hitch Hiking".
I would definitely go back.
Some of my pics are up here http://www.flickr.com/photos/cmnypny/sets/72157622666589945/
