To goonergirl, re Cuba currency. yes this is correct. UK sterling pounds or Euros is the best currency to take to Cuba, you can change it on arrival at the airport at a 'Cadeca' or perhaps at your hotel. Cuba is very much a cash economy, so take enough with you as credit cards are not reliable. Remember too, that there is a dual economy (CUC's for the toursit) and the peso's for the locals. The Peso are worth less than the CUC's so make sure if you are paying in CUC's you get change in CUC's.

it's a wonderful country, great fun - and I'm sure you will have a fantastic time! enjoy!

I am going to Cuba in May 2010. How did you find the advice you were given and to you have any advice that will help me. I.E. take sterling, where to change it, I will be based near Havana - any good advice for Havana?
Just to finish - can we do the Premiership and Champions League double - or just one or the other?

Oldgooner.....take Eruos as they are very familiar with them. The hotel you stay at will change them on the spot without hesitation and the banks are familiar with them also. You can also use credit cards for cash advances at the local banks.

Lots of misinformation and confusion above.

Read Post #6 here, "Everything you need to know about Money Exchange in Cuba."

http://www.wordtravels.com/forum/comments.php?DiscussionID=985&page=1#Item_0

Any further questions after reading that link, come on back.

Have fun.

Cheers,
Terry

Yes, but USDs are a very bad choice because they suffer a special 10% surcharge.

Everything you need to know about Money Exchange: http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147270-c109329/Cuba:Caribbean:Money.Exchange.html

Cheers,
Terry