Going to Cuba next month

[Septic]

I have not but think it would be a cool trip. Some recommend giving it 5 or so years to modernize a bit more.

Here is a very informative link from a family that recently traveled there.
https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowTop..._Trip_Report_to_Cuba_Go_Now_or_Wait-Cuba.html

Some points to note:
Your phone will not work there.
You will need Canadian or European currency.
There are no ATM's
There are no gas stations/convenient store for you to stop in and grab a drink and some chips or candy.
You have to declare a reason for going IE:"humanitarian mission" seems to be a good choice for most people.
Despite being third world, it's very safe as crimes against tourists are heavily punished.
You must have a Travel Medical Insurance card.

I plan on flying down this year, specifically to get there and experience it BEFORE it's 'modernized'. Otherwise one might as well just go to Key West.

 

[Boca Vol]

I plan on flying down this year, specifically to get there and experience it BEFORE it's 'modernized'. Otherwise one might as well just go to Key West.

There's a Stonegate Bank in Ft. Myers. If you plan on using plastic swing by there and get one of their MasterCards.

 

[BEATBAMA12]

Cohiba Behike 25
H. Upmann
Hoya de Monterey
Cuaba Piramides
Ramon Allones

Bring these 5 back, find a cigar aficionado that likes Cubans but can't get them and make some trades.

 

[VOLatile]

Friend of mine went as soon as the border opened. He absolutely loved the culture, the people, and even the government officials he met.

 

[VolFaninFla]

I woke up at 2:30 this morning. Had to be at the airport at 4:00 am for my 7 am flight.

At the gate now in Tampa. Everything going well and no issues.
Rented a 1954 convertible...my friend said that may be the newest car on the island
I have a list of recommended restaurants of which I'll probably only get to a couple.

 

[Boca Vol]

I woke up at 2:30 this morning. Had to be at the airport at 4:00 am for my 7 am flight.

At the gate now in Tampa. Everything going well and no issues.
Rented a 1954 convertible...my friend said that may be the newest car on the island
I have a list of recommended restaurants of which I'll probably only get to a couple.

Enjoy your trip.:good!:

 

[SaluteToTheHill]

I woke up at 2:30 this morning. Had to be at the airport at 4:00 am for my 7 am flight.

At the gate now in Tampa. Everything going well and no issues.
Rented a 1954 convertible...my friend said that may be the newest car on the island
I have a list of recommended restaurants of which I'll probably only get to a couple.

Jealous

 

[Coug]

I woke up at 2:30 this morning. Had to be at the airport at 4:00 am for my 7 am flight.

At the gate now in Tampa. Everything going well and no issues.
Rented a 1954 convertible...my friend said that may be the newest car on the island
I have a list of recommended restaurants of which I'll probably only get to a couple.

Keep us posted... if you can.

 

[vol_in_ar]

I woke up at 2:30 this morning. Had to be at the airport at 4:00 am for my 7 am flight.

At the gate now in Tampa. Everything going well and no issues.
Rented a 1954 convertible...my friend said that may be the newest car on the island
I have a list of recommended restaurants of which I'll probably only get to a couple.

have a great time

 

[VolMax]

Did Castro keep him?

 

[Coug]

Did Castro keep him?

He's stuck in the bathroom, forgot to bring his own toilet paper.

 

[SaluteToTheHill]

Anxious to hear how this trip went. We'll be heading down to Playa Del Carmen Mexico later this summer. Hoping to get to Cuba at some point.