This article was in the Travel section of the Chicago Trib today.Since Cuba has been mentioned as a HOT spot to try/go for.Thought this might be of help.
http://www.chicagotr...0,1384266.story
Travel to Cuba???
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Posted 16 September 2012 - 07:05 PM
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Posted 17 September 2012 - 09:23 AM
Greg - I'm glad you brought this article forward, not for the stupidity of 'our' policy toward Cuba, but to show Democrats & Repubilicans can agree on SOMETHING in an election year, the importance of Cuban-American voters, especially in Florida. I'd say more, but I think I've already reached the boundary of the SD TOS.
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Posted 18 September 2012 - 11:08 AM
Greg, it is interesting you should mention it. I'm planning a dive trip to Cuba in the next six months on the Avalon I that takes you to the Jardins de la Reina. There are lots of sharks and there was a great trip report about its sister ship the Tortuga on SB recently. It's fairly inexpensive.
I'm flying Detroit-Mexico City (on Delta). Have to spend a night in Mex. City, then on to Havana via Interjet (a Mexican company). The dive company picks you up at the airport and you have one night in Havana on both ends. If you want the links to the websites or the SB article, I can post them.
I realize there are details like getting my visa when I get to Mexico City. Cuba doesn't actually stamp your passport, only your visa. And when I wire the money for the trip, I can't say anything about Cuba on it, or it won't go through. And so on, and so on... I tried booking my Havana flight on a number of websites, including Cubana, but got hung up on any number of issues. Interjet is actually a nicer airline than Cubana, and supposedly more reliable. Aeromexico tends to be coy about booking flights for Americans.
I'm flying Detroit-Mexico City (on Delta). Have to spend a night in Mex. City, then on to Havana via Interjet (a Mexican company). The dive company picks you up at the airport and you have one night in Havana on both ends. If you want the links to the websites or the SB article, I can post them.
I realize there are details like getting my visa when I get to Mexico City. Cuba doesn't actually stamp your passport, only your visa. And when I wire the money for the trip, I can't say anything about Cuba on it, or it won't go through. And so on, and so on... I tried booking my Havana flight on a number of websites, including Cubana, but got hung up on any number of issues. Interjet is actually a nicer airline than Cubana, and supposedly more reliable. Aeromexico tends to be coy about booking flights for Americans.
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Posted 18 September 2012 - 05:11 PM
Greg, it is interesting you should mention it. I'm planning a dive trip to Cuba in the next six months on the Avalon I that takes you to the Jardins de la Reina. There are lots of sharks and there was a great trip report about its sister ship the Tortuga on SB recently. It's fairly inexpensive.
I'm flying Detroit-Mexico City (on Delta). Have to spend a night in Mex. City, then on to Havana via Interjet (a Mexican company). The dive company picks you up at the airport and you have one night in Havana on both ends. If you want the links to the websites or the SB article, I can post them.
I realize there are details like getting my visa when I get to Mexico City. Cuba doesn't actually stamp your passport, only your visa. And when I wire the money for the trip, I can't say anything about Cuba on it, or it won't go through. And so on, and so on... I tried booking my Havana flight on a number of websites, including Cubana, but got hung up on any number of issues. Interjet is actually a nicer airline than Cubana, and supposedly more reliable. Aeromexico tends to be coy about booking flights for Americans.
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I'm glad this was helpful.Please be safe when & where ever you go.You've got gut's. .Keep me/us posted.....How inexpensive...
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Posted 18 September 2012 - 05:11 PM
Ellen.
Would this be a Live a Board??
Would this be a Live a Board??
Edited by Greg@ihpil, 18 September 2012 - 05:13 PM.
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Posted 18 September 2012 - 05:55 PM
I believe it is the same liveaboard (or at least the same fleet) that Kamala is considering for the SD trip. I just didn't want to wait. I'm letting her book it for me. And if anyone wants to join me, I'd love to have company.
This is the website: http://cubandivingcenters.com/
The place/dive location is Jardines de la Reina.
This is the website: http://cubandivingcenters.com/
The place/dive location is Jardines de la Reina.
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Posted 19 September 2012 - 03:19 PM
If anyone else wants to scout our Cuba please let us know...yes its a liveaboard and yes its the same operator I'm set up with as a reseller so who wants to join Ellen?
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Posted 19 September 2012 - 04:06 PM
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I believe it is the same liveaboard (or at least the same fleet) that Kamala is considering for the SD trip. I just didn't want to wait. I'm letting her book it for me. And if anyone wants to join me, I'd love to have company.
This is the website: http://cubandivingcenters.com/
The place/dive location is Jardines de la Reina.
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Posted 19 September 2012 - 04:08 PM
What's the legal risk,cost and dates?
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Posted 23 September 2012 - 09:32 AM
I'm interested but I must be able to answer the Customs Declaration Form question #8 truthfully 'cause I have enough problems without inviting more: http://www.cbp.gov/x...ration_form.xml1348089934[/url]' post='302992']
If anyone else wants to scout our Cuba please let us know...yes its a liveaboard and yes its the same operator I'm set up with as a reseller so who wants to join Ellen?
scroll down to ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS, TRAVEL TRANSACTION LIMITATIONS:
http://travel.state....ry_requirements
Edited by TexasDiver, 23 September 2012 - 09:50 AM.
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Posted 23 September 2012 - 01:53 PM
After reading all that...Guess I need a Lawyer ahead of time....
Interesting that Switzerland is the safe home or dial help for us ,... US citizens..
Interesting that Switzerland is the safe home or dial help for us ,... US citizens..
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