An island nation in the Caribbean sea
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Cuba Travel by US Citizen and Non-citizen/Non-Resident spouse
As there is no ban on actual travel by a US citizen to Cuba but rather on the financial transactions, on which side of the legal fence would the following scenario fall?:
I am a US citizen. My ...
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Cuban ferry services to other countries
Are there any sail/ferry services that (in the case of sailing, don't require you to be a crew member) will take you to and from Cuba to the various islands and countries around Cuba.
A few of the ...
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Is it possible to get the Cuban tourist card (visa) on arrival?
Is it mandatory to obtain the Cuban tourist card / visa (tarjeta turística) in advance? Or is it possible to get it upon arrival (at Havana airport) too?
If the latter is possible, is there a ...
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Finding flights to Cuba with a flight search engine
Several of the main flight search tools (Kayak, matrix.itasoftware.com) and the like either won't show or tell you they can't show flights to Cuba due to legal reasons and them being American ...
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Travel to Cuba as dual citizen (USA+other)?
Suppose I am a U.S. citizen with dual citizenship with another country. Citizens of this second country are allowed to travel to Cuba. Suppose further that I live and work outside the United States ...
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Can an American (USA citizen) visit Cuba and make a videodocument and put it on Youtube or sell to PBS etc.?
Can an American (USA citizen; no dual-citizenship) visit Cuba and make a video-documentary film and put it on Youtube or sell to PBS etc.?
Could some legal issues emerge? And if can, how to prevent ...
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How can I find an ATM card usable in Cuba, by a US Citizen?
It is apparently quite easy to enter Cuba (illegally) as a U.S. citizen, by flying from a third country.
But according to Wikitravel, it can be tricky using a credit card while there:
For ...
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The cheapest and quickest way to get from Cuba to India
What is the best route to get to Cuba from India?
In airways. Cheap and quick. And has a balance between those two.
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Are there any cheap ways to get from Jamaica to Cuba?
I'm looking for a flight from Montego Bay to Santiago de Cuba (preferred) or La Havana, but I can't find anything below 400 euros (my trip is one way, at the end of July).
Are there any cheap ...
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Single travelling in Sep-Oct - which destination: China, Russia, Barcelona + Portugal, or Cuba?
I'm Israeli. I get 3 weeks vacation from work during Sep-Oct 12.
I want to travel overseas (for now alone). I thought to use the relatively long vacation to get further away than nearby Europe. Does ...
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Is it possible to travel to Cuba by sea (from e.g. Mexico)?
When I was reading about Cuba around the time I visited there (2008), I got the impression that the only way in is by air.
Now, as of 2012, is this (still) the case? Or are there any cruises, ...
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Can I walk around in Cuba with a copy of my passport instead of the passport itself?
Can I walk around in Cuba with a copy of my passport instead of the passport itself ?
I'm asking this because I prefer to leave my passport in the hotel, rather having it with me.
Do you think that ...
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About a Cuban VISA that can't be stuck on the passport
I've asked the Cuban consulate the VISA for a 2 weeks holiday (I'm from The Netherlands).
They sent me the VISA by mail. I'm surprised to see that it can't be stuck on the passport pages (it is not a ...
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Car rental in Cuba
What prices can one expect for car rental in Cuba? On the Internet it seems ridiculously expensive, are there better deals locally? Is it possible to rent child car seats (and how much would it cost)? ...
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Vegetarian dishes in Cuba
I'm going to Cuba in February. As a vegetarian, food is always a challenge.
The most common problems for me:
I don't know the language very well
The concept of vegetarianism is unusual or ...
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What do Cuban power plugs look like?
What do Cuban power plugs look like? Are they like US or UK ones?
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Is it cheaper to get to Cuba from Miami or Cancún?
If I'm in Miami, what is the cheapest way to get to Cuba? Also, if I'm in Cancún what's the cheapest way to get to Cuba?
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How do I get a tourist visa for Cuba?
How do I get a tourist visa for Cuba ?
I live in the Netherlands, but I'm not a Dutch citizen, I have an Italian passport.
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Visiting islands around Cuba
I planned to travel to Cuba and Dominican Republic, but I've suddenly realized that the flight between Havana and Punta Cana are 6-8 hours and it is not that cheap...
Is there any other international ...
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Crime rate in Cuba
How/what is the crime rate in Cuba? Is walking around in Havana and travel by car through the country reasonably safe for travellers?
Any tips?
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How is the weather in Cuba in January/February/March?
What are the weather conditions in Cuba (and Florida) in January/February/March ?
Some statistics etc would be useful.
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Is it technically illegal for US citizens to visit Cuba?
There is a belief that US citizens would be doing something illegal if they were to visit Cuba.
I remember hearing years ago while in Mexico where lots of people go on sidetrips to Cube that it's not ...
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Is it advisable for US citizen to attempt a visit to Cuba w/o going through an agency?
I am aware of travel agencies catering to US citizens visiting Cuba, but are those services really worthwhile? If so, how does one go about vetting them?
