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I also have been there and done that. Would not recommend leaving the cities though. I will say that if the embargo is ever lifted, a lot of Cubans are going to be rich, and a lot of American car collectors happy. If you have ever been to Cuba, you'll know why!
But I couldnt bear the thought of it coarsening, becoming another Jamaica or Dominican Republic - overrun with tourist hotels, condos, bars, jet ski rentals and so on.
It's like one of those delicate ecosystems -- touch it and it's destroyed.
But I couldnt bear the thought of it coarsening, becoming another Jamaica or Dominican Republic - overrun with tourist hotels, condos, bars, jet ski rentals and so on.
It's like one of those delicate ecosystems -- touch it and it's destroyed.
I wouldn't worry I don't think the 56 Chevy's are doing much for the environment.
While I agree, there's much for me too see and do in the USA. For me Cuba is a short hop on a boat. I'd go just because it would be so inexpensive because of it's proximity.
The only thing I'm really wanting to see there is all the pristine old American iron still running the roads.
While I agree, there's much for me too see and do in the USA. For me Cuba is a short hop on a boat. I'd go just because it would be so inexpensive because of it's proximity.
The only thing I'm really wanting to see there is all the pristine old American iron still running the roads.
Cuba is a tough destination, by the way, nothing to do with Miami.
Cuba is nicer, far more beautiful, people far more interesting, but a very difficult destination.
The country is not prepared for American tourists.
Not even the best hotel, Melia Cohiba, stands on par with any three star hotel in the Caribbean basin or Miami.
Yes, there are nice resorts such as Cayo Coco, Cayo Guillermo, Guardalavaca, Varadero, but again, not on par and far more expensive than any neighbouring country.
You need to know the country very well to travel on your own. The country is extremely safe, but tourists are viewed as walking ATM's and they have every conceivable trick to separate you from you money, shortchange you or overcharge you. Not a good idea to travel with dollars, they penalize you with a 20 percent penalty.
Resorts are OK for poor Canadian low lifes and cheap European packages, a ruinous tourisme according to Castro fimself.
It's a communist economy, so there's almost no private enterprise.
Havana's dowtown is mostly black, but though they'll try to push you fake cigars or Che coins, the place is safe. People are quite cultured and have no problem with languages. Many speak English, Russian or German.
Whilst in the US Navy, I visited GTMO several times. Alas we could not get off base to sample some of Cuba's finest. If the embargo was lifted we would probably visit as part of a trip to Florida to see friends.
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