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Howard
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How would I get to Cuba?
Not that I will go as it is illegal to just take a vacation to Cuba, BUT lets say I did want to go, departing from Loreto or La Paz or even TJ, what
is the best way?
I am looking for some first hand information on what airlines and routes you took, IF you were going to do it. I assume that through either Mexico
City or Cancun. What airlines would you use, approximate costs, etc.
I realize that it might be a delicate matter but any information would be appreciated.
[Edited on 8-13-2014 by Howard]
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bajabuddha
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I'd just grab a small dinghy and head for The Keys with 23 of my best friends to help paddle..... (j/k!) 
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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chuckie
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There are several agencies that specialize in getting US citizens from Mexico to Cuba with no hassles. I havnt done it for a while but an internet
search should dig them up. Wasn't too expensive as I remember it, worst was getting from La Paz-Mexico City...CUBA and Cubans are great...
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Wally
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Havana_airport
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SFandH
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I think you can still get there from TJ with a stop in Monterey. Certainly from Mexico City. Probably from Cancun too.
[Edited on 8-13-2014 by SFandH]
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Howard
Not that I will go as it is illegal to just take a vacation to Cuba, BUT lets say I did want to go, departing from Loreto or La Paz or even TJ, what
is the best way?
I am looking for some first hand information on what airlines and routes you took, IF you were going to do it. I assume that through either Mexico
City or Cancun. What airlines would you use, approximate costs, etc.
I realize that it might be a delicate matter but any information would be appreciated.
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this board is occasionally a good place for gringos to solicit advice on committing crimes
p.s. if you plan to commit crimes, don't do your planning in internet chat forums! even elvis8clouseau, with scooby do master chief detective decoder
ring, can follow internet clues using google. just ask around verbally...
[Edited on 8-13-2014 by mtgoat666]
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Loretana
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Howard,
Ask Alexander. He is a Canadian, so he goes there legally and often.
<http://www.loretorealty.com/>
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Stickers
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Bush Pilots taking legal trip to Cuba
Cuba 2014
Departs: Oct 6, 2014
Returns: Oct 10, 2014
Status: Open
Charming, Adventurous, Colorful, Exciting, Exotic, Fascinating, Passionate, Enchanting, Musical, Forbidden, Prohibited…. and we have the license for
you to go.
Join Jack, Claudia, and other BBP members as we add another page of adventure, fun, and laughter into our book of memories as we do our second group
trip into the magical country of Cuba.
Because you cannot legally take your aircraft into Cuba and even if so, the price is too prohibitive, we are leaving our airplanes at home for this
trip and will meet up in Florida where we will take a charter flight to Havana…..
And once there, it will be five days of exploring the beauty and culture of Cuba as well as meeting with various department heads of Cuba’s Aviation
Sector regarding overflight authorization, safety, emergency procedures, and overflight routes you might receive.
In addition, we have been invited to visit the museum of the Revolution as well get up close to some of the aircraft and vehicles that put Castro into
power.
And yes, I had a 1952 Ford Convertible as well as a 57 Chevy hardtop when I was young. I would really be surprised if you did not find and ride in
your very first car....brings back lots of memories. Only in Cuba.
[Edited on 8-14-2014 by Stickers]
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windgrrl
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Fly to Calgary or Vancouver, then book an all-inclusive Canadian trip to Cuba, then go on tours around the country from there. There are very
inexpensive charter packages available (Sears, Westjet, etc.). Dense touristy areas have experienced increased crime, due to poverty and sanctions,
but the travel advisory is no biggie:
http://travel.gc.ca/destinations/cuba
As an American, you could have a few options to travel to Cuba legally and those may expand in the near future. Then look out - big time development.
It's an amazing country, very beautiful, sugar sand beaches, warm people, wonderful arts and culture, layers of Spanish, Russian and Us history around
every corner. We'd winter there if they had any wind.
When the way comes to an end, then change. Having changed, you pass through.
~ I-Ching
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bajabuddha
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"... even elvis8clouseau, with scooby do master chief detective decoder ring, can follow internet clues using google."
Oh..... my.... gawd......  i'm on the floor....
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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CortezBlue
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Well as a Mexican Perm Resident we can travel from Cancun to Habana in about 1 hour.
However, my wife being an educator, we were invited to take a cultural exchange trip, but it was VERY Expensive.
So we will probably take the Cancun option in the near future.
PS. we did learn that bringing bars or soap is a preferred tip for waitresses etc.
[Edited on 8-14-2014 by CortezBlue]
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motoged
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| Quote: | Originally posted by mtgoat666
... even elvis8clouseau, with scooby do master chief detective decoder ring, can follow internet clues using google. ...
[Edited on 8-13-2014 by mtgoat666] |
 So, he is probably loading up the cartoon canon any minute now....his intel
sources are providing a direct lead to this topic as we read it 
As for Cuba.....do it before it turns into Miami....friends who have gone there liked Cuba a lot. Too bad most tourists stay in the north end....lots
to appreciate at the south end (aside from Guantanamo )...
Santiago is a World Heritage site.....
Don't believe everything you think....
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gnukid
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Book a trip from la paz to DF to havana - flight and hotel with layover is quite cheap $600. Hotel national cuba, tropicana, and hemingway marina
hotel among many options.
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churro
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I dont think is unlawful to go to Cuba... I think it is unlawful to spend USD there
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woody with a view
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swim!
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motoged
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USA dollars are accepted for currency conversions in Cuba....as are Canadian and Euros....Cuba has two "levels" of accepted currency within the
country
Don't believe everything you think....
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Stickers
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It used to be $75 to fly from Cancun to Havana, a very short flight.
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bajabuddha
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Howard, if you do get there, please fill us in afterwards. It's very high on my bucket list. I'm jealous as all get-out! 
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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captkw
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going to cuba
Hola Howard..folks from the usa go all the time !! check out "latitude 38" for real trip info and its not illegal to go there,,but its illegal to
spend dollars as in trading with the enemy !! what a sick USA,,anyway go have great time !!! and check out "papas place" and do some fishing!!
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SFandH
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A Gold Mine of Collectable Cars
Link to Photos
Buy a boatload, make a handsome profit.
[Edited on 8-14-2014 by SFandH]
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