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[Manics]

The wife and I just booked an all inclusive weeklong vacation in Varadero, Cuba! Looking out the window this morning was all the motivation we needed to pull the trigger on the deal.

Can't wait, in a few days I'll be soaking up the sun on a beach!!!

 

[MrPing1000]

u are going to cuba....


THAT MAKES U A COMMUNIST THUS A TERRORIST!

 

[jenov4]

Congrats Manics! Cuba is a great place to visit (especially since American's aren't allowed there! :lol ) I've been there last year and had a wonderful time.

Make sure you bring lots of $1 USD for tipping. That will make a world of difference for the people there.

 

[Escape Goat]

Thanks for supporting Communism!!!!!111!1

 

[Warm Machine]

It's awesome there. Buy some cigars as they cost about $2 canadian per when there and about $28 canadian in canada. So get a box and sell them to your american friends.

Where are you staying?

 

[Manics]

Congrats Manics! Cuba is a great place to visit (especially since American's aren't allowed there! :lol ) I've been there last year and had a wonderful time.

Make sure you bring lots of $1 USD for tipping. That will make a world of difference for the people there.

They told us to bring Canadian money instead of American...they dont' really like the yankee money down there.

Where are you staying?

Sandals, Royal Hicacos

 

[darscot]

If your not a Canuck don't be using our currency abroad. All the Americans pretending to be us is ruining all our good hook ups.

 

[DarienA]

Americans may not be allowed there... but alot still go or did... I haven't checked since 9/11 to see what travel to there is like now... I know there use to be certain workarounds people would use to get there.... go there from different country, et.c..

 

[Triumph]

Haha, be sure not to go anywhere off the resort. Or you'll wake up in a bathtub full of ice...

 

[ManDudeChild]

If your not a Canuck don't be using our currency abroad. All the Americans pretending to be us is ruining all our good hook ups.

Seriously, it's getting annoying. Using our flags and shit on vacation, use your ow... oh wait.

 

[Manics]

Haha, be sure not to go anywhere off the resort. Or you'll wake up in a bathtub full of ice...

They're gonna steal my kidneys? lol :lol

 

[bishoptl]

Before clicking on this thread, I swore this was about a potential invasion of Cuba.

 

[Triumph]

Before clicking on this thread, I swore this was about a potential invasion of Cuba.

That's next year. Operation Enduring Freedom has dates in Iran and North Korea first! Get your tickets now, they're going fast!

 

[TheOMan]

Before clicking on this thread, I swore this was about a potential invasion of Cuba.

For some reason, I thought the exact same thing. :lol

 

[Dead]

Before clicking on this thread, I swore this was about a potential invasion of Cuba.

same :lol

 

[radioheadrule83]

A guy where I work went, and actually had to be debriefed when he got back. Mad stuff.
Cuba looks like a really good place to go though. One of the more interesting holiday destinations...

 

[Guzim]

Before clicking on this thread, I swore this was about a potential invasion of Cuba.

:lol :lol :lol

Same here.

 

[darscot]

I think it'ld be easier to count the people that didn't think it was about an invasion.

 

[Manics]

Before clicking on this thread, I swore this was about a potential invasion of Cuba.

I just hope Castro doesn't pick this week to go out with a "bang". I don't want any U.S. led invasions.

 

[jenov4]

Americans may not be allowed there... but alot still go or did... I haven't checked since 9/11 to see what travel to there is like now... I know there use to be certain workarounds people would use to get there.... go there from different country, et.c..

Yes, the Americans go to Cuba via Mexico or Canada (Whatever's closest to them) and the Cuban goverment doesn't stamp your passport at all. You get this temporary vistor's pass which looks like a fancy concert ticket which you MUST carry with you at all times. Just don't like Uncle Same know you've been visiting there!

Also Manics, make sure you have $50US (or was that $25) on hand when you are exiting the country. It's some sorta exit tax you have to pay. And if you want a good seat on the plane make sure you tip the airline folk also. Otherwise you'll end up sitting beside some stranger.

 

[Manics]

Also Manics, make sure you have $50US (or was that $25) on hand when you are exiting the country. It's some sorta exit tax you have to pay. And if you want a good seat on the plane make sure you tip the airline folk also. Otherwise you'll end up sitting beside some stranger.

Travel agent told us the departure tax was like 25 pesos.....also I'm traveling with the wife so hopefully I get to sit beside her.

 

[jenov4]

Yeah you're right. I was there last May and they don't take US dollars anymore! Damn!

From www.gocuba.ca :

Beginning November 8th , 2004 all purchases will have to be made in the Cuban convertible peso only (which will still be on a par with the US dollar).

It will be possible to exchange US currency, but a 10% fee will be charged. Canadian dollars, Euro, UK pounds and Swiss francs can be exchanged for Cuban convertible pesos without the 10% commission fee. It will be possible to exchange Cuban convertible pesos back to US or Canadian dollars at the international airports before leaving the country.

 

[Manics]

Beginning November 8th , 2004 all purchases will have to be made in the Cuban convertible peso only (which will still be on a par with the US dollar).

Let's see American Express put a positive spin on that in a commercial.