Haven’t been there, but apparently, allowing people to go there unrestricted would require Congressional action, which hasn’t happened yet. But yeah, you can catch a flight via Mexico or Guatamala, and the Cubans will supposedly be nice enough not to stamp your passport if you’re American.
I never understood why it’s illegal for Americans to visit Cuba, but it’s fine for them to go to North Korea on a US passport (if the Norks will have them, of course).
I don’t think it’s constitutional for the government to restrict our travels per se. The ban is on trade with Cuba. You can book a tour through Canada and pay the tour company, so you don’t have to spend money in Cuba. There are exceptions for educational, medical and humanitarian visits.
Doesn’t work legally — they’re paying the Cubans, so you’re considered to be indirectly still spending your money in Cuba.
If you want to go, probably better to cut out the middlemen and just buy a ticket to Cuba through a third country, being careful not to take back any evidence when you re-enter the US.
[quote=The-Shoveler]Well I just added smoking a Cuban cigar to my bucket list.[/quote]
They suck. Its just the privilege of smoking one… BTW… I have cubans… Bought them in Canada…
Nicarguan leaf is generally considered better. They snuck the bush out of Cuba and found that the plant does better in the climate of Nicaruaga and so the leaf is more desirable from there.
my mom and her childhood pal had a trip to cuba scheduled through an educational group. pal got sick. something bad with her foot; might have needed amputation. pal ignored doctors orders and went anyway. turned out foot didnt need to be amputated. about a year later pal died.
true story
the bucket list involves an actual death at the end …
Morgan Freeman’s character was accused of being selfish for going out and doing the bucket list when his wife thought he should spend his last days with his family, food for thought, is it selfish to do what you want to do in your last days?
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