Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

I am sure Cuba has alot to offer, but..

For Americans, travel to Cuba is against the law.

Even if it were legal, I wouldn't go there anyway. I don't travel to countries where the citizens are repressed by their government.

I also don't travel to countries that are deemed unsafe for American tourists, but I honestly don't know how Cuba ranks on that criterion.

Here are the travel warnings from the US State Dept.:

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p...w/tw_1764.html

Here is what the US State Dept. says about Cuba:

"January 08, 2007

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Cuba is a totalitarian police state, which relies on repressive methods to maintain control. These methods, including intense physical and electronic surveillance of Cubans, are also extended to foreign travelers. Americans visiting Cuba should be aware that any encounter with a Cuban could be subject to surreptitious scrutiny by the Castro regime's secret police, the General Directorate for State Security (DGSE). Also, any interactions with average Cubans, regardless how well intentioned the American is, can subject that Cuban to harassment and/or detention, and other forms of repressive actions, by state security elements. The regime is strongly anti-American yet desperate for U.S. dollars to prop itself up. The United States does not have full diplomatic relations with Cuba, but provides consular and other services through the U.S. Interests Section in Havana. The U.S. Interests Section operates under the legal protection of the Swiss government but is not co-located with the Swiss Embassy. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Cuba for additional information."
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http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_p.../cis_1097.html

Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

I don't travel to countries where the citizens are repressed by their government