Leaving for Cuba tomorrow...any tips?

**shimmy2** · 12-22-2011, 11:54 PM

*sigh*

fly into cuba from a neighboring island country
remove stamps/labels on any cigars purchased
yes street cigars are fakes
they will not stamp your passport
you will have a suspicious re entry stamp on your passport with no corresponding entry stamp. worse case scenario just get another passport reissued at a later date

**grumpy** · 12-23-2011, 12:00 AM

one of the safest countrys to go for a holiday

**Goldmaniacs** · 12-23-2011, 12:15 AM

US would not put an embargo on a country unless there is a damn good reason for it.

**$5 submissions** · 12-23-2011, 12:19 AM

Originally posted by NETbilling

1 Tip - Go to Hawaii instead :-)

Hawaii is overrated. Try hiking at the Grand Canyon instead...

**Matyko** · 12-23-2011, 01:35 AM

Have a Nice Trip Sam! ;)

**HighlyIntoxicated** · 12-23-2011, 01:44 AM

Don't buy drugs down there.

Most cigars are going to be fake.

Don't drink unsealed water.

If your resort is like mine, where there are a few restuarants scattered around, and security guards every 100m or so, take care of the guards. THey work in the blistering sun all day, and can't take breaks. So while I was walking past em, I would ask if they'd like a drink from the bar. They're not supposed to take them, but probably won't turn down a water/soda, and will be thankful.

**MaDalton** · 12-23-2011, 03:12 AM

Originally posted by Eyeball

Passport control is an experience. You will feel guilty about something even though you are totaly innocent.

funny, usually only happens to me at US immigration

Originally posted by Goldmaniacs

US would not put an embargo on a country unless there is a damn good reason for it.

yeah, sure

**Brent 3dSexCash** · 12-23-2011, 03:15 AM

Don't stick a paper clip in any electrical outlets.

It hurts.

**LatinaCrazy** · 12-23-2011, 06:38 AM

Cuba is a wonderful country and safe...

As in any city be care in the streets and try not to buy anything other than nick nacs in the street.

They will not stamp your passport.

Try not to go the the popular tourist places they are very expensive and dont represent the real Cuba well.

The national park is wonderful.

Try to go to some of the pueblos or small towns. After a few days there you will start to get the feel for the place and then you will have a better idea of who to trust.

Most people are trying to make a buck off of the tourist, what new.

Dont get caught with a hooker, while the police look the other way prostitution is illegal and after the 3rd time the girl goes to jail.

There are lots of places to eat in private homes that are incredible.

On last thing, in Havana there is a large cathedral. Go, it is one of the few places on earth were you can actually feel the presence of an unseen power. Take it as you will but it is a really uplifting experience..

Good luck..

**CIVMatt** · 12-23-2011, 07:03 AM

Nicest people in the world, try to find a place to eat that doubles as someones house, it may seem weird to us but the Gov allows some people to actually own their own business and they use their home during the day to double as a "restaurant" and will hands down be some of the best food you've ever ate in your life.

Also it's not like other countries, make sure you spend time leaving the tourist areas and wonder around off the beaten path and visit the side streets and neighborhoods

edit: BRING BACK PICTURES FOR US!

**directfiesta** · 12-23-2011, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by GFED

don't drive with your arm out the window. people will chop off your hand to steal your watch.

That`s Columbia ... not Cuba .

**directfiesta** · 12-23-2011, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by Goldmaniacs

US would not put an embargo on a country unless there is a damn good reason for it.

Rumors are that they have pile stocks of CMD ...

**michael.kickass** · 12-23-2011, 07:51 AM

Yeah don't go.

**Sam - Mr. Skin** · 12-23-2011, 08:01 AM

Originally posted by Jim_Gunn

Yes, leave your lady home!

Dammit...rookie mistake.

**Sam - Mr. Skin** · 12-23-2011, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by neeko

Bring nutella and Heinz ketchup

... Will make the food somewhat decent

;)

Yeah, I've read/heard that the food isn't why you go to Cuba.

Leaving for Cuba tomorrow...any tips?

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