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Cuba Master Thread
« on: September 18, 2013, 01:16:22 AM »
Has anybody been to cuba and have any tips on were to stay and what to do (have a friend going there now)
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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2013, 06:18:32 AM »
I stayed at the NH property http://www.frommers.com/destinations/havana/H46419.html before touring the vibrant Jewish community. Make sure you bring goods for tzedakah.

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #2 on: December 17, 2014, 11:35:19 AM »
Looks like big changes are afoot...

Anyone else dying to go? JFK-HAV only 10k Avios 8)...

Would make for an epic PhotoDO.
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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #3 on: December 17, 2014, 11:41:29 AM »


Would make for an epic PhotoDO.
O definitely, Time stopped there in the 70s would love to see how it looks.

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #4 on: December 17, 2014, 11:43:54 AM »
All I can think of is bringing in Cuban cigars without worry,

Ahhhhh

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #5 on: December 17, 2014, 11:56:21 AM »

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #6 on: December 17, 2014, 12:01:14 PM »
Link?

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/world/americas/us-cuba-relations.html?_r=0&referrer=

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WASHINGTON — The United States will restore full diplomatic relations with Cubaand open an embassy in Havana for the first time in more than a half-century.

In addition, the United States will ease restrictions on remittances, travel and banking relations.
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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #7 on: December 17, 2014, 12:03:30 PM »
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/12/18/world/americas/us-cuba-relations.html?_r=0&referrer=
Yeah, but it's a process. Just because the hands have shaken, it doesn't mean that we're anywhere near TRUE diplomatic relations.
It might even take years... But I've been dreaming of seeing the "old world"- i think it would be so cool, especially the cars that everyone keep talking about.

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #8 on: December 17, 2014, 12:10:14 PM »
Yeah, but it's a process. Just because the hands have shaken, it doesn't mean that we're anywhere near TRUE diplomatic relations.
It might even take years... But I've been dreaming of seeing the "old world"- i think it would be so cool, especially the cars that everyone keep talking about.

Of course - note that I didn't say that that JFK-HAV flight is actually bookable ;).

But it's a start, and we might actually be able to visit normally in the not too distance future.

And BTW you could totally go to Cuba now - there are multiple flights per day from YYZ. The catch is that you have to go as an aid worker. There are a couple of tour companies who take groups and do humanitarian work half the time and touring the other half.
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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #9 on: December 17, 2014, 12:13:07 PM »
Of course - note that I didn't say that that JFK-HAV flight is actually bookable ;).

But it's a start, and we might actually be able to visit normally in the not too distance future.

And BTW you could totally go to Cuba now - there are multiple flights per day from YYZ. The catch is that you have to go as an aid worker. There are a couple of tour companies who take groups and do humanitarian work half the time and touring the other half.
The people at my work (who have CA passports) go all the time. Apparently it's a great place to hang out on the beach, drink and smoke pot.
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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #10 on: December 17, 2014, 12:14:26 PM »
The people at my work (who have CA passports) go all the time. Apparently it's a great place to hang out on the beach, drink and smoke pot.

Sounds like a great place. Maybe I should make a trip.
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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #11 on: December 17, 2014, 12:14:52 PM »
Apparently it's a great place to hang out on the beach, drink and smoke pot.
Sounds just like Venice Beach . . .

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #12 on: December 17, 2014, 12:15:54 PM »
Sounds like a great place. Maybe I should make a trip.
Who will bail you out if arrested? I mean a Jew is definitely a spy!

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #13 on: December 17, 2014, 12:17:41 PM »
Who will bail you out if arrested? I mean a Jew is definitely a spy!
Neh, I know a Jew that goes back and forth. No issues.

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2014, 12:18:27 PM »
Who will bail you out if arrested? I mean a Jew is definitely a spy!
Just don't do any work there. Hanging out on the beach should be fine.

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #15 on: December 17, 2014, 12:20:16 PM »
Neh, I know a Jew that goes back and forth. No issues.
NP i just wanted to clarify that i won't help if  there will be a DDF fund to bail him out...
@Hershel I wouldn't be surprised if "you" go to Cuba ;)
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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #16 on: December 17, 2014, 12:22:03 PM »
Just don't do any work there. Hanging out on the beach should be fine.
There is nothing more to do there then in the Caribbean or Porto Rico besides the "adventure"

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #17 on: December 17, 2014, 12:23:59 PM »
Neh, I know a Jew that goes back and forth. No issues.

Wanna go?
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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #18 on: December 17, 2014, 12:25:59 PM »
Wanna go?
Yes, but not on my top priority list. North Korea would be more interesting though

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Re: cuba master thread
« Reply #19 on: December 17, 2014, 12:26:30 PM »
@Hershel I wouldn't be surprised if "you" go to Cuba ;)
Or if he was there already ;)