by ThatTravelGuy | Feb 26, 2016 | Travel, Travel Tips |
As much as Cuban travel has become a Canadian winter past-time, in many ways the country is still an enigma. Every winter there are questions about health insurance, currency conversion, power supply, the advisability of bringing gifts, departure taxes, and offering...
by ThatTravelGuy | Sep 20, 2011 | Travel |
What a shame! It seemed like such a good idea. An all inclusive quality cruise around the island of Cuba, stopping at all the best beaches and historic sites with the benifit of fresh Canadian cuisine being served at every meal. Alas, it was not to be. There has been...
by ThatTravelGuy | Aug 16, 2011 | Travel |
There is a new cruise company that will be stopping at a number of Cuban ports. Given the fact Cuba ports have been ignored by traditional cruise lines, this is a significant announcement. The new cruise company, which is Canadian-owned, will commence operations...
by ThatTravelGuy | Aug 25, 2010 | Travel |
There has been a lot of press lately about the Obama administration opening up the rules to allow more travel to Cuba. The key word is more. What is currently under consideration has nothing to do with allowing Americans complete access to the beaches of Cuba in the...
by ThatTravelGuy | Jul 5, 2010 | Travel |
As a congressional committee voted last week to open up Cuba to Americans by repealing the ban that has existed since Castro’s revolution, a kind of anticipation for a new reasonably priced vacation destination began to circulate. But politics is that simple....
by ThatTravelGuy | Apr 22, 2010 | Travel |
A couple of months ago there was a big announcement from the Cuban Tourist Authorities. Anyone who was going to Cuba would have to have medical insurance by May 1, 2010 or they would be denied entry. They also said that only approved insurance companies would be able...
