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last 4 trips to Cuba I got sick with a virus/bacteria infection starting with a sore throat. I probably got it from the girl I was with. Had to take antibiotics when I got home.
Wondering if anyone else has had this experience.
Maybe its from the ice cubes, brushing teeth, etc.
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Hey npaul,
What kind of anti biotics did they give you for your sore throat?
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Hi there NPAUL,
Nope never got URI while I was there in Cuba, but new flora and fauna will require you immune system to have to adapt.
Ya Ya;
I'll be on la Isla before the 1st so unless you are planning to visit la Isla we'll miss eachother. Maybe another time.
In8
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Frequent Cuba travelers,
When flying to Mexico from CUBA are they really strict with the amount of stuff you bring from CUBA (t-shirts, posters, CIGARS ETC)? I'm from the US but will be flying into Mexico from CUBA and driving back through the border but I need to know whether customs at the Mexican Airport are strict on all the souveniers from CUBA. Thnx!!
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Maybe Mister NYC should better learn the facts.
All Cuba travellers going thru Mexico, or coming to are specifically asked if they are bringing cigars.
You are allowed TWO BOXES only!
if you say yes, they will take your boxes and then hand deliver them back to you when you board your flight leaving Mexico (for those transit passengers)
If you managed to bring back a full suitcase you got lucky.
But know the law.
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I have been in Havana 3 times for last year.
I have very good friend there
He usually rent a private car from his friends and drive me everywhere.
For half price of the government rental car I had car+
personal driver and personal guide.
Although he is religious he don’t mind
help me to hunting for the girls. He know good places where
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after that can tell you how much you can trust this girl.
He also helpful and could be trustful practically in everything.
Finding casa particular, checking if cigars you buying is good quality or not,
driving you to beaches, finding good and chip restaurant.
Even in organizing the small business if you wish.
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Hola Cubaphiles!
I have only posted once here a few months ago about my last trip to Cuba in October of 2002. Now I need some help/advice.
I'm planning to return in April, but I am very concerned about travelling due to the Bush crackdown as well as the impending war with iraq. I used to go through Mexico City, and last time I actually went "legally" from Miami with a bought license, but that trip is a bit more expensive.
Can anyone tell me how safe it is to travel now without getting busted? Should I just buck up and pay the extra for legal travel?
Any favorite routes/methods of getting there? I'm in San Francisco, California.
One more question. Is there any truth to the rumor that it is now illegal for Cubans to stay in a casa with foreigners unless they are married?
Thanks in advance, brothers, for your input. I'll be sure to give a good post upon my return.
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In8 and Ya Ya
I too was getting put off by the reports I have been reading. It has been an ambition of mine to go to Cuba for some time. I was concerned about the decreasing amount of "entertainment" and was about to choose another destination or to go back to Brazil or Argentina. How does Cuba compare to South America ?
Should I not cross Cuba off my list ?
Cheers.
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Hey, Jack D,
If I were you I'd stick to South America or Costa Rica. The action in Cuba is near dead and hardly worth all the hassle with the police. It's gotten worse month by month. I've been there 8 times, and im only going back to see a girlfriend, and even that will be a hassle. As for hobbying, there are a lot better places to go right now.
BTW, I would still appreciate if anyone could give me some advice about travelling there now (see my post below)
Thanks!
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Well I'll give you more than advice, I'll put my money where my mouth is. I am gone in three days...Cuba-bound. Police crackdown in full effect, I still say that there are no other places like Cuba for GFE. My last trip was in December.
I have one favorite Cubana that I'll visit, but I plan to tear up La Isla four days before settling into Havana. Haven't been there (La Isla) yet, but I hear that no police pressure there, or at least comparatively little pressure anyway. We'll see, and the worst is that I stay with my favorite Cubanita all week and fuck like crazy. This girl gets me off four times a day, and it's like the first time every time. Only in CUBA.
Report when I return.
Not sure about places in S.A. other than Cali Colombia. I was there in Oct 1999.
Colombia vs. Cuba???
Cuba wins, hands down, and definately the better of the two. I would not visit Costa Rica as it is over utilized by tourists.
I hear D.R. is good, just not as good as Cuba. my $.02
In8
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On site report.
I am just back - spent a long week-end - Thursday to Tuesday.
Things are pretty depressed.
Still some good action is available if you have good contacts.
People are VERY worried.
In 8 years of travel to Cuba I never saw the Cuban like this.
It geting very hard to find a Casa that will accept guest.
The bad thing is that they will not tell you up-front.
They will wait until you bring company to advise you.
This happend to a couple of guys I met on this trip.
Cienfuegos area is now a place where its almost impossible to bring back guests.
I met an Italian who spent 6 week and he told me Camaguay and Trinidad are like that also.
One of my friend who came back yesterday from Santiago told me he had to find a house outside of the city because people are so afraid.
After Cienfuegos, I headed for Havana.
I was lucky to have an open minded casa owner.
These are difficult times.
I even saw police operativos, where they stoping rented cars with Cubans on board.
Over the years, I have learn that after a few weeks it will relax again. Hope it will be soon.
This was certainly the worst trip in many years.
Lets there reports roll in so we may know when it will go back as it was.
Caliente
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hola, cubaphiles!
I am going to be in Havana from April 18 to the 25 and I need a casa particular in Vedado where i can stay with my cuban girlfriend. I hear that the authorities aren't permitting that anymore in many places, but I'm not sure about Havana.
I would greatly appreciate any info and/or recommendations, and will give a full report when I return.
Thanks!!!
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docbill449,
I used http://cubabudgettravel.com/ many times in Havana.
I was always satisfied with their services.
They charge the street prices and are reliable.
Regards
Caliente
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docbill449 - try Marta Vitorte. Beautiful, spacious 4 bedroom apartment for $35 per night per bedroom. All have private baths. Shared living, dining rooms and full kitchen. Large balcony on 14 fl of highrise overlooking Vedado and the city/ocean. On Ave de los Presidentes. Very secure. Marta speaks fluent English. She can be reached at 53-7-32-64-75 or e-mail at [email]martavitorte@hotmail.com[/email]. I've stayed there for the last seven years. Very chica friendly. She has an enclosed garage or can set you up with a driver if you need one.
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Thank you so much guys! I will check out your recommendations and report upon return.
Many thanks!!!