[QUOTE=TheMyooo;1330233]Pogostick are all of your business trips really business trips or do you just tell them that?[/QUOTE]I only travel to the Caribbean on business. I could never afford all these trips as vacations. I am just lucky to be able to hit the Dutch islands a few times a year. Of course I did kind of push my business into those destinations because they are so enjoyable to visit.
C&BP in Miami knows me well. I've been through there over 300 times in the last 20 years and know most of the officers by name. If you are nice with them, they will usually be nice in return. They are always fair and professional. But if you give them reason to suspect you or get even a little belligerent, they can make sure you have a long day.
Stay friendly, polite and cooperative and there won't be a problem, as long as you are clean. Any questions they are asking are just to see if your story makes sense. Even if you were totally up front with them and told them you go to Curacao because it has a great brothel, they can't do anything to you. You enjoyed a legal service from a licensed business. No laws were broken, unless you have a chica packed in your suitcase.
But in general, if you are there on business, be prepared to discuss your business. If you are on vacation, tell them that you had a good time and offer nothing else.
Just avoid clearing in St Thomas. They are corrupt and can make your life VERY miserable. If you go to STT, fly Liat to SXM and go home from there. Then you'll clear in Miami instead of St Thomas. It is well worth the extra time, hassle and expense. And as a bonus, you'll probably have to layover in SXM for the night (if you schedule properly!) , which is always welcome after the dismal P4P scene in STT.
Pogo
