tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post7029766767395561539..comments2023-09-20T04:07:41.843-05:00Comments on Mid-Life Cruising!!!: The Allure of Cuba!Ken n Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03930162790282267827noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-55488801310744395762012-12-12T10:19:55.261-06:002012-12-12T10:19:55.261-06:00The lack of commercialism makes Cuba sound amazing...The lack of commercialism makes Cuba sound amazing! We hope to visit before greed ruins it ... so sad. Waikiki Beach in Hawaii is a great example ... I was so disappointed when I first got there and saw all the hotels. I couldn't see the beach! Luckily, the Northshore of the island was a good escape.Ken n Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03930162790282267827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-2498933677699871092012-11-17T06:14:22.922-06:002012-11-17T06:14:22.922-06:00Guys, the key is to go to the Bahamas, then got to...Guys, the key is to go to the Bahamas, then got to Cuba, (no passport stamp), then back to the Bahamas before returning to the States. Unfortunately Cuba is starting to turn. With Castro gone, it is only a matter of time before there are Walmarts all over the place. Two years ago the government starting giving out limited business permits. They are slowly starting to morph into a typical North American society. Unfortunately with change comes a lot of bad years. They have just started, but if you go soon you will still get to see Cuba, if you wait until Uncle Sam lets you, you will see Detroit.Rob and Serena Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422858692212481095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-21947540583342128272012-11-16T14:15:35.975-06:002012-11-16T14:15:35.975-06:00I have been to Cuba several times on vacation. As ...I have been to Cuba several times on vacation. As a Canadian Cuba represents inexpensive trips down south. It's an amazing country, the people are very humble and work very hard. Havana is facinating in that it is slowly crumbling away. The most amazing part of Cuba is the lack of commercialism. Quite refreshing to drive down the highway and so no advertising. No big box stores or chain restaurants.<br /><br />While I have not sailed there (outside of catamaran snorkeling tours) I know several people who have and the thoroughly enjoyed the experience. After my former boss and his wife retired they spent an entire winter season sailing around Cuba and had nothing but good things to say about it.<br /><br />I hope to return again before Cuba opens up just to experience it as it is now again. Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10365562987023727583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-15178977391172709662012-11-14T01:44:14.943-06:002012-11-14T01:44:14.943-06:00Isn't blogging a little bit like journalism? E...Isn't blogging a little bit like journalism? Especially lately? I think you qualify for a trip to Cuba. And I agree -just tell me 'no' and it makes me want to do thing all the more. LittleCunningPlan.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15459050510084587089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7580803911138944660.post-6171140227050409722012-11-13T13:44:43.337-06:002012-11-13T13:44:43.337-06:00When we were in the Caribbean we came close to Cub...When we were in the Caribbean we came close to Cuba because of the rough seas. I'd like to go there too, but I don't think I would. Well unless things change.<br /><br />Have a terrific day. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.com