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It would be very cool to go but I'm not sure I'd be excited about putting whatever they call gasoline in my boat for the trip back.

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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 4252172)

Of all the places to go for a vacation, why bother to visit Cuba? They don't offer anything that surrounding islands don't offer without the hassle!

They offer one thing you can't put a price on... desire of the new and different. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Captain YARRR (Post 4252340)

It would be very cool to go but I'm not sure I'd be excited about putting whatever they call gasoline in my boat for the trip back.

Many marinas in the Bahamas get their fuel from Cuba. Diesel for sure. When I stopped at Georgetown, Exumas for fuel on my way to the Eastern Caribbean they were out and said they were waiting on the fuel boat to arrive from Cuba. I was a bit surprised by that. We got it at Emerald Bay as we could not wait.

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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 4252172)

Of all the places to go for a vacation, why bother to visit Cuba? They don't offer anything that surrounding islands don't offer without the hassle!

How do you know? You`ve been there?

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Originally Posted by Jupiter Sunsation (Post 4252172)

A better analogy would be the many Bahamian islands getting "Americanised" presently.........Las Vegas is just tackiness in the desert. This is tackiness in someone's homeland with a dictatorship taking a large percentage off the top! :eek:

I would be shocked if any "big money development" goes into Cuba (hotels, infrastructure, casinos, etc....basically anything you can't take back). Sure they will try to import goods/services if anyone can pay for them but with that government essentially calling all the shots, the US will tell give you a "we told you so" attitude if you look to them to help get your investment back in the event of a disagreement with the Cuban govt.

Of all the places to go for a vacation, why bother to visit Cuba? They don't offer anything that surrounding islands don't offer without the hassle!

I would not go to Cuba for a " vacation " either as there are many other choices with 4 and 5 star ratings that you will not find in Cuba. The attraction for my going was the experience of seeing first hand an island where time has stood still since the 1950's. Was cool to see the old cars, walk thru the ballroom of the National Hotel and see pictures of Marilyn Monroe, Clark Gable and so many others from that era still hanging on the wall. For me it was a cultural experience that could not be found anywhere else least 100 miles off the shores of Key West. My blog I think (hope) pretty much captures the experience - the good and the bad. The people were extremely nice and I hope the net result of things opening up will lead to a better life for them. I can see there will be a downside to this for some as there will be winners and losers. Hopefully the benefits are not all realized by a corrupt government but I'm afraid they will be one of the winners.

As for investing, I think it will be slow and cautious as there are many risks until the picture becomes more clear. Time will tell.

Bob

Great blog "BIG DADDY" mucho gracias.

I've been waiting for a good reason at least 10 years now.

Since my wife and I are both officially college students, I'm betting this "Art Appreciation" class I'm taking fulfills the educational requirement. However I just sold my running boat... But, I'd gladly buy fuel if anyone needs a valid reason. Someone please help out a couple struggling college students who desperately need a cheap ride to Havana for a day...

:ernaehrung004:

-K

Family visits
Official government business
Journalistic activity
Professional research / meetings
Educational activities
Religious activities
Public performances. Athletic Competitions, Clinics, Exhibitions
Support for the Cuban people
Humanitarian projects
Activities of private foundations or research institutes
Exportation, importation or transmission of information
Certain authorized export transactions

Bob, You are certainly full of information so I'm sure you could qualify for that one.

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Originally Posted by salesmanship (Post 4253006)

LOL. Ya, but how much of it can you believe ? When I call US Customs tomorrow I will ask them Terry. Meant to call today and got sidetracked and before I knew it the day was done. Story of my life. LOL Maybe I will have some " information " tomorrow and if so will post.

Bob

I think the Cubians need an "educational activity" to see what American Offshore Powerboating is all about.