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Old 04-04-2008, 11:35 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Penguino View Post
Speaking of Cuba, I was in a LDS and they had a little booklet on diving Cuba. I thought I couldn't go to Cuba, or did that change when Castro's son took power? Why would they have a book if you can't go there?
My daughters are Canadian (I live in Canada), so hence the travel opp. for them.
Apparently when Americans travel there (usually off cruise ships), the Cuban Authorities don't stamp their passports. Interestingly enough, their passports weren't stamped either. Many have Americans (living in Canada) have traveled there, using this method, myself,( American), I choose not to risk this. Plus the whole communist thing.
Oh, and it is Castros brother!
I don't know why travel booklets are available in the U.S., here in Canada, they've always had open travel, and stock Cuban products in stores (such as their famous cigars!)

I hear the diving at Isle de Youth(sp?) is incredible
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