New rules for United States travel to Cuba
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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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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!](/forums/images/smilies/eek.gif)
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!
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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!
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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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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.
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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