Hello...i wanted to get some information on cuba. such as the currency, passports and visas, any specific laws a first time travler to cuba should no about...what can be done to ensure safetey in Cuba as a tourist, and some general traveling tips to a first time travler there.
Thank you. i appreciate it. -Tim
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Hi Tim
I'll do my best - I'm relying on memory - I expect somebody will correct any errors.
MONEY
The U.S. dollar is the currency used by visitors. There is also a Cuban Peso which is equal to the $U.S. which is given in ATM's etc. Spend these in Cuba as they'te no good at home. Credit cards accepted at big shops & hotels etc. ATM - yes but not everywhere. Credit card mustn't be allied to a U.S. bank. No Amex. £US travellers cheques OK (but not Amex ones). Thomas Cook or Barclays Bank if you're a Brit.
PASSPORTS & VISA
Yes - you need a passport with at least 6 momths left to run on it. You need a visa (which you pay for). We got ours from the Cuban embassy in London but your TA may deal with it for you.
LAWS & SAFETY
Not much to say - there is hardly any crime. No drugs. Very safe for a foreign traveller as if a Cuban was to rob a tourist - the penalties would be draconian! Cubans very friendly - they NEED foreign tourist currency to survive as the economy is shot. Take small bills. One dollar is a lot to a Cuban and goes far when shopping!
Feel free to ask any specific questions. I was in Cuba in Oct 02 and did a trip report about what I found which you may find useful:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/martin.dearnley/cuba/
This site has plenty of cuban travellers who'll answer questions:
http://www.tropictravelonline.com. Go to "forums".
Regards
Martin
Thank you Martin. your information is very vital to me, and i apprecaite it. -Tim
Ah - I see you are not actually going to Cuba so some of my info above may not be useful. What you want are facts for your project.
Go here and scroll down for good information about U.S. travel to Cuba:
http://www.tropictravelonline.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=34;t=000053
Also put Cuba Tourist Information into "Google" and follow the leads.
Cuban embassy: http://cuba.embassyhomepage.com/index.htm
These should get you started on your project!
Regards
Martin