Hi Everyone, as mentioned in my introduction post, BOTL needs quite a bit of updating, patching and whatever else I might come across. Over time BOTL may be unreachable on occasion as I do migrations or updates, etc. Just be patient - we'll be back! I'll generally try to keep these maintenances until later in the evenings.
The rules of going to cuba? The rules of what you can bring back? Or both?
both
Are you flying direct? I may have to adjust my flight arrangements and go through Cancun but I'm not sure the GF will be on board for the extra travel time.
There was a 90 day grace period to execute trips under the old Obama rules.
My understanding is that only applies if you booked before June and the POTUS announcement. We went in July and would have been fine bc we booked in May but I think if you started arrangements after the announcement, you may be S.O.L. Rum and tobacco seemed like they would not be included in the changes from what I've read as well but who knows. It's a bit of a gamble either way.
Indeed. Hope you guys get to go tho, and post a ton of pics.
I read that on the people to people travel requirement, but we are going under the support of the cuban people category. So we have a few more restrictions on what we have to do, we changed a lot of our itinerary to involve helping with post hurricane cleanup and aid. We were supposed to fly down there the same weekend Irma came through but had to re-schedule since the flights got canceled. What we just found out though is that a lot of Havana got affected by the flood waters, apparently it flooded all the way into central Havana. So it is a pretty cool opportunity to help out some needing people and also get to smoke some cigars and drink some rum with some new friends.
You and us both! If everything goes smooth I will for sure be posting up a ton of pictures and stories. I plan on taking as many pictures as I possibly can.
Ya, we choose support for the Cuban people this time around too. That's suppose to require basically a 24/7 itinerary with no free time, etc, etc. I'd like to be able to set something up to somewhat comply with the guidelines of the travel policy just in case.
Personally, if I was going to import a Cuban, I'd go with a chick, but hey, you do what you want, I'm not one to judge...
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On second thought, spend that 4k on a boat, you could probably trade it for anything you want..Hahaha, I was thinking maybe a house...
Interesting read. I think for a "bulk" purchases your right. Youll definatly be out on top providing you dont get everything hauled away by customs. Although for comparison I just paid 186 usd for a box of boli rc from a reputable vendor. Its to bad all the rules are up in the air.
I've tried a few vendors and I'm not so sure about them. Don't get me wrong they aren't some of the horrible online sites that sell obvious fakes with behikes on sale for 350... but as they say if there's any doubt there's no doubt. I know it's a touchy subject talking about "sources" but I'm always on the lookout for vendors who have authentic goods at reasonable prices.
