Once you have submitted our form with your travel request, our reservations department will process your request and, within 48 hours, will send you any information you requested and give you instructions on how to make payment for your trip. We will provide you with our bank information so you can make a direct deposit into our account in Nassau, Bahamas.
As soon as we receive confirmation of your payment, we will prepay the local providers. On your arrival in Nassau, our representative will meet you and take you to your hotel if you are overnighting. We will help you with your check-in at Cubana Airlines and also obtain the tourist card for you.
On your arrival in Cuba our representative will meet you at the airport with our CubanGetaways banner and give you pre-paid vouchers for the various services you have purchased. We will also be available to you for consultation and other services during the entire time you are in Cuba.
CUBA
REGULATIONS
Valid
Passport or equivalent document, Visa (Tourist Card) We will obtain this
card for you. At the request of the traveller on arrival, Cuban officials
will stamp only the Tourist Card and not the passport. The Tourist Card
is valid for 30 days, beginning the day you arrive. It can be extended,
once in Cuba, for another 30 days but no longer. Exit and entrance permits
for citizens of those countries with which Cuba has a specific agreement
pertaining to the exemption of visa requirements, or in cases where a
visa is already part of your passport document.
Return
ticket or ticket of continuation of travel out of Cuba and minimum of
$50 US for every day you will be in Cuba.
Cuba no longer stamps American passports. Only your tourist visa is stamped.
It is wise for Americans to use their passport only to enter and exit Cuba. Many use their birth certificate and a picture ID (like a drivers license) to enter Mexico, Canada, Bahamas, etc., and to re-enter the United States. This way, the U.S. never sees your passport and there are no entry and exit stamps in your passport from the third country that you traveled through, that might make US officials nosey about your travel!
There is a question on the U.S. Customs & Inmigration form that you are supposed to fill out upon return to the United States. The question is (8) "What countries did you visit on this trip?" W can't tell you to lie to US Customs & Inmigration but the truth is that most Americans do! Most Americans choose to lie and don't tell the U.S. Immigration and the they just put a line across in this space.
In addition to their personal jewelry, cameras and other valuables, visitors are allowed to bring into Cuba, duty free, two bottles of liquor, one carton of cigarettes and up to 10 kilograms of medicine. Only two kilos of gifts up to a value of $250 US can also be brought in. Of that, $50 is duty-free; the rest is 100 per cent taxable. Narcotics and firearms are not allowed into the country. No restrictions exist on the amount of money a visitor can bring into the country, but amounts over $5,000 US should be declared.
IT IS SAFE TO GO TO CUBA?
Not too long ago, one of the International travel organizations declared that Cuba was the safest country for travelers in the Western Hermisphere! That was very unusual and violent crime against tourist is amost non-existent! Still, one has to take avery necessary precaution.
HOW
DO I GET TO CUBA?
lmost
all visitors to Cuba arrive by air, with scheduled flights arriving from
Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, and Europe. The main
gateways for US travelers continue to be Cancún, Nassau and Toronto.
There are direct flights available from the USA, but US citizens will
need the permission of the US Treasury Department, which restricts travel
to Cuba to journalists, researchers and a handful of other groups.Remember
to keep it aside!. Cubana has a fleet of modern aircraft.
HOW
DO I CARRY CASH WITH ME WITHOUT PROBLEMS?
Americans still cannot use credit cards on American banks while in Cuba.
This means that everything has to be paid for in cash or international
travelers checks (like Thomas Cook).
If one has a credit card drawn on a foreign bank, it can be used in Cuba.Other
Americans choose to use a money belt. While in Cuba, they keep their excess
money and passport in the safe in their room (where available) or at the
hotel safe at the front desk. Keep a copy of your passport with you and
just enough money for that day or evening out! Never carry all your money
in the same pocket.
Using pockets with zippers, buttons or velcro is a very good idea.
DO
I NEED TO BE ABLE TO SPEAK SPANISH?
No, you do not need to speak Spanish in Cuba. Our representative will
be available to answer all your questions. He will also arrange a personal
guide for you if you like.
For those, who don't want an official tour guide, there will be English speaking people on the streets offering their services at probably a lower price. Just get out and get exposed to the Cuban people, the English speaking unofficial guide know how to find you.
The Cuban people are the best part of Cuba. Get to know them... You won't be sorry !
WHERE
ARE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN CUBA?
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! There are over 300 pristine
beaches in Cuba! Some say Varadero Beach
is the most beautiful beach in the world and it would be hard to argue
with that statement. Others might say that Cayo
Largo, Cayo Coco, Cayo
Santa Maria, Santa Lucia and Guardalavaca
beaches would give Varadero some very good
competition.
There are four mountain ranges in Cuba and for mountain lovers, you won't be disappointed in Cuba. The mountains are simply incredible with their different covers and caves, rivers and water falls. Enjoy!
There are many beautiful places in Cuba, but none are more beautiful than the Cuban people themselves. They are indeed remarkable.
CAN
I BRING CIGARS?
Cuban Cigars are the best in the world! While in
Cuba, indulge and enjoy them! They come in all sizes like he Corona, Rothschild,
Torpedo, etc.
There are about 20 different brands. Some popular
ones are Cohiba, Monte Cristo, Punch, Ramone Allones, Partagas, Bolivar,
Hoyo de Monterrey, etc. While in Cuba, we can arrange for you to visit
a Cigar factory.
Americans are not supposed to bring them back, however I am sure some
slip through! Most Americans just never declare the cigars. You might
get them consficated if you are unlucky!
WHAT
IS THE NIGHTLIFE LIKE IN CUBA?
Cuba is known for it's beautiful night clubs and
shows. There is so much to do at night in Havana and other cities. Music
is very important to the Cuban people and they use it to express their
feelings and love. There are open Bars, Jazz Clubs, Salsa Cabarets, live
music performances, Opera... Just about everything for everyone!
HOW IS THE WEATHER IN CUBA?
The average temperature in Celsius is: January 78.8;
February 80.6; March 80.6; April 84.2; May 86; June 87.2; July 89.6; August
89.6; September 87.2; October 80.6; November 78.8 and December 78.8. To
covert C degrees to F degrees multiply by 1.8 and add 32. Plain truth
is what temperatures average from a low of 78.8 degrees in February to
a high of 89.6 degrees in August.
