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Is there any timesharing going on in Cuba? Or are there any TS resorts? I know its a popular destination but b/c of the US embargo Americans aren't legally able to travel into it, and thus less news is available. I was wondering if an overseas exchange company offers exchanges or getaways into the island and we simply cant see it on their sites b/c of the embargo.
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There was some talk of building one a few years ago, but I haven't heard any updates. -
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Sol Melia does timeshare...but have seen nothing regarding any timeshares with any exchange companies.
I doubt US based accounts would be barred from seeing them if they existed. Exchange companies aren't concerned as to whether we can legally get there.Lawren
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You wouldn't be able to see/trade a Cuban timeshare through a US-based company. If any exist (there has been talk of building several but don't know if it happened), it would have to serviced through non-US companies, perhaps a company in Canada.
Another example of this is cruises. There are cruises which make a port stop in Cuba, but generally you can't find them if you are searching from the US. No US Agency carries them; However if you know how to look, you can find them through UK agencies, etc. You won't be able to book as a US Citizen, though.
The embargo is senseless at this point, but it is still there.
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A U.S. citizen can fly to Cuba from Mexico--though I'm not sure having a stamp from Cuba in the passport book would be a good thing."You cannot legislate the poor into prosperity by legislating the wealthy out of prosperity." Adrian RogersComment
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Under certain circumstances, a US Citizen may legally fly to Cuba from the US. But there are only limited things which qualify.
While it is true that a US Citizen can fly to Cuba from Mexico (or Jamaica or Canada or a number of other places), it is not legal in the eyes of the US Government for you to do so. The Cubanos don't mind, however, and they won't stamp your passport.
As an aside, if you are travelling through the mideast and plan to go to both Israel and one or more Arab countries, Israel will not insist on stamping your passport, either.
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News reported this morning that a bill has been proposed to lift the ban on travel to Cuba. Once thats passed, we should start seeing more TS pop upComment
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I would love to go to Cuba. It seems more enticing to me than Puerto Rico or Jamaica. I don't know why.
The embargo is absolutely senseless at this point. It is only the people of Cuba, not the Cuban government, which is being damaged by it.
One of my friend's dads left Cuba in the late 50's but still has family there. He has been flying to Cuba through Canada since I met Barbara in 1979 - and probably before that. I remember being at her house when he was getting ready for a trip and he had an extra suitcase packed with things for his family that are available to us at the local grocery store: toilet paper, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc.
I think part of the allure to me is that it seems to be frozen in time, at least in my imagination.
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There are lots of backdoors into Cuba. Before using one, make sure that you don't hurt your career. Since you are beaking the law, your profession may censure you if this became public. Academics and artists (as well as some other categories of travelers) usually get in without breaking the law.Comment
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I am not tempted to go until the lift the embargo. I appreciate the heads up because I would hate to lose my license. It would mean the end of travel for me!
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