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  1. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: cheapest conncting flights to cuba?

    by anillos_de_saturno 15 May 2012

    peloblanco said in #4: +The Grand Cayman option looked promising but the last time I checked the earliest USA-GCM flight arrived just…

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    RE: cheapest conncting flights to cuba?

    by peloblanco 15 May 2012

    The Grand Cayman option looked promising but the last time I checked the earliest USA-GCM flight arrived just about a half hour before…

  3. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: cheapest conncting flights to cuba?

    by anillos_de_saturno 15 May 2012

    It depends on your exact travel dates. In addition to the airlines (and airports) quoted by previous users, take a look at Cayman Airways…

  4. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Caribbean Island Suggestion

    by mgtraveler 11 May 2012

    Antigua is a fine island and, in fact, I would probably give a slight edge to its excellent beaches versus those of Barbados. Half Moon…

  5. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Caribbean Island Suggestion

    by mgtraveler 10 May 2012

    I share your love of Bermuda. I think it packs more great things to see and do into a small, beautiful island than any of the Caribbean…

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    RE: Quick trip to Havana from Grand Cayman

    by chefhagan 03 May 2012

    For June with CTN; Hotel Plaza = $50, Hotel Inglaterra = $57, Hotel Telegrafo $71. Pay with a US cc and get an immediate confirmation…

  7. acanuck avatar

    Re: Quick trip to Havana from Grand Cayman

    by acanuck 02 May 2012

    I would work with a travel agent in Gran Cayman. They are likely very familiar with Cuba travel.

  8. LeeC1972 avatar

    RE: Quick trip to Havana from Grand Cayman

    by LeeC1972 02 May 2012

    Try to avoid paying at the reception of the Hotel in Havana it will cost you dearly. You will be paying the public rate. A Standard Room…

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    RE: Quick trip to Havana from Grand Cayman

    by chefhagan 02 May 2012

    Use Cuba Travel Network to book and pay for your hotel with US cc. For one day I would just take cash since we are not talking about that…

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    RE: Quick trip to Havana from Grand Cayman

    by peloblanco 01 May 2012

    It sounds like there should be no issues for you at all. The Cayman issue comes up when you do NOT plan on spending a night there and…

  11. kj1988 avatar

    Quick trip to Havana from Grand Cayman

    by kj1988 01 May 2012

    Hello, first-timer here. Looks like there are many experts here, I look forward to reading your quick, candid remarks. I am a US person.…

  12. RANGER22 avatar

    RE: Recommend us a Caribean island?

    by RANGER22 30 April 2012

    I suggest St. Maarten... There are some cheaper hotels there that in many other islands and the island seems to fit what you are looking…

  13. ramshiv523 avatar

    Grand Cayman Tours

    by ramshiv523 27 April 2012

    Marineland Tours offers some most exciting Grand Cayman Tours available on the islands such as meetings, weddings, parties, groups and…

  14. EM_Guero avatar

    RE: Countries you have no interest in

    by EM_Guero 23 April 2012

    One of my earliest memories is of Puerto Rico. Loved Jamaica, loved Grand Cayman, loved Curacao. I'm a ocean/beach nut though, so for…

  15. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Boats, yachts, ferries?

    by anillos_de_saturno 19 April 2012

    LeeC1972 said in #2: +There are no flights to Jamaica or Haiti.+ As dontomas said in #3, there are flights from Cuba to Jamaica. From…

  16. LeeC1972 avatar

    RE: Boats, yachts, ferries?

    by LeeC1972 18 April 2012

    There are no boats or ferries connecting Cuba and any of these countries. The only option is flying and that is to Grand Cayman. There…

  17. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Recommend us a Caribean island?

    by mgtraveler 16 April 2012

    BTW, regarding the specific islands you mentioned, it is very doubtful that you'd be able to stay within your budget on Grand Cayman,…

  18. revoltxo avatar

    Recommend us a Caribean island?

    by revoltxo 11 April 2012

    Hey everyone my sister (21) and I (18) would like to visit a Caribbean Island in early July for around 10 days. We would be flying from…

  19. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Panama to Jamaica

    by anillos_de_saturno 08 April 2012

    As you already know, COPA is the only direct option. Cayman Airways changing planes in Grand Cayman is another alternative. Other alternativ…

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    Re: Thinking of Moving to a Caribbean Island

    by bracliving 04 April 2012

    On Cayman Islands, health insurance is compulsary for residents. Comprehensive heathcare can be purchased for about $286 CI/month. Doctors…

  21. 5Waldos avatar

    RE: I've been away

    by 5Waldos 02 April 2012

    Very boring- took 3 teens (son and 2 friends) on a cruise. The standard- Cozumel, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Enjoyed Jamaica- think we…

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    RE: Cheapest way to get to Cuba and what to see in one week?

    by ttjpdo 02 April 2012

    You'll need to add together two transportation costs: first, how much will it cost you to get to Toronto, Montreal, Nassau, Grand Cayman,…

  23. crenshore avatar

    Cheapest way to get to Cuba and what to see in one week?

    by crenshore 02 April 2012

    Will be traveling from New York area, and wonder what's the cheapest way to get to Cuba--via Toronto (through a travel package) or via…

  24. jmcauliff avatar

    RE: Grand Cayman to Havana flight

    by jmcauliff 26 March 2012

    As long as you book the Cayman-Havana-Cayman ticket separately, you should not have any problem. At least I just got to the point that…

  25. jmcauliff avatar

    RE: Cuba tourist card

    by jmcauliff 25 March 2012

    Technically anyone who is a permanent resident falls under the exile appeasing US regs. You cannot travel from Miami unless you happen…

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