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  1. bahaman avatar

    Re: South Africans in Cuba

    by bahaman 12 September 2011

    Thank you for clarifying. Unless you absolutely want to go on half a cruise where you pay full price (I am baffled as to why you want…

  2. zimzot avatar

    Re: South Africans in Cuba

    by zimzot 12 September 2011

    Hi Guys, Sorry I might have worded this wrongly - we weren't intending to get off the cruise ship illegally or without advance notice…

  3. siemprepatty avatar

    RE: South Africans in Cuba

    by siemprepatty 11 September 2011

    The cruise ship line is responsible for you. There is no reason that they should not let you disembark in the Bahamas, BUT they must…

  4. bahaman avatar

    Re: South Africans in Cuba

    by bahaman 11 September 2011

    #3 answered part of your questions. You probably need to google something like “OFAC travel to Cuba” for additional information. As…

  5. mgtraveler avatar

    Great Info On Number of Visitors By Island

    by mgtraveler 06 September 2011

    I ran across a very informative website called [One Caribbean|http://www.onecaribbean.org/statistics/countrystats/] that gives tourist…

  6. ctgirl avatar

    Iceland Golden Circle - last week of September from NYC

    by ctgirl 06 September 2011

    So... this seems like no other vacation we took.... me and my "almost adults" kids Our choices were : Dominican Republic, Bahamas, or…

  7. mbgg avatar

    RE: Tel Aviv for a Beach Holiday

    by mbgg 05 September 2011

    I'm sure that the beaches in Bali or the Bahamas are a hundred times more beautiful, so why bother going to Sinai ? I don't think that…

  8. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: All Inclusive

    by mgtraveler 02 September 2011

    Yes, your dollars will go much, MUCH farther in the Dominican Republic, Jamaica or the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico than they will go in…

  9. SoloHobo avatar

    RE: Dolphin Hunt Protest

    by SoloHobo 01 September 2011

    The same argument you use for the almighty tourist dollar enlightening tourist to conservation and respect for natural resources when…

  10. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Best Out Island

    by mgtraveler 30 August 2011

    "1. Is the beach qualitatively different on different Out Islands, or on the same Cay? I have read that Treasure Cay has been rated one…

  11. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Travel with 70 year old and 2 yound kids (9 & 10 years old)

    by mgtraveler 22 August 2011

    You really don't give us much to go off of for giving you a recommendation. Just about anywhere in the Caribbean will satisfy your criteria…

  12. rinr avatar

    Re: Scooter travel and rentals

    by rinr 21 August 2011

    redwallincoln, I've lived in Rome for 3+ years and rode a scooter daily, You will need your US drivers' license and an IDP - *[International…

  13. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: Nassau/Paradise Island

    by mgtraveler 07 August 2011

    Arianna, I don't know if you are still planning on going to the [Yucatan in January|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?messag…

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    RE: Nassau/Paradise Island

    by mgtraveler 07 August 2011

    For starters, does it have to be on Paradise Island/New Providence (Nassau)? It is the most touristed of the Bahamian islands and fairly…

  15. bobmichaels avatar

    RE: Difficulties with Cuba visa?

    by bobmichaels 01 August 2011

    Be sure that your tone of voice and inflection indicates confidence when you re-enter the US. You are legal, no problems. But if US immigrat…

  16. regards avatar

    RE: Winter vacation in Europe

    by regards 31 July 2011

    The Winter start on 21-12 for three month as you know. There is absolutly no European country what can guartie good and sunny weater in…

  17. mgtraveler avatar

    RE: NASSAU AND PROVIDENCIALES TURKS Travel tips

    by mgtraveler 29 July 2011

    El Greco Hotel in Nassau is probably your best value for what you get, but here is a [thread|http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.…

  18. Wenceslasz avatar

    RE: Caribbean with family

    by Wenceslasz 28 July 2011

    I don't know any more about the Caribbean than you do but don't get discouraged by no answers to your question - especially if you are…

  19. rasmussenneca avatar

    Caribbean with family

    by rasmussenneca 26 July 2011

    Our family (2 adults + 2 teens) will be going to the *Caribbean in the summer of 2012* for 4 weeks, but as a first-timer in this area…

  20. max_mexico avatar

    RE: Florida Honeymoon Planning (17. Feb 12 - 04. Mar 12)

    by max_mexico 25 July 2011

    Hi there Scorpiux. I see you're a fellow Scandinavian, great! I could need some backup here. Congratulations on the marriage. Now, a week…

  21. zeldasdad avatar

    Re: Florida Honeymoon Planning (17. Feb 12 - 04. Mar 12)

    by zeldasdad 25 July 2011

    Welcome to Thorn Tree. You have a very generous mother. >The following will be a sketch of what we've come up with this far: >17…

  22. bahaman avatar

    Re: Exchanging US Dollars in Cuba, Laptop "don't misses"

    by bahaman 24 July 2011

    +1. Advice please re where/when to exchange for US Currency...I believe there is a large surcharge on conmverting US dollar into Cuban…

  23. Scorpiux avatar

    Florida Honeymoon Planning (17. Feb 12 - 04. Mar 12)

    by Scorpiux 24 July 2011

    Hi! My GF and I will get married now in August, and the wedding present from mom is a 16 day road trip to Florida. The flight tickets…

  24. NassauFrank avatar

    Re: Dia de San Martin

    by NassauFrank 22 July 2011

    Great, Here in the Bahamas everything closes on lots of holidays; really bad for the tourists.

  25. max_mexico avatar

    RE: Visa to USA for Polish citizen

    by max_mexico 21 July 2011

    #2. You keep linking to that page. PLEASE tell us what on that page answers OP's question. Thank you. OP. I don't think you're even eligi…

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