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  1. ampersand avatar

    Re: B2 Visa Expiry Date dilemma

    by ampersand 02 March 2012

    Thanks for your advice & suggestions. We originally landed in the US back in Sept for three weeks, and then headed up to Canada for two…

  2. cidvicious001 avatar

    RE: Anyone visited St. Vincent & the Grenadines?

    by cidvicious001 02 March 2012

    The DomRep is the budget destination of the Carribean. The DomRep is 1 of the 3 travel destinations abroad the White Trash of my country…

  3. Myanmarbound avatar

    RE: The Bahamas

    by Myanmarbound 01 March 2012

    I'm pretty sure it would be Nassau.

  4. cidvicious001 avatar

    RE: The Bahamas

    by cidvicious001 01 March 2012

    Your best bet is to get the Frommer's guide book for the Bahamas and to start reading. It will answer many of your question. I use the…

  5. windblowner avatar

    RE: Cuba

    by windblowner 29 February 2012

    If you want a high degree of security from the US Treasury Department, fly out of Venezuela. Venezuela does not have US customs agents…

  6. where_is_my_mind avatar

    RE: The Bahamas

    by where_is_my_mind 29 February 2012

    I did my thesis there (on a small island called Exuma). It is not a place I'd like to live but perhaps one of the bigger islands would…

  7. whiskey_smash avatar

    RE: Cuba

    by whiskey_smash 29 February 2012

    When I did it, the options were via Toronto, Mexico, or Bahamas. The cheapest and most convenient way of doing it at that time was via…

  8. cidvicious001 avatar

    RE: The Bahamas

    by cidvicious001 29 February 2012

    It depends where on the Bahamas. The Bahamas are a very large territory. And there are big differences between the islands. In general…

  9. ranjon avatar

    RE: The Bahamas

    by ranjon 29 February 2012

    If it's anything like Jaimaica, a lot of crime there these days and you get more than the occasional cyclone coming through.

  10. Myanmarbound avatar

    The Bahamas

    by Myanmarbound 29 February 2012

    I'm thinking of applying for a job there. Anyone have any idea of what life would be like there?

  11. zeldasdad avatar

    Re: What is a good island/beach babymoon destination in late May?

    by zeldasdad 27 February 2012

    Welcome to Thorn Tree. First, did you really mean to say, "My wife is averse to hot weather so someplace that is somewhat cool, but yet…

  12. Joris_1974 avatar

    USA: best multiday excursions

    by Joris_1974 23 February 2012

    Dear Everyone, we are currently planning a 8 week road trip in August/September this year. One way trip: Starting in NYC and ending…

  13. rizadagupan11 avatar

    RE: USA branch FAQ

    by rizadagupan11 23 February 2012

    Note that a full passport book IS spas en san miguel de allende required to enter the countries…

  14. JohnReddy avatar

    Bareboat Charter to Cuba from Key West

    by JohnReddy 23 February 2012

    I'm an experienced sailor looking to rent a bareboat charter to sail from Key West, Florida to Havana, Cuba. I am an American citizen,…

  15. johnabbotsford avatar

    RE: Potential Problems with Cuban & U.S. Customs Personnel?

    by johnabbotsford 20 February 2012

    #13 Speak for yourself rickie - most of us stopped even +pretending+ a long time ago je je je! #16 "aren't you helping along this myth…

  16. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Where to travel in caribbean and how to get there?

    by anillos_de_saturno 18 February 2012

    +By plane? Boat/ferry?+ AFAIK, There aren't direct flights neither from CancĂșn to Jamaica nor from CancĂșn to Bahamas. AFAIK, there aren…

  17. monkeybolo avatar

    Family vacation in Grand Bahamas

    by monkeybolo 17 February 2012

    Hello, taking my family (kids 3 yrs & 9yrs) to GB for a week. Nassau was too pricey, but got a great deal at Viva Wyndham in GB. We like…

  18. monkeybolo avatar

    Family vacation in Grand Bahamas

    by monkeybolo 17 February 2012

    Hello, taking my family (kids 3 yrs & 9yrs) to GB for a week. Nassau was too pricey, but got a great deal at Viva Wyndham in GB. We like…

  19. rgbob avatar

    Exuma Islands, Bahamas

    by rgbob 16 February 2012

    Quieter than Nassau. Great Exuma is a pleasant, less populated island in the Bahamas. We selected it as a stress-relief getaway weekend.…

  20. bahamianlily avatar

    RE: do they have sailing tours within exumas cays?

    by bahamianlily 15 February 2012

    Hi Carrizalillo The Bahamas Exuma Cays Adventures, the Exuma Sailing Expedition, or Out-Island Explorers might be worth a shot. They…

  21. bahamianlily avatar

    RE: bahamas end of march? what ya think? 2 week vaacation for two

    by bahamianlily 14 February 2012

    We have had a cold front in the Bahamas for the last few weeks. While I think you should be fine by March, (it's our peak season, and…

  22. johnabbotsford avatar

    RE: Australian tourist info

    by johnabbotsford 13 February 2012

    You will be able to buy a Tourist Card (visa) at Bahamas airport for 20 or 25USD. Out of interest is going via Bahamas the cheapest…

  23. mles avatar

    Australian tourist info

    by mles 13 February 2012

    Going to Cuba in May. Read here US and Canadian passport holders do not need visa, but advised by Australian authorities and Cuban Consulate…

  24. eaglerockhills avatar

    Traveling musician looking for a vacation spot

    by eaglerockhills 10 February 2012

    I would like to take a two week vacation somewhere to get my mind off of the daily life and back to music. I am wondering where is a good…

  25. jo_k avatar

    NYC to Havana--through Nassau or Toronto?

    by jo_k 09 February 2012

    Plan to go to Cuba first 2 weeks of March. Fares look similar through Toronto and Nassau. Anyone have experience or advice on which…

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