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RE: Driving from Cancun to Belize ,Guatemala and back to Mexico
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 18, 2013
My guess is that it never happened. I do not think it is possible but would be happy to be proven...

Re: Vinales - what is the attraction?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 18, 2013
In my 14 years of traveling to Cuba I go back to Vinales at least once or twice a year. I never g...

RE: The Sad State of the Hotel Riviera (and others)
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 17, 2013
I do, but it depends on your budget and if you have transport.

Re: Advices on Guatemala - Belize trip (18 days)
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 17, 2013
It is doable but leave yourself open. You may never get to Belize if you find a spot you really l...

RE: “How can I live in Cuba as a Cuban?” – Negotiating the CUP economy
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 16, 2013
rob01, sorry. Asking and answering your own question on the same post fooled an old guy like me. ...

RE: Travel ideas needed! Looking at countries in CA for Christmas!
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 16, 2013
Ditto Guatemala.

Re: Havana and the West in 11 days
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 16, 2013
Sorry to say but it already has changed drastically. Maybe great for the Cubans but only fond mem...

RE: “How can I live in Cuba as a Cuban?” – Negotiating the CUP economy
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 15, 2013
What about rent? Cubans don't pay any and even if the OP goes illegal it will be 5 CUCs a day. Th...

Re: Accomodation in Chichicastenango
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 15, 2013
As per of above lots of decent places in the $15-20 range for two. 15km may not be much and norma...

RE: Driver Hire in Cuba
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 14, 2013
Agreed, in only 8 days do either Havana and Vinales or Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad. No need for ...

RE: budgeting
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 14, 2013
Unless you are rock bottom travelers I think more like $75 per day would be enjoyable at least.

RE: Accomodation in Chichicastenango
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 14, 2013
You shouldn't have a problem and Santa Cruz is a long trip from Chi-Chi. I don't know what "price...

RE: Trip to Cuba- only Havana?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 13, 2013
I love Eco-Costa Rica where every cantina has turtle egg shooters.

RE: Guatemala to Oaxaca in December
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 13, 2013
Fly with Interjet GUA-MEX then bus down.

Re: Question about Internet
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 13, 2013
No.

Re: Trip to Cuba- only Havana?
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 11, 2013
In my first 6 trips to Cuba I never left Havana. I went two days to Vinales and I think you need ...

RE: Am I totally crazy? Guatemala-Belize-Yucatan, 12 days
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 10, 2013
Cut out both Belize and the yucatan. If you want to just bus and drive around then you could do i...

RE: Cuba in July: accommodations and other feedback wanted
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 10, 2013
Right! Maybe the government is trying to make tourists go to casas! Ha!
I don't mind the price o...

RE: Cuba in July: accommodations and other feedback wanted
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Cuba, Jun 10, 2013
Yikes!
John, I was just looking at hotel prices in the interior and I cannot believe the increa...

RE: 8 Days in Guatemala- single female
in Departure Lounge » Americas - Central America, Jun 10, 2013
You need to go to lake Atitlan. There are numerous towns/villages to see and stay in. Transport f...