Actually, until seeing this, I didn't even realize that travel to Cuba was banned. When I thought that people could go there freely (IE: Before now) I didn't want to go there, so I assume that I will still have no plans of going there.

@EarthsAzureLight@xanga - Safety? It's safer than Mexico, from which a story is published in the news every month about some Canadian getting stabbed or something and their police doing nothing. Yet that place gets loads of travellers.

Anyways, I went two years ago. The beaches were beautiful, some say they're the best in the world, I'm not sure since I've only been to Cuba and Tunisia. Cuba had nicer ones though! The people were so nice...

The only danger I can say there is is tipping too much. Because people expect to be tipped for everything (including letting you use their washrooms.). So just say no.. .and bring items like pencils or toys for your maid + hotel crews.

I have friends that were going to Havana, but their cab driver wasnt a real cab driver so they were pulled over. They thought they were going to get in major crap, but turns out that the "Cubans love tourists" and were only itnerested in the fake cab driver, who had done it before.

@EarthsAzureLight@xanga - Hehe... I wouldn't either. But really, Totalitarian regimes make great tourist spots as long as you don't go out in the wild.

I'd go in a heart beat!  I think the whole embargo thing is stupid and only hurts the Cuban people. 

Besides, I've read that Cuba has one of the most pristine marine sanctuaries in the world.

I would like to visit Cuba one day.

I wouldn't visit immediately after the lift, but maybe one day.

I'm Canadian, and, to be honest, we're kind of hoping it doesn't pass, because the prices will shoot up there...

The whole travel ban is ridiculous, in my opinion... it isn't dangerous at all. In fact, it's a lot safer than a lot of places in the US. The people are awesome, laid-back, and sincere, and they don't hate Americans, for the most part. I understand why the US is doing it - principles and all that jazz... but, well, meh. People seem to think Cuba is miserable or something... and yes, it definitely isn't a "developed" country, but they definitely aren't miserable down there. In fact, they're a lot more cheerful and life-loving than most North Americans. As a tourist, it's awesome down there.

Then again, we Canadians do take advantage of the fact Americans usually avoid Cuba... so, if the bill doesn't pass, well, I wouldn't be crushed.

@Dysfunctional_Coping@xanga - You could be flying to Canada or Mexico and then to Cuba.... ?

I would like to travel to Cuba but would take someone with me for safety purposes and being that I don't travel much.