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| Cuba Information Manual The Definitive Guide To Legal And Illegal Travel To CubaPosted on September 4, 2010.  For forty-six Years and counting, the U.S. Gouvernement has forbidden icts Citizens from Traveling to Cuba. The threat of stiff fines and jail time cause even the most adventurous American traveler to break out in a cold sweat at the mere thought of visiting Cuba without the proper permits from the US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control. Purpose now, in has trailblazing first forum travel guides published In The U.S. cette daring and unconventional new guidebook Openly challenges the U.S. embargo Laws by Offering inside secrets tips, loopholes, and advice in order to help U.S. Citizen Traveller Legally gold ILLEGALLY à un Country That has Become Known hast the forbidden fruit in has Caribbean paradie. Written in has style That Is easy to Read and seductively informative cette handbook DECODE The intimidating and Often misinterpreted embargo Laws and Offers tried-and-true information tailpiece how to get there, WHERE to stay, how to get around, Changing money, Staying Out of Trouble With The Revolutionary Police dangers and annoyances, and Navigating the Laws and Very different social customs That Govern The Communist Country. Included In The manual are maps, year extensive reference section and Engaging color photographs That capture the flavor and character Of An enigmatic tropical nation and Her celebrities Who Are The friendliest and MOST sociable On The planet. CommentsKory Monrow says... This comprehensive guide is long overdue.Initially, Michael Bellows demystifies the "how to" process as he explains every step in getting to and leaving Cuba - with and without government sanction.Then he describes accommodations, dining and in-country travel options and distinguishes between the currencies, as well as imparting everything else a visitor would like to know. I foresee many copies of Cuba Information Manual dirty and dog-eared as they make the trip repeatedly.In addition to being an indispensible guide book I believe Bellows book will also stand over time as his paean to the Cuban people, rendering it a "why to" book as well. Posted on September 6, 2010 Ming Kingcade says... If you're an American traveling to Cuba, this is the book to read from the beginning to the Appendix. The question and answer format makes it easy to follow along and tends to predict the next question on your mind. Although it has a complete appendix, I did not reference it once throughout the trip. It also does not cover history, or give you great trip planning advice. I'd bank on Lonely Planet for that information. Throughout my trip there were several moments where the expectations the book had set were precisely met. For example: * The book prepares you to expect a strong reliance on queues in Cuba. I was not surprised to see the men in yellow suits managing the lines at bus stops. * Jinitera/o were exactly as prevalent as the author describes. I set the expectation to be hustled in all the major cities and therefore did not feel surprised. * Hitchhiking is very predominant in Cuba and the author hits the nail again right on the head. In my travels I used my rental car to give several Cubans rides. It was a safe a very pleasant experience. One I would have perhaps forgone had I not been prepared from the information in this book. Those are just a few examples, but time and time again, the situations described in the book came to fruition exactly as described. If it's your first trip to Cuba, it is totally worth a thorough read. Use other books as travel references while you're there. Also if you are an American, the customs/immigration process was a cinch. Posted on September 7, 2010 Sheldon Mengsteab says... One of the most concise travel manuals I have ever come across period!Not only does Michael Bellows offer the most complete information available on travel to Cuba hands down, he also gives a sincere and insightful account of the state of affairs in Cuba in a completely unbiased way. A must for people traveling to Cuba but also for people who would like to know anything at all about Cuba and its incredible people. Posted on September 7, 2010 Shondra Restivo says... This book is indispensable for anyone who doesn't realize how difficult or how easy it is to get to Cuba, as a U.S. citizen. Here at the Center for Cuban Studies, we spend hours answering questions such as "How can I go to Cuba?" "What makes me eligible to go legally?" "What will happen to me if I travel without a Treasury Department license?" "How do I apply for a general license?" (the worst, since you don't, try explaining THAT!) "Am I eligible for a specific license?" "Can I take a camera? Can I take pictures? Will the police arrest me for x,y,z,?" "Can I wear a,b,c?" "What's the money?" The questions don't stop. From now on, we will just say, BUY THIS BOOK! IT WILL ANSWER ALMOST EVERY QUESTION YOU HAVE! Sandra Levinson, [...] Posted on September 7, 2010 Marg Griffiths says... I acquired this book right before my recent trip to Cuba and concur with the other reviewers:This book is terrific.Bellows tells it like it is.I read long sections of it out loud to my fellow travelers when we didn't have a Cuban hitchhiker in our rental car (another great way to find out more about the country, especially if you speak Spanish) and we all learned a great deal.I hope this book will encourage more Americans to dare to flout the ridiculous restrictions on travel to Cuba.As Bellows affirms, it is a wonderful country, warts and all - and the Cubans are very welcoming.Read this book before going and it will dispel your worries about the repercussions of "trading with the enemy." Posted on September 8, 2010 Jana Diogo says... In reading the "Cuba Information Manual, The Definitive Guide to Legal and Illegal Travel to Cuba", I found it most interesting and a highly organized, easy to understand read.This book contains subjects of interest from what you should bring on your trip, what you should do and not do once there, and some local humor and customs, in addition to what the locals can and cannot do as well.The "Cuba Information Manual" can be classified as a book for tourists AND a book for readers.Mike Bellows, the author, did an excellent job of bringing to-the-point facts, information, and humor with keen expertise. Posted on September 8, 2010 Holley Dandridge says... I have been traveling back and forth to Cuba since 1974 - that's more than 35 years now.I thought I knew a lot about Cuba - that is until I read Julia Sweig's book. So readable and understandable. For anyone who has never visited Cuba or for those who have made such a trip, reading this book will not only increase your knowledge of Cuba but an understanding of why and how things happened.Without hesitation, this is a must read. Posted on September 8, 2010 Ressie Wengel says... My busband and I are hoping to participte in a sailing regatta to Cuba and this book was recommended. It is very helpful to us for planning for our brief stay in Havana. Posted on September 8, 2010 Eun Ronald says... Besides the really beautiful photography in the book, it was exactly what I needed for travel in Cuba. It has all the little details of things you really need to know when traveling there. I had so many questions and this book answered ALL of them- even the most random things like being a vegetarian and where to eat. I feel truly prepared for trip and will carry it as my bible while there. It has emergency info and even what not to talk about with people that would cause offense.This book is WELL WORTH having if you need to know ANYTHING about Cuba. Thank you Michael Bellows for this incredibly great, easy to read book. Posted on September 15, 2010 Rosaria Trent says... I enjoyed reading this book and using it as a background to an international relations grad paper. Thank you Julia Sweig! It is an accessible history that puts Cuba into historic context, and not merely in terms of Cuban-US relations. Another words, it's not jusst about where Uncle Sam fits into the equation. The story ends as Raul Castro takes over and Fidel fades into the background. Sweig's Cuban history and reality is well-written, well organized and explained. I enjoyed it and would have read it even if I didn't have to! Posted on September 15, 2010 Leave a Comment |
