| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) 19:21 - Jan 27 with 2629 views | loftboy |
Been given permission from the Mrs to tick off one from my bucket list in a couple of years which is my 60th year on this planet, all well and good until you try and find someone that actually flies there.
Turns out the airlines have stopped going there as further down the line it may affect an ESTA if you’re travelling to the USA.
Never heard of this or seen it on any news, can any of you seasoned travellers shed any light please? |  |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:11 - Jan 27 with 2214 views | switchingcode |
Been there twice with virgin holidays and it’s a great place to visit just checked and see they have stopped flying there.Might get more luck if you travel from mainland Europ like Paris or Madrid. |  | | |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:26 - Jan 27 with 2167 views | padstow |
This might help from their FAQ page:
https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/faq
How does Cuba’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism impact my travel to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program?
The U.S. Department of State designated Cuba as a State Sponsor of Terrorism (SST) on January 12, 2021.
With limited exceptions, a traveler who is found to have visited Cuba on or after this date is not eligible for travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) using an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and must apply for a visa to travel to the United States.
Additionally, a traveler who at the time of application for an ESTA holds dual nationality with both a VWP country and Cuba is not eligible for travel under the VWP using an ESTA and must apply for a visa to travel to the United States.
If an ESTA has already been approved and it is later determined that the traveler has been present in Cuba or holds dual nationality with both a VWP country and Cuba, the ESTA will be revoked.
Ineligibility for an ESTA is not a bar to travel to the United States. Individuals who are not eligible to travel under the VWP may apply for a visa at any U.S. embassy or consulate.
For additional information about travel eligibility under the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act, please visit: https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program/visa-waive | | | |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:37 - Jan 27 with 2140 views | FredManRave |
Hoping my Mrs will let me tick off one from my bucket list on my birthday, later this year... |  |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:42 - Jan 27 with 2120 views | Lblock |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:37 - Jan 27 by FredManRave |
Hoping my Mrs will let me tick off one from my bucket list on my birthday, later this year... |
Never knew your missus had a twin...... |  |
| Cherish and enjoy life.... this ain't no dress rehearsal |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:48 - Jan 27 with 2098 views | FredManRave |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:42 - Jan 27 by Lblock |
Never knew your missus had a twin...... |
That's another one on there and, just for clarity, twin sister... | |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:50 - Jan 27 with 2078 views | Lblock |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:48 - Jan 27 by FredManRave |
That's another one on there and, just for clarity, twin sister... |
For Gods sake.... don't name her on here Gra.... oops! | |
| Cherish and enjoy life.... this ain't no dress rehearsal |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 21:29 - Jan 27 with 2000 views | DubaiR |
Went 3 years ago, was in America two years ago then last year despite a valid Etsa was pulled at Heathrow and not allowed to travel. Had to get a 10 year visa and a pain in the back side as there for work. |  | | |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 23:52 - Jan 27 with 1811 views | Boston |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 20:48 - Jan 27 by FredManRave |
That's another one on there and, just for clarity, twin sister... |
I take it they're a nice pair? [Post edited 28 Jan 0:19]
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 04:33 - Jan 28 with 1701 views | PlanetHonneywood |
I went with Air France via Paris and as suggested above, Iberia out of Madrid might be an option.
As I met a lot of Canadians there, then unless the Silly Country won't allow Air Canada to fly over their airspace, that could be an option. I also saw plenty of Yanks there who came in via Mexico. I once got a flight from Guatemala City to San Jose on Cubana Air, which originated from Havana. That said, flying Cubana Air is a bit of a 'return to Jesus' experience!
Enjoy, cracking place. |  |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 10:38 - Jan 28 with 1424 views | BlackAndGoldRanger |
One of my mates went recently absolutely loved it! He went Air France from Paris but also Air Europa/Iberia out of Madrid or strangely, Air China once a week "freedom flight". BA code share with Iberia if you're in the OneWorld. Air Europa is more budget airline. | | | |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 11:11 - Jan 28 with 1378 views | loftboy |
Cheers everyone , guess I’ll monitor the situation animals decision nearer the time. | |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 15:04 - Jan 28 with 1239 views | Boston |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 11:11 - Jan 28 by loftboy |
Cheers everyone , guess I’ll monitor the situation animals decision nearer the time. |
Bring some cigars back for Joey. | |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 16:22 - Jan 28 with 1157 views | dutch |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 15:04 - Jan 28 by Boston |
Bring some cigars back for Joey. |
Havana is the greatest city I've ever visited, been five times, love the architecture, the people, the music, even the food is good in paladares. (private restaurants). Flew via Cayman islands last time. Ask them not to stamp your passport.
Hasta La Victoria Siempre. [Post edited 28 Jan 16:23]
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 16:35 - Jan 28 with 1127 views | stneotsbloke |
We went to Cuba in February 2024.
There was a tourist (TUI ?) flight once a week from Manchester but I understand that has now been discontinued.
We wanted four days in Havana then a week at a beach resort. We hade to fly to either Paris or Madrid then transfer to a Havana flight which made it a very long journey.
Havana was a great experience. A lot of it is very run down and shabby but notwithstanding that we really enjoyed Havana and glad we did it.
Then had a two hour drive to the beach resort of Varadero. The resort hasn't got much to offer but there are wonderful beachside hotels along a 15km strip of land that just out into the Caribbean. Great weather in February/March.
Import restrictions mean that food choices are limited with limited variety and and often poor quality.
I have Canadian family, they go every winter and love it. They fly direct into a resort at the far end of the island.
Really enjoyed Cuba. A lot of it is pretty downmarket, we really enjoyed the experience but it was an assault on the senses.
In the final days of Obama's presidency he promised to ease the embargo and travel restrictions but as soon as Trump got in he re-instated the restrictions and, as far as I'm aware, you still can't get an ESTA visa if you've been to Cuba. It's fair to assume that Trump won't ease the restrictions any time soon.
We went with www.lovecuba.com. They were excellent | | | |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 16:50 - Jan 28 with 1078 views | GaryHaddock |
Some good news maybe, but I expect the other fella will put them back on.
I was there for a month in 2018. As a tourist I have nothing bad to say about it, and I’m very jealous that you are going.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17e0k92g41o.amp |  | | |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 18:05 - Jan 28 with 986 views | BlackCrowe |
If you get there, then the perfect night out in Havana for is start with mojitos and cigars in the courtyard of The Nacional Hotel, dinner at La Guarida and then into the the small music bars and your night will unravel in the most insanely wonderful way.
Ps. Muhammad Ali and his wife wandered up and asked if they could share our table at The Nacional courtyard back in '97. Seemed very nice but was already quite ill...he's a god out there. |  |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 18:59 - Jan 28 with 913 views | GaryHaddock |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 18:05 - Jan 28 by BlackCrowe |
If you get there, then the perfect night out in Havana for is start with mojitos and cigars in the courtyard of The Nacional Hotel, dinner at La Guarida and then into the the small music bars and your night will unravel in the most insanely wonderful way.
Ps. Muhammad Ali and his wife wandered up and asked if they could share our table at The Nacional courtyard back in '97. Seemed very nice but was already quite ill...he's a god out there. |
You dropped that name like he dropped George Forman!
Great story. | | | |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 23:30 - Jan 28 with 754 views | BlackCrowe |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 18:59 - Jan 28 by GaryHaddock |
You dropped that name like he dropped George Forman!
Great story. |
I was with a mate, we were on the lash , but didn't really want to go all starstruck (which we were of course) with him as assumed he just wanted a nice evening out with his wife. | |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 23:53 - Jan 28 with 733 views | GaryHaddock |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 23:30 - Jan 28 by BlackCrowe |
I was with a mate, we were on the lash , but didn't really want to go all starstruck (which we were of course) with him as assumed he just wanted a nice evening out with his wife. |
Risky business getting on the lash with Muhammad Ali.
Last person in the world who’s pint you’d want to accidentally spill. | | | |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 00:38 - Jan 29 with 700 views | Boston |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 23:53 - Jan 28 by GaryHaddock |
Risky business getting on the lash with Muhammad Ali.
Last person in the world who’s pint you’d want to accidentally spill. |
Spilly away as you please old chap - he was a Muslim. | |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 15:40 - Jan 29 with 408 views | kensalriser |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 00:38 - Jan 29 by Boston |
Spilly away as you please old chap - he was a Muslim. |
And even if he wasn't he would never have had the time to drink between talking. |  |
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| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 16:00 - Jan 29 with 369 views | qpr1976 |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 16:22 - Jan 28 by dutch |
Havana is the greatest city I've ever visited, been five times, love the architecture, the people, the music, even the food is good in paladares. (private restaurants). Flew via Cayman islands last time. Ask them not to stamp your passport.
Hasta La Victoria Siempre. [Post edited 28 Jan 16:23]
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Not point, it will be electronically stamped, which it what the US immigration see, probably with a red flag ! | | | |
| Going to Cuba ( or not as it seems) on 16:33 - Jan 29 with 315 views | lassel |
In fairness who would want to visit America anytime soon…. | | | |
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