In December 2014, what was called the Cuban thaw began. U.S. President Barack Obama reached out to Cuban President Raúl Castro and the 54 years of icy relations between the …
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Funny Stuff
My Taxi Adventure In Havana (I Thought I Spoke A Bit Of Spanish. Turns Out I Don’t)
by joehegby joehegIn 2016, Sharon and I visited Cuba. We used a private guided tour to plan our trip that, at the time, met all the requirements from the United States government. …
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Of all the craptacular things that have been happening in the travel industry during this pandemic, probably one of the last things you’d expect is for an airline to make …
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Weekly Recap
Japan’s Plan To Let Foreigners In, Don’t Be A Victim Of This Stupid Airport Trick, I Won’t Stay At The Wynn (Even For Free); This One’s Personal
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegHello travel friends and happy Saturday! Here’s a recap of what’s gone on at YMMV this week. From what we’ve written to what others wrote that we really liked and …
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In the late 20th century, Cubans frequently tried to leave their country and ride on rafts to Miami. Tens of thousands fled, hoping for freedom in the U.S. Fast forward …
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Travel
Cuba’s Genius Way To Reopen Tourism & Still Keep Their People Safe
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegWhen countries reopen, they’re doing it in a variety of ways. Some places, like New Zealand and Japan, are looking at travel bubbles. Others are making blood tests, temperature checks …
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Weekly Recap
Does American Have Something Up Its Sleeve?, Unusual Ways To Use Your Points, When To NOT Use Your Miles, & More!
by joehegby joehegHappy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …
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Easy Way To Get Free American Points, Best Way To Deal With This Credit Card Co., How To Get Disney+ For Free, How To Fix Wi-Fi Login Troubles, & More!
by joehegby joehegHappy Sunday to all of our travel friends, both near and far! Here are some articles we’ve read from other bloggers (and other sources) that we think you may like, …
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CruisesTravel
With No U.S. Cruise Lines Allowed, This Ship Is Now Docked in Havana, Instead
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegThe U.S. government dictated in early June that American citizens were restricted from traveling Cuba unless their reasons fell into very few categories, and following that, changes happened very quickly. …
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In Wake of Cuba Restrictions, Cruise Lines Offering Slashed Prices, Huge Compensations
by SharonKurhegby SharonKurhegIn the wake of the U.S. government’s new restrictions on traveling to Cuba, cruise lines that originated in the U.S. and had ports of call in Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and/or …