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Originally Posted by globaldesigns
For all those scared to travel to Mexico... Don't believe the media and the hype. Traveling anywhere can be dangerous, really doesn't matter where you go. Just travel smart!
Mexico is safe, the people are great and as a whole the country has alot to offer families who wish to have a tropical vacation and don't want to be stuck on the resort the whole time. I have been to the Mayan twice in the past year with my family, and will definately be back again soon.
Cuba is also great, same with Domincan Republic... The only problem as stated with others is the travel time. In the old days, you could go to both direct/non-stop... But now in Calgary, you have to go to Toronto... Sorry, with 2 kids and between 4-9 hours in layovers, just not going to do it. If someone knows a charter that still goes direct, let me know, as I would love to go back to these countries in the near future.
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I just got back from Cuba last week, went to cayo santa maria. We flew direct from Winnipeg to santa clara and then 90 minutes by bus to the resort.
www.Selloffvacations.com lists a handful of flights from calgary to cuba, both varadeo and the same area I was in.
You don't go to cuba for the food, but you won't go hungry. Most resorts have a grill station where they'll make you fresh food, omelets and waffles for breakfast, grilled seafood and meats for lunch and dinner.
We did some diving there and it was spectacular. Lots of fish, some coral and amazing water.