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Consider Cuba On Future Travel Planning


CBS News recently listed ten reasons to visit the formerly unfriendly island nation. Though some restrictions are still in place, new air and sea schedules are being touted almost daily. The not-too-friendly Communist government still lurks in the lives of the Cuban people. However, what we’ve heard from recent U.S. visitors is that they’ve been welcomed by cheerful, cooperative Cubans.

That positive feature was one of CBS News’ ten reasons to visit the island. Others include shopping bargains, uncrowded tourist facilities, great music, fantastic food, historic landmarks, moderately-priced hotels, clean beaches, economic flights and other advantages.

Enjoy Las Vegas For Less Than $90 A Day? Nah! PDF Print E-mail


USA Today and GOBankingRates named 20 travel destinations you can visit for less than $100 daily. Others listed include Singapore, Madrid, Lisbon, Prague, Cancun, and Bali was the cheapest at $24. Las Vegas was #19 on the cheapo list.

The beancounters obviously haven’t been to Sin City lately. And why didn’t they include the expenses of getting there plus additional in-town costs? Round trip U.S. flights range from a cheap $200 and much higher. Also, the famed Vegas buffets now average $35 for breakfast or lunch, and $50 for dinner. Some bait ads quote hotel room rates at $99.99 per night. Then, all add the infamous daily resort fee, usually another $20 and more.

Show tickets are at least another $25 plus booze, food and tips. Finally, of course, there are the greedy Vegas casino bosses. Unless you spend your entire visit at local museums and sightseeing, expect to lose a modest average of $100 day playing the tables and/or slots. Of course, it’s possible you’ll win, but the odds always heavily favor Vegas.

 
 
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