| Besides specific travel documentation, packing for a | | | | and conditioners can be even more challenging to find. |
| vacation to Cuba is similar to packing for any other | | | | Medicine |
| trip to the Caribbean. The United States has an | | | | When packing for a vacation to a Caribbean island |
| embargo on Cuba which has made it challenging for | | | | such as Cuba, bring all basic medication that you could |
| the average American citizen to vacation there. | | | | possibly need. Medicines such as aspirin or ibuprofen |
| However, most countries permit their citizens to | | | | are in short supply in Cuba. In the case of an |
| vacation in Cuba. | | | | emergency, supplies can be found, but it is risky to |
| Those who venture to the beautiful island of Cuba | | | | leave home without any medicine you may need. If |
| are in for a treat. A lush, tropical environment, white | | | | you do happen to locate medicine in Cuba, it most |
| sand beaches and world class resorts await travelers | | | | likely will be very expensive. Bringing an ample supply |
| to this island paradise. On the surface, Cuba | | | | of your own medicine is the best way to approach |
| resembles many other Caribbean destinations, | | | | this situation. |
| however, when packing for a trip to Cuba; there are | | | | Prescription medicine is certainly an item you will not |
| some particulars to keep in mind. | | | | want to leave home without. Be sure to bring any |
| Clothing | | | | prescription medicine that you have been given from |
| Due to the fact that the Cuban climate is relatively | | | | a doctor. Filling prescriptions while in Cuba can be |
| warm and humid most of the year, warm clothing will | | | | extremely difficult. Other important medicinal items |
| rarely be necessary. However, before you pack only | | | | are sunscreen and insect repellant. Forgetting these |
| shorts and t-shirts, there are certain conditions to | | | | items can lead to significant discomfort, and just put |
| consider. Mosquitoes can be a problem, and while the | | | | a damper on your trip in general. A basic first aid kit |
| government takes measures to control the insect | | | | will also come in handy. Supplies can be low, and |
| population, there is still a minor risk, especially to | | | | having your own can be beneficial. As medicine is in |
| individuals who may be allergic to insect bites. The | | | | short supply, extra supplies to be donated are always |
| quickest solution to this problem is wearing long | | | | appreciated. |
| sleeves, pants, close toed shoes (not sandals) and a | | | | Electronics |
| hat. Any clothing that is brought for this purpose | | | | Batteries are also expensive and can be difficult to |
| should be very light in order to keep the wearer cool. | | | | find in Cuba. Due to this fact it is a good idea to bring |
| Shorts and short sleeves are not entirely useless to | | | | plenty of batteries for any electronic devices you |
| people concerned with insect bites; however it is a | | | | need. Film, used a lot less with the advent of digital |
| good idea to bring long sleeves and pants as well as | | | | cameras, is also challenging to acquire in Cuba. |
| standard beach gear. | | | | Possibly the greatest necessity when travelling to |
| It is also a good idea to pack extra clothing for | | | | Cuba is an adapter for outlets. Most Cuban outlets |
| various purposes. Finding replacement clothing if | | | | are not set to the American standard. |
| something goes wrong can be challenging in Cuba, | | | | Security and Identity Items |
| and very expensive, depending on where your hotel | | | | Proper documentation is extremely important when |
| is located. In Cuba, clothing is extremely valuable to | | | | traveling to Cuba. Keeping a copy of your passport |
| the local population, and a small donation can have a | | | | with you at all times is crucial. Officials are likely to |
| positive impact. That being said, underwear is | | | | stop travelers on the street and check identification. |
| especially difficult to acquire in Cuba, so make sure | | | | It can be dangerous to carry one’s actual |
| you bring a backup pair or two. | | | | passport as a pickpocket can create major problems |
| Toiletries | | | | for repatriation. The best way to protect your |
| Toiletries that should be brought on a vacation to | | | | passport is probably keeping it in the hotel safe. Make |
| Cuba are no different from toiletries that any | | | | copies to carry on your person in case you are |
| traveler would pack before leaving for a Caribbean | | | | stopped. Keeping emergency phone numbers on you |
| island. A basic shaving kit and other personal items | | | | can also be helpful in the event that you are |
| are a good start. While pharmacies are present in | | | | somehow indisposed. Plenty of cash also will come in |
| Cuba, they are generally undersupplied. Therefore | | | | handy. Cuba is a very safe destination for |
| basics such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and | | | | vacationers; however basic precautions should be |
| deodorant can be very expensive. Quality shampoo | | | | taken. |