Originally Posted by
robyng
Yes - I saw where the OP lives. But if the OP is in a bad accident - or needs an appendix removed - although Cuba is only 90 miles away from Florida - you can't get from there to here fast and direct. ...
Why would someone choose to go to FL for medical care? It ranks 44th in the world, and there are several other alternatives that provide superior care. Gone are the days when the US was the world leader in medical care. Now it is only in few places (e.g. Mayo clinic), but overall the health outcomes are inferior despite the much greater costs. In any case generally the medevac insurance you purchase decides where to evacuate you to (only home country is by choice of the insured, otherwise it is decided by the insurer).
Back to the original topic, Cuba is a great place to visit as long as you are open-minded and flexible. Much like visiting half of the world, it isn't packaged luxury and there are tangible shortages due to the US boycott. Travel is meant to be an adventure when enjoyed at the highest levels.
As for Cuba being 90 miles from FL, that is true (but not to any hospital in FL!). Havana is only 70 miles further from Cancun than it is to Miami, to put it into perspective.