Originally Posted by
number_6
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.
I don't think this is the right place to debate the US health care system. And I will note that I live 5 minutes away from Mayo JAX - where my husband and I get a fair amount of secondary and tertiary care. OTOH - we are pretty far away from Cuba (and south Florida).
My primary point was simply to let the OP know about possible health care issues. And there's more. The Cuban government apparently now requires proof of health insurance (including evacuation coverage) as a condition of entry. It also appears that the policy is confusing in terms of how it's being enforced - and that people from the UK may not be able to find such coverage:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2010...-cuba-visitors
This is an issue the OP should explore IMO.
And here is the general info the UK government gives to people considering travel to Cuba:
http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/travel-and-...l-america/cuba
Robyn