Shakin' in Der Boots!

Most countries would be shaking in their boots with the news that a ruthless dictator is coming to power. Not the Bahamas. As read in the local rag this morning the Bahamas is terrified of a weak, 81 year-old, retiring dictator. Why? Well when Castro took over, Cuba ceased to be, as it had been for many years, the playground of America. Once the tourists were shut out of Cuba they had to find another place to party so now Americans hop on over to the Bahamas. Since tourism (directly or indirectly) accounts for 60% of the Bahamas GDP it seems Bahamians owe a great big "Thanks" to Fidel.

Here is the big question... When Cuba tourism possibilities legally open up to Americans will they fly right over Nassau on their way to Havana? The local rag seems to think so. After all Cuba has gorgeous beaches, tons of history, amazing architecture, fabulous music, cigars, mojitos and most of all - really lovely people. The Bahamas has "sour-faced" employees and sky-high prices.

In any case we don't think the Bahamas should hold their breath. Nothing will change in Cuba for a while. One Castro out and one Castro in.