Tee it up in Cuba

Cuba may be going green. Green as in the game for golf Cuba’s Tourism Ministry says. The island nation reports it would like to build 10 new courses around the country and attempt to attract upscale golfers from Europe, Canada and even the United States when and if the U.S. eases its 48-year trade and travel embargo

Even though pre Castro Cuba had its share of issues poverty, corrupt government, organized crime and social unrest it was still the playground of the Caribbean. It was the leading playground of America’s and the world. Great beaches coupled with luxurious hotels and casinos attracted flocks of tourists.

When Castro booted western interests off the islands American eyes turned westward toward the southwestern desert. A small sleepy railroad town called Las Vegas was getting ready to boom.