It is a lot easier to visit Cuba these days. Long gone are the times when you had to go with a tour group. Travelers can now plan their own people-to-people trips to the island, and U.S. News and World Report has the answers to some of the most important questions on Cuba travel.
First, what do you need to visit on your own?
"The bare essentials for Cuba travel from the U.S. include your passport, visa, medical insurance (usually included in your plane ticket) and cash (more on that later). You'll also need to show proof of a place to stay, and should do most of your research up front, as internet access isn't always easy to come by once you're on the ground," writes Jess Moss.
There are 12 different reasons you can obtain a Cuba visa as an American citizen and documentation is key.
"While authorities may not appear to be closely monitoring your activity to match it to your visa during or after the trip, you should document your itinerary and activities that are related to your visa purpose," says Moss.
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Obtaining airline tickets is a relatively straightforward process.
"If you're flying on a major airline, the process is the same as booking a ticket to anywhere else (as long as you book directly with the website). You'll be asked about the visa requirements and will be prompted to confirm that you meet one of the approved visas," says Moss.
For more on what you need to know to plan your journey to Cuba, read on here.
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