Before you plan that trip to Cuba: will the US government let you go? By Dara Lind and Anand Katakam Dec 17, 2014, 2:40pm EST Share this story Share this on Facebook Share this on Twitter Share All sharing options Share All sharing options for: Before you plan that trip to Cuba: will the US government let you go? Reddit Pocket Flipboard Email The Obama administration announced today that, as part of its huge new deal with Cuba, it's relaxing travel restrictions on Americans who want to visit. We know what your next question is, and we've answered it: Sorry, beach bums. In This Stream Barack Obama makes historic visit to Cuba Americans can now legally travel to Cuba. Here's how. Before you plan that trip to Cuba: will the US government let you go? Are Cuban cigars really better? What the experts say. View all 28 stories Next Up In Politics vox-mark Sign up for the newsletter Future Perfect Each week, we explore unique solutions to some of the world's biggest problems. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) Oops. Something went wrong. Please enter a valid email and try again. By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. You can opt out at any time. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. For more newsletters, check out our newsletters page. Subscribe The Latest One of the world’s most controversial philosophers explains himself By Dylan Matthews A big El Niño is looming. Here’s what it means for our weather. By Umair Irfan Reality, starring Sydney Sweeney, is unsettling, vital viewing By Alissa Wilkinson Filed under: The Vox guide to HBO’s “Succession” Succession ends exactly how it needed to By Whizy Kim How anti-LGBTQ sentiment is affecting Pride By Ellen Ioanes What Erdogan’s win means for the West — and the world By Jen Kirby