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 & Policy vox-mark Sign up for the newsletter The Weeds Understand how policy impacts people. Delivered Fridays. Thanks for signing up! Check your inbox for a welcome email. Email (required) 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 Why we need a new queer canon By Aja Romano Our submissions to the queer canon By Aja Romano, Alissa Wilkinson, and 3 more Moving to a new city solo can be less lonely than you think By Siobhan McDonough The coming legal battles of post-Roe America By Rachel M. Cohen The biggest myths about gas prices By Rebecca Leber In 48 hours of protest, thousands of Americans cry out for abortion rights By Natasha Ishak