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

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.

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Before you plan that trip to Cuba: will the US government let you go?

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