If you’ve been reading my posts about Cuba and would like to travel to that country, there are a few things to keep in mind. Despite the Obama Administration’s recent announcement of further relaxation of the ban on U.S. citizens spending money in Cuba and expanding the number of airports that offer direct flights there, Americans still need special permission from the Office of Foreign Asset Control to enter Cuba....

More than anything else, meeting local people who are warm and friendly is what I remember most when I travel. To increase my chances of interacting with locals, I prefer to stay in smaller hotels, guesthouses, Bed & Breakfasts, and when possible, with families. So when my friend, Lett and I decided to visit Havana, there was no question where we’d stay – we chose a B&B or casa particular....