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Cuba Travel Tips: What You Should Know Before You Travel to Cuba from the U.S.

Until recently, travel to Cuba from the U.S. was essentially off limits for those wishing to visit Cuba legally. That made it difficult for me to find accurate, up-to-the-minute Cuba travel tips when I was preparing for my own recent trip to Cuba.

After some reflection, here’s what I wish I’d known about how to travel to Cuba before I arrived in Havana. (Hint: Be prepared for currency confusion, and don’t leave home without an extra pair of shoes.)

Cuba Travel Tips: Essential Tips for Traveling to Cuba

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Caroline was hosted by Access Trips on their Culinary Cuba tour. See more of Caroline’s Cuba photos on Instagram @TravelWithCaroline and on Twitter @CarolineMorse1.

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