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The complete guide to making vacationing in Cuba a reality.

Do I Have to Go on an Educational Tour?

Technically, yes. "American travelers to Cuba need to be on some kind of tour, which can consist of as few as two people," says Diane Mullahy, a Cuba specialist with Travel Leaders. "But a program can be customized geared to their desires, whether they are foodies, history buffs, art lovers, photographers, etc."

Will my vacation be on a coach bus with 25 other people?

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Can I fly there from the US?

Yes. It is now possible to fly to Cuba from the United States. That said, these are still charter flights that cannot just be booked online like a regular vacation. "You have to book these through a travel service provider or through someone who sells Cuba," says Lee. "Also, these flights are not leaving dailyfrom all locations yet,except Miami which has multiple daily flights. That is changing fast as more routes are added from more US cities." In addition to flights from Miami, JFK has opened up charter flights and Atlanta and Chicago are looking to come onboard, as well.