Why Travel is Important                                       

If you’ve grown up with all the comforts of the modern world and had the opportunity to go to school or even university, it’s easy to forget that this isn’t the case for everyone in the world.

 Traveling to other countries, particularly those in the developing world, can be a big wake up call and put your own life in perspective. Things that you may take for granted,

 like having running hot water, modern appliances and the opportunity to study and get a well-paid job at the end of it are not available to everyone, purely because of where they were born.

 You’ll probably come away with a new appreciation for everything you have and the opportunities that life throws your way.

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Dreaming of a romantic getaway to Hawaii or an exciting vacation in Las Vegas? Maybe you're planning your honeymoon. Perhaps taking a cruise in the Mediterranean or diving along the Great Barrier Reef is on your list of things to do before you die. 

If planning the trip and making the reservations seem like a lot of work just to get some rest and relaxation, you've come to the right place!

For over 30 years, the professional travel agents at American Tourist Travel Agency have been planning all-inclusive vacations, charters, tours and vacation packages for individuals, families and groups, and we'd love to do the same for you.

 Call or e-mail us for a free quote and you'll be on your way to your dream vacation!

Can Americans Travel To Cuba

                Can Americans Travel To Cuba?

Even though travel to Cuba for Americans is restricted, that doesn’t make it impossible to visit. For many years some intrepid Americans were traveling to Cuba anyway. Initially, there were three ways to accomplish this.

1. Special License

You could register for a special license with the US Government if the reason for your travel fit a certain category. These include family visits, professional reasons, journalism, religious or cultural programs, and humanitarian projects.

While you no longer need pre-approval for such a license, technically your visit should still match one of the categories to stay legal. Just in case someone in the US decides to ask later (which is rare).

12 CATEGORIES OF AUTHORIZED TRAVEL TO CUBA                                 FOR AMERICANS

• Family visits

• Official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations
• Journalistic activity
• Professional research and professional meetings
• Educational activities
• Religious activities
• Public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions
• Support for the Cuban people
• Humanitarian projects
• Activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes
• Exportation, importation, or transmission of information or information materials
• Certain export transactions that may be considered for authorization under existing regulations and guidelines.

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 The category that is most often chosen by individual travelers is the “Support for the Cuban people category”.

 Basically, anybody is eligible for this category if they agree to spend their time in the island engaging in activities that benefit Cubans.

 These activities are as simple as lodging in Casa Particulates, eating at Paladares, and taking private lessons from the locals.

 Read the answers to frequently asked questions about travelling in “Support for the Cuban People”.

Tourist card and other requirements

Apart from qualifying for one of the 12 categories mentioned above, you will also need:

• a valid passport
• travel insurance
• a visa or tourist card