Into the Mystic - Discover the New Cuba!

In the land where time stood still, our man in Havana discovers the hypnotic allure of the new Cuba.

- Andrew Moore

For decades, the only way for Americans to visit Cuba was by enduring the stuffiness of government-sanctioned tours or risk-ing the illegality of going through another country. But thanks to the recent thaw in relations, seeing this forbidden tropical wonderland has never been easier. Several airlines, such as American and JetBlue, now offer hassle-free charter flights direct from the States— including practically hourly from Miami—while companies like Cuba Travel Network can book expedited VIP entry and JetSuite can fly you in privately. All you need is a passport, tourist visa, and qualification in one of 12 preapproved travel categories (including the helpfully vague “professional research,” wink, wink) and you’ll be sipping Cuba libres to the sound of thumping salsa in no time.