Get Ready for the September 5th Havana Nites Party by Testing Your Knowledge with a few Quick Trivia Questions!
1. Can any American citizen visit Cuba now?
2. What are the 12 approved purposes?
3. How long do you have to keep your Cuba travel receipts?
4. How do you document your visit?
5. How much does it cost to call back to the US?
6. What did Secretary of State John Kerry bring back as souvenirs after inaugurating the US Embassy in Havana?
For the answers…
1. Can any American citizen visit Cuba now?
Answer: Americans still can only go to Cuba so long as the trip falls within one of 12 purposes.
2. What are the 12 approved purposes?
Answer: 1. Family visits 2. Official business of the U.S. government, foreign governments, and certain intergovernmental organizations 3. Journalistic activity 4. Professional research and professional meetings 5. Educational activities 6. Religious activities 7. Public performances, clinics, workshops, athletic and other competitions, and exhibitions 8. Support for the Cuban people 9. Humanitarian projects 10. Activities of private foundations or research or educational institutes 11. Exportation, importation, or transmission of information or information materials 12. Certain authorized export transactions
3. How long do you have to keep your Cuba travel receipts?
Answer: 5 Years!
4. How do you document your visit?
Answer: Travelers have to mark a box to denote the purpose of their trip. In most cases, you are also expected to have a full-time schedule of activities related to your category of travel.
5. How much does it cost to call back to the US?
Answer: $2.99 a minute using the Verizon Wireless International Travel option. Oouch!
6. What did Secretary of State John Kerry bring back as souvenirs after inaugurating the US Embassy in Havana?
Answer: According to State Department records, Secretary of State John Kerry brought back an $80 humidor, $80 worth of cigars and a bottle of rum.
Sources: US State Department, New York Times, NBC News, Lonely Planet and Alllianz Global Assistance.