article_snippet: Thawing relations between the US and Cuban governments could open isolated communities to new economic opportunities once the US fully lifts the US ban on trade and travel.
article_snippet: Cuba's rural communities, where there are few jobs, could benefit the most from thawing relations between the US and Cuban governments Cuban .
article_snippet: Thawing relations between the US and Cuban governments could open isolated communities to new economic opportunities .
article_snippet: It is likely that with economic sanctions lifted, Cuba will change forever, and there are fears it will lose some of it unique identity .
article_snippet: The US is planning to ease travel and trade restrictions with Cuba, a former Cold War foe, after agreeing to restore ties severed since 1961 .
article_snippet: While most US tourists will likely stick to Havana or all-inclusive resorts on the sea once the ban on travel is lifted, rural villages who do welcome foreigners are not prepared to handle rural villages who do welcome foreigners in large numbers.
article_snippet: With Cuba poised to open Cuba up to a massive market for holidaymakers, tourists from outside The US are being warned that if tourists from outside the US want to see 'the real Cuba' tourists from outside the US should book tourists from outside the US trips now, before Cuba becomes 'Americanised'.
article_snippet: Some travel experts are encouraging tourists to visit Cuba sooner rather than later if Some travel experts want to see unadulterated local culture .
article_snippet: The number of tourists visiting Havana has seen a steady increase following the normalisation of Cuba-US relations last year .
article_snippet: While the landmark thaw in relations signals a positive future for Cuba, travellers looking to explore the 'timewarp' nation are being urged to go before it changes forever.
article_snippet: Havana was seen as a party destination for Americans years ago, such was its close proximity to Florida.
article_snippet: One of the biggest hurdles is Cuba's place on a US list of state sponsors of terrorism, from which Cuba is pushing to be removed .
article_snippet: Tourists on a double-decker bus take in the sights, including a local football match, during a tour of Havana, Cuba's capital .