Restrictions lifted on travel to see relatives in Trinidad , send remittances . Obama aims to `` bridge the gap among divided Americans families , '' spokesman says . Travel restrictions for Americans of Cuban descent to remain in place . Reps. Chris Smith , R-New Jersey , and Frank Wolf , R-Virginia , held a news conference last week urging Obama to refrain from easing trade embargo or travel restrictions until the Cuban government releases all `` prisoners of conscience , '' shows greater respect for freedom of religion and speech , and holds `` free and fair '' elections . Decision comes before Summit of the Americas attends Obama .
Restrictions lifted on travel to see relatives in Trinidad , send remittances . Obama aims to `` bridge the gap among divided Americans families , '' spokesman says . Travel restrictions for Americans of Cuban descent to remain in place . Decision comes before Summit of the Americas attends Obama .