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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS IS THERE A MINIMUM AGE REQUIREMENT? Apple Vacations requires tour participants to be at least 18 years of age. WHAT DOCUMENTATION DO I NEED TO TRAVEL TO CUBA? 1. U.S. passport valid for 6 months after completion of travel to Cuba 2. Tourist visa for Cuba–application fee included; processing handled by Cuba Travel Services (CTS) 3. Signed affidavit that you are a licensed traveler on a educational People-to-People tour 4. Signed reservation and operator participant contract Cuban-born travelers require additional documentation at an additional cost. Please contact your travel agent for details. Upon confirmation of your booking, your travel agent will supply you with the necessary travel documentation forms. As part of the requirements under the license, each traveler should keep a copy of their travel itinerary and airline ticket receipt on file for 5 years, in case you are asked for it by U.S. officials. ARE THERE BAGGAGE RESTRICTIONS FOR THE CUBA FLIGHTS? On the outbound charter flight to Cuba, each traveler is allowed one complimentary checked bag and one carry-on (not to exceed a cumulative weight of 44 lbs). Anything over 44 lbs. will be charged at $2 per pound. A small carry-on, like a purse or small backpack, will not be weighed. Any larger carry-on may be weighed and added into the 44-lbs. allowance per person. On the return flight, there is no charge for luggage, but it must be less than 50 lbs. per person. In Cuba, the carry-on is exempt from the weight limitations. WHAT SHOULD I PACK? CASH, bug spray, sunscreen/sun hats, swimsuit (for hotel), comfortable clothing (casual attire) and walking shoes, rain gear, medications/OTC drugs, band-aids etc, sunglasses, hand sanitizer, wash cloths (not provided at most hotels), toilet paper (good to have your own at public restrooms), if desired, small gifts for kids and locals (ex. school/art supplies, small toys, candy, etc). CAN I DRINK THE WATER? It is best to drink bottled water while in Cuba. Water/ice is purified in the hotels and restaurants on the tours. It is not necessary to use bottled water to brush your teeth, as the tap water has been purified at the hotels on the tours. Salads and fruits are acceptable to eat at all included or recommended restaurants. SHOULD I CARRY MY PASSPORT WITH ME WHEN TOURING? Yes, keep a copy with you at all times for identification purposes, but leave original in the safe unless exchanging money.