michaela guzy's video: How to Travel to Travel to Cuba

Our exclusive "Michaela's Map" series not only explores the how to travel to, but the people to know to properly immerse yourself in a destination. Pack a bag and journey on with your curator of local hosts across the island country of Cuba Michaela Guzy.Subscribe to Michaela’s Channel: http://bit.ly/MichaelaGuzySubscribe Follow Michaela Guzy, Founder of OhThePeopleYouMeet, as she heads to Cuba because what's more exciting than unchartered territory? While Fidel Castro halted development in the 1960's, he simultaneously preserved iconic hotels and colonial towns just now being restored. The time warp may soon be over with a pending announcement by President Obama and Raul Castro to restore diplomatic ties between the US and Cuba. Exploring the streets of Cuba, you will find exuberant, lively people and music pouring from every corner. Expect a cash culture, simple accommodations and extremely friends locals and expats. And don't forget your toilet paper and hand wipes! While travel for tourism is still prohibited, charter flights from Miami, New York and New Orleans are available if fitting into the 12 approved travel categories. If you fit within one of them or have specific travel logistics questions, contact WOWCuba. Michaela's Map: Intro to Cuba is just part one in our three part series. Please also check out our video on cycling through lesser known Western Central Cuba. For more important travel information, check out OhThePeopleYouMeet! Michaela Guzy, Chief Content Creator, OhThePeopleYouMeet & Michaela's Map Less than three years ago, Michaela Guzy founded OhThePeopleYouMeet a content site for travelers, foodies and philanthropists with a passion for a genuine connection with the locals people she meets. Today OTPYM has 50 contributors across the globe and 62,000 fans on Facebook. In June of 2012, she started Michaela’s Map, an original web video series she writes, produces and hosts, which is currently distributed on sites like YahooTravel, Everett Potter, The Daily Meal and of course OTPYM channels and directs and produces commercial video work for the industry. Michaela advises Travel+Social Good and serves as the Corporate Vice Chair for The New York Center for Children. In addition to speaking at various InternationalLuxuryTravelMarket conferences and Adventure Travel Trade Association Summits, Michaela curates content for T+SG during Social Media Week and NY Travfest. In a past life, Michaela, served as the VP/Global Travel and Strategic Development at American Express Publishing overseeing sales and marketing for blue-chip travel accounts for Travel+Leisure, Food&Wine, Departures, Executive Travel, Black Ink and Time Inc. brands. Keep up with Michaela and Oh the People You Meet! Visit our Website: http://bit.ly/OTPYMSite Like us on Facebook: http://bit.ly/OTPYMFacebook Follow us on Twitter: http://bit.ly/OTPYMTwitter Follow us on Instagram: http://bit.ly/MichaelaGuzyInstagram Connect on LinkedIn: http://bit.ly/MichaelaGuzyLinkedIn