For years Cuba has been a forbidden country for Americans, only assessable to travelers willing to risk losing their passport in the process. But this year, thanks to changes in policy implemented by the Obama Administration, the first group of Americans were able to travel legally to the country.

On the CBS Early Show, Peter reports on the new travel opportunities available to this island nation and the restrictions that still exist.

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Find out what the easing of restrictions mean for travelers and for US-Cuban relations in our corresponding news story, Americans Tour Groups Arrive in Cuba, Diplomatic Thaw Ahead?