5 New Travel Startups Helping Travelers Get to New and Unknown Destinations


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Cuba is a rare example of a destination where travelers, both American and otherwise, need a lot of help planning for. Even after the trade embargo eventually lifts, it'll be years before booking a trip to Havana is as easy as London or Paris for Americans. There are also other opportunities for startups to help travelers get to new and unknown places that don't involve initial planning or booking.

[gallery ids="174485,174488,174483,174486,174487"] As Cuba speeds closer to allowing American travel en masse, some travel entrepreneurs see opportunities to help tourists plan travel to the country more efficiently than existing options. But there are countless other emerging destinations or changing consumer habits that offer opportunities for startups. These five new entrants, below, solve travelers needs, from booking to tours to getting a good workout on the road. >>Viahero l