It was relaxing American sanctions against Cuba.

The Cubans were literally, literally hugging each other on the street, passes by when the news broke and the bells told probably for the first time since the revolution.

Christopher P Baker tells us why the new American rules are making a difference that more than 50 years of embargo never could.

And a very important consideration is that if we ease up on Cuba, it can feel less pressure and

can ease up itself. And that's exactly what I think we are beginning to see.

And in the south of Spain, colourful processions marked the days before Easter when even the church statues parade around town.

You don't know what happening, but everybody is silent, parade, it's coming,

and there it is.

It's just like Jesus and you.

Holy weekend Seville and Americans in Cuba.

It's just ahead on Travel with Rick Steves.

The traditions for the week leading up to Easter are some of the most important ones of the year in the south of Spain.

Coming up on Travel with Rick Steeves, we'll learn why Andalusians are crowding the streets of Seville this time of year and hear about the emotional

connection they have with centuries-old religious processions for Palm Sunday and Holy Week.

Recent news out of Washington got Americans buzzing about making this the year to finally visit Cuba.

The policy changes that President Obama announced the week before Christmas will establish

diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba, and it'll make it easier for more people to visit Cuba and bring back souvenirs.

But Americans are not yet free to travel to Cuba on their own.

Joining us to explain what the new provisions mean to travel

on their own.

on their own.

is Cuba travel expert Christopher P. Baker. Christopher Authors Guide Books to Cuba, among other titles. He's just back from Havana and

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