Reviews

Review 1

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

The culture of Cuba really captured my heart. I do Cuban salsa and with the salsa music and dancing everywhere this was exactly what I booked the trip for. Dancing salsa in front of a massive group of people at the Casa del a Musica in Trinidad with one of the locals! The group was small (12) and we all got on so well and still keep in touch!

What did you think of your tour leader?

They were both excellent. It was fantastic to have a local tour guide who could give you a real picture of Cuba. Their knowlege was great.

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Be open to experience new cultures and ways of life. Mojitos Mojitos Mojitos!!! Learn to salsa and practice it with the locals at the Casa de la Musica in Trinidad!

Sum your holiday up in one sentence

Cuban Salsa Fantastica!!

Reviewed by Katy Brooksbank who travelled in May 2011

Review 2

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Exploring the streets of old Havana

What did you think of your tour leader?

Passionate about sharing the history of cuba

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Cuba is a relatively poor country which can be reflected in hotel standards and price/availability of some food and drinks. The country is rich in culture though so come ready to immerse yourselves and have a great time!

Sum your holiday up in one sentence

Fascinating culture, stunning sights and beautiful beaches

Reviewed by Kirsten Sowerby who travelled in April 2011

Review 3

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

To be honest, the entire trip was completely memorable! Being away in a country where you don't speak the language, meeting a group of fantastic people and having the best holiday of your life - what more do you want?!

What did you think of your tour leader?

Extremely knowledgable! Having grown up during the revolution, Raul was the perfect tour leader to show us the best of Cuba. He even managed to get a couple of extra visits thrown in! Ask for more? I don't think so!

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Keep hold of your 1 CUC coins/bills! You will need a LOT of them to tip as often as I think is becoming expected! And most of all, go with an open mind, try everything, and smile - it opens doors in Cuba!

Sum your holiday up in one sentence

A brilliant holiday which I would recommend to everyone.

Reviewed by Christopher Christopher who travelled in May 2011

Review 4

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

Seing Polski Fiat/Fiat Polaco on the streets. Visiting Che Memorial in Santa Clara. Cayo Levisa. Walk in the pouring rain in Valle de Vinales.

What did you think of your tour leader?

Very informative, but wasn't spending enough time with the group in the evenings, especially after the initial meeting. Also on previous tours the tour leader always remembered birthdays of the travellers - this time mine was forgotten.

Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?

The ones that work within tourism industry - yes, but not in any other areas.

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

Up to certain extend - yes, but I think I would have to stay longer in the places that we visited. I only wanted to get a general feeling of the country and that was exactly what the trip gave me.

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Be prepared for a lot of tipping - so more spending money than on other holiday. Bottled water - essential. Great food, great music. People asking for money for every little thing they do for you: showing you around, answering your questions. Also it's good to bring some small things to give away. In Trinidad people were asking for soap. And for the heat: shorts are the most comfortable wear.

Reviewed by Karolina Gorska who travelled in June 2010

Review 5

What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?

All the fun I had, and all the things I got to see

What did you think of your tour leader?

Able was a realy good and wery helpfull tour leader.Perfect english and always trying to help if you needet it.

Do you feel your holiday benefited local people?

Hmmm... I did not feel like my trip benefited the local people, but i did not feel like we did anything that would change their way of living in a negative way eather

Do you feel that you got under the skin of a country?

A lot more that I would have been able to my self. I am suprised that Cuba is so hard to travel in by your self. (did that for 7 days after the tour)

What advice would you give to other travellers?

Don´t bring USD, ad it cost extra to change USD. Bring extra lighters if you smoke as thay can be hard to find. If it is winter in Europe, bring worm clothes. Don´t expect to find internet.

Reviewed by Ditte Mikkelsen who travelled in January 2010