A Taste of Cuba

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Average Review Rating: from 53 reviews.

Diana Mason

A TASTE OF CUBA

Written December 2008
It was great and not be compared with anywhere else!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The Museum of the Revolution, in Havana
What did you think of your group leader?
Great - couldn't have been better.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Go with an open mind. Enjoy the music.
Simon Appleton

A TASTE OF CUBA

Written July 2008
Smoothly run, excellent variety. Knowldedgable and friendly guide.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Old Havana and trip to Hotel Nacional superb. Trnidad and its music was fab.
What did you think of your group leader?
Friendly and highly knowledgable.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Don't expect haute cuisine or 5 star luxury, although the hotels are comfortable enough. The food is tasty and well-cooked, but the choice is not extensive. Remember this is a socialist, developing country. You'll be eating better than the locals.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
The mojitos are fab.

Guacimico hotel was peaceful and fun. It would be good to have had some more free time there and to have missed much of the souless Cienfuego.
Imelda Flattery

A TASTE OF CUBA

Written July 2008
I had wanted to go to Cuba for the last few years and this trip far outweighed my expectations. The tour guide was excellent giving us a great insight into the country, i.e. the history, the people, the culture. I would say to anyone considering visiting Cuba that this trip gives a great insight. I added on a few days extra for a beach trip and a few extra days in Havana. I brought pens but would also recommend people bring soaps, cosmetics and notebooks. Children particularly liked anything branded.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Although most people have a very basic lifestyle they have music and dancing everywhere and are a very warm people.
What did you think of your group leader?
Roberto was excellent, very knowledgeable and gave a great insight into the Cuban culture.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Yes, if you want to bring something to locals bring pens and pencils and particularly branded items. Soaps and cosmetics (mosturisers, body lotions, lipsticks) are also welcome, as are old mobile phones, notebooks
Is there anything else you would like to add?
If you are thinking of going to Cuba, this trip is ideal, and go soon!
Helen Ritchie

A TASTE OF CUBA

Written April 2008
This was a great introduction to Cuba and thanks to the excellent local leader I learnt so much and saw a great deal in a short space of time. Would recommend the trip to anyone!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The trip was very varied from the city of Havana, to the Sierra Meastro mountains, to the Cayo (Key) das Iguanos, the fantastic Cuban music and then the historic places such as Trinidad and Santa Clara. All brilliant and hard to pick an inspirational bit but for me Trinidad was the highlight and I wished I could have stayed there much longer. I guess I will just have to go back again!!
What did you think of your group leader?
The local guide was excellent - he was very knowledgeable and just couldn't do enough for the group - nothing was too much trouble!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
The food can be repetitive and not at all brilliant for the vegetarian.
Tourisn is still developing so don't expect plush hotels. Hot water isn't always guaranteed and if this is so important to you then maybe think again but then you will miss the fantastic scenery and cultural of this truly interesting place.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
What can I say - except to repeat myself - this is a great introductory trip to Cuba.
Lisa Solomons

A TASTE OF CUBA

Written April 2008
I have just come back from the Taste of Cuba trip and I wanted to say how fantastic the experience was for me.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
From the moment we arrived to the moment we were dropped at the airport, the holiday exceeded any expectations.
We toured around Havana, Trindad, Santa Clara, the catamaran, the scencery.
It was all fabulous
What did you think of your group leader?
The guide Orlando was outstanding, and the driver Hugo was brilliant.
A trip is very much made on the guide that you have and seeing as I haven't been on an Exodus experience before, I was blown away. I didn;'t know what to expect but it was amazing.
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
Take pens or soap for the less fortunate. They pester you a bit but once you say no it's fine, i'm only sorry i didn't have any soap or pens to give them
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I would be grateful if you could pass on my thanks and appreciation to your colleagues in Cuba and big up Orlando and Hugo because they truly made the trip for me
I will certainly be recommending this trip to everyone, well done, outstanding
Thank you
Sarah Mitchell

A TASTE OF CUBA

Written January 2008
Fabulous trip, great mix of culture, daiquiris, relaxation and dancing!
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
Havana is one of the most amazing cities I have been too. Its beautiful in parts with some fabulous restored buildings and squares. Its quite an intriguing place with its colourful history, learning more about the cuban view was really interesting. The evenings were fantastic, great dancing opportunities and amazing music....I can still hear the thumping base!
Probably my favourite place of the whole trip though was Trinidad, it felt like being back in time. It was beautiful, the buildings so colourful. Again the evenings were great, mostly spent outside listening to some incredible music and watching cuban dancers show us all up!
What did you think of your group leader?
Amaury was great, very informative and very keen to make sure that we were all enjoying ourselves. He was even able to teach a few dance steps!
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
I had heard that the food in Cuba could be a bit hit and miss and its true to say that we were pretty keen to find somewhere to eat that didn't serve rice and beans by the end! There was a rather nice italian restaurant near the Plaza Hotel that served us quite a lot of pizza on the last night.......
The best bit of advice though is to take your dancing shoes with you - don't sit and watch - you have to get up and join in!
Is there anything else you would like to add?
Believe me, it will be a miracle if you manage to leave Cuba without buying a CD from the guys selling them in the bars/clubs/restaurants etc.
Roger Hunt

A TASTE OF CUBA

Written January 2008
This was more than a "Taste of Cuba" -it was a full meal! We had a great time and really got a feel for Cuba and its people.
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What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?
The trip to the Che Guevara Mausoleum at Santa Clara centre was really moving. He was such a significant figure in the 60s and we hadn't truly appreciated just what a role he had in Cuba.
What did you think of your group leader?
Excellent. He was informative, passionate about his country and efficient
Do you have any advice for potential travellers?
It is worth knowing that there is a reasonable possibility of having a violent stomach upset, probably as a result of drinking cocktails with ice made from unpure water. I certainly had an unpleasant 12 hours while two others in our party also became ill. It would be sensible to warn visitors either to check the cocktails first or not have ice in them. And to take Immodium with them.
Is there anything else you would like to add?
I wasn't into cocktails before but now I am! They were a key part of the holiday's success!

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