Most Inspirational Moment
Cuban Music eating outside at local houses in Trinidad
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Taste of Cuba
Excellent introduction to Cuba. Great variety of activities in 8 Days covering Western and Central Cuba. In spite of this the tour felt relaxed.
A real taste of Cuba
A quick week touring around the top spots in Cuba, well worthwhile at this time of rapid change in that vivid, colourful country.
Most Inspirational Moment
Sitting in the Case de la Trova in Trinidad listening to the band - youngest member 50, oldest 88 - playing music with love, passion and commitment. We danced the chachacha and drank rum cocktails. Yes, before noon, but who cares? This is Cuba, this is where the music lives.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Ray was a total and utter star. Probably the best leader I've ever had. Charming, funny, knowledgeable, organised, responsive to the group.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Change money at the airport, but there are ATMs in Trinidad and Havana, and maybe more if I'd looked. It's easier than I thought to get money. No need to worry about saving $25 for departure tax either, it's included in your ticket. Read up on Cuban history before you come.
Taste of Cuba
I enjoyed the trip overall although food at times was not good
Most Inspirational Moment
The trip to Vianles and Trinidad along with Santa Clara were good
Thoughts on Group Leader
Overall Enio was good and he tried hard
Advice for Potential Travellers
I thought that at times the "chosen / recommended" restaurants were a bit iffy food wise so choose your own and you may enjoy more. Check out toilets, too many in restaurants just did not work!!!
Taste of Cuba
A well organised trip with a great guide which gave a good insight into life in Cuba
Most Inspirational Moment
I really enjoyed staying in the casa particulares with local families
Thoughts on Group Leader
We had a brilliant group leader
taste of cuba
Very good trip with really good leader and great Group, somewhat affected by apparent Exodus ‘penny-pinching’.
Most Inspirational Moment
Many but:1. leader - see below 2. Cuba's countryside was consistently much more interesting and verdant than we expected - we thought a driving holiday there would be good. 3. way of life - thought provoking, free health, education and death, community service after education, even encouraged hitch-hiking! 4. Colonial Havana itself - nothing quite like it
Thoughts on Group Leader
Very good - She had enthusiasm, knowledge, commitment...10/10! And kept us on schedule!
Taste of Cuba - a surprising island in many ways
A tour of the island – Vinales, Bay of Pigs, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Santa Clara and La Habana.
Typical Exodus arrangement touches really bring the real Cuba alive.
Most Inspirational Moment
An educated and welcoming population despite their relative material poverty. Unique political and economic system in action. Music, dancing and those cocktails everywhere - just cannot resist joining in. Some amazing colonial architecture in La Habana. Trinidad a delight of colours and history. A ride in a classic car.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jorge was very helpful and a great ambassador. Really helped group get under the skin of island life and what it was like for the population. Fun Cuban sense of humour and went out of his way to support us.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Maybe get Salsa lessons in before leaving - trip lesson is too short and late in schedule. If you master basics early, chances to join in are everywhere during the trip. Quad measure Mohito's slip down too easily. Food in private restaurants surprisingly good - had anticipated it being very bland and basic. Don't expect mobile data or wifi. Usual tropical climate precautions - sun cream, hat, lots of water and insect repellent evenings.
A taste of Cuba
A tour of Cuba. Visited Vinales, Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Havana.
Most Inspirational Moment
Visit to Trinidad the people and vibe was amazing. Also to explore different areas of Cuba and the people and learning more about the history of the country. Dinner in a farm house in Vinales. Live Music in most restaurants. Also the dancing - salsa was amazing!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Jorg - knowledgeable and helpful. Was a bit of a joker.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure you stay hydrated. As it can get really hot. I suffered from bad stomach bug after so be a bit careful with where you eat.
Fantastic!
This was my secod visit to Cuba after first going on a package tour in 2006 and always wanting to see more. This trip allowed me to do just that, seeing lots of places I hadn’t seen previously and providing a real taste of what Cuba is like away from the tourist beaches of Varadero and the like. I would certainly recommend this trip to anyone who is limited on time, as the travelling days are not too long, however, if you can go for longer do it!
Most Inspirational Moment
Staying with a lovely young family in a Casa Particular in Trinidad - it was great to see how Cubans are now able to show a bit of enterprise to take advantage of the tourist industry and improve their own standard of living. They were so friendly and couldn't do enough to help. Also provided the biggest breakfast I've ever had - it went on and on!
Thoughts on Group Leader
Our group leader Mirta was fantastic. She had so much energy and was great fun to be with - it seemed as though she enjoyed the week as much as all the travellers did! She was very open about how things really are for the average Cuban and very honest about the history of the country.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Take some ear plugs as the cockerels and bread sellers start very early in the morning! Also, if you can learn a little bit of Spanish it will be really helpful and enhance your experience.
A Taste Of Cuba - fabulous!
A fast paced tour and a great holiday.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing hummingbirds on our trek at Vinales; The first Mojito with a gorgeous view; The Red Road and loadsa crabs (shame about the squashed ones); The chameleon in the coffee shop; The salsa class; Casa de la Trova in Trinidad; The Buena Vista Social Club in Havana.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Felix was great. He made sure we all had a great time, adapted the itinerary to suit us and kept us on track when we had to be. He was very patient too. He has great knowledge and passion for his country and it shone through.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Book a few extra days in Havana. You do not get long enough there to enjoy this fabulous city. Don't bother with soap and pens etc for the locals. Just be ready to tip everyone!
A Taste of Cuba
This a great way to experience Cuba, you see life in the countryside in Vinales, smaller towns like Cienfuegos & Trinidad and then the big city of Havana. The culture & architecture is fantastic to see and leaves you wanting to stay longer.
Most Inspirational Moment
Trinidad is a great place to see the old cars, history of Cuba and some of amazing architecture without as much of the tourism which is starting to creep into Havana. The people here were so friendly and the Casa was a great place to stay. We had some of our best meals here along with the best Daiquiri in the Floridita bar. A walk around the town at a leisurely pace is the best way to see the difference between the areas, walking through the poorer areas was safe and very interesting.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Felix was so passionate about his country, he ensured we ate at the best places, persisted with the chance for us to see a cigar factory when the planned trip was unavailable. He told us the history of the country as we travelled around it, and made sure we kept our great driver Orlando, throughout the trip.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Pack lightly as you don't stay anywhere more than 2 nights & will want to buy souvenirs to take home. Change your money at the airport as the first hotel didn't change Sterling and I had to borrow money until Felix took a couple of us to the bank in Vinales, this is easy once you get in but you do gave to queue, and there are not many of them until Havana. I spent money more in Havana than expected but about £250 will be enough for the trip, including buying some souvenirs.