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The itinerary Irma set forth was wonderful. I enjoyed every minute of the tour. The accommodations were lovely and the daily tours were great. The highlight for me was being able to join in the celebration of the Day of the Dead. I learned so much more of the beautiful traditions the Mexican people honor. Irma’s attention to detail was impeccable. She was very aware of our needs and was able to adapt as needed…and always with a smile. The restaurants she brought us to were lovely…The ambiance and food were wonderful…outstanding in fact. We had some excitement trying to get back to Mexico City on Saturday, November 4th. … the day of the Day of the Dead Parade…. Streets were blocked and traffic at a standstill thus we had to get out of the van and navigate through the crowds with Amado! Irma stayed with the luggage. Thank goodness he was with us. He was a god send navigating through the crowds as around and around the block's we went. Never once did I feel unsafe in spite of the massive crowds. Amado was very attentive making sure we were ok as we wended through throngs of people. Having him with us was needed. He was helpful getting us in and out of the van and navigating the crowds wherever we went. I loved San Miguel de Allende. It was wonderful to be in a smaller town to see the sights and learn the wonderful history. A big thank you to Irma and Amado for securing a great viewing spot in a bar where we were able to see the entire parade from above. The music, costumes, and painted faces were all amazing. It was a joyous time. I would suggest that in the future we stay another night in San Miguel and drive to the Mexico City airport directly the following morning thus avoiding the traffic and not having to move hotels. With that said … it was truly a magical experience that I will never forget. A big thank you to Irma and Amado for making the trip so special! I highly recommend this tour company. Irma. Send info on Cuba.

I recently did a Dia de los Muertes trip to Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende with Irma. It was a fabulous trip . Irma had it beautifully organized with a myriad of things to experience, both culturally and Dia de los Muertes.The local guides were great, our transportation very good and our hotels wonderful. The food events were so yummy!! I enjoyed every minute it. I would highly recommend doing this trip with Irma and Cultural Island Travel.

I just completed a ten day tour of Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende that focused on Dia de los Muertos. It was fascinating to a part of these celebrations while learning more about thr history of these areas. Irma is a well organized tour director who has a very knowledgeable team of local guides. The itinerary she developed was extremely well organized and diverse. She clearly researches every detail of the venues. She is also very flexible and quick to react to any challenges that might be faced as they always are during travel. Her selection of restaurants in these “foodie“ cities was fantastic. I always felt well taken care of and safe. The hotels selected were top notch. I highly recommend this company.

What an amazing experience! Cuba is beautiful full of beautiful people, culture, and so much history, it has been one of my best trips so far. The Tabacco Farm in the countryside of Vinales is a must I learned about cohibas, rum, honey & coffee (The HONEY is a must have) the lunch at Finca Paraiso was one of my favorites and what an amazing view! The Cuban cooking class at Cafe Ajiaco is another favorite we enjoyed cooking and learned how to make the best MOJITOS! The Havana Compas Dancers are amazing, what a beautiful performance. Thank you to Teresa at Cultural Island Travel for planning such a beautiful and smooth trip. From the welcome mojitos at Hotel National, cohibas, music, the classic car ride in Old Havanna, our accommodations at a beautiful hotel, all the way to the fishing trip, Santa Maria Beach, all the amazing daily delicious lunch and dinners at beautiful places with such beautiful ambiance were all enjoyable and beautifully planned! This trip could not have been this amazing without Ebony, our tour leader, and our driver Henry, what a great team! Ebony is simply beautiful and lovely, full of knowledge. Henry was always on time and very helpful, thank you again Teresa for choosing a great team for us. I love Cuba!

Theresa and Laura make a terrific team! Laura was always present with a smile providing factual information when available. The tours were well organized and the chance to interact with actual artists and chefs and dancers made it truly memorable. We will carry fond memories of Cuba and we hope that the two countries come closer in the future. Utmost appreciation for the Cuban people who have shown true resilience over the years. Thank you Cuba !!

Our experience was amazing, from the planning all the way to the actual trip. Every change we requested was accommodated, Teresa answered all of our question and walked us through all the preparation paperwork for a smooth departure and return. Our in-country guide Ebony was also amazing, with her knowledge of Cuba, its history, the culture and Cuba's people. Every activity was well planned and Ebony emersed herself as part of our group, she is a keeper!!! If you want the best experience in Cuba, partner with Cultural Island Travel they are great people that enjoy their work!

To start, the trip was absolutely amazing. My partner and I both thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We really loved our time with Irma and Eduardo, too! Dariel was a great tour guide as well. We also loved our tour guide in the alley. His name is escaping me, but he was head of the experience & the gallery. Havana was amazing & we LOVE Cuba!! It was definitely one of my best trips from the immersive cultural experiences. One of our favorite things were the activities/tours that allowed us to be immersed like the Cuban dance company experience, Tropicana Cabaret, the Art Factory, visiting the alley, and even seeing street performers during certain parts of our tours. We also loved the tobacco farm tour. We were able to bring back a few cigars, coffee and honey. We thoroughly enjoyed those elements and would love to explore more of that the next time we are there. Maybe even doing something like a cooking class to learn more about Cuban cuisine would be fun. The accommodations were gorgeous and the staff was very helpful. We enjoyed all of our tours & all of the evening restaurants were amazing. We were a bit bummed about the first restaurant, but it all worked out as one of the staff members walked us to a nearby restaurant called Son D’Lorenzo that was great. All in all 10/10. We will definitely be back and we will use CIT, too. We are already talking about doing a trip with Irma in the future to Trinidad (in Cuba) and we would love to do Mexico City, too. Also, an additional highlight from our trip was distributing blessing bags to individuals. I created a number of blessing bags that contained toiletries and essentials and gave them to individuals we met while out on tours.

Hands down one of the most enjoyable trips I have ever experienced. The entire process was world-class. From the communication and inclusiveness of the event planning with Teresa to the shared experience with our onsite guide, Ebony, this could not have been a better vacation. Take a bow Cultural Island Travel. You exceeded every expectation and created a lifetime memory for my group that will be forever relived and cherished. We all thank you!!!