Cultural Island Travel - Travel To Cuba LegallyReviews of culturalislandtravel.com

What a wonderful and terrific trip this was! The accommodations were very nice, and the restaurant choices for lunch were really great and quite varied, providing an incredibly peaceful oasis in the midst of each day. The three personal home/studio/workspace visits with Andy the artist, Ramses the photographer, and Fernando, the car restoration gentlemen, were exquisite. Not only did they give us the opportunity to have personal insight into their lives and professional careers, but their warm welcome and huge personalities just wrapped around us in a very unique way. Ebony leaned in right from the very first day, and opened up to our thoughts, preferences, and shooting styles. She made many adjustments and accommodations to the schedule to tailor it to our expectations - each and every day. She introduced us not only to neighborhoods, but also to special locations. She continued to be creative in adapting to our styles, and was lovely through it all - as if it was no effort (we know differently, and appreciate it!). A very special trip that will live in our memories forever. Cannot thank you enough.

My family and I just returned from our trip to Cuba and we had the best experience. From the start, CIT was very informative, helpful and patient. All the options they provided looked amazing. We ended up booking the culinary tour that included plenty of sightseeing and cultural experiences. The trip was definitely much more than we expected and the guide in Cuba was spectacular. Since first meeting her at the airport, it felt like she was one of the family. We enjoyed lots of laughs and miss her already. We highly recommend CIT and would love to do the trip again and see what more Cuba has to offer.

My two adult sons and I just returned from Cuba. We used CIT travel and I cannot think of one thing to say about them that isn't wonderful. Their tour guides were knowledgeable, fun, friendly and just really great. That also is true of the guides we had in the cities, museums etc. It was a great trip and we loved Cuba. I would recommend CIT to anyone who wants a wonderful experience in Cuba. Cuba is a really interesting and beautiful country and having only eight days there, I am sure we only scratched the surface. Hope to go back some day. The tour was excellent in every way.

Cuba was amazing. From the moment me and my friend Leslie arrived in Havana our guide Laura Gonzales showed us the very best time. We were chauffeured around the city in beautifully restored antique cars from the 1950s, inducing a convertible. Laura took us to the Hemingway home; showed us the sites around the city and arranged dinners for us. Out hotel, the Iberostar Parque Central, was top notch. On our second day, Laura's husband took us on a walking tour of old Havana. We SCUBA dove and snorkeled at the Bay of Pigs. We had expert guides at the museums. We enjoyed great live music every day. Everything was perfect. I highly recommend Cultural Island Travel.

Going to Cuba was a trip and experience I will never forget. Thanks to Teresa from CIT our trip was possible and unforgettable. The entire crew CIT has working for them in Cuba are amazing. They were knowledgeable, warm, caring and welcoming. I felt like I was with family the entire trip. Day one we hit it off with Santiago what a wonderful man he is, then Ari and our drivers Jordon and Handy who made sure we felt comfortable, safe and had everything we needed. They were incredibly amazing, caring beautiful people. We just love them all! We definitely recommend using CIT for your trip to Cuba! Maritza, Roseann, & Mireya

Where to begin... I did some research online and came across CIT. From that moment on, I knew I found the perfect tour company. Kristen was easy and enthusiastic to work with and very responsive to any questions my friend and I had prior to our trip. She helped customize the tour to accommodate our requests. A big thumbs up on customer service. Then from the moment we arrived in Havana, our tour guide Laura Gonzalez was fantastic. She was so pleasant, knowledgeable and fun to be around. She even added some fun little surprises for us along the way which we loved. We got the privilege to get to know Laura and made a friend along the way. Cuba is a beautiful country with amazing people, culture, history, food, etc. I felt safer walking the streets of Havana than I do in my own city here in the US. The food (especially desserts) and drinks were delicious. All the guides that we met from the Revolution Museum to the Grand Teatro to old Havana were what made the tours fantastic, as well as the our drivers. Getting to visit community projects and private concerts is what really makes the trip special- along with how flexible the staff are to accommodating and customizing our visit. As someone that has traveled extensively in different parts of the world, this by far was the best tour I've been on and exceeded all my expectations. Top notch all the way! FYI - No one got sick or even an inkling of an upset stomach like what happens when you go to Mexico. CIT scouts out all the restaurants/paladars in advance and so it was great to feel like you could eat and order anything off the menus.

We had a 6-day tour in March 2019 and enjoyed it thoroughly. Cultural Island Tour crafted the trip meticulously to be enjoyable and educational, and to comply with the legal requirements of the USA and Cuba. Our tour guide (Naomi) was excellent: She combined history, insight, and education, and was available and eager to assist even when she was off-duty - and she is a very delightful person to be with. We stayed in a B&B, others in our group stayed in a hotel, and all had excellent accommodations. Best to convert euros than US dollars to avoid the 10% fee in addition to the normal currency conversion fee. Leave your credit cards at home; it's a cash society. US credit cards won't work there anyway. And tipping is highly appreciated; the people really need the money. One tip: If you take a taxi (my preference was a '56 Buick, like the one my grandmother drove) and have a young driver, ask in advance what the fare will be as the taxis have no meters. We learned that even in a socialist country, everyone is a capitalist (although drivers in the 30-60 year old age group charged very reasonably). We were a bit apprehensive in advance; after all, it's still Cuba. But our experience was 100% positive.

I would 100% recommend Cultural Island Travel to anyone wanting to travel to Cuba! The booking experience was smooth, and it was so nice not having to worry about the itinerary or worry about obtaining visas! Kristen and her team were easy to work with in building our itinerary for the weekend. We loved Irma and all our guides once in Havana! The entire experience was amazing -- the food, the tours, the CARS, everything! Our casa was great, and couldn't have asked for a better experience! Everyone needs to contact CIT now to book a trip to Havana! It was incredible!