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We just returned from a late-December five day trip to Havana. Cultural Island Travel could not have made it easier or more enjoyable. Our American contact at CIT, Teresa, laid out our whole trip for us according to our needs and desires. We wanted cultural experiences and we got them. We wanted fine dining and we got it. Between CIT's knowledge of what’s going on in the street, their Cuban contacts and an awareness of the latest rules and regulations for travel, we had a worry-free adventure. Our guide in Cuba, Allison was our ambassador to all of the activities we took part in. She was smart, funny, warm, articulate, and knew a little bit about everything and was able to open all the doors to contacts and experiences. Allison made everyone feel comfortable and was the liaison between us and the Cuban people. If you’re going to Cuba, go Cultural Island Travel.

Our fervid wish for 2026 is to find our way back to Cuba with CIT ! In December 2025, we traveled as a family of four adults, and could not have planned a better selection of sights and historic locations to visit or a more luxurious stay other than at Animas y Vertudas boutique Hotel in Old Havana. Teresa Sanchez and her CIT team took care of all of the unique Cuban travel requirements, and their excellent team in Cuba (Ivette, Dariel, Amado) provided a seamless personalized itinerary of exploration and experiences in and outside of Havana. Ivette is more than a tour guide – she is knowledgeable, enthusiastic AND charming! Each day began with smiles, hugs and door to door van service to our walking tours, museum visits, delicious lunches and famed coffee breaks, cooking and bartending class, rum tasting, art studios, natural spaces, music performances, and a classic car ride. Each day ended with fine dining and treasured memories of Cuban history, art, music, food, and new friends. We are more than appreciative for the top-shelf service and value from the CIT team - we are their "fans"!

Our amazing journey to Cuba starts with Teresa Sanchez who helped develop an itinerary that fits our interest perfectly. My husband talked with a few agents that organize Cuba tours. Teresa stood out right away with her remarkable ability to understand our interest and hidden interest. Our tour leader Ivan Leon is wonderful who is flexible and attentive to our needs during the 8-day tour. When accidentally he found out it was our anniversary, we got a surprise cake for celebration at a restaurant! Totally out of blue! Our driver Carols is super nice. All of our local guides (Dariel, Marilyn, Karen...) to different tours are very passionate and knowledgeable to each of the focus area. We have a fond and unforgettable memory of our Cuba trip!

I want to share my awesome experience with the agency. Visited Habana and Santa Clara last week as a part of a group participating in a conference about Cuban baseball history. Amado was in charge for the logístics and managing the Schofield for the group since the very first moment, picking me up at the airport. Always full of energy and smiling, its easy to be a friend of Amado and understand his amazing concept of hospitality. Always making sure you are comfortable, safe and enjoying the experience, with great attention to detail. Cuba is experiencing difficult times with blackouts, but Amado ensured that all our stay was safe from that, carefully selecting places with generation plant. They make you feel at home. He ensured as well that the vehícles in which we moved were New, comfortable and air conditioned. But, even if we were privileged as tourists, the experience Amado gave us was still in you h with Cuban reality. You get to see the good things and the bad ones. I appreciate Amado’s attention, experience and friendship.

My Mom and I had an AMAZING experience with Cultural Island Travel on our recent trip to Cuba! Everything was meticulously taken care of from Teresa Sanchez's spot-on itinerary hitting all of our favorite cultural things to Dariel's expert knowledge as our tour guide as he showed us the best of what Cuba has to offer. Our lodging in Havana and Trinidad was exceptional and we were so well taken care of. We had a few drivers throughout our 8-days and each one was very kind and reliable. And don't even get me started on the food!!! Every single restaurant Teresa and Dariel recommended was phenomenal and I will forever miss the food until we can go back again!!! Dariel went out of his way many times to help make our trip everything we wanted, from procuring coffee for me to bring home to my husband, to finding a nice jewelry shop for my Mom and I to visit and they even stayed open later just for us, to even getting to meet Dariel's mom and having a nice chat all together while eating the delicious flan she made herself! Dariel also gave us an extra special habano tasting and we are so excited we got to experience that part of Cuban culture too. By the end of the trip Dariel was like family and we can't say enough good things about his warmth and expertise. There is still so much more to see and experience in Cuba and we can't wait to go back!!!

Our guide, Laura, was an amazing source of information on all aspects of Cuban life. The ultimate professional, she kept us apprised of what to expect the next day or at the next activity, and calmly solving problems faced by members of the group. The scheduled events were all enlightening, educational and enjoyable, and being able to interact one on one with so many artists, musicians, dancers, etc. was an unexpected plus. The BnB stays exceeded our expectations and the hosts were welcoming and eager to make sure we were comfortable. We learned so much more than expected about Cuba and are already looking forward to a return visit - with Laura as our guide!

Laura is the best guide ever! She is very knowledgeable and a great advocate for her country and her people. The tour gave us insights I never expected into the culture, politics, religion, architecture... The list is endless. I would go back in a heartbeat!

This was the first time visiting Havana and hiring a tour company. 100% first class experience with CIT, from the moment the driver picked us up at the airport to when they dropped us off. Ivan Leon our personal tour guide was extremely polite, knowledgeable and most important a pleasure to be around. We felt safe and never worried about anything. Highly recommend CIT & Teresa she was fantastic and all arrangements were perfectly planned. When in Havana its IVAN!!!!!