Reviewed 22 Mar 2013 by Aline Ho
UNFORGETTABLE - BREATHTAKING - FUN - EMOTIONAL - EDUCATIONAL
(read full review)Reviewed 04 Jan 2013 by Micki Klearman
Excellent; an experience of a life time. Definitely stay in casa particulares -- the best way to meet people and see the real Cuba
(read full review)Reviewed 19 May 2013 by Clare Gray
To stay in people's homes makes for a much more diverse and interesting, and indeed pleasurable experience...The arrangements made on our behalf by the operator were perfect and it was very reassuring to know that the representative in Havana was at the end of a phone in case there were any glitches.
(read full review)Reviewed 13 May 2013 by Stephan Nikolov
Great, exciting, reflective!...me and my wife were able to see in ten days 100% and even more of what I wanted to see
(read full review)Reviewed 04 Apr 2013 by George Turnbull
Singing the Hokey Cokey with school children in Soroa was the most memorable part of the holiday...Excellent. Plenty of variety.
(read full review)Reviewed 24 Mar 2013 by Anne Marceau
Meeting Cuban people was the most memorable part of the holiday
(read full review)Reviewed 22 Mar 2013 by Noreen Edwards
The most memorable part was riding through the countryside, seeing how people live and work, stopping in the small towns and villages that have few tourists.
(read full review)Reviewed 21 Jan 2013 by Trevor Hopper
Much care & discussion went in to tailoring our holiday to suit our interests & needs. The most memorable parts were being transported back in time to many things from the 50's and the elegant buildings brought back to their former splendour following restoration
(read full review)Reviewed 06 Feb 2013 by Desmond Lauder
We loved our time in Trinidad, exploring the old town, listening to the music and learning about life in a small Cuban town. Most of our evenings in Trinidad were spent listening to a variety of son and trova bands performing the music for which Cuba is famous and watching the locals (and some tourists) dancing salsa.
(read full review)Reviewed 07 Mar 2012 by Saavan Gatfield
Excellent - a really eye-opening and thought-provoking experience. Marcel was very helpful in putting together our itinerary and ensuring we had on-the-ground support in Cuba. Would recommend anyone to use this tour operator.
(read full review)Reviewed 06 Jan 2012 by Shirley Haywood
We have so many great memories from our holiday in Cuba... the casas particulares were all different, welcoming and provided great food. We found empty beaches on the drive to Trinidad and had private salsa lessons once we arrived.
(read full review)Reviewed 05 Dec 2012 by Alan Holgate
First Class! The stay in Trinidad was th best part, because of the visit to the mountain and nature trek.
(read full review)Reviewed 01 Jul 2012 by Stephanie Chu
Being exposed to the lively and unique culture of Cuba, and meeting the locals who have such an esprit de vivre... Excellent and highly recommended.
(read full review)Reviewed 13 Jun 2012 by Lesley Hall
So much was memorable: the architecture of Havana the variety of modes of transport throughout the variable Casa Particulaires; some health & safety night-mares but always welcoming, friendly and excellent value, wherever you end up!
(read full review)Reviewed 16 Apr 2012 by Suzanne Burwood
Lots of memorable parts to our holiday but I think the most exciting was just looking forward to what we were going to be doing the next day.
(read full review)Reviewed 19 Mar 2012 by Barbara Lammas
The most memorable was at La Guama. After a night sleeping in our own private hut on stilts on the lake, we were picked up in a rowing boat at dawn. Out on the misty lake we heard the dawn chorus as never before and as the sun rose over the mangroves we saw Spoonbills, Ibis, cormorants, osprey and many many more.
(read full review)Reviewed 25 Jan 2012 by Vincent Amoursky
There were many memorable moments: starting with Havana visit, driving along the Malecon in an old american cabriolet, wonderful people that we met in the casas we stayed at...or that we met elsewhere, Santa Clara for its "pay-a-tribute" atmosphere, Cienfuegos for its architecture and its wonderful botanical garden...
(read full review)Reviewed 25 Jan 2012 by Chris Thomas
Meeting the people of Cuba, enjoying the music and understanding a bit more about a society run on completely different principles than our own...It was very enjoyable, would certainly advice people to go with the above providers.
(read full review)Reviewed 26 Sep 2011 by Jan Nanor
The guided tour of Havana, walking and in an old American car, introduced us to the life and colour of Cuba. We loved the music, salsa and our evening at the Buena Vista social club.
(read full review)Reviewed 03 Jan 2011 by Anna Vissens
It's a very interesting and beautiful country. We went there together with our son (13) and we believe it will be the most memorable holiday for him (at least for a while)...Fantastic. The best so far although we have visited so many different countries this one was really special.
(read full review)Reviewed 15 Dec 2011 by Elaine Smith
We loved the diversity of the country, the music, the history and the friendliness of the people. We enjoyed most the hiking in the campo.
(read full review)Reviewed 08 Oct 2011 by Dennis Mills
The last meal in Trinidad... The dancers made us do the Salsa and bolero. The band played as we ate our lobster meal. The ambiance and service all on could ask for.
(read full review)Reviewed 08 Apr 2011 by Ruben Pinacho
Great time in contact with local people enjoying the amazing Cuban beaches, landscape and the afrocuban culture.
(read full review)Reviewed 07 Apr 2011 by Jan Smith
Most memorable were the atmosphere and the people. Staying in Casa Particulars with Cuban people. I'm not a city person, but absolutely loved old Havana - fantastic charm and nowhere near the hassle we were led to believe.
(read full review)Reviewed 28 Feb 2011 by Suzy Royal
Probably hiking for two days in the mountains outside of Trinidad (Sierra Escambray) with our own private guide and spending the night in a tent at hacienda in the mountains was the most memorable part.
(read full review)Reviewed 17 Jan 2011 by Abigail Lamikanra
A brilliant experience in many ways. Everyone will have a different story to tell. Best way to enjoy is to try to follow the same rhythm of the locals and leave your reservations behind!
(read full review)Reviewed 08 Jan 2011 by Stuart Bell
It was all great! But high points included the Christmas Eve festival in Remedios. Christmas is relatively quiet in Cuba but they make up for this in Remedios with an all-night party including all night fireworks involving apparently everybody from the region.
(read full review)Reviewed 07 Mar 2011 by Dave Twiney
It was a very good holiday - everything worked out as hoped for... The two guided tours were very good - intelligent and communicative guides gave us a good insight into the place...
(read full review)Reviewed 21 Feb 2011 by Jonathan Katz
The most memorable part of the holiday was wandering in our car through the countryside to little off-the-beaten-track villages; so many people on the road, walking, travelling on horses and pony traps, oxen and archaic ploughshares...
(read full review)Reviewed 03 Feb 2010 by Joanne Withy
Trinidad was an amazing city and really touched our hearts, but having a car and the freedom to explore, and being able to see the real Cuba was the best thing we did.
(read full review)Reviewed 31 Dec 2010 by Mary Tangelder
We loved the opportunity to drive around the country. Great views, great opportunities to drive through small towns and stop and poke around the town.... I found the communication with the operators prompt, friendly, reliable, and the in-country operator was also excellent. Overall, we found the hosts at the Casas that the operator booked really great-very friendly homes, clean, great food.
(read full review)Reviewed 16 May 2010 by Cara Foord
The guides were wonderful people, spoke excellent English and were very knowledgeable. The scenery, local people and wildlife were also truly lovely.
(read full review)Reviewed 08 Mar 2010 by David Grindlay
Best thing was the music and dancing. Even the small towns had music venues, with great bands, dancers and singers.
(read full review)Reviewed 12 Jan 2010 by Deirdre Forde
The whole trip was amazing, most memorable was Vinales, I thought the countryside was beautiful and the people very helpful, but Havana and Trinidad were also fantastic.
(read full review)Reviewed 09 Dec 2009 by Nic Powers
Superb. Cuban is fantastic place. The travel representative on Cuba was very helpful... We are agreed it was the holiday of a lifetime.
(read full review)Reviewed 06 May 2009 by Stella Parker
The whole holiday was memorable but I think the views and the uniqueness of Vinales will linger in the memory the longest. Also loved Havana, the music, the mojitos, meeting the guides, the experience of staying in Casa Particulares and the Cuban people and last, but not least, the weather! A truly wonderful experience!
(read full review)Reviewed 16 Feb 2009 by Gwithian Birchall
It was lovely to meet Cuban's everywhere and chat with them (our Spanish was limited but got better through the trip). In Havana we met locals and other parents around the city, it was wonderful for our daughter to play with Cuban children.
(read full review)Reviewed 18 Oct 2009 by Pam Menzies
It was one of the best holidays we have had, we will have wonderful memories and have swapped emails with local people and other tourists. Our transfers were great, with punctual courteous and friendly drivers.
(read full review)Reviewed 27 Jul 2009 by Belinda Mitchell
We have a lot of great memories of Cuba, from lunching with the iguanas on Cayo Leguano to riding through banana plantations in the green and beautiful Valle de los Ingenios, and swimming in waterfalls.
(read full review)Reviewed 13 Mar 2009 by Joy and Ian Guy
The most memorable and exciting part was getting lost in the outskirts of La Habana on the way back to the airport at the end of the holiday. But we got some good advice from local people and got there in time to catch our flight.
(read full review)Reviewed 25 Feb 2009 by Kiona Simpson
We loved meeting Cuban people when staying in casas particulares, we loved driving through the beautiful countryside and the little towns dotted about the place... And Havana was brilliant - the music, the people, the busy streets and the beautiful buildings. Fantastic!
(read full review)Reviewed 07 Jan 2009 by Rob and Trish Longair
Just driving through the countryside and seeing everyone going about their daily life via horseback, bicycle, horse/oxen and cart, walking or via massive trucks was a cultural experience that has changed my outlook.
(read full review)Reviewed 11 Aug 2008 by Amelia Shepherd
Havana's quiet back streets are definitely worth a wander through-we stumbled upon an impromptu jamming session with about ten musicians squeezed into one small space who were making incredible sounds.
(read full review)Reviewed 31 Mar 2008 by Maire and Anne O'Carroll
The highlight of our trek was lunch in an old plantation house. There the lady of the house and her son treated us to rum cocktails, fresh coconut drunk through a bamboo straw, a variety of fresh fruits and the most delicious meal of our holiday cooked over a wood fire in the yard.
(read full review)Reviewed 17 Nov 2008 by Matthew Genders
Havana was a great city and the most memorable part is the kindness of the people.
(read full review)Reviewed 18 Sep 2008 by Gillian Rowe
Never a dull moment. Old Havana is full of life, crumbling architecture and surprises. Swimming in the waterfall outside Trinidad was quite magical.
(read full review)Reviewed 01 Sep 2008 by Natalie Whitworth
Cuba as a country had the most spectacular sights... the waterfalls at Topes de Collantes, the amazing scenery at Vinales, the picturesque Trinidad...
(read full review)Reviewed 30 Aug 2008 by Dorinda Davies
Most memorable was meeting and eating with local people during the guided walks and also having long debates about the merits and problems of Cuba today with our guides.
(read full review)Reviewed 23 Aug 2008 by Soo Min Seo
Connecting with the locals thru various events such as dance lessons and mountain hikes.
(read full review)Reviewed 19 Aug 2008 by Jeanette Kelly
Arriving into Havana and spending a couple of days in this vibrant city - we loved the amazing architecture, over-the-top Tropicana show and friendly locals, all accompanied by a continuous salsa beat and a mandatory mojito
(read full review)Reviewed 17 Aug 2008 by Rainer Roesky
Most memorable was meeting Cuban people.
(read full review)Reviewed 11 Aug 2008 by Diana Toynbee
We had a wonderful time. Cuba was fascinating, and much more relaxed and organised than I had imagined, which helped make it a feel like a holiday as well as an interesting experience.
(read full review)Reviewed 07 Jul 2008 by Victoria Fisher
I can truly recommend the tour operator, they organised our holiday to perfection. Stay in a casa with Cubans + enjoy the hospitality + generosity.
(read full review)Reviewed 05 Jun 2008 by Philippa Widman
Our guide there was really informative and it was great to chat with him about Cuban life. The scenery was stunning and we loved the views from our hotel.
(read full review)Reviewed 27 May 2008 by Sharon Goodsell
Seeing Havana in a 1950's Chevy, swimming in a deserted subterranean cave pool, listening to the beat of Cuban music and visiting a macabre crypt underneath an old church are just a handful of the experiences we will remember.
(read full review)Reviewed 26 May 2008 by Dominic Green
Most memorable was probably our tour of Vinales, particularly our excellent guide.
(read full review)Reviewed 21 May 2008 by Elanor Gill
We had a fabulous time - a really good mix of sightseeing, walking, diving and being on the beach.
(read full review)Reviewed 21 Apr 2008 by Choon Huat Tan
It was a family holiday and it was our first trip to Cuba. Everyone had a memorable time in Cuba
(read full review)Reviewed 18 Apr 2008 by Anne Pascall
Havana and Trinidad very interesting and also walking near Vinales and Soroa.
(read full review)Reviewed 25 Mar 2008 by Roisin White
The fantastic people in Cuba, friendly and very helpful, as we did not have a lot of Spanish.
(read full review)Reviewed 18 Feb 2008 by Spencer Simmons
The most memorable part was the 5 piece band playing on the balcony of our casa particulares whilst we had a candlelit (enforced by a power cut!) dinner for my wife's 50th birthday.
(read full review)Reviewed 05 Feb 2008 by Laurianne Smiley D'Arcy
Most memorable? All of it, Casa's, walking tours, beach resorts. Can't pick a favorite.
(read full review)Reviewed 22 Dec 2008 by Julie Richards
There were a few memorable parts: the Santo Tomas caves in Vinales which was more of a caving experience than a tourist visit - scary but fantastic!; great bands in the square in Trinidad every night with all the locals dancing amazing salsa.
(read full review)Reviewed 16 Nov 2007 by Steve and Mary Fisher
We requested an unusual trek in the real Cuban Country and 'boy' did we get one! The Director of the Environmental Group in Mil Cumbres picked us up and was so passionate about his country, the land, mountains and the people.
(read full review)Reviewed 26 Jun 2007 by Sally Hooton
Fascinating! A great experience! Seeing socialism as work - despite all the hardships they are stalwarts
(read full review)Reviewed 07 May 2007 by Stuart McCletchie
The highlights were walking through Vinales valley with an excellent local guide - staggering scenery, friendly local farmers, hand-made home grown cigars, coffee and bananas. Hospitality and friendliness of the Cubans. Particularly in Casa Particulars. Their genuine pleasure from our gifts and our gratitude.
(read full review)Reviewed 23 Dec 2006 by Barbara MacLeod
We loved Trinidad, it's a special and picturesque little town with lots of music, close to hill walking and beaches. You can't ask for much more. Overall, I think we enjoyed staying in the casas particulares most, which gave us an opportunity to understand the lives of some (not necessarily ordinary) Cuban people.
(read full review)Reviewed 07 Dec 2006 by Mike Love
We had two weeks in Cuba with a tailor made holiday through this operator. They were great – sorted us out at very short notice and everything went according to plan.
(read full review)Reviewed 01 Oct 2006 by Paul Bolger
The trekking in Sierra Escambray was fantastic and one of the highlights of our trip. Along with the wonderful scenery and swimming in an underground cave our guide was excellent; he was extremely and had a tremendous knowledge of the flora and fauna of the forest.
(read full review)Reviewed 08 Jul 2006 by Anonymous
Most memorable part was going off the tourist trail with two of our guides in Trinidad. After a day of horseback riding we got caught in a tropical rain shower and since we were already wet we decided to go swimming in a local stream.
(read full review)Reviewed 15 Apr 2006 by Claire Durrant
All the places we went to in Cuba were very enjoyable, but it was most memorable for the people we met in Cuba. Other highlights of the trip were the sounds and colours in Havana, and the beach in Cayo Lavisa was breathtaking.
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