4 independent reviews for Holidays to Cuba
Reviews for Holidays to Cuba
Jane MacDonald review 27 Apr 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
This was our second trip to Cuba and trekking in the mountains was the highlight, particularly visiting Fidel Castro's camp in the Sierra Maestra, - a long held ambition, and then learning about all the plants and creatures in the Escambray mountains with our knowledgeable guide Rocky. A very personal highlight was getting the chance to shake hands with one of the veterans of the Bay of Pigs victory as we coincidentally visited the museum on the anniversary date of the battle!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
As advised in the notes this is a full on holiday! Early starts and late afternoon/evening arrivals at destinations means you must be prepared to live out of your suitcase for the majority of the time!3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
We would have preferred to stay in casa's rather than the rather smart hotels we were booked into, but as these are state owned, or partnered, hopefully the country generally still benefitted. Visits to local farmers in Vinales, and stop offs at roadside cafes contributed to local businesses.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We had a wonderful holiday, and a great guide, but overall perhaps too much was packed in to a limited time scale.Barry Singer review 25 Nov 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
We visited many different parts of Cuba. We enjoyed the rural areas the best.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be prepared for walking in all kinds of weather and terrain. Recognize that not everything works all the time in Cuba.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
It benefited local people.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We enjoyed it very much.Glenys Dickson review 2 May 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The music and songs in every public venue.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Do not expect gourmet food....the choice is also very limited.You need to be reasonably fit. I was exhausted at the end.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
I learnt so much. Our guide was superb. Cuba is an interesting place. It was not a Holiday but it was a great experience!Audrey OSLER review 20 Jun 2013
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Meeting local people (farmers, doctor) during a leisurely morning spent at La Plata a village in the Sierra Maestra mountains, and the chance to talk about politics, agriculture, and history!2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be open to new people and places and flexible in your outlook and you will learn a lot as well as having fun. Cuba is a very diverse island and there is lots of see but the transport and infrastructure means that the longest journey is about 12 hours (but broken up with a bit of sightseeing and meal breaks). The itinerary is very full, so there is generally little time to linger in museums or historic buildings. Avoid the rainy season, as the walking in the mountains can be very muddy and slippery.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, we ate meals at a number of privately-owned family businesses, where the quality of the food and service was also far superior to that in state-run restaurants/hotel restaurants. We also travelled to the east of the country where there is more visible poverty than in the west and in Havana. This kind of tourism - off the beaten track, and away from the inclusive hotels - must support many families and communities in a country where tourism is a fast-growing sector of the economy.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Fast-paced and busy. A great introduction to the history and culture of Cuba. The itinerary was ambitious for a 2 week stay. There were many places - including Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus, Camaguey, and the Sierra Maestra mountains where it would have been good to have had more time to explore.Holiday Reviews
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