6 independent reviews for Cuba holiday, small group
Reviews for Cuba holiday, small group
Eric Osborn-Hodge review 26 Dec 2022
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Meeting the people and experiencing what appeared to be going back in time, American and Russian cars of the 1960s, food ration books and rationing of the same period as in Eastern Europe.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take Euros and learn as much Spanish as you can3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Supported the families in the homes where we stayed and in the local restaurants.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
A good introduction to CubaJanine Bolomey review 25 Jul 2019
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Everything. Great group, fantastic leader, lovely country, pleasant people, music and salsa.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be relaxed about the food shortages, the queuing, the electricity cuts and the sometimes roundabout way people go about things. Enjoy the friendly people, the beautiful countryside, the lovely casas, the good food and the music and dance.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?
Excellent!Roy Sutherland review 28 Nov 2018
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Music venues in Trinidad de Cuba.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Always have some small change available for toilets and tips.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
So many interesting contrasts between different parts of the country.Yvonne Manuel review 29 Jan 2016
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Would recommend this tour operator. First class guide, good buses, well organised, great mix of people and visited some lovely towns.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take the lightest of clothing as its very hot and good comfortable walking shoes. If you see something you want to buy - buy it as you might not see it again don't just stay in Havana, see as much as you can; Baracoa, Trinidad is a must see3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes, the casa's were great, lovely breakfasts were served, many shopped in local markets for handmade goods.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
10 out of 10David Jockelson review 15 Mar 2014
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The friendliness and openness of the people - in the street as well as ones we met more formally through homestays and tours. The music in every bar - some cheesy - some excellent. Havana - buildings, cars etc - as you would expect. The walk in the country at Vinales, the tobacco farm / cigar making, the wonderful countryside, birdlife. The way the history of the country is woven into many aspects of the trip.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
We really enjoyed a rest day before and after - to recover from the flight out - and to relish in our own time the Havana experience. The tip to take "going out" clothes was OK - but you only need one outfit, and not very dressed up at that. Comfortable walking sandals are a must.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
To quite a good degree. We were aware that the people we stayed with were a part of the new middle class, by virtue of being a part of the CUC economy. We also felt that people were eager to have information about other countries, and to have our opinion about theirs, and as Cuba clearly faces big changes the social and cultural interchange feels helpful - both ways.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Very good. Valeri - the guide was first class. Intelligent, fun, lively, well informed, open minded, efficient. You / we are lucky to have him. Hotel National Cuba - what can you say?! Mad in some ways - but an experience. The homestays were good. The coach and driver were excellent - very safe. We learnt a huge amount as well as having a very enjoyable time.Sarah Walker review 28 Jan 2013
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
For me it would be hard to identify one thing. I was given so much food for thought that I am still processing my experiences. Since arriving home two days ago I have already had a Cuba Night for my family and have taught them to salsa, play dominoes (9's) and sing along to a CD we bought. We have all tried Mojitos and some Pork with salad and Rice and beans.2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Be open minded. Read the trip notes carefully so that you are clear what the holiday entails (I think the trip was reflected very clearly in the notes). Ask loads of questions and try everything. Being in a group can be challenging. In our case, one couple proved challenging to the leader and they also made us feel on edge when they participated. I thought the leader did a fantastic job trying to accommodate them and that they should have read the trip notes and followed my advice above to have made the best of the trip.3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?
Yes. We were happy to pay more for things than the locals, which is often the case. I feel this was our responsibility as tourists. I would have liked to be able to access more change so that I could pass on money more readily- often the banks only provide you with larger notes and change is hard to come by.4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
We had an excellent time and made some good friends. The leader was very good and did her best to advise, inform and enthuse us at every turn. She was honest, open and did her best to pass on her enthusiasm for her country, while being prepared to discuss its idiosyncrasies in an informative and thoughtful way.Holiday Reviews
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