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We just returned last night from an amazing 11 days in Cuba , guided by the incredible Irma! I couldn’t imagine a more thorough , thoughtful , positive, and knowledgeable guide! Our group was just nine people and a perfect size with their excellent driver, a very nice mini bus, and the requisite vintage cars. The balance of activity and downtime with a super variety of activities and cultural exposure was perfect.
Teresa, who did the planning prior was incredible with detail and was patient answering our multiple questions and concerns. The art, culture , and music tour was way beyond expectations. All of the venues were hyper local and the restaurants were exquisite. Our hotels were also top notch. All of the music and dance was world class ! Of course , there is serious hardship there now, but we felt good contributing to them with our donations and participation. I highly recommend CIT for this and surely any others that they so thoughtfully curate!
Ireland and Northern Ireland mean a lot of things to a lot of people, but for me it was a place I hoped to visit someday….Well, ask me how I felt once I returned? My heart was so full…2 spectacular countries!!! Friendly people, innumerable shades of green, breathtaking landscapes, colorful doors in one charming town after another, grazing sheep/cows, pubs galore, music, castles and churches, traditions and history, history and more history…. Ebony put together a spectacular trip that balanced historical city tours (Dublin, Galway, Kilkenny, Belfast), gorgeous splashes of nature (Cliffs of Moher, Giants Causeway), delicious food/drink experiences (chocolate tour, Irish coffee making lesson, etc. ) with hands-on experiences (seaweed immersion bath at a spa on the coast, falconry visit with soaring hawks eating from your hand, touring and then creating a piece at the Belleek Pottery factory ). From the famous Molly Malone statue in Dublin to the gorgeous Titanic Museum and the site of ‘The Troubles’ in Belfast, there was always something new to learn and experience. Ebony happily shared with us many “Irishisms” (i.e. craic, wee, sloncha - important in the pubs, etc.). And last but not least, I learned how to drink both Guiness and Irish Whiskey …. and saw several amazing rainbows. Our small group of 9 was fun loving and friendly, with Ebony leading the way, alongside our warm and friendly van driver. A lovely trip from start to finish! Go!!
Cultural Island Travel planned a trip to Ireland for a group of 6 of us - and there were 3 others that joined onto this trip. It was 9 days and Teresa and Ebony planned it out with Ebony as our tour leader. Our travel flights and then our 16 passenger van were all planned out very carefully by CIT. The hotel accomodations were great! First class hotels with breakfasts included at each hotel. We started in Dublin, worked our way to Belfast and back down towards County Clare, Galway and back to Dublin. Along the way we were able to have awesome hands on experiences like a Hawk walk, a Guinness tour, a sheepdog demonstration, Voya Seaweed baths, Chocolate factory tour and tasting, tour of Beleek Pottery factory with hand on pottery crafting and painting, and touring beautiful countryside. We saw the Cliffs of Moher, famous movie locations, Peace Walls in Belfast as well as experiencing local Irish pubs and drinks. They included the Titanic Hotel and Titanic Museum - both exceptional! The local guides were all great and offered many stories and history of Ireland. I would highly recommend this tour and company!
Everything about CIT is top notch. I hooked up with Teresa who took the time to figure out my needs and help me put together a well rounded and diverse trip. I went solo and they set me up with the absolute best guide and driver (Irma and Amado) and great accommodation's. All of the individual guides were also fabulous. Cuba is a wonderful place with lovely people. I had an awesome cultural experience. From Birding to museums to UNESCO heritage sights Cuba should be at the top of your list. And Be sure CIT handles your trip. You won’t be disappointed.
I had another trip unexpectedly get cancelled. So, I searched online for other last minute options and lucked up with Cultural Island Travel and their trip to Cuba. It was just what I needed. A short trip with plenty to do and lots of art, history, and music. Theresa responded right away and helped immensely. Before you knew it, I was on a plane to Cuba. I was met by Irma, aka Irmita, as soon as I walked outside. She was a friendly, welcoming face after a long day of travel. Her energy was infectious and we immediately got on the road to the place I would be staying. I met Yarelis, aka Yare, at her place and the room was air conditioned (very welcome at bedtime), clean, and oh so comfortable. I slept very well each night and Yare made a delicious breakfast every morning. She was also very helpful when I wanted to stay in one night to rest and ordered dinner from a place that delivered. My days were filled with meeting local people who taught me about the resilience of the Cuban people, their history, art, music, and so much more. Food was always delicious and fresh. Itinerary was awesome and flexible! I’m already thinking when I can go back and add the Trinidad option to a trip to Cuba.
We took the City and Countryside 5 day tour of Cuba. It was delightful and eye opening. Even before leaving for the trip Cultural Island Travel took care of our every need and concern. They quickly responded to question, allayed our safety and legal concerns, and even filled out our visas for us. Upon arrival our amazing guid Irma and the oh, so , professional and indefatigable driver Carlos greeted us literally with open arms. We have had many wonderful guides, but Irma outdid them all. She was charming, knowledgeable , professional, and accommodating. The schedule was flexible , after casual discussions, she added things she knew we would like. We can’t praise her enough. The accommodations were very clean, and very authentic. The people who ran them were attentive. Irma made dinner reservations for us every evening. The places were all lovely, and it gave us a little feeling of independence. The program itself really gave us a wide view of Cuba: history, music, art, different ways of life , city and countryside, and just enough adventure. We were able to spend time with people from different walks of life. It was nicely immersive. We have never been someplace before where our perspective has been so much changed. I heartily recommend choosing Island Cultural Travel for your trip to Cuba. I do intend to go with them again.
This was my 2nd time in Cuba, I was looking for a travel agent that would arrange everything for me because I was going to Cuba alone. Cultural Travel exceeded my expectations. My first interaction with the travel agent was with Theresa. She was exceptional, she was courteous, patient and very accommodating. I know my personality can be a little demanding at times. She answered every question and was very patient with me. She accommodated all my requests and made me feel comfortable booking my trip with their travel agency. From the time I landed in Cuba everything was on point from transportation, to sleeping accommodations, to private restaurants, everything was amazing. Ivan, my guide, was amazing, and the drivers assigned me. Ivan was very knowledgeable about Cuba and able to accommodate me and answer all my questions. Ivan went above and beyond to make sure I had a great experience.All the restaurants were very beautiful, and the food was excellent, riding around Havana in a 50’ convertible car was fun, and my salsa lesson was one of the highlights of my trip.The whole trip was the most informative and well-planned tour I ‘ve ever done. Kudos to everyone at Cultural Travel that made my trip a success. I will be using their service again soon.Claudette Robinson-ThorpeDate of experience: January 11, 2025
It was our first time visiting Cuba so we had a lot of questions leading up to the trip. All of our questions were answered quickly and we were able to easily alter our itinerary to our interests. We had the best time in Cuba. Our guide was terrific. We really hit it off and he really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. We were even able to add a few things we wanted to do and see along the way. We will definitely go back to Cuba with CIT. Thank you for everything!
Cultural Island Travel is an exceptional travel company . I have traveled the world and have never seen an organization like them .This is my second trip with them . My first trip to Cuba was with my 20 something nephews and it was geared for them . The second trip was to Mexico City and San Miguel with my husband and 2 sisters and it was a big birthday for me . It was beyond my expectations in all ways . Irma has been my tour guide both times and it’s like traveling with a friend . She’s simply amazing . There are not words to describe her level of competency . But she also is a lot of fun . I look forward to many more trips with CIT . And Irma leading those trips . And by the way I am not easy to please .
I just came back from the Cuban Music and Art Tour. I was with a group of 4 people (my husband and 2 friends). We chose Cuba because we wanted a warm place that wasn't a long flight (we come from the northeast of the USA) and that would be interesting and different. This tour definitely met my expectations and more!We extended the standard trip by 2 days wanting to arrive a day early and then augmenting the touring by adding into the itinerary a trip to the Las Teressas Biosphere, the tobacco factory in Havana and also a synagogue. The accommodations were 5 star in Havana and I do think they met my expectations. We were assigned Laura to be our guide and Rolando to be our driver. They were both superb! Rolando was timely, friendly, and drove very carefully. Laura was a wonderful primary guide who stayed with us throughout our time there. She was very open to answering any questions we had about living in Cuba and also offered her thoughts about many subjects. I feel as though I gained a friend from this. When we went to a specific area or event in the itinerary there was a separate specialist guide for the program. For example when we went to the Fine Arts Museum in Havana we had an individual who took us through a part of the museum and discussed the art work that on display. I can't imagine a tour program that could have been more thorough!Overall I think the itinerary was excellent as it was varied and well paced. We were busy but not overwhelmed. The one place we went to that I would not go back to again was the Tropicana. This was an event we added on against the advise of Teresa our coordinator for the trip. So if you think that you have to go to the Tropicana as it is an icon of Havana you should listen to Teresa and skip it!The restaurants that we went that were included as well as the ones that we asked them to suggest were all top notch. We were always allowed to order anything we wanted that was on the menu (never a restricted one that was special for our group). I want to emphasize how receptive Teresa, the coordinator and Laura, our guide, were to making any changes to the standard itinerary and any reservations we wanted for dinner. We didn't have to worry at all about logistics including getting to the dinners which weren't included as part of the trip. If the restaurant wasn't within walking distance then we were driven to it.I highly recommend this organization as everyone we dealt with were highly responsive to our needs and gave a lot of personalized attention to our little group. I can't imagine any organization doing a better job!
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