Jacqui Cooper (@JCooperTravels) speaks with Shabnam Samoohi (Director at Cultural Island Travel) on how to explore travel to Cuba as a vacation get-away & her own story of self-discovery.
To learn how you can visit Cuba & have a tour customized for you email Jacqui at jcoopertravels@gmail.com or message her on 301-215-3518 and text JCooperTravels.
Considered to be the “Pearl of the Antilles” and as the “Key to the New World,” Cuba has long captured the imagination of foreigners, drawing visitors from distant ports to its shores. Its distinctive charm emanates from its people and its atmosphere, nourished by some of the most captivating music, dance, and art of the last century and by a sense of dilapidated enchantment that is all-pervading.
With recent changes in U.S. Treasury Department regulations, Cuba’s charm is now within the legal reach of all U.S. citizens under “support for the Cuban people” of the sort provided by Cultural Island Travel.
Cultural Island now operates at the vanguard of Cuban cultural tourism, just as relations with the island promise to pass into a more relaxed and expansive era. Their goal is to foster meaningful cultural exchange between Cubans and U.S. citizens, with an emphasis on music, dance, and visual art, in ways that are sure to be unforgettable for both parties. The tours offer the most informed and in-depth view possible not only of Havana, the island’s bustling metropolis, but of the abundant and tucked-away niches of the interior.
As any visitor is quick to discover, Cuba is a corner of the world that is truly set apart in every way. It is a portal to another dimension, one that is free-spirited, safe, wholly unabashed and, at all times, welcoming and rewarding to the adventurous. We would like to extend to you an invitation to come and fall in love with an island and a people that puts the arts first. Meet its finest musicians, dancers, and visual artists. Visit inspiring community project leaders and entrepreneurs. At Cultural Island, they understand Cuba from an insider’s perspective and are excited to share that perspective with you. The time is now! Travel to Cuba with us!
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Cuba At A Glance:
Located just 90 miles south of Key West, Florida, Cuba is the largest island in the Caribbean. It exudes a wealth of natural beauty from its gorgeous boardwalk in Havana to its lush mountains and beyond. It is a country where the arts and music are revered above all. The genuine hospitality of the people alone is the best reason to visit Cuba.
What to bring: A valid passport for 6 months past the date of travel and government issued photo ID & visa which Cultural Island Travel will send before the departure date. Cuba is very casual during the day. Pack t-shirts, polo shirts, tank tops, skirts and shorts. Have one or 2 nice outfits for nice dinners and shows. Some restaurants and show venues do not allow shorts. Opt for lightweight, breathable fabrics. Keep those jeans and jackets at home, but consider a lightweight sweater or shawl as evenings can be cooler. Bring sunblock, aloe vera. hats and sun protection, the sun can be strong at certain times during the day. Insect repellant is also a good idea for evenings in certain areas. Comfortable walking shoes, some streets are cobblestone in the old city Any Medications and prescriptions you may need. They are not available in Cuba. Prescriptions must be in the original bottles. Bring a small travel umbrella since intense rains can pop unexpectedly. Finally, be sure to bring a camera (one that they can carry with them easily), as well as charger cords and memory cards or sticks. A smile, Cubans are some of the friendliest people on the planet and are excited to meet you. Temps: Swept by northeasterly trade winds, weather in Cuba is very consistent, enjoying a subtropical climate with year round temperatures of 78 degrees with the best weather being from November to April Currency: The current Cuban currency is the Moneda Nacional, currently some businesses also accept the dollar. The CUC has now been taken out of circulation.
