Central + South America

Cuba

Explore this vibrant and culturally fascinating island

While it is certainly opening up to the world, Cuba can still transport you back to a bygone era. This little island holds such fascinating history, distinctive culture and intrigue for the visitor, it remains one of our most alluring destinations.

For those who have a passion for the arts and music – Cuba is an intoxicating destination. Music, in particular, is at the heart and soul of this country. Our guides on the ground are academics, musicians and artists who can all speak from experience and are passionate about sharing their knowledge with you.

Havana has some of the most beautiful examples of Spanish colonial architecture in the world where you can wander the sultry streets, and get a feel for Cuban life. Head out into the countryside where you’ll find vast sugar cane plantations, cattle ranches, beautiful mountain ranges and stunning beaches. Here you’ll find the local Cubans playing dominoes, never far from a bottle of rum.

Behind the façade of the old colonial buildings of Havana and Cuba’s smaller towns, privately-owned boutique hotels are now beginning to pop up alongside the small bars and cafes which are Cuba’s way of life, night and day.

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Read our curated collection of travel notes and stories from our experts, clients and friends on the ground who will give you the inside track on our thrilling destinations.

Portfolio: Past versus future in Cuba

One of our clients, VJ Singh, visited Cuba a week before US President Barack Obama’s historic visit. She and her husband focused their trip on art and photography in Havana and Trinidad, with the help of excellent guides.

Accessing Cuba with cazenove+loyd

A trip to Cuba will transport you back to a bygone era that is yet to be compromised. This culturally fascinating and unspoiled island has an abundance of gems to visit and explore.

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We always encourage a day or two off the beaten track and we know how to make it worthwhile. Driving away from the hubbub of Havana and deep into the outback of the Pinar del Rio district in the south-west, the contrast of scenery and attitude is striking. It is a fascinating way to gain a full perspective of life in Cuba.

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Stories from Cuba

"Cuba and its people will enchant you and get under your skin, one cannot help but fall in love."

Kim-Marie Evans

"Today's Cuba is everything I imagined it would be."

Kim-Marie Evans

"For lovers of art, music, dance, vintage cars and fabulous weather cazenove+loyd will show you where it’s at."

Marie Claire Agnew

"Thank you once again for looking after us so well. It was certainly a trip of a lifetime, and we will forever be following the fortunes of Cuba with great interest."

Nicholas Bostock

We had a great vacation and are now trying to get back to our routine. In general, everything went very well. Our concierge organised everything and when we asked for changes in our schedule she managed everything perfectly even if our requests were a little last-minute.

Fitnat Tapia

Our first two nights in Havana were great. La Reserva Vedado is a beautiful, highly recommendable casa. We went to Rio Mar for dinner and loved it. For seafood lovers, it is the perfect restaurant. Other than that, the Hemingway, bicycling and Old Town guided experiences were amazing. We enjoyed all of them.

Fitnat Tapia, client

Viñales was my favourite place in the whole of Cuba. We loved our casa and our host, and had a great time on the farm experience. The cave tour was also amazing and the horse riding was highly recommendable.

Titnat Tapia, client

All our guides were amazing. They were all very knowledgable about their cities, the history of their country and also the political situation. It was very interesting to chat with them and learn about the way of life in Cuba. We would like to thank you and your team for arranging this unforgettable honeymoon for us. We will definitely get in contact with you in the future for another trip and we will recommend you to our friends and families.

Fitnat Tapia, client

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Small Group Travel

HENRIETTA LOYD INVITES YOU TO JOIN HER IN EXPLORING THE MUSIC, COLOUR AND CONTEMPORARY ART OF CUBA: 25TH FEB – 5TH MARCH 2019

Using her personal contacts and friends she made during her extensive travels throughout the Caribbean island, Henrietta has designed an extraordinary journey that combines an in-depth exploration of vibrant Havana and the small, UNESCO-protected town of Trinidad. Henrietta has arranged private dinners with Cuba’s most exciting artists and has put together informal talks with some of the best musicians, art collectors and dancers in Havana. She will open doors for you that are completely off the tourist trail and allow you to access Cuba in an authentic and inspiring way.

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