Dalida and Michael, founders of Cubanisms (USA, 2016) and La Langue Musicale (France, 2024)
EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My partner and I had the pleasure of visiting Cuba in January 2024, thanks to the incredible planning by Dálida. She crafted our itinerary and introduced us to local Cubans who enriched our experience. We had the chance to play Cuban music and learn Cuban dance styles like rumba and casino from local teachers. After the lessons, they encouraged us to practice our moves at iconic gatherings like the historic Patio Areito EGREM and El Callejón de Hamel. Though we felt a bit out of place as foreigners, the community welcomed us warmly. Dálida’s thoughtful planning and connections truly made our trip unforgettable.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a really great time seeing Cuba through Cubanisms. The itinerary was well thought out and included a wide range of experiences that soak you into the Cuban land, culture, and history. The meals were delicious and the accommodations were comfortable.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My husband, Josh, and myself, went to Cuba in 2017 with Cubanisms. Our guide, Carla, and our driver, Osmany, met us at the airport and took care of us the whole trip. We stayed 8 days and 7 nights and the price was very reasonable. The accommodations were great, we stayed in apartments or houses rented out by locals. At one location we even had neighbors fix our breakfast. During our trip, we visited Havana, Matanzas, Varadero, Cienaga de Zapata, Soroa, and Vinales Las Terrazas. Basically, locations on the west side of the island. The trip included visits to the old Spanish fort in Havana, a botanical garden, the National Hotel, Giron Beach Museum (Bay of Pigs), a tabaco farm, and of course a beach. We got a good look at the culture and values of the Cuban people, and of course, tried a lot of excellent Cuban cuisine. We returned with some amazing souvenirs including Cuban rum, cigars, and coffee. This was 100% a great trip that I would recommend to anyone.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommend. The itinerary was diverse. It included a good mix of fun, great mixed music, educational, historic, cultural and big and small venues. On land transportation was comfortable and safe. Housing was clean, spacious simple. We stayed at 2 bed and breakfast locations. The food was good and there was no concern about the quality. My travel friend and I joined a diverse group, 3 others, who all enjoyed stimulating conversations among ourselves and with the Cubans we met during our travels. Dalida our guide did all of the arrangements mostly with her personal trusted experienced drivers and presenters. She speaks English flawlessly. She is smart. She knows the book and human history and politics and can answer the hard questions about why things work the way they do. She is kind, funny, patient. I have traveled lots and used Gadventures, Tauck, OAS and independently. I’m glad we had a guide in Cuba and I wouldn’t have wanted to be in a group bigger than 8.Do it!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I highly recommend a tour of Cuba with Dálida and Michael. It was one of the best trips we've ever taken, if not the best. The history and scenery were fascinating and the hospitality was amazing. One of the best meals we've ever eaten was at a family's house in the countryside off the grid. Go if you can!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was absolutely amazing experience Dalida went above and beyond to accommodate us and is very professional. I had so much fun lots of laughs, anything we needed she made sure we got it i could come back to cuba again and again and again!!!!! And highly recommend cubanisms to visit cuba!!!!! Thank u Dalida for the amazing experience havana has stolen my heart!!!!! Erica Johnson September 4th-11th,2019Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Despite the special care required in order to travel to Cuba I experienced absolutely no hiccups in my trip to Havana & around the island, thanks to Dalida's attention to detail & vast knowledge of the region, culture, & people. I was able to simply relax, explore, & focus my attention on what the island had to offer, without concern for the logistics associated with traveling to the region. The trip was a truly eye-opening experience that will remain with me as a major highlight. It was culturally enriching, & is highly recommended. The Cubanisms tour left me feeling as though I had received a glimpse of the REAL Cuba!Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I would agree with Marilyn's review (above). Havana is like an old european city set in the middle of the caribbean. Dalida personalizes the tour to enrich the experience leaving you with a much better understanding of Cuba and its peopleTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We traveled to Cuba with Dali and Michael in the winter of 2017 and the experience was absolutely wonderful. Dali took care of all of the arrangements and bookings at the B&B’s and they were very nice. The food was great and the people of Cuba couldn’t be nicer. It is by far our most favorite Caribbean vacation, and much cheaper and we were there for 19 days. You have to get out into the countryside where the REAL Cuba is. Havana is nice, but going to Cienfuegos, Vinales (tobacco/cigar country), and seeing the colonial city of Trinidad was absolutely unforgettable. Tours to Cuba with Cubanisms are highly recommended. The time to go is NOW, when people still think it is hard to visit there. IT IS NOT. It’s easy, especially with Dali.Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We went last November, and had an amazing time. Dálida had planned out a two week itinerary with us, and even switched it around when we thought our daughter might be able to join us for part of the trip. We wanted to see not just the tourist hot-spots, but to get out into the countryside and see what rural life was like as well. While we can’t credit her for the double rainbow over Havana we got to enjoy while eating breakfast one day, she did surprise us with plenty of other treats. We loved the special meals at farms, at an old coffee plantation and in towns, the musical entertainment in different settings, the welcoming Cuban people and so much more. We are already talking about our next trip! You will long remember your trip and the chance for an amazing experience so close to our own borders. Don’t put it off.
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