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Exploring Jewish Cuba: A 5-Day Havana Itinerary of Faith and Culture.

By Johnny Considine | 12th April 202512th April 2025 by Johnny Considine

Ready to dive into the vibrant heart of Havana? This 5-day itinerary is packed with immersive experiences, from savoring Cuban cuisine to dancing salsa and connecting with the local Jewish community. Here’s a glimpse of the incredible journey awaiting you, perfect for travelers seeking culture, history, and meaningful moments. Day 1: Arrival in Havana Your adventure begins with a warm VIP welcome at the airport, where our representative greets you. A spacious 44-seater bus with…

12 Days in Cuba, Havana and the East.

By Johnny Considine | 22nd November 202027th December 2020 by Johnny Considine

Certainly any Cuban journey must start in Havana, her faded beauty is legendary. This is hands down the most winsome city in the Caribbean and one of the top five in the Caribbean. But the island best kept secret is the East, unique in nature, abundant in hospitality, incredibly full of culture and history. A journey that combines both is the ultimate Cuban Experience.. Included Accommodation Private Transfer IN/OUT (regular taxi) Internal flight from Baracoa…

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Havana + Varadero Luxury Itinerary

By Johnny Considine | 15th November 202013th December 2020 by Johnny Considine

Havana, 5 nights / Varadero, 2 nights for a small group. Any Cuban journey must start in Havana. Her faded beauty is legendary; certainly this is hands down the most winsome city in the Caribbean and one of the top fie scrumptious Latin American honies. Explore in style the classic venues and deluxe experiences of this city, to later relaxed in the blue waters of the beautiful Varadero beach by the end of your journey.…

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An Introduction to Cuban Cinema

By Johnny Considine | 2nd November 20205th November 2020 by Johnny Considine

My introduction to Cuban cinema wasn’t in one of the old but glorious 1000 + seater cinemas in Havana. It was on a tiny tv on a Via Azul tourist bus to Trinidad de Cuba late February 1997. There, during my first trip to Cuba, I saw The Last Supper, by the celebrated director, Tomas Alea. Over the next few years I was to be treated to several other Cuban greats such as the classic,…

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Is Cuban Rum the best rum in the world ?

By Johnny Considine | 26th June 202018th November 2020 by Johnny Considine

Cuban rum’s as well as Cuban tobacco, have been a key to the island’s national identity and pumped the blood of its economy for centuries. Rum connoisseurs worldwide agree that the best rums come from sugar-producing countries. Cuban rums, as the country, have as rich history. Bringing home a bottle or two of rum has become a rite of passage for travelers to the island. Though finding them may seem easy, and recommendations abound, there…