What Trump’s Changes to Mean to Americans

In December 2014, former U.S. President Barrack Obama signed an executive order that historically lifted a fifty-year ban on travel to Cuba in an attempt to normalize relations between the United States and Cuba and the United States. Restrictions applied, but it was a start in the right direction. 

In June 2017, however, President Donald Trump signed his own an executive order, overturning portions of Obama's order. He was fulfilling his promise to undo President Obama's free trade and tourist initiatives. Trump sought to enforce the original ban on Cuban travel. Interestingly, President Obama never really lifted that ban.

What Can Americans Do Under the Changes?

Under President Obama’s rules, there were twelve types of legal travel that wasn’t officially “tourism". Visits were limited to “people-to-people travel” exchanges that promoted significant interactions with the Cuban people and fulfilled traditional and educational requirements.

Under Trump, ten of the twelve categories remained. The “people-to-people” and educational options, however,were eliminated and American travellers could no longer participate in activities that involved extreme free time or recreation.

Americans can now only travel to Cuba along with an officially licensed tour operator or cuban private travel agency, as part of a group trip.The only other kinds of travel Americans can now make to Cuba are those that have a certain purpose, as follows:

o visit family members in Cuba.

o conduct professional research and/or hold meetings

o arrange religious activities, humanitarian projects and public performances (i.e. artists, athletes and performers can visit Cuba to perform, exhibit or participate in their craft).

Americans can continue booking flights, Cruises to Havana Cuba and cruises to Cuba, but only through official tour operators or a Cuban private travel agency. And, only a tour operator or Cuban private travel agency can arrange tours, excursions, stays at island casa particulars or homestays, activities, and so on.

Many Americans travel to Cuba via Canada and Mexico, where it’s more easily permitted. Plus, Cuba accepts U.S. passports. Their passports may then be checked upon reentry to the United States and any time thereafter. Such travelers should always be honest if they are ever asked about their Cuban visit. It’s always best. Attempting to hide such an excursion, or any other kind of excursion, violates federal laws.

Que Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency is a Cuban private travel agency specializing in Cuba travel. Its agents are trained and skilled and have extensive travel experience. Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency wants to show Cuba’s exceptional beauty and fun in a totally different way.

Under the updated travel rules, Americans could contact a Cuban private travel agency such as Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency and book a group excursion, two days Habana,or top tours excursions, plus a stay atan island casa particularor homestay. Should an American be on a cruise that ports in Cuba or a Cruise to Havana Cuba, they or their cruise director could also contact Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency to book a group excursionor top tours excursions homestays. And, should an American be travelling to Cuba for a purpose, they could contact Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency and arrange a stay an island casa particularor homestay.

Yes, the new rules are frustrating, but Americans can still find ways to meet the friendliest people in the world and enjoy the richest, brightest culture in the Caribbean.

See www.quebolaacuba.com for more detail.

Cruising to Cuba

Ever since former U.S. President Barrack Obama lifted the fifty-year travel embargo to Cuba, many of the major cruise lines leaving American ports began adding the Caribbean island to its itinerary. Response was very positive and the lines continue to add voyages to Cuba through 2018 and some even through 2019. 

Americans on cruise lines departing from American ports still could not visit for recreational purposes. Their visits were limited to exchanges that promoted meaningful connections with the Cuban people and fulfilled social and educational needs. Though current President Donald Trump signed a new Executive Order limiting Cuban travel to educational and religious activities, family visits and humanitarian projects, cruises to Cuba and Cruises to Havana Cuba have essentially remained unchanged. Bruce Nierenberg, president and CEO of Victory Cruise Lines, LTD in Miami, remarked that the updated policy “…actually helped the cruise industry.” Trump’s new policy restricts individuals from traveling alone to Cuba. Individuals will have to go through a tour operator or Cuban private travel agency and organize a group tour. Cruises essentially do just that.

Cruise lines leaving South America, Canada, Europe and ports from other countries, nonetheless, continue to freely port in Cuba and Cuba freely accepts an American passport.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency is a Cuban private agency that offers unique travel experiences. In addition to booking top tours excursions, Cuba round trips and cuba roundtrips & tours, it also arranges private and group tours for cruise ship and Cruises to Havana Cubatravellers.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency can also arrange group tours for American cruise ship travellers and American Cruises to Havana Cuba travellers that comply with the President Trump’s new rules. These excursions encourage meaningful relationships the Cuban people and satisfy social and educational needs. Such is hardly difficult. There is so much to learn in Cuba and the people are so warm and friendly.

Here are some of the excursion and group tours Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel offers Cruise ship travellers and Cruises to Havana Cuba travellers:

o Tour old and modern Havana, an historical, World Heritage site. Appreciate the stunning architecture of the cathedrals, memorials, and palaces. Observe the people going about their day.

o Visit a Cigar and Rum Factory. Cuba is well-known for producing the finest Cigars and Rum. See how both are made and understand why they’re the best.

o Enjoy a Vintage Car Ride Through Havana. Cuba is one of the most colorful places on earth. The ocean is colorful. The buildings are colorful. The people are colorful. So, why not enjoy all the hues inside a colorful car?

o Ride a horse through Viñales Valley. Along the way, visit a tobacco farmer, have a swim at “Palmarito” cave, and then enjoy a delicious Cuban lunch.

o Tour Viñales Valley and take in the gorgeous scenery. Climb and hike limestone rock and visit and tobacco plantation.

o Take in a Buena Vista Social Club or Tropicana Concert. The Buena Vista Social Club began in the early 20th century as a members' only club. It inspired the group that now carries its name and which helped forge the Afro-Cuban sound. 

The Tropicana opened in 1939 and was known globally as a cabaret and club. Situated on a lavish tropical garden, the club influenced Cuban culture and music. It even inspired Cuban native DesiArnaz. Fans may recall that his I Love Lucy character, Ricky Ricardo, was the leader of a band at the Tropicana Club.

Specials include: o Pick-up at and return to your cruise site.

o Specialized guide service in your preferred language, according to availability.

o Private Transportation in the type of car you choose (Antique, modern, or luxurious), according to availability. o Rest Room Facilities

(Certain activities depend on your cruise’s schedule. Some locations may be too far and some tours may take to long to fit in with certain cruise line schedules).

All a cruise ship or Cruise to Havana Cuba traveller needs to do is contact Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency. Its agents will handle the rest. See www.quebolaacuba.com for more detail.

Things to Do When You’re in a Cuban Port

Cruises to Cuba

Cuba is becoming more and more popular as a cruise destination. It’s obvious why. It’s is more than 775 miles long, more than ten times larger than some of the other Caribbean vacation destinations, and is located along every potential route along the eastern, western and northern Caribbean shores. It literally demands to be seen.

People-to People Travel

With President Obama lifting the United States fifty-year travel embargo, American cruises are now adding Cuba as a destination. Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said, “Cuba is an island jewel unique from anywhere else in the Caribbean and we are thrilled to have this rare opportunity to take our guests to this fascinating destination.”

Americans, however, cannot visit Cuba for recreational purposes. Their visits are limited to “people-to-people travel”exchanges that fostermeaningful interactions with the Cuban people and satisfy cultural and educational requirements.

American travellers are responsible for arranging the “people-to-people” exchanges and completing a form certifying that they will be participating in cultural exchanges before setting sail, which they must keep for five years. The cruise ship should provide these forms.

About that People-to People Limitation

How could anything that requires travellers to learn about a historical, colorful, inspiring, World Heritage city and build relationships with the warmest, friendliest, and most generous people on the planet ever be considered “limiting?”

There is so much to seeand do in Cuba, no matter where you’re from or where you port.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel

In addition to booking roundtrips and extended tours, it also books private and group activities for the cruise ship traveller, including the American cruise ship traveller.

Cubans often ask “Que Bolaa?” It means, “what are you going to do today?” and “how are you going to have fun?” Everyday, too, Que Bolaa Cuba Travel asks, “Que Bolaa?” But, you don’t have to answer. Let Que Bolaa Cuba Travel answer for you with one of their Specials for Cruises.

Specials for Cruises

Here are some of the Specials for Cruises Que Bolaa Cuba Travel offers for Cruise travellers:

o Visit to a Cigar and Rum Factory: Cuba is known for producing the best Cigars and Rum. Visit a Rum and Cigar factory and see how both are made. See why they’ve always been the best.

o Tour old and modern Havana, a World Heritage and historical Center. Admire the beautiful and unique architecture of the monuments, churches, and palaces. See the people going about their day. No other place compares.

o Vintage Cars Ride around Havana. Cuba is colorful. That’s actually understating things a bit. Everything in and around it adds color – the ocean, the buildings, the people, and the cars. The vintage cars are full of hues. And, they’re vintage and classy. How cool. So, why not tour Havana while riding one of them? (trips are hourly).

o A Buena Vista Social Club concert or show at the Tropicana.

Between the 1940s and 1960s, the Buena Vista Social Club in Havana was an exclusive place for musicians and performers. The traditional Afro-Cuban musical and “son,” salsa’s root, developed there. When it closed in the 1990s, it led to a recording with various Cuban musicians. After some of the members passed away, Cuban singer and dancer OmaraPortuondo; guitarist and vocalist Eliades Ochoa; Barbarito Torres, trumpeter Manuel "Guajiro" Mirabal; and trombonist Jesus "Aguaje" Ramos formed the The Buena Vista Social Club and began spreading the Cuban sound. They are now an international success.

The Tropicana, which was established in 1939, was known throughout the world as a cabaret and club. It is located on a six-acre suburban estate with luxurious tropical gardens. The club is known for inspiring Cuban culture and influencing its music. The club also inspired Cuban native DesiArnaz. On the I Love Lucy Show, his character, Ricky Ricardo, is a bandleader at the Tropicana. Today, it still captures its old spirit with an open-air nightclub show and spectacular song-and-dance show.

Travellers may choose whichever activity(ies) they prefer and Que Bolaa Cuba Travel will do all the arrangements.

Specials include:

o Pick-up at and return to your cruise site.

o Specialized guide service in your preferred language, according to availability.

o Private Transportation in the type of car you choose (Antique, modern, or luxurious), according to availability.

o Rest Room Facilities

See www.quebolaacuba.com for more detail.

Cuban Carnival Tour

Every year around late July, Santiago de Cuba and Havana celebrate Carnival. It dates back to the late 1500s and observes the times during the feast of Corpus Christ, when masters allowed their slaves to perform their homeland’s songs and dance and rejoice in their individual faiths. Carnival is dedicated completely to children. There are usually clowns, magicians, and sweets.

Those who visit Cuba during Carnival can expect to experience something amazing and joyful. Musicians, dancers, and other partygoers thoroughly enjoy themselves. Everyone stays out from dusk to dawn. Kiosks provide food and drink and partygoers can purchase traditional Cuban cuisine while they gaze at the locals’ bright costumes.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel is a newly formed Cuban private travel agency. Its highly skilled professionals have extensive travel experience and are specifically trained on the latest travel techniques, practices, and procedures. It will show you Cuba in the best, possible manner.

The people of Cuba often say “Que Bolaa” to ask “what are you doing?” and “how are you going to have fun?” It means they are treating you like a close friend. And, that’s how Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel will treat you – as a friend. 

Top Tours Excursions

One doesn’t have to visit Cuba during Carnival to enjoy its splendor and beauty. One can book one of Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel’s ten Top Tour Excursions. The dictionary defines “excursion” as a short trip. While these excursion two days Habana aren’t very long, they are fantastic. The excursions are as follows:

• Habana Auténtica - meet Havana and its people. Visit Habana’s historical center and see a concert at the Buena Vista Social Club.

• De Hemingway A La Habana - See Cuba as Ernest Hemingway did. See the places he loved and visited daily. Visit Habana’s historical center and marvel at the architecture and enjoy its people.

• Habana, Tabaco Y Ron: Visit Cuba’s most popular icons: rum and the cigar. See how both began and are currently meet. Visit Habana’s historical center and simply enjoy Havana.

• Nuestra Habana: See and feel Havana just as it is. Visit its historical center and marvel at the architecture, the people’s daily activities, their comings and goings, their everything. Simply see it as it is.

• Overnight Habana: this is the best way to encounter Havana and its people. Visit the historical center, catch a show at the Tropicana, experience its history, savor its music, and dance in a nightclub, including one that goes back to the 1950s.

• Habana - Viñales Overnight: you’ll enjoy both the city and nature. Go horseback riding, listen to music, see an unforgettable show at the Tropicana Nightclub, learn about history and traditions, relive the music and dances of the 1950s, and catch a concert at the Buena Vista Social Club. 

• Nicho - Trinidad Overnight: enjoy Trinidad (World Heritage), the “El Nicho” waterfalls and natural swimming pools. See Cienfuegos (World Heritage of Humanity), the Cuban city of neoclassical style. Then, visit Santa Clara City, which is where you can learn about Che Guevara and visit his Memorial and Monument. Dance salsa at the famous Casa de la Musica.

• Qué Bolaa Matanzas! – see Matanzas, the Athens of Cuba, and the Yumuri Valley, which borders the city. Visit Junco’s Palace, the Pharmaceutical Museum, Sauto Theatre, the cultural center, “La Vigía”, and Monserrate’s Chapel. Take in the Cuban music and see where it was first played.

• Caribbean Day: this excursion is the best way to experience Cuba’s plants and animals. Visit Zapata’s Swamp (RAMSAR Site), the greatest in Latin América. Snorkel and/or dive the Caribbean Sea and see the stunning Coral Reef Barriers. Actually interact with the animals, including parrots and crocodiles. Then, indulge in exotic, tasty meals at small, private restaurants.

• Tres Ciudades – three of the best Cuban highlights in one day. Enjoy Trinidad (World Heritage), the most colonial city in Cuba, whose citizens preserve. Visit Cienfuegos (UNESCO site), the only Cuban city of neoclassical style. Then, see Santa Clara and learn about Che Guevara and visit his Memorial and Monument. Enjoy aCuban Style lunch in one of the “Paladares” around the zone.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel can also arrange private roundtrips, cuba roundtrips, and tours.

Areas of Cuba

Cuba is the Caribbean's largest island. Well, actually, it’s a group of islands. Stunning beaches edge the 3,000 plus kilometers of coastline, where colorful fish swim along vibrant coral reefs in the sparkling, clear turquoise sea. It’s accommodated politicians, inspired writers, and provided sanctuary to radicals. It’s famous for food, music, dance, and sport.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel

Que Bolaa Cuba Travel is a private agency that offers unique travel experiences. It intends to show you Cuba in new and different way. It offers several Cuba Roundtrips, Cuba Roundtrips & Tours, and excursions, as well as private roundtrips. Here are some of the island areas that are included on those trips.

Old Havana

Old Havana is UNESCO World Heritage site and a well maintained section of Cuban history. You can stroll the cobbled stone streets and marvel at the Baroque and Neoclassical buildings. Then, you can visit the Old Town and Plaza Vieja. Main attractions include:

• Plaza de la Catedral - home to the Cuban Baroque Catedral de San Cristobal

• Bodeguita del Medio – famous Hemingway hangout

• Castillo de la Real Fuerza - military fortress

• Casa del Conde Jaruco (beautiful stained glass windows)

Varadero

Varadero is one of Cuba's most famous beaches. The stunning white-sand beaches lurevacationers from around the world. There’s the Parque Natural Punta Hicacos, a nature reserve. There’s also:

• Parque Josone – where there’s a lush flower garden, a restaurant, swimming pool, and a small lake where visitors can rent rowboats.

• Varadero, Cayo Piedra Underwater Park - a popular diving and snorkeling area with underwater shipwrecks and vibrant fish. There’s also deep-sea fishing, golf, skydiving, and other cultural attractions.

• Cueva de Ambrosio and Cueva de Musulmanes Caves

Trinidad

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site with cobblestone streets. Most of the buildings were erected between the 17th and 19th centuries, when Trinidad prospered from the sugar and slave trades. Now, Trinidad is a lively tourist area with beautiful scenery. It’s a wonderful place to horseback ride. Attractions include:

• Neoclassical Church of the Holy Trinity

• Church and Monastery of Saint Francis

• Museum of Colonial Architecture

• Art Gallery at the Casa de Aldeman Ortiz

• Palacio Brunet - a grand home, built in 1812 and still featuring original frescoes and marble floors.

• 19th Century Relics and Monuments

Guardalavaca

Guardalavaca is bordered by beaches, but is a bit quieter than the other beach areas. Dense foliage provides patches of shade for those seeking a break from the hot sun. Divers and snorkelers enjoy an abundance of sea life along the coral reefs. Other attractions include sailing trips, jungle and dolphin adventures, and tours of Santiago de Cuba.

Parque Nacional Vinales

Parque Nacional Vinales is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Steep limestone hills cut through the valleys, creating intense landscapes, and the floors grow tobacco, fruit, and vegetables. The park offers fantastic areas for horseback riding hiking and horseback and the quaint town of Vinales is a wonderful place to look around.

Santa Clara

Santa Clara is a bit different than all the other towns and resorts. It’s a lively college town and the well-known site of the last guerrilla battle led by Che Guevara in 1958. He was laid to rest there and the Memorial Comandante Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, his mausoleum and monument, are the area’s biggest attractions. His personal items are housed in the Museo Historico de la Revolucion and the Monumento a la Toma del Tren Blindado marks the site of his final battle with the Batista troops.

Santa Clara is also home to Teatro de la Caridad (circa 1885), one of Cuba's few surviving theaters. Much of it remains in original condition.

These are just a few of the fantastic Cuban places to see. Let Que Bolaa Cuba Travel take you there.

Famous Cuba

Cuba is an archipelago (a group of islands) that stretches across the Caribbean Sea. While it is the largest country in the Caribbean, it’s really only about the size of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania or the European country of Poland. So, compared to rest of the world, it’s not so big. Yet, it is hugely famous for so many things.

Here are just a few of the things for which Cuba is famous:
 

• Rum: Cuban Rum is among the finest in the entire world. Its robust, smooth flavor earned it the title, “the spice of life.”

• Baseball: baseball is one of the most played sports in Cuba. In the late nineteenth century, Cubans played baseball with sailors in America and then brought it home. Today, Cubans represent some of the greatest baseball players of all time.

• Dancing: Cuba is renowned for fiery, sexy Latin dances that involve tales of passion. The moves associated with Salsa, Cha-Cha, and Mambo all originated in Cuba.

• Cigars: Cuban cigars always have been and always will be the best. Cuba provides the perfect environment. The soil produces the best quality leaves, especially those used for wrappers, the most important part of the cigar. And, the humid climate is perfect for both the growing and drying of the tobacco plants.

These are really just a few examples. Cuba is also famous for its beaches, music, food, classic cars, colorful streets, and rich history. Words are not enough. You have to see it to appreciate it.

QuéBolaa”

Cubans are also known for being friendly to both friends and strangers. They will ask “QueBolaa?” It means, “what are you going to do today?” and “how are you going to have fun?” That’s because everyday in Cuba is fun. It’sdays and nights are filled with music, delicious food, rich history, and dancing.

QuéBolaaCuba Travel

Everyday, too, QueBolaaCuba Travel asks, “QueBolaa?” It wants to know how you will have fun. You don’t really have to answer. QueBolaaCuba Travel will do that for you. It will do so by offering several Cuba Roundtrips. Here are a few:

• Cuba Roundtrips & Tours: in this fourteen-day tour, you’ll discover nine Cuban Provinces across the archipelago. You’ll see the most beautiful places and enjoy stunning nature.

The tour includes a guided visitaround Old Havana Historical Center and tours through both the modern and the less touristic Havana. There’s a visit to a cigar factory and a tobacco plant, so you can learn all about those world famous habana cigars.

You’ll ride horseback throughViñalesand swim the natural pools of “PalmaritoCaves.”You’ll see where Ernest Hemingway lived and the place that inspired “The Old Man and The Sea.” Then, you’ll see colorful birds and crocodiles and learn how they live. You’ll get your chance learn to some of those famous dances when you get a free night in Trinidad.

Later on, you’ll visit Santiago deCuba, which is called the most Caribbean city on the island. It’s the only place in the world where you can enjoy culture and history to the beat of Afro-Caribbean music. It’s extraordinary. You’ll see Céspedes Park, Dolores Square, Padre Pico Stair Flight, and the Morro’s Fortress (Legacy of Humanity). Santiago de Cuba is also where Fidel Castro’s Revolution took place. On January 1, 1959, from the balcony of Santiago de Cuba’s City Hall, he declared his victory.

Later on, you’ll visit Guardalavaca, where you’ll spend three glorious days relaxing on the beach.

Please know that this is only a brief summary of this wonderfultwo-weekexcursion. It includes so much more. There’s a dinner and concert at the Buena Vista Social Club, a visit to a rum factory (where you’ll learn all about “the spice of life”), a one hour tour through Havana in an Antique car, and entrance to “El Nicho” Natural Park, just to name a few of the other things you’ll do.

• Dreaming Cuba Roundtrip: In this nine-day trip, you’ll see the Occident and Central regions of Cuba.You’ll also see Santa Clara and Matanzas Provinces. You’ll journey through Zapata Swamp and see crocodiles and parrot hatcheries and go snorkeling and/or swimming in the Caribbean Sea.

You’ll go to the Natural Park “El Nicho” and “Palmarito Caves” and swim their naturalpools. You’ll have a chance to dance the famous Cuban dances in Trinidadand see a food marketand Cathedral. You’ll go to Santa Clara and Havana and visit the colonial squares and Museum of the Revolution. You’ll ride horses at Viñales Valley and visit a private Tobacco Plantation and a factory and learn all about those famous cigars. You’ll learn about the coffee process and visit a rum factory and learn about the famous liquor, too.

This, too, was just a brief summary of the nine-day excursion. It includes so much more, too. A one-hour tour around Havana in Antique Cars and a dinner and concert at the Buena Vista Social Club, swimming and snorkeling in the Caribbean Sea, and, entrance to “El Nicho” Natural Park, just to name a few.

• Should you wish, QuéBolaa Cuba Travel could also arrange for private roundtrips Cuba.

QuéBolaa Travel Cuba offers other excursions and Cuba Roundtrips. See QuéBolaaCuba Travel’s website or contact them today.

Staying at Homestays or Casa Particular

Homestays or Casa Particulars (Spanish for “private homes) are private accommodations that local people rent out to visitors. In 1997 the Cuban government permitted the citizens to rent out their properties since the government took ownership. It’s like, and really is, a B&B (Bed abd Breakfast)

Staying at a Homestay or Casa Particular is a fantastic way to engage directly into Cuba’s lifestyle and culture. You get to interact with local people one-to-one basis and actually experience their everyday life. As well, you learn from the best people possible all about the best restaurants, the best music, and the best attractions. Best of all, it costs fraction of what a hotel costs

What to Expect

In most cases, you rent a room with a private en-suite (full bathroom) that exists in a house within a fully functioning family home. Most often, you’ll share the kitchen, lounge, and terrace. You’ll usually cater to your own needs and have freedom. Your hosts will arrange activities for you and many will often prepare meals, most often breakfast. Some are kid-friendly, while others are not. Some tours exclusively use Homestays or Casa Particulares for their guests’ accommodations. Again, it saves money.

Reviews

Most of the reviews on the Internet regarding Homestay or Casa Particulareswere extremely positive. Most were very clean, well kept, very pretty, and kept so that the visitor could enjoy a lovely view and nice breeze.Homeowners and hosts were typically described as sincere and friendly and the atmosphere as personable. Reviewers posted photos of themselves relaxing on flower-filled gardens and chilling on hammocks. Food was constant positive and most noted that, when their hosts provided meals, everything was always fresh and consistently tasty.

Negatives included lack of personal service, but that’s the basic idea. You don’t get that at a Casa Particular – you get that a hotel. And, some don’t Wifi or private televisions, but again, that’s a hotel amenity. And, besides, you’re there to see and tour the and experience the wonderful country of Cuba – not watch television or text people or check your Facebook. The Homestay or Casa Particular is really just a nice, safe, clean affordable place to sleep until the next wonderful excursion.That’s where you want to spend your money. And, that’s why they’re fantastic.

QuéBolaa Travel Cuba

QuéBolaa Travel Cuba uses Homestays and Casa Particulares for accommodations on all its excursions, private roundtrips, and cuba roundtrips & tours. It saves their customers’ money and lets it show them more exciting points of interest, more history, and give them a much better time. If QuéBolaa Travel Cuba had to arrange accommodations in hotels, customers would be seeing and enjoying far less of Cuba. Moreover, they wouldn’t get the chance to enjoy the best part of Cuba: it’s people.

Discovering Cuba

Si vous préférez découvrir 9 provinces de Cuba en traversant tout le pays, c’est votre opportunité. Aventurez-vous avec nous, nous vous proposons de visiter les sites les plus attractifs pour sa valeur historique ou culturelle et profiter des lieux naturels les plus incroyables de Cuba. Vivez des expériences uniques comme une chevauchée ou une partie de snorkelling. Si vous le préférez, vous pouvez terminer votre excursion avec une destinée de soleil et de plage. Permettez-vous l’opportunité de connaître la vie quotidienne des Cubains, partagez avec nous et découvrez ce qui nous fait différents. Nous vous invitons à découvrir Cuba à la Qué Bolaa!

Jour 1

• Rencontre dans le lieu accordé selon la réservation (aéroport, maison ou hôtel).
• Logement dans une casa particular à La Havane avec petit déjeuner inclus.
• Nuit et souper libres.

Jour 2 

• Exploration guidée du centre historique de La Vieille Havane, (patrimoine de l’humanité et ville merveille), en visitant ses places coloniales, le Parc Central, le capitole et le musée de la Révolution.
• Excursion poru La Havane la moins touristique avec possitilité d’échange avec la vie quotidienne des Cubains.
• Visite d’une manufacture de tabac.
• Promenade à travers La Havane moderne (Hôtel National, Rue 23 “Le Broadway havanais”, Place de la Révolution).
• Dîner inclus dans un restaurnat de type paladar.
• Nuit et souper libres. Tropicana optionnel.
• Logement dans une casa particular à La Havane avec petit déjeuner inclus.

Jour 3

• Sortie pour Viñales.
• Bref arrêt dans le mirador de Los Jazmines avec vue panoramique sur la vallée de Viñales.
• Chevauchée de trois heures à travers du Parc national de Viñales, déclaré par Unesco comme Paysage culturel de l’humanité, ce qui inclut:

• Bain dans les piscines naturelles des Cuevas del Palmarito.
• Visite à une Vega pour connaître le processus d’élaboration du tabac.
• Brève explication sur le processus du café.
• Dîner dans un restaurant panoramique.
• Brève visite au village de Viñales.
• Retour à La Havane. Souper libre.
• Logement dans une casa particular à La Havane avec petit déjeuner inclus.

Jour 4 

• Sortie vers Finca Vigía, lieu où Hemingway vécut le plus longtemps à Cuba, et où, de plus, l’on conserve la majeure collection de ses objets personnels.
• Visite de Cojimar, lieu qui inspira Le Vieux et la Mer.
• Après-midi libre. Vous pouvez disposer de temps libre pour vivre des expériences uniques.
• Parcours pour La Havane pendant une heure dans des voitures d’époque. Disponible seulement pour ceux qui ont choisi des voitures modernes et luxe.
• Profitez d’une nuit typique havanaise qui inclut souper et concert au Buena Vista Social Club.
• Logement dans une casa particular à La Havane avec petit déjeuner inclus.

Jour 5

• Sortie vers Cienfuegos. Dans le parcours, arrêt pour le Ciénaga de Zapata (réserve de la biosphère et Sitio Ramsar) qui inclut:

• Élevage de perroquets et crocodiles.
• Dîner à Pálpite dans un restaurant de type paladar.
• Temps disponible pour snorkelling ou bain dans Caleta Buena pour profiter de la Mer des Caraïbes (plongée optionnelle)
• Nuit et souper libres, avec possibilité de profiter d’une nuit typique de Cienfuegos.
• Logement dans une casa particular à Cienfuegos avec petit déjeuner inclus.

Jour 6 

• Visite au centre historique de Cienfuegos, déclaré par Unesco comme patrimoine de l’humanité.
• Visite au parc naturel El Nicho, temps pour bain dans ses piscines naturelles et sauts d’eau.
• Dîner typique cubain avec un paysan de la zone.
• Sortie vers Trinidad.
• Logement dans une casa particular à Trinidad en modalité B&B.
• Nuit et souper libres.

Jour 7 

• Visite au centre historique de Trinidad, déclaré par l’Unesco comme patrimoine de l’humanité, visite à la Casa del alfarero.
• Dîner dans un restaurant de type paladar. Boissons non incluses.
• Après-midi et nuit libres avec possibilité de profiter d’une nuit caraïbique au rythme de salsa, bachata, merengue dans sa fameuse Escalinata (point de rencontre de deux cultures).
• Souper (pas inclus).
• Logement dans une casa particular en modalité B&B à Trinidad.

Jour 8 

• Sortie vers Santa Clara.
• Dans le trajet, visite au centre de Sancti Spiritus, Boulevard, Marché, Pont de Yayabo, et La Cathédrale.
• Dîner à Santa Clara dans un restaurant de type paladar. Boissons non incluses.
• Promenade pour la ville de Santa Clara. Musée et mémorial de Che Guevara, train blindé (optionnel et entrée pas incluse). Bref arrêt pour des photos avec le monument du Che Guevara en face du parti.
• Logement dans une casa particular à Trinidad en modalité B&B.
• Nuit et souper libres.

Jour 9

• Sortie vers Camagüey.
• Parcours en vélo-taxi pour le centre historique de Camagüey, déclaré par l’Unesco comme patrimoine de l’humanité. Visite à ses places coloniales.
• Dîner à Santa Clara dans un restaurant de type paladar. Boissons non incluses.
• Logement dans une casa particular à Camagüey en modalité B&B.
• Nuit et souper libres.

Jour 10

• Sortie vers Santiago de Cuba.
• Dans le trajet, visite à Bayamo. Promenade pour son boulevard, visite à la place de l’Hymne, parc Carlos Manuel de Céspedes.
• Logement dans une casa particular à Santiago de Cuba en modalité B&B.
• Nuit et souper libres.

Jour 11 

• Parcours pour le cnetre historique de Santiago de Cuba: Parc Céspedes, Place Dolores, Escalinata Padre Pico, quartier typique de Santiago: El Tibolí. Visite à la forteresse du Morro (patrimoine de l’humanité).
• Dîner dans un restaurant de type paladar. Boissons non incluses.
• Logement dans une casa particular en modalité B&B à Santiago de Cuba.
• Souper et nuits libres.

Jour 12

• Visite au Sanctuaire de la vierge de la Caridad del Cobre (patronne de Cuba) et au cimetière Santa Ifigenia pour apprécier la cérémonie du « Cambio de Guardia a José Martí » (héros national).
• Sortie vers Guardalavaca.
• Au revour du guide et chauffer.

Jours 12-13-14

• Extension dans une casa particular en modalité B&B de Guardalavaca pour profiter du soleil et de la plage.

Ce qui est inclus:

• Service de guide spécialisé (en français selon disponibilité).
• Transport sélectionné (voiture d’époque, voiture moderne, de luxe ou minivan), selon disponibilité.
• 14 nuits dans des casas particulares en modalité B&B (4 à La Havane, 1 à Cienfuegos, 2 à Trinidad, 1 à Santa Clara, 1 à Camagüey , 2 à Santiago de Cuba et 3 nuits à la destinée de Sol y Playa (Guardalavaca).
• Chevauchée à Viñales.
• Entrée à la manufacture de tabac.
• Visite à la manufacture de rhum Bocoy.
• Snorkeling et bain dans la Mer des Caraïbes.
• Entrée à l’élevage de perroquets et crocodiles à Ciénaga de Zapata.
• Entrée au parc naturel El Nicho.
• Promenade à La Havane pendant une heure dans des voitures d’époque (seulemet pour qui a choisi la modalité de transport auto moderne ou luxe).
• 11 dîners dans des restaurants de type paladar. Boissons pas incluses.

Ce qui n’est pas inclus:

• Vol international.
• Tours hors programme. Négociable selon vos intérêts.
• Soupers.
• Pourboires.
• Transfer de retour.

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Cuba Roundtrips & Tours

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel

QuéBolaa Cuba Travel is a cuban private travel agency made up of trained, skilled agents with broad tourism experience.

The friendly people of Cuba often ask one another “Qué Bola?” It means, “what are you doing?” “how are you going to have fun?” and “what are you going to do?” Qué Bola Travel Agency asks its clients those questions and then provides the answers.

QuéBolaa Cuba Travel shows Cuba as only a Cuban can. Excursions include both the tourists’ sites, plusthe cherished places only native Cubans know.

Cuban Round Trips & Tours

Cuba is an archipelago, which means it a group of islands, which stretches across the Caribbean Sea.

QuéBolaa Cuba Travel offers a fourteen-day round trip circuito (Spanish for “round trip”) excursion in which tourists enjoy nine provinces across Cuba Island. Highlights include:

• a tour around Old Havana Historical Center (including Central Park, Museum of the Revolution, Capitol City, World Heritage and Wonder City.
• a visit to the less visited Havana, so visitors can mingle with Cubans.
• a swim in the pools of “Palmarito”Caves.
• a tour of a private tobacco plantation and the cigar process.
• a visit to Cojímar, which inspired Hemingway’s “The Old Man and The Sea.”
• snorkeling and swimming in the Caribbean Sea.
• a tour of Zapata Swamp (with crocodile and parrots).
• avist to Cienfuegos Historical Center.
• a visit to the center of Sancti Spiritus, Yayabo’s Bridge, and CheGuevara Monument.
• an excursion through the ancient center of Santiago de Cuba, Delores Square, Céspedes Park, Padre Pico Stair Flight, a typical Santiago Neighberhood“ElTibolí,” and a visit to Morro’s Fortress (Legacy of Humanity).
• a trip to “Bocoy” Rum Factory.
• horseback riding in Viñales.

Again, these are just a few examples of what takes place during the trip.

Casa particulares (Spanish for “private house”) provide most of the accommodations throughout the vacation.

Casa Particulares

In 1997, the Cuban government let citizens rent rooms homes. The casa particulares provided a new source of income to the citizens.

An upside-down anchor marks each registered casa particular in Cuba. Such means that the home metestablished standards of quality, such as hot water, air conditioning, refrigerator, TV, and overall comfort.

The Upside-Down Anchor

Spanish charts in the 1700s contain upside-down anchors. Some say it marked the day a fisherman decided to return home. The symbol is still used today, on clothes, hats, and even as tattoos. Some say that it means the workday is over and that it’s time to have fun with friends. So, when you enter a casa particular with an upside-down anchor, you are going home, with friends, and you are certain to have fun.

Advantages

Casas particulares offer numerous advantages over fancy, more expensive hotels. Those advantages include:

• the ability to develop an honest relationship with Cuban citizens and actually observe the culture.
• learning inside information about places to visit and things to do.
• being treated by people who are known to be extremely friendly, helpful, and considerate.
• staying in places that sustain a continued reputation for being clean and well-maintained.
• enjoying homemade meals that are hearty and delicious. Food is usually included in the price. When it’s not, is usually only just a few dollars.
• low fees. The average cost of staying in a casa particular equals about $25-$25 U.S. Dollars – a fraction of what it costs to stay in a hotel, many of which are considered overpriced.
• enjoyinga more genuine Cuban experience.

A casa particular is much more than just a room in a person’s home or apartment. They are quite nice and very beautiful and the rooms are spacious and lovely. Though you can intermingle and enjoy the host family, you can also decide to have as much privacy as you wish. Guests have their own keys and many have private entrances. Many also offer private bathrooms and terraces, on which you can watch gorgeous sunsets.