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.

The Beautiful Cuban People

In 2014, when former U.S. President Barrack Obama lifted a fifty-year ban on travel to Cuba, many Americans took advantage and saw Cuba for the very first time. The differences amazed them.

At first, the stunning architecture overwhelms them. Cuba, especially Havana, grew quickly in the early 1900s and the intricate, vibrant buildings with Spanish, Italian, Greek, and Roman design still line the streets. And, the streets are literally a living car museum, filled with old, colorful cars, including Oldsmobiles, Chevrolets, Fords, and even a few Russian brands. It’s quite extraordinary.

The food also amazes Americans. It’s a unique, wonderful blend of Spanish, African, and Caribbean cuisines, with connections to Dominican Republican and Puerto Rican food. Many claim it’s the best they ever tasted. And, the music. Cuban music is considered the world’s most significant influential music.

Most of all, Americans notice the people. The Cuban people are warm, friendly, and captivating. Every single person offers to share their homes and food, even when they barely have anything. Americans readily admit they can be materialistic, but after they meet the Cubans, who value kindness, togetherness, and sharing over tangible items, they feel changed.

Americans also notice how the people recycle, respect the environment, and try to use natural remedies, rather than chemical (i.e. beer and rabbit pellets to control insects). Television and Internet aren’t as easily accessible, so the people gather and sit with one another and talk. They’re don’t ignore those around them and text others. They’re paying attention to family members and communicating.

Socially, the Cubans are more advanced. Gay rights are readily accepted and gender reassignment surgery is free. Cuban law dictates that women must earn the same salary as men and women make up nearly half of the Cuban National Assembly. And, the government finances education and healthcare. Most notably, black and white Cubans interact freely and freely socialize. In America, this does not happen as freely and different races tend to separate themselves. It’s slowly changing, but, again, slowly. Things may not be perfect in Cuba, but Cuba could teach America a few things.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel Agency

 

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travelis a Cuban private travel agency specializing in Cuba travel. It’s trained and experienced agents share the following goals:

o Show others Cuba’s exceptional beauty

o Share Cuba’s fun in a unique way

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel offers numerous Cuba roundtrips & tours and top tours excursions homestays, several of which include excursion two days habana. The excursions take you through several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Old Havana, Trinidad and Valle de los Ingenios, Cienfuegos, and Valle de Vinales. You’ll certainly see the great tourist sites, but you’ll also see the wonderful, exciting sites only the travel agents know.

Accommodations are arranged at homestays or Island Casa Particulars, which are private lodgings the local people rent out. It’s similar to, and actually like, Bed and Breakfasts. Homestays or Island Casa Particulars are the best ways to experience Cuban life and taste homemade Cuban food. They are also very reasonably priced. Best of all, they allow you to interact with the warm, wonderful Cuban people.

“Que Bolaa” is the friendly Cuban way of asking “how are you going to have fun?” Well, how are you going to have fun? Contact Que Bolaa Cuba Travel today and let them show you.

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.

The Differences

Vacationing in a different country is great because you get to experience things you’ve never seen or done before. You see buildings that are designed in ways you’ve never seen before. You taste food you’ve never eaten. You hear a totally different language. You hear certain music for the first time. You meet new friends. It’s a fantastic adventure. 

You also get to see where and how others live. That is the most awesome part of the experience. Most of us spend our lives in one general area and grow accustomed to our surroundings and what takes place on a daily basis. We then naturally assume that it’s all normal and standard for everyone else. But, we live in a great big world and that’s not the case.

The Beauty of Cuba

Cuba has so much to offer. It’s the largest island in the Caribbean and is full of stunning beaches. Its unique jazz, Latin, and Afro-Cuban melodies constantly fill the air. Brilliant cars from days past travel the roads – where else do you actually see them in use?And, the food, with its distinct flavors and spices – you can’t get it anywhere else.

You’ll notice something especially interesting as you stroll along, admiring the uniquely designed buildings and various colors – there’s ardly any advertisements, posters, or signs marring the windows, walls or buildings. All you see are the beautiful colors and the splendid, pristine architecture. It’s fantastic.

“Que Bolaa”

“Que Bolaa” is how Cuban friends ask one another “what are you doing?” and “how are you going to have fun?” That’s how former United States President Barack Obama greeted the citizens when he came to Cuba. It had been nearly a century since an American president last visited.

His kind gesture of friendship inspired a group of tourist professionals to name their then, recently formed, cuban private travel agency,Que Bolaa Travel.

Que Bolaa Cuba Travel

QuéBolaa Cuba Travel, as the name suggests, specializes in Cuba travel. Its agents are trained, skilled professionals with a wide range of travel experience. Their aim to bring people to Cuba and show them its exceptional beauty and fun in a totally different way. Yes, visitors will see all the great tourist sites, but they’ll also see the wonderful, exciting sites only natives know and love. Especially, the untouched beauty. So, come visit Cuba and experience a different way of life and meet the friendliest people on Earth.

So, please, be friendly, contact Que Bolaa Cuba Travel, but don’t ask “how are you going to have fun?” Instead, ask “how am I going to have fun?” Que Bolaa Cuba Travel will plan it all and take you there.

Travel Packages

Que Bolaa Cuba Travel offers cuba roundtrips & tours and top tours excursions homestays, both of which visit Habana’s Historical Center. Or, you can book your own private tour.

Contact Que Bolaa Cuba Travel today and experience Cuba.

Cuban Island Casa Particular

In Cuba, an island casa particular is a private home that rents out rooms to travellers. It’s like a hostel or Airbnb in other countries.The host family provides you with a room and takes care of you.

Many independent travellers arrange their own accommodations and various Cuban private travel agencies use island casa particulars for their tours and excursions. It makes sense. It saves their guests a lot of money and is extremely convenient. 

The rooms are attractive, clean and neat, and there is often an en suite, though you may have to share the bathroom with other tourists. You should bring your own toiletries as such are expensive and considered luxuries in Cuba.

The ability to interact with your hosts and other Cubans are the best parts of staying in an island casa particular. Such rarely happens in resorts or hotels. Your hosts will offer inside advice on what’s fun and interesting, help you find solutions to any possible issues you may encounter, and may share a meal or cigar with you. The Cuban people are truly one of the most friendliest you’ll ever meet.

Casas particulares are also extremely safe. Standards are the same as hostels and B&Bs. Most have locks on the door, some have separate entrances, and many offer security boxes for valuables. Hosts are required to ask for passport identification and signatures in a guest book, which they must present to the Immigration Office. So, safety and security for both sides is important. Trust your host families and feel secure in their homes. Offering rooms for rents is oftentimes a main source of income for them. Stealing from you would ruin their reputations and cost them precious business.

QuéBolaa Cuba Travel Agency

 

QuéBolaa Cuba Travel, a Cuban private travel agencyutilizes island casa particulars for their guests when booking Cuba roundtrips & tours and top tours excursions. It saves their guests money and makes their stays unique and fun. And, such is the goal of QuéBolaa Cuba Travel. To show travellers Cuba’s splendor and fun in a totally different way.

QuéBolaa Cuba Travel, as its name suggests, specializes in Cuba travel. Its agents are trained, skilled professionals with a wide range of travel experience. As a visitor, you’ll see all the great tourist sites, but you’ll also see the wonderful, exciting sites only the native travel agents know and love.

“Que Bolaa” is the friendly Cuban way of asking “how are you going to have fun?” Well, how are you going to have fun? Contact Que Bolaa Cuba Travel today and let them show you.

Hemingway’s Cuba

He looked at the sky and saw the white cumulus built like friendly piles of ice cream and high above were the thin feathers of the cirrus against the high September sky.”

That’s a line from Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea. One can actually see the wispy the clouds in the sky while reading it.

In 1928, “Papa” Hemingway and his family set sail from their Florida home toward Spain. Along the way, they stopped in Havana, Cuba and stayed for three days. Well, it was more than enough for Hemingway. He had fallen madly in love with Cuba.

Four years later, in 1932, Hemingway came back and brought along a few friends, one of which was a master fisherman who showed him how to catch fish. He loved it so much, he purchased a fishing boat and returned the next year. He even wrote an article entitled, “Marlin off the Morro: A Cuban Letter.” It was published in Esquire Magazine in 1933. You can read it at: www.esquire.com/sports/a49248/marlin-off-the-morro/

In 1940, Hemingway and his new wife purchased a home in Havana and named the property “Finca Vigia,” which means or “lookout house.” The two lived there along with their many cats for the next twenty years. While living at Finca Vigia, he wrote his most acclaimed works, The Old Man and the Sea and For Whom the Bells Toll.

Hemingway went on to become a renownedCuban regular, even after relations with the United States crumbled. He fished nearly every day, mingled with residents at local bars, and reported on goings on. He even asked the Cuban government to let him turn one of his boats into a fighting ship so he could defend the shores against German submarines.

In 1961, after Hemingway’s death, his possessions sadly ruined. Fortunately, however, the Cubans recently restored his home and the public can now see all his beloved souvenirs, hunting awards, personal artifacts, and majestic library. Hishome is now listed on both the World Monuments Fund list of the 100 Most Endangered Sites, and the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 11 Most Endangered Places list.

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.

The Hemingway Excursion

Experience Habana (Spanish for Havana) just as Papa Hemingway did during the twenty years he was most happy and productive. You’ll see the places he cherished, visit Habana’s historical center (World Heritage), and simply come to love, as he did, Cuba’s beauty, sounds, sights, and people.

The excursion includes:

• A visit to the restored Finca Vigia.
• Room 511 in “Ambos Mundos Hotel,” where he wrote.
• The local bars in which he shared drinks with Cuban friends.
 • A walk around Old Havana, which includes visits to the colonial squares, Central Park, the Catholic Cathedral, and Prado’s Drive.
• A visit to either a cigar or rum factory.
• An evening with either the “Buena Vista Social Club” or a concert at the Tropicana.

The Hemingway Excursion is only one of Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel’s ten top tours excursions.

Homestays

Homestays are rooms and/or homes that private citizens rent out to the public. They are a unique and cost-effective alternative to hotels, much like a Bread and Breakfast. In 1997, the Cuban government permitted citizens to rent out their properties.

Most people have a very positive experience with a Homestay. The homes were neat and clean and their host family treated them very well and provided inside information about Cuba. Some provided delicious food, as well. Accommodations vary. Some simply offered a small room and shared bathroom, kitchen, and everything else, while others offered entire homes with private pools. It simply depends. And, costs are determined by the owner and room size and length of stay. Accommodations were arranged through the Internet and such is where you can read reviews and learn about potential homes.

Homestays can be identified by a symbol - a white square with two blue triangles. Such indicates that the home is registered with the government.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel can also arrange private roundtrips Cuba, cubaroundtrips, and tours, and excursion two days Habana.

Cuban Food

Many cultures impacted Cuban food. Spain had the most influence, followed by Africa, Italy, China, and Haiti. Cuba took what all these countries offered and developed its own unique dishes. Common Cuban spices include oregano, bay laurel, peppers, coriander, and cumin. Sofrito is a common sauce. Its tomato based, highly seasoned, and is made with a blend of lightly fried vegetables and spices.

Dishes are prepared with the freshest ingredients and while most are relatively simple, they are hearty and delicious (meats are usually so tender, they fall off their bones). A typical meal contains rice and beans, chicken, and/or pork.

The tropical climate produces abundant fruit. Plantains and bananas are plentiful. Plantains, which must be cooked, are common at mealtime, as well. Other fruits include papaya, mango, avocado, pineapple, guava, and coconut.Cuban fruit is very delicious. Usually, once one has a taste, they can never again eat it at home. It’s that good.

Beer and rum are popular and Cuban brands are renowned for quality and taste. Cuban coffee is also famous. It’s superior to most, rich and bold, with a slight nutty, flavor. Cubans serve only the best and suggest it be enjoyed with Cuba’s homemade sugar syrup and warm milk.

Cubans rarely write down recipes. Instead, they pass them down from generation to generation. Such is considered a way to keep family members connected, especially older relatives to younger ones.

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. In addition to private roundtrips Cuba and top tours excursions, Qué Bolaa Cuba Travelalso offers several Cuba Roundtrips and Tours.

Feeling Cuba Roundtrip

The Feeling Cuba Roundtrip is afive day, four night trip through four provinces and five locations declared world heritage by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation). It’s a great choice for those who only have a short time to enjoy Cuba and who also want to spend some time in the sun and on the beach. The trip includes:

• A visit to a cigar factory.

• Tour through Havana in an antique car.

• Horseback riding in Viñales.

• A visit to the Zapata Swamp parrot and crocodile hatcheries.

• Lunch at a private restaurant.

Dreaming Cuba

Dreaming Cuba is a nine day, eight night visit to seven provinces. It’s perfect way to see Cuba’s Occident and Central regions. This tour visits areas declared World Heritage UNESCO, includingViñales Valley, Old Havana, Cienfuegos Historical Center, Trinidad Historical Centerand, the Valley of los Ingenios. Other fun things to do include:

• Snorkeling and swimming in the Caribbean Sea.

• A visit to the Zapata Swamp parrot and crocodile hatcheries.

• A visit to “El Nicho” Natural Park.

• Visits to cigar and rum factories

• A tour through Havana and an Antique Cars show.

• Horseback riding in Viñales.

• Lunch at a private restaurant.

• Dinner and the Buena Vista Social Club concert.

• Dinner at a new restaurant

Discovering Cuba

Discovering Cuba is a fifteen day, fourteen night visit to nine provinces. One would finally have the time to savor the most beautiful, historical, and richest cultural areas. Or, if preferred, the vacationer could just lie on the beach and relax. Or, go horseback riding and snorkeling. There are no rules. The trip includes:

• Horseback riding in Viñales.

• Visits to cigar and rum factories.

• Snorkeling and swimming in the Caribbean Sea.

• A visit to a parrot and crocodile hatchery in Zapata’s Swamp.

• A visit to “El Nicho” Natural Park.

• A tour through Havana in an Antique Car.

• Dinner at the Buena Vista Social Club and concert.

• Dinner at a new restaurant

• Lunch at a new, private restaurant.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel can also arrange private roundtrips, excursion two days Habana (Havana), and top tours excursions homestays.

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.

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.

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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Private Roundtrips to Cuba

Group trips are great. You meet different people and there’s always someone to take a picture of you and your travel mate.

A private trip, on the other hand, offers even more benefits. Whether it’s an intimate trip with your significant other, your best buddies, a girlfriend trip, a fraternity reunion, or whatever group you, a private tour provides loads of advantages, which include:

• it’s personalized and customized to your unique desires.

• every site and location is a place everyone wants to see.

• the tour guide pays attention to your needs.

• the tour guide works around your schedule and pace.

Travel Cuba

Travel Cuba is the perfect destination for a private trip. It’s rich in historyand lined with stunning beaches along the crystal clear Caribbean Sea. Other reasons with which to fall in love with Cuba include:

• Unbelievable Sunsets – there’s no other place in the world to see such yellows and oranges

• Music: Cuba is home to some of the best music in the world: Latin, salsa, rumba, and mamba. Just watch the Mambo Kings and you’ll get a sense.

• Food: Cuban food is absolutely delicious. From pork sandwiches with plantains to manis (roasted peanuts) to fresh lobster and tamales. Other areas may claim to cook Cuban food, but there’s only one place to get it.

• Weather: there’s nothing more magnificent than the Cuban sun. Even the Cuban rain, which can suddenly pour without warning, is a fascinating, spectacular display of nature. Clouds change from blue to grey and water flows downward. It’s simply amazing.

• Havana: vintage automobiles travel along streets lined with vibrantly colored buildings. Lively music fills the air, along with the scent of the sea and exotic spices. And, the people… They’re as warm as the sun and as energetic as the music. It’s a place that must be seen and experienced to fully understand.

Qué Bolaa”

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 as if you are a friend – as if you belong.

When former United States President Barack Obama visited Cuba, he greeted the natives with “Que Bolaa.” Such connected him to the Cuban citizens.Such was why Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel chose the expression to name their agency.To connect with visitors.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel, a Cuban private travel agency, can arrange private roundtrips and excursions through Cuba.

Qué Bolaa Cuba Travel’s agents are trained, skilled professionals with a wide range of tourism experience. Their goal is to show visitors Cuba in a unique and different way. Its tours focus on all the tourists sites, as well as all the places only native Cubans know and love.

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.

Traveling and Touring Through Cuba

A Cuban Private Travel Agency can simplify your Cuba vacation and book your lodging and excursions. Cuba has much to offer, including beautiful beaches, historical sites, delicious food, and great music. You’ll never forget your Cuba vacation. For more information visit us www.quebolaacuba.com.

Where to Stay and What to See in Cuba

So, you’re going to travel Cuba. That’s fantastic! A Cuban vacation is very exciting. There’s so much to see and do. The white sand beaches are beautiful and the turquoise water is clear and warm. Don’t forget to swim in the water and look for starfish and see the stunning coral reefs. Don’t forget to stroll the cobblestone streets and listen to the wonderful Afro-Cuban and Latin music and enjoy the antique cars. Don’t forget to dine on the delicious cuisine and sip the homegrown coffee.

If you haven’t already, it’s wise to contact a cuban private travel agency and have them arrange your lodging.

Where are you staying? There are many hotels, lodges, and all-inclusive resorts in Cuba that offer fantastic accommodations. There is, however, an interesting, cost-saving alternative you might want to consider.

But, don’t forget, should you still want luxury, your Cuban Private Travel Agent can still arrange for you to stay in that resort penthouse!

“Qué Bolaa”

The friendly people of Cuba often say “Que Bolaa” to ask “what are you doing?” “how are you going to have fun?” and “what are you going to do?” When a visitor is asked “Que Bolaa,” they are no longer a visitor, but a native – a resident – one who belongs. It’s as Cuban as rum and cigars (“Puros”).

When United States President Barack Obama arrived on the island, he said “Que Bolaa” in order to connect with the people. Such is why “Que Bolaa” Cuba Travel chose the expression for their agency.

“Que Bolaa” Cuba Travel

“Que Bolaa” Cuba Travel, as the expression naturally suggests, treats the Cuban traveler as a Cuban native. It aims to show the traveler Cuba just as the residents know and love it. While “Que Bolaa” Cuba Travel will show you tourist sites, it will also show you the sites only the residents know and love.

Private Homestays /Casa Particular

A top tours excursions homestays or “Casa Particular”, in simple terms, is a Cuban bed and breakfast. Local families provide lodgings to vacationers in their homes. No two Homestays are alike and each offers vacationers something fun and unique. Staying with a local family, for many travelers, often results in the nicest way for them to enjoy the country. Many hosts speak English, are gourmet cooks, and know exactly where you should go to enjoy Cuba – not just the usual “tourist” sites. Best of all, a Cuban Homestay / Casa Particular is extremely affordable – many are a mere percent of the cost of a hotel. 

There are a few some downsides. Meals are served at certain times and if you miss them, that’s it (but, you can always eat out). Bathrooms may be limited and you might have to share them. And, they’re not as luxurious as a fancy hotel and lack the amenities hotels and inclusive resorts offer. That’s it, however, and the extreme costs savings benefit for some may outweigh these mere negatives.

Cuba Top Tours Excursions

There are also tours and excursions to enjoy. “Que Bolaa” Cuba Travel can plan ahead of time for you and such is recommended in order to make things easier and also avoid carrying cash. As well, if you don’t speak Spanish, having the agency arrange round trip tours and excursions is very helpful as most of the locals only speak that language. Some of the top tours and excursions include:

• a two day excursion in Habana (Havana), where you can see the glorious baroque architecture, tour visit habana’s historical center, see the Castillo de la Real Fuerza, Plaza de Armas, La Bodeguita del Medio, and a host of other fascinating places. To be in touch with the Cuban reality.

• an excursion to Varadero Viñales, one of Cuba’s most stunning areas. A tour of Varadero Viñales includes a visit to a Habana Cigar Factory and a tobacco farmhouse, a stop at Los Jasmines viewpoint, and horseback riding through Viñales.

• an excursion to Santa Clara, Trinidad, and Cienfuegos. In Santa Clara, there’s a visit to the hero Che Guevara’s mausoleum. Then, it’s onto Cienfuegos - the Pearl of the South, which is a World Heritage Site. Then, it’s onto Trinidad, which lies between the Caribbean Sea and the Escambray Mountains. Charming Trinidad is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And, then there’s an overnight excursion to Nicho Trinidad, which includes the waterfalls in the El Nicho mountain range.

These types of excursions or round trips are the best way to get to know Cuba. They are just a few examples of the round trips you can take. Contact “Que Bolaa” Cuba for more information.