Cuba’s privately owned restaurants, or paladares, are almost always the best choice for dining, and particularly in Havana there seems to be new ones popping up for us to try almost weekly! Eater recently published a fascinating article on dining in Havana and how the owners of paladares work with the black market to make magic happen – like this …
We wrote about this topic back in September 2016, but given the huge interest in and dynamic nature of Cuba travel, we thought we’d share an updated post answering the 10 most common questions our clients have when starting to plan a trip! Of course, our clients are a well-traveled and naturally curious bunch, so we have no …
Sample Colombia Itineraries #1 – It’s much safer than you think Fans of the Netflix show Narcos will find that the Colombia it portrays is far from what you’ll experience today in most of the country. Colombia has made incredible progress in the last two decades, capped off with the 2016 peace agreement between the government and the …
Exeter Latin America organized an unforgettable, eight-day private trip to Peru in August 2016, and by far my favorite part was the time we spent in the Sacred Valley. The first thing you notice about the Sacred Valley in Peru is clarity – how clearly you can see for miles, how clear the sun shines, …
#1 – Stay in a private home There are a few good hotel options for upscale travelers, but staying in private home is really the way to go. Whether renting out a privately-owned villa or apartment or actually staying in a family home, this is how you experience Cuba up-close and personal. You’ll enjoy more personalized service, …
By Andy D. (Washington, D.C.) All photos provided courtesy of Andy I spent 11 amazing days in Cuba on a private trip organized by Exeter Latin America in July 2016, and can without any hesitation call it a trip of a lifetime. Unlike many places I’ve been, Cuba was not just a place to get away but also a fascinating …
#1 – See and do only what interests YOU Sophisticated travelers have unique and often diverse interests and priorities that are rarely satisfied with a general group tour, particularly in a destination like Cuba. A private Cuba trip allows you to plan each day around what most appeals to you but with the flexibility of a private vehicle …
#1 – Who can travel to Cuba? Restrictions on travel to Cuba by Americans still exist but have eased. While classic tourism is still prohibited, some travel is permitted as long as it falls within one of 12 categories authorized by the U.S. Department of Treasury, including the people-to-people exchanges. Exeter Latin America offers this …