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Travel to Cuba Continues Despite Fuel Shortages as Private Sector Adapts with Electric Transport

By Johnny Considine | 6th March 20266th March 2026 by Johnny Considine

Electric vehicles, solar-powered boutique hotels, and private-sector innovation keep Cuba’s visitor experience running smoothly. Despite recent international headlines highlighting economic and energy challenges in Cuba, the reality within the island’s private tourism sector tells a different story. In key travel destinations such as Havana, Viñales, and Trinidad, daily life and visitor experiences continue with remarkable normalcy. For travelers moving through Cuba’s privately operated tourism ecosystem, the challenges facing the national grid are largely invisible. In…

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Luxury Villas in Cuba: Private Villas in Havana with Reliable Power, Privacy and Bespoke Experiences

By Johnny Considine | 26th February 202626th February 2026 by Johnny Considine

Discover the best luxury villas in Cuba and private villas in Havana, offering reliable backup power, private chefs, cigar rolling, DJ events and seamless high-end accommodation. Luxury Villas in Cuba: Privacy, Comfort and Seamless Experiences For travellers seeking space, privacy and a more personalised stay, luxury villas in Cuba offer an exceptional alternative to traditional hotels. At Cuba Private Travel, we curate a select collection of private villas in Havana and surrounding areas that combine…

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Cuba Private Travel Selected for the Travel + Leisure A-List 2026

By Johnny Considine | 19th February 202619th February 2026 by Johnny Considine

Cuba Private Travel has been named to the Travel + Leisure A-List 2026, recognising our bespoke, locally rooted approach to high-end travel experiences in Cuba. Cuba Private Travel Selected for the Travel + Leisure A-List 2026 We’re proud to share that Cuba Private Travel has been selected for the Travel + Leisure A-List 2026, an independently curated selection of the world’s most trusted and respected travel specialists. For our team, this recognition reflects years of…

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Is Cuba Safe for Luxury Travelers? What You Can Really Expect

By Johnny Considine | 15th January 202626th January 2026 by Johnny Considine

Cuba has a way of slowing you down in the best possible way. Mornings begin with cuban coffee on sunlit balconies, afternoons drift through colorful streets filled with music and conversation, and evenings unfold over candlelit dinners beneath warm Caribbean skies. For travelers drawn to meaningful experiences — rich culture, layered history, and genuine human connection — Cuba offers something increasingly rare. Naturally, one question comes up often: Is Cuba safe for luxury travelers? In…

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A Note of Thanks as We Close the Year

By Johnny Considine | 23rd December 202523rd December 2025 by Johnny Considine

As the year draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect — and to say thank you. Designing tailor-made journeys to Cuba is, at its heart, about people. The travelers who arrive curious and open-minded. The local guides, drivers, hosts, artists, and entrepreneurs who generously share their time, stories, and expertise. And the families who trust us with meaningful moments together. This year, we were deeply touched by messages like the…