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A Duet with Havana: Your Private Invitation to Cuba’s International 2026 Ballet Festival

By Johnny Considine | 5th December 20255th December 2025 by Johnny Considine

Havana’s rhythm is legendary, but for a few weeks, its heart beats to a different tempo: the International Ballet Festival. This is not just a performance; it’s a city-wide celebration of an art form woven into Cuba’s national pride. To be here during this time is to feel the city’s artistic soul at its most vibrant. We invite you on a curated journey that places you at the heart of this celebration. This is an…

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Travel and Leisure recommends Cuba Private Travel for off the beaten track travel in Cuba

By Johnny Considine | 27th November 202527th November 2025 by Johnny Considine

For many travelers, Cuba travel evokes images of vintage cars on the Malecón, sunset mojitos, and music echoing through the cobblestone streets of Old Havana. But beyond the capital lies a country that is rarely seen—a place where mountain farmers, coastal fishermen, and grassroots artists quietly sustain the island’s authentic cultural heritage. As a luxury travel advisor specializing in the island, my mission is to help visitors uncover this hidden side. I recently shared my…

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October Newsletter

By Johnny Considine | 28th October 202528th October 2025 by Johnny Considine

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Escape Routes: Discover Cuba’s Hidden East

By Johnny Considine | 17th October 202517th October 2025 by Johnny Considine

Inspired by the journey of writer Horatio Clare for Condé Nast, who ventured into the heart of Cuba’s captivating eastern provinces, we invite you on an adventure of your own. Imagine yourself following in his footsteps, discovering the same untouched magic and authentic encounters that have graced the pages of Condé Nast Traveller. This is not the Cuba of postcards, but a land of vibrant culture, untamed nature, and soulful experiences, as beautifully captured in…

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Hidden Homes of Cuba – New Private Accommodations

By Johnny Considine | 16th July 202516th July 2025 by Johnny Considine

At Cuba Private Travel, we’re always in search of places that feel more like private sanctuaries than just places to stay. This season, we’re thrilled to introduce four new accommodations that reflect the soul of the island — each with its own story, energy, and charm Hojarasca Chalet – A Nature Retreat Just Minutes from Havana Step into the serenity of Hojarasca Chalet, a private hideaway where nature, flavor, and mindfulness come together. Just outside Havana, this exclusive bungalow…