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Cuba Travel 2026: Power Outages Explained + Top Travel Tips

By Johnny Considine | 16th January 202621st January 2026 by Johnny Considine

If you are planning a trip to Cuba in 2026, you may have come across news about power outages in Cuba, the ongoing energy crisis, and blackouts affecting parts of the island. While this is a real operational challenge in the country, it does not have to impact your travel experience when your trip is professionally planned. At Cuba Private Travel, we operate on the ground and understand the realities of the destination. Our itineraries…

Tips and Advice

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…

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Traveling From Europe to Cuba (and Then the U.S.): What You Really Need to Know

By Johnny Considine | 12th December 202512th December 2025 by Johnny Considine

Published by Cuba Private Travel · Legal Travel Insights Dreaming of Cuba? It’s easier than you think. For many travelers across Europe and the UK, Cuba is high on the dream-destination list — but questions around visas and U.S. travel sometimes create confusion. The good news: Traveling to Cuba is simple.And yes — you can still visit the United States afterwards with just a little planning. This guide explains everything clearly so you can travel…

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Over the Cuban Rainbow: An Unforgettable 2026 Queer Journey Through Cuba

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

Cuba Private Travel invites you to an extraordinary exploration deep into the heart of Cuba’s vibrant LGBTQ+ culture. “Over the Cuban Rainbow” is an intimate, 11-day bespoke journey crafted to coincide with the island’s Annual Anti-Homophobia and Anti-Transphobia Celebration. This isn’t a typical trip; it’s a profound connection with the artists, activists, and changemakers shaping Cuba’s evolving queer landscape. From the legendary drag shows of Havana to the revolutionary spirit of Santa Clara and the…