{"id":3162,"date":"2026-02-19T12:27:36","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:27:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/?p=3162"},"modified":"2026-02-19T12:30:40","modified_gmt":"2026-02-19T16:30:40","slug":"cuba-private-travel-selected-for-the-travel-leisure-a-list-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/cuba-private-travel-selected-for-the-travel-leisure-a-list-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Cuba Private Travel Selected for the Travel + Leisure A-List 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">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.<\/h2>\n\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1.png\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/1-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2><h2 data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"565\">Cuba Private Travel Selected for the Travel + Leisure A-List 2026<\/h2><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"764\">We\u2019re proud to share that <strong data-start=\"593\" data-end=\"666\">Cuba Private Travel has been selected for the Travel + Leisure A-List 2026<\/strong>, an independently curated selection of the world\u2019s most trusted and respected travel specialists.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"567\" data-end=\"764\">For our team, this recognition reflects years of on-the-ground work in Cuba \u2014 building meaningful local partnerships, designing highly personalised journeys, and delivering seamless travel experiences for discerning travellers and international travel advisors alike.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2>What is the Travel + Leisure A-List 2026?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1357\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.travelandleisure.com\/johnny-considine-11887413\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Travel + Leisure A-List<\/a> is a globally recognised annual guide highlighting leading travel advisors and destination experts. Inclusion is based on industry reputation, peer recommendations, and a demonstrated ability to design thoughtful, responsible and high-quality journeys.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1357\">This places Cuba Private Travel among a small group of trusted destination specialists worldwide.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"864\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trumpet-player-in-havana-1536x864-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trumpet-player-in-havana-1536x864-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trumpet-player-in-havana-1536x864-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trumpet-player-in-havana-1536x864-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/trumpet-player-in-havana-1536x864-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2><h3 data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3174\"><font color=\"#6ec1e4\" face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\"><b>What this means for our Clients and Travel Advisors Partners<\/b><\/font><\/h3><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p data-start=\"3176\" data-end=\"3295\">Being named to the A-List reinforces what they can expect when working with CPT:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3555\">\n<li data-start=\"3297\" data-end=\"3349\">\n<p data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3349\">A trusted, Havana-based DMC with proven delivery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3421\">\n<p data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3421\">Thoughtfully designed itineraries across Havana, Vi\u00f1ales and beyond<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3422\" data-end=\"3497\">\n<p data-start=\"3424\" data-end=\"3497\">Access to authentic cultural encounters and refined private experiences<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3498\" data-end=\"3555\">\n<p data-start=\"3500\" data-end=\"3555\">Reliable operational support in a dynamic destination<\/p>\n<p>Whether travelling privately or partnering with us as a travel advisor, our clients benefit from a team that combines local depth with international service standards.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/p33-boys-silhouetted-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/p33-boys-silhouetted-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/p33-boys-silhouetted-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/p33-boys-silhouetted-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/p33-boys-silhouetted-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/p33-boys-silhouetted-1536x1020.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/p33-boys-silhouetted-2048x1360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2><h3 data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2253\"><font color=\"#6ec1e4\" face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\"><b>Cuba Today: Realities, Resilience, and Opportunity<\/b><\/font><\/h3><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2554\">Cuba continues to navigate a complex operating environment, with periodic infrastructure challenges and resource constraints. These realities are part of the context in which we work every day. At the same time, the resilience, creativity and professionalism of our local partners remain remarkable.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2556\" data-end=\"2626\">For our travellers and advisor partners, this means journeys that are:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2853\">\n<li data-start=\"2628\" data-end=\"2680\">\n<p data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2680\">Thoughtfully planned with contingencies in place<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2768\">\n<p data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2768\">Supported by trusted local suppliers with alternative power and logistics solutions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2853\">\n<p data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2853\">Designed to remain smooth, comfortable and enriching despite the broader context<br \/><br \/>Cuba today remains deeply rewarding for those who approach it with curiosity and openness. In many ways, travel has become even more meaningful \u2014 offering genuine connection, supporting local livelihoods, and experiencing the island at a more human pace.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2><h3 data-start=\"3726\" data-end=\"3763\"><font color=\"#6ec1e4\" face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\"><b>A Thank you to our Local Partners<\/b><\/font><\/h3><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"4022\">This recognition belongs to the wider CPT network across Cuba \u2014 our guides, drivers, hosts, chefs, artists and community partners. Their commitment and adaptability are at the heart of every journey we design.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1404\" height=\"936\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cuba-2013-sh-8-3584.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cuba-2013-sh-8-3584.jpg 1404w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cuba-2013-sh-8-3584-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cuba-2013-sh-8-3584-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Cuba-2013-sh-8-3584-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1404px) 100vw, 1404px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2><h3 data-start=\"3976\" data-end=\"4022\"><font color=\"#6ec1e4\" face=\"Roboto, sans-serif\"><b>Looking Ahead: 2026 and our FAM Programmes<\/b><\/font><\/h3><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<p>As we look ahead, we\u2019re excited to continue strengthening relationships with our travel advisor community. Throughout this year, <strong data-start=\"4153\" data-end=\"4222\">Cuba Private Travel will be hosting a series of curated FAM trips<\/strong>, designed to offer advisors first-hand insight into:<\/p>\n<p><b>Post L.E. Miami Havana-Trinidad FAM<br \/><\/b><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\"><a style=\"border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"https:\/\/travefy.com\/trip\/itinerary\/k5SSks4AWubhBJLOAGEM7QXAwMDEEHnX8XBR8CkObZoerisg1AYF\" href=\"https:\/\/travefy.com\/trip\/itinerary\/k5SSks4AWubhBJLOAGEM7QXAwMDEEHnX8XBR8CkObZoerisg1AYF\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itinerary Link<\/a><br \/><\/b><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\">Dates:<\/b>\u00a0Jun 5\u201312, 2026\u00a0<br \/><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\">Price per pax:\u00a0<\/b>$1,598.00\u00a0<br \/><br \/><b>FORA FAM + Caribbean Private Travel<br \/><\/b><a style=\"font: inherit; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"https:\/\/travefy.com\/trip\/itinerary\/k5SSks4AZ1duBJLOAHNUqgXAwMDEEPTP-RHeE1qEMUtPDhrp2Ld8\" href=\"https:\/\/travefy.com\/trip\/itinerary\/k5SSks4AZ1duBJLOAHNUqgXAwMDEEPTP-RHeE1qEMUtPDhrp2Ld8\" data-linkindex=\"1\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itinerary Link<\/a><br \/><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\">Dates:\u00a0<\/b>Nov 7\u201314, 2026\u00a0<br \/><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\">Price per pax:\u00a0<\/b>$1,475.00<\/p>\n<p><b>FAM TOUR Caribbean Private Travel<br \/><\/b><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\"><a style=\"border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;\" title=\"https:\/\/travefy.com\/trip\/itinerary\/k5SSks4AWuc-BJLOAHPo5wXAwMDEELOftBTxmColKTL8p85S5zh5\" href=\"https:\/\/travefy.com\/trip\/itinerary\/k5SSks4AWuc-BJLOAHPo5wXAwMDEELOftBTxmColKTL8p85S5zh5\" data-linkindex=\"2\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Itinerary Link<\/a><br \/><\/b><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\">Dates:\u00a0<\/b>Nov 18\u201322, 2026\u00a0<br \/><b style=\"color: inherit; font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit;\">Price per pax :\u00a0<\/b>$985.00<br \/><br \/>These FAM programmes are an invitation to experience Cuba with us as partners \u2014 gaining practical destination knowledge, building local connections, and deepening confidence in selling Cuba as a high-quality, responsibly delivered destination.<br \/><br \/>If you\u2019re a travel advisor interested in joining one of our upcoming FAM trips, we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CubaPrivateTravel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFacebook\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Attraction_Review-g147271-d33266808-Reviews-Cuba_Private_Travel-Havana_Ciudad_de_la_Habana_Province_Cuba.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTripadvisor\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cubaprivatetravel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tInstagram\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cubaprivatetravel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tLink\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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