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Captivating Cuba an independent boutique specialist tour operator, with more than 25 years’ experience providing high-quality tailormade travel to Cuba and beyond.

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Stevenage
Hertfordshire
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Family Holidays

Family Holidays

Cuba offers amazing safe sandy beaches and a wide variety of family-friendly authentic travel experiences. Reconnect as a family, allow younger travellers to enjoy some independence and parents the opportunity to relax.

We have travelled throughout Cuba with our own children and using our expert local knowledge, have carefully prepared holiday choices to suit the whole family.

We can provide useful detailed information when crafting your holiday, such as journey times and personal recommendations, and we’ll even pre-book family-friendly restaurants for you. We know that play areas, bottle warming services, or safe locations for teens to hang out are important as well as interconnecting rooms and single parent discounts.

Our specially crafted experiences are perfect for keeping teenagers interested and can also be adapted for younger children with short concentration spans and little legs.

There’s peace of mind that you will have our 24-hour emergency contact details, and that we can provide assistance booking known local taxi drivers. We can also supply UK standard car seats.

Plus, if you are a family with special needs, we promise to bend over backwards and help make your holiday as stress free and enjoyable as we can.

Already know what you want or need inspiration?

We’d be happy to answer all of your questions. Give us a call to start planning your tailormade holiday.
Call us on +44 (0) 1438 419 111 or click below to send us a message.

Our Most Popular Accommodation

Hotels & Boutique Casas

A selection of the many hotels and boutique casas (often referred to as ‘casas’) that we can book. Casas are extremely popular, fully-licensed private bed and breakfast accommodation, with many offering a more boutique hotel-style stay.

Iberostar Grand Packard

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Iberostar Grand Packard, Old Havana

Our Rating: ★★★★★
Iberostar Selection Varadero

Iberostar, Varadero

Our Rating: ★★★★½
Melia Internacional

Melia Internacional, Varadero

Our Rating: ★★★★ ½
Villa Cristal

Villa Cristal, Vinales Valley

Our Rating: ★★★
Hotel Sol Rio de Luna y Mares

Hotel Sol Rio de Luna y Mares,
Playa Esmeralda

Our Rating: ★★★ ½
Paradisus Los Cayos

Paradisus Los Cayos, Cayo Santa Maria

Our Rating: ★★★★

Pre-booked Experiences

We can organise beforex you travel to Cuba, a wide range of fantastic experiences that can be completely tailored for you.
Take advantage of our friendly and knowledgeable pre-booking service and save time making arrangements during your holiday.

A Day on a Catamaran

Catamaran Cruise on the Caribbean Sea

Enjoy a leisurely day’s cruise on the Caribbean Sea with a selection of local drinks onboard included and head out from Playa Ancon to sea with great views back onshore to the coastline and Escambray mountains.

Road Cycling Tour through Vinales Valley

Road Cycling Tour through Vinales Valley

Enjoy a leisurely cycle ride through Vinales Valley, a unique way to discover this UNESCO preserved World Heritage site.

Guanaroca Lagoon

Guanaroca Lagoon

A bird watcher’s paradise, with a unique array of birds. Dense green vegetation surrounds the lake, home to more than 170 varieties of bird including pelicans, hummingbirds, and most notably a colony of flamingos.

Cuban Cuisine Cooking Lesson

Cuban Cuisine Cooking Lesson

Cuban cuisine is a melting pot of Spanish and Creole influences with a touch of local Cuban creativity and embarking on a fun filled and relaxed cooking lesson with a local restaurant chef.

Horse Riding Though the Mogotes

Horse Riding Though the Mogotes

This guided 4-hour morning ride is suitable for those who enjoy horse-riding at home and have some experience.

An Idyllic Day in the Countryside at the Las Terrazas National Reserve

An Idyllic Day in the Countryside
at the Las Terrazas National Reserve

An introduction to this unique biosphere reserve, one of the most important in Latin America. Visit the coffee plantation, discover the fascinating history of Cuba’s coffee production.

Pre-booked Private Restaurants

Formerly known as ‘paladars’, Cuba’s privately owned restaurants, are highly recommended and undoubtedly offer the best food. These sought after eateries range from hip to elegant, offer varying cuisines, creative menus, have passionate owners, and are great for foodies. If you’re not in the know, eating out at mediocre restaurants in Cuba is easy to do. They get booked up well in advance, so we recommend our restaurant pre-booking service before travel. Talk to our team for reservations at our favourite recommendations.

Salsa Suarez

Salsa Suarez, Varadero

A well-established popular place that offers pastas, pizzas and Spanish style meat and fish dishes, including traditional Cuban classics. A great option for families as the pizzas and pasta can be paired with milkshakes, whilst parents can enjoy some of the best cocktails in Varadero.

San Jose

San Jose, Trinidad

Located in the historical centre, San Jose offers a wide choice, although we recommend you go for pizza and pasta. Casual and buzzing (usually with a queue outside the door), this cosy restaurant is highly recommended. Dishes range from local sandwiches and homemade burgers to a great choice of pizzas and pasta dishes.  Vegetarians will also like this tried-and-tested venue.

Adita Cafe

Adita Cafe, Trinidad

This small bar-restaurant is in the heart of Trinidad and enjoys a great location where the people watching is fantastic. Try the famous classic Cuban dish ‘Ropa Vieja’ (translates to old clothes) which is a stewed or pulled beef/pork dish with vegetables and a lot of seasoning, many say that the best Ropa Vieja in Cuba can be found here.

La Vitrola

La Vitrola, Havana

Located on the corner of San Ignacio and Muralla on the Plaza Vieja, La Vitrola couldn’t be any better placed, especially for families with younger children as the area is pedestrianised. Whilst the food at La Vitrola is not the best in Havana, the ambience more than makes up for it. This casual, vibrant venue has a lively band playing through the day, making it a really fun option for families.

D'Next

D'Next, Havana

If you are looking for a casual café with the family in tow for a burger, milkshake, or pizza in Old Havana, D’Next is a good choice. Reasonable prices and friendly staff mean it is a great pit stop when discovering the sights of Old Havana.

Sibarita

Sibarita, Havana

Hugely popular for both food and drinks, this stylish bar and restaurant attracts a good crowd who visit for the tasty cocktails and tasty food. Staff are friendly, the atmosphere is laid back and it’s well worth a visit whilst in Havana.

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