Cuba: An Opportunity For This Spring

Over the years, policies around U.S. travelers visiting Cuba have swung back and forth; with a new administration in Washington, we may soon see that pendulum return to the side of greater restrictions—potentially outright bans. If Cuba has been on your list, this winter and spring is a smart time to go.

The next few months offer excellent weather on the island, before the summer heat sets in. And since tourism to Cuba never really rebounded post-Covid, there is still good availability through April, even at the small, privately owned casas particulares with the highest levels of comfort and service available (plus backup generators to keep you powered through any blackouts).

Cuba is not a destination for travelers who expect everything to run like clockwork, and U.S. visitors can’t spend a day lazing at the beach. But curious travelers with a spirit of flexibility have raved to us about the richness of Cuban culture and the openness of Cuban people. And with Cuba’s economy struggling mightily, the money that travelers put directly into local pockets is more impactful than ever.

If you can’t get away until the fall, we know Cuba specialists who are guaranteeing refunds should new U.S. restrictions make travel impossible. It’s also reassuring to know that, during past policy shifts, already-booked trips that met the old rules were still allowed to operate.

Guided by the right Cuba trip-planning expert (and we can recommend the most suitable ones for your specific needs via the button below), you can meet internationally renowned artists in their home studios, enjoy private concerts by award-winning musicians, and cook beside a chef using the highest-quality homegrown and imported ingredients. Of course, these are exactly the kinds of local experiences that the folks on our WOW List of Trusted Travel Experts arrange around the world.

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