Contact with you before you left for Cuba
“It was so nice to be able to phone a travel company and talk immediately to someone with excellent knowledge and personal experience. It has never happened to me before! I felt so much more confident when making the booking.” SL, Oxford – Dec 05
“The contact was very friendly. I wanted a different arrival schedule and it was stressed that this was no problem at all. All the arrangements that were made completely matched what I wanted and information was conveyed quickly and clearly. This gave me confidence in a company that I had not used before.” DB, Sheffield – New Year 07/08
Your dance lessons and the venue
"The teachers were always helpful, patient and brilliant company." HC, London – July 07
“The dance lessons exceeded all expectations – I could have danced all day. [The teacher] was positive and supportive from day one. I could not believe what I achieved with him. […] I had just mastered the “parading” steps when I realised I was dancing to the Buena Vista Social Club – it was a magical moment that I will always remember. […] The whole experience was a real privilege.” DB, Sheffield – New Year 07/08
"Loved the lessons and the teacher. A very personalised encounter which was what I wanted. Great, lively venue."
SP, Wicklow – March 2008
Homestay accommodation, your hosts and facilities provided
“My hosts were excellent, always helpful and cheerful. A large variety of food was always available. Felt very comfortable in the house.” HC, London – July 07
“I was very happy with [the family]. They made me feel very welcome.” NO, Cork – Aug 07
“The homestay really couldn’t be faulted, the food, the accommodation and the hospitality was good.” DB, Sheffield – New Year 07/08
“Fantastic. They couldn’t have done enough for me or fed me any more food! Generous to a fault and always so helpful and kind. Loved my two senoras to bits.”
SP, Wicklow – March 08
Visits and trips
The trip to Gran Piedra, picking guava and going to the beach was my favourite but the city tour was great- very informative. Thanks again for everything. It was a great trip.” AM, London – Oct 06
“I enjoyed the visits and trips, and the flexibility. I particularly enjoyed the botanical gardens and the walk up the big rock. Also [the guide] was very informative and relaxed, he seemed to enjoy showing us his city.” DB, Sheffield – New Year 07/08
Nights out
“A major part of the holiday is having the company of the dancers for evening dance visits.” JA, Edinburgh – July 07
“I am not a night person so I was a bit worried about these. I shouldn’t have been because I was able to dip in and out of them. I particularly enjoyed the Tropicana and the dancing afterwards. It was also great dancing reggaeton with the ladies, another experience I will not forget!” DB, Sheffield – New Year 07/08
Tour leader
“The kindness and effort to match what one wanted with what was available (by Kath) was the key to the successful trip. She was great, very helpful and responded instantly to queries and requests, checking constantly to see that all was going well. Celtic charm in abundance.” AC, London – July 06
“[The tour leader was] a real professional. Everything went smoothly. Any changes to the timetable were for our benefit. Issues that arose were sorted out quickly and quietly. Nothing was too much trouble. I also appreciated the trouble [the tour leader] went to in order to ensure our safety. In addition, [the tour leader was] so much fun to be with, and a mine of information about Cuba. I really admired [the tour leader’s] respect for the Cuban people and appreciate all that you are doing to support them. You are a good friend to Cuba.” DB, Sheffield – New Year 07/08
Overall feedback
"The organisation before, during and after the holiday has been the best I’ve ever experienced from a tour company – and very personalised . The tour leader’s during-holiday support was absolutely fantastic!" KM, New Zealand – March 06
"On the way out to Cuba I was struck by the number of people who were returning for the third time. By the time we left, I understood why. The charm of the country and the people is irresistible. The holiday itself was great fun and I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone who loves music, dance and mojitos." AM, London – Oct 06
“For me this was a holiday of a lifetime, dancing with professional dancers in Cuba is about as perfect as you can get. Thank you for a fabulous holiday!” DB, Sheffield – New Year 07/08
