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BonBon April 18, 2019 23 Comments

I was devastated to hear the latest news on proposed Cuban travel restrictions (I’ll update this post when official policies/rules/laws are available). But it could be back to square one!!!

I haven’t really blogged this year, and with the possibility of the upcoming restrictions, I thought it is fitting to tell you about our trip to Cuba from early this year. We love this country and we are so thankful we got the chance to visit. We will forever treasure the moments with the Cubans who we have met, some of whom have become our friends for life.

I’ve been wanting to visit Cuba ever since the first time I saw pictures of Cuba with its classic cars and colorful buildings. Cuba’s interesting culture and history put it on the top of my bucket list.

After almost 54 years, the U.S. government finally loosened the travel restrictions to Cuba in December 2014 and many Americans who wanted to could finally visit this country. And why wouldn’t they want to? After all, Cuba is one of the most intriguing and beautiful countries in the world. There are still some restrictions which means that Americans (or those under US jurisdiction i.e. living in the US) can’t just go and chill on a Cuban beach but many can – and do – visit Cuba with permissible reasons.

There were two commercial ways to visit Cuba, with an airline or with a cruise line; we chose the latter. We sailed with Royal Caribbean’s Majesty of the Seas on their New Year’s Eve sailing to Havana, stopping Key West. This sailing spent 2 days in Havana, which made it a great option. My family sailed with some of our friends and their kids. To people who are wondering if Cuba is safe for kids, check out some of the photos below.

Does she looks worried?
 Kids had a great time on the street of Havana

  • Cubans are some of the friendliest people we have met
  • Street food… Yes please
Having a private tour guide is highly recommended. Havana Journeys took care of our group well!!!
We were all blended in and Cubans are used to having tourists around.

Things to do with the Kids

Traveling with kids can be so challenging to many but it can be so easy as well as often kids enjoy the simplest things in life – like just taking a stroll down a street with friends. It’s true you have to make the journey worthwhile for the adults and the little ones too.

Our group decided to do the Old Havana Walking Tour and Classic Car private tour with a local tour guide. We split our group based on the ages of our kids but we met up at some locations to catch up. This worked out so well; I gotta give a shout out to Havana Journeys for the awesome job they did. Readers indulge me a little here while I give my heartfelt thanks. Thank You, Ricardo and to all your guides: Miguel, Erlinda, Ailyn. Because of you, we have learned so much about Cuba and we heard the voices of some of the locals we have met. Our lives have been touched by the warmth of the Cubans we met.

Havana Journeys is all about flexibility and they tailored our tour according to our likes and interests. It was great working with them. PM me if you need their contact details; I’m sure they would be more than happy to help make your Cuba visit as memorable as the one we had.

Old Havana Walking Tour

We visited Havana´s most emblematic squares:

  • Plaza de Armas (Arms Square)
  • Plaza de San Francisco de Asís
  • Plaza Vieja (Old Square)
  • Plaza de la Catedral (Cathedral Square).

And, the best part is to walk the streets of Old Havana while our guide will talk about the colonial and the contemporary history of Cuba.

Our group was a good mix of ages, our youngest was a 3 yr old.

The tour guide is pretty flexible on what you want to do. Other group stopped to have some coffee and enjoy Plaza Vieja.

The Walking Tour around Old Havana is A MUST! It’s enjoyable for both adults and kids.

Stroller survived but there are some alleys that strollers won’t fit.

Plaza de San Francisco de Asís Plaza Vieja (Old Square)

It was privileged to travel with friends and my kids love traveling with people they know back home


  • Plaza de Armas (Arms Square)

We visited the Ambos Mundos Hotel and the famous bar of La Bodeguita del Medio, both spots were frequented by the famous writer Ernest Hemingway. Of course, we have to get real Cuban mojitos and coffee. The kids had the usual drinks to quench their thirsts.

  • Taking it all in… with some Cuban coffee:)
  • Cheers!!!

  • Mojito, anyone?
  • Patience is a virtue:) HA!

  • How lucky these kids are!!!

  • Discovering the world with friends is PRICELESS

  • And, aren’t we lucky as well? 🙂
  • Forever grateful for this one.

Take me with you wherever you go….

Hubby enjoying this Cubanito with our guides, Erlinda and Miguel

Classic Car Tour

The most awaited ride of our lives, riding a Classic “Vintage” car around Havana. Many of us got a convertible and some got a hardtop; either one you decide on will be great! These cars have been treated with love even if at times original parts aren’t to be found and much spit, polish and elbow grease was needed to keep them running.

In the cars we went to the Capitol building area, the Prado Promenade, the Christ of Havana, Plaza de la Revolución – Revolution Square and the Malecón. Our lunch was at Paladar as it is known in Cuba, a restaurant run by self-employed people. We had the opportunity to meet the staff and the owner.

  • BLACK 1952 Chevy
  • Inside a 1952 Chevy with Nissan Engine

Beautiful View from the TOP

The Christ of Havana


Plaza de la Revolución  Revolution Square

Our lunch at Dona Carmela Restorante, a paladar, was great. We got to try Cuban food and talked to the staff and owner. It was a beautiful home and the food was outstanding. It reminded me of my home country, Philippines.

  • Beautiful Garden

  • With the owner
  • and the son, who run the paladar

My girl loving all these colorful Classic Cars

Is it worth going to CUBA with kids? Of course. For Americans, I guess we just have to wait and see how this administration moves forward. And, for the rest of the world, I have just one more word of advice……GO!

 

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23 Comments

  1. madhurima maiti Reply
    April 24, 2019 at 10:49 pm

    Cuba is in my bucket list since a long time. Traveling with kids is not easy but you managed it so well. It’s so important that both you and the kids can enjoy the trip together and making things work out so good definitely deserves applause. Good informative post. thanks for sharing.

  2. David Elliott Reply
    April 22, 2019 at 11:52 am

    It does look very beautiful out there. And I love the look of the architecture. It just feels so beautiful and old world. Although I’d still be nervous to go with my daughter.

  3. Kalyan Panja Reply
    April 22, 2019 at 9:35 am

    Nice reading your fabulous experience in Cuba. Your photos make me feel to pack my bags immediately and travel there.

  4. Renee Reply
    April 22, 2019 at 12:21 am

    What a great place to show the kids a ton of culture and color. I hope to travel here some day!

  5. Holly Hood Reply
    April 21, 2019 at 4:22 pm

    I love the vintage cars in Cuba. Your pics are all amazing. I would love to visit there. It looks so beautiful.

  6. Sidra Reply
    April 21, 2019 at 7:47 am

    Very well written. Keep it up.

  7. samantha Reply
    April 21, 2019 at 7:43 am

    This is a very well written about a fun time with kids in cuba. Great job, I’d love to visit cuba some day!

  8. Ujjainee Reply
    April 20, 2019 at 10:44 pm

    Nice place , beautiful architecture. Thanks for sharing

  9. Gavin Palmer Reply
    April 20, 2019 at 8:23 pm

    amazing. i WAS EXPLORING VISITING THIS SUMMER. DID RESEARCH AND FOUND ILL NEED A VISA. THANK YOU FOR MORE INSPIRATION.

  10. Heather Reply
    April 20, 2019 at 12:12 pm

    Oh no!!! I thought we were almost to the point where Americans could travel freely down there! This sucksssssss!!! I can’t wait to take my kids!

  11. Dalene Ekirapa Reply
    April 20, 2019 at 8:11 am

    I first learnt about Cuba because of its vintage cars that are so popular and since then, it has been on my bucket list. Hope to ride in those vintage cars too soon. Anyway, the streets are so clean and it all looks nice to travel with kids to Cuba!

  12. Waren Jean Go Reply
    April 19, 2019 at 6:28 pm

    Cuba is just so beautiful. i would really love to go there someday. looks like a good place to play dress up!

  13. Hollie Reply
    April 19, 2019 at 3:50 pm

    The photos are absolutely gorgeous. I’ve never been to cuba myself but it looks like such a beautiful spot.

  14. brie Reply
    April 19, 2019 at 3:11 pm

    Ugh, wow what a beautiful place. It looks and sounds like you guys had a wonderful time, I definitely want to go there. Thanks for sharing!

  15. Cristina Petrini Reply
    April 19, 2019 at 4:25 am

    Long journeys and apparently the most adventurous ones are always of the idea that well organized and congenital can also be faced with children, like Cuba!

  16. Brittany f. Reply
    April 18, 2019 at 10:25 pm

    Your photos are beautiful. Cuba is on my bucket list and I truly hope to take my family with me to see such an extraordinary Place. Thanks for sharing your adventure.

  17. Amy Reply
    April 18, 2019 at 9:14 pm

    Ah! Cuba has been on my list and I’m so bummed i didn’t go last year! Looks like you had an amazing time and Hopefully I will be able to go soon

    • BonBon Reply
      April 18, 2019 at 9:23 pm

      Check cuba travel information before you plan on a trip. It’s a beautiful country and totally worth it!!!

  18. Devinder Maan Reply
    April 18, 2019 at 8:21 pm

    Beautiful photos. Looks like you had a great time. It’s on our bucket list. Hopefully soon.

    • BonBon Reply
      April 18, 2019 at 9:24 pm

      YES, we had an amazing time. Thank you… Photos are from my phone and some from camera:) SO many… I have to start having a pinterest:)

      • Dragana Reply
        April 20, 2019 at 12:16 am

        Bon, thank you so much for organizing Such a great trip. I enjoyed your article as much as I enjoyed Cuba- in short so much. Your text summarizes my feelings and impressions ❤️?❤️ I felt Cuba once again ??

  19. Huda Reply
    April 18, 2019 at 3:25 pm

    I wasn’t aware of the previous travel restrictions to cuba but im glad you got to go and i probably would have chosen the cruise too! The pictures are gorgeous 🙂

    • BonBon Reply
      April 18, 2019 at 9:45 pm

      Definitely double check travel restrictions/ travel information before making a plan. Thanks for dropping by

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