In your organized family trip to Cuba, safety is the most important factor to avoid stressful situations or even financial losses.
Cuba is a wonderful destination that offers great experiences for adults and children.
Adventures, fun, discovery, culture, the Pearl of the Caribbean is a unique destination to share with the family.
In order for you to enjoy this destination to the fullest, we are going to share with you what you should consider in your organized family trip to Cuba in detail. Take note!
Why traveling to Cuba as a family is a good option?
The advantages of traveling to Cuba as a family are many, since it is a safe destination that offers great experiences for all tastes.
Here are some of its most outstanding attractions:
- Paradisiacal beaches that offer spaces for relaxation and aquatic activities for all ages.
- Flora and fauna to discover in its amazing natural parks.
- Diverse local gastronomy with restaurants and palates adapted for children.
- Unforgettable experiences such as horseback riding, swimming with dolphins, visiting a turtle farm, discovering amazing species by snorkeling, exploring mysterious caves, or enjoying the adventure parks, among many others.
- Comfortable, all-inclusive accommodations, with facilities and entertainment for the whole family.
12 elements to consider in your organized family trip to Cuba
In the following points we have compiled a series of elements that will facilitate the organization of your trip to Cuba with your family and will reduce the annoying unforeseen events.
Involve your family from the very beginning
One of the best ways to plan a family trip is to involve all the members of the family. This way you will be able to write down the type of places they would like to visit and the excursions they are most interested in.
You can organize documentaries and videos to make the meetings more fun, and to awaken the curiosity of the little ones.
Book direct flights
Many times, we seek to save as much as possible by booking flights with stopovers. Keep in mind that a direct flight to Cuba from Spain takes approximately 10 hours.
Booking a non-stop flight adds peace of mind, security and comfort to your trip, 3 essential factors to enjoy your destination from day one.
Find out about the services available at your destination
It is important that you know in advance the details of your accommodations, such as the services and entertainment they provide.
This will help you to prepare your daily itineraries better, and to have B-plans in case you might need them.
Travel with a basic toiletry bag
Prepare a toiletry bag with everything you might need during your trip. Here are some ideas:
- Travel with enough diapers and wipes for the entire stay. Markets may not always be well stocked and you may not be able to get certain basic products that you may need urgently.
- Make a list of the medicines you need, either because your children are undergoing treatment or as a precaution, following the advice of your pediatrician.
- Add an anti-mosquito lotion and a sunscreen that works for the whole family, so you avoid multiplying containers.
- Include a moisturizing and soothing lotion with calendula, for example. It can be useful to prevent or soothe irritations.
- Do not forget to add hats or caps to avoid sunstroke.
Add to your toiletry bag a small first aid kit with basic items such as:
- A thermometer.
- Physiological saline solution.
- Some antihistamine.
- Analgesics and anti-inflammatory drugs.
- Eye and ear drops in case of conjunctivitis or otitis, respectively.
Organize all your travel documents
Remember that you must travel with the documentation of the children in your care, and it is recommended that you carry these documents with you throughout the trip in a safe and accessible place.
Likewise, take the precaution of making digital copies of your identification documents, they can help you in case of loss of the originals.
The same goes for your reservation information, i.e., keep it organized, at hand and in multiple media.
Carry sufficient cash
It is important that you carry cash, as most transactions on the island are done in cash in the local currency, the Cuban peso.
Do not worry about currency exchange because you can do it in the hotels and in the exchange offices.
In any case, please note that any card issued by U.S. institutions or any of their affiliates is not accepted.
Book transfers and excursions in advance.
To travel with the necessary comfort when traveling with children, the transfers will save you a lot of discomfort and loss of time.
As a minimum, hire transfers from the airport to your accommodation and back, although our recommendation is that you consider this possibility for excursions that require travel by vehicle.
Balance stimuli in your itinerary
A destination like Cuba, which offers so many possibilities and experiences, needs a good initial organization to create balanced daily itineraries.
For example, if one day you have enjoyed active activities with your family and you have stayed up late, try not to get up early the next day and find moments of relaxation on a sandy beach or in the swimming pool of your accommodation.
In the creation of the itinerary, having a travel agency specialized in the destination is a great plus.
Analyze the gastronomic options
When traveling with children, meal times can become a point of conflict if you don’t prepare them in advance.
In Cuba you will find many gastronomic options with attractive local and international proposals for the little ones.
However, it is important that you have located the restaurants and paladares to which you can resort in case of need in your tours, noting their schedules and characteristics.
Book hotels with breakfast
Accommodation is of vital importance on a family trip. It is crucial to have large spaces that invite you to rest.
If you stay in a hotel with services and animations designed for the little ones, it will become a perfect base camp.
Including breakfast also helps you start the day with enough energy to live it intensely.
Get the Tourist Card
The Tourist Card is the equivalent of a visa when you are not going to stay more than 30 days in Cuba.
There are 2 types of cards depending on your country of origin:
- Blue. This is the tourist visa that all foreign travelers must apply for.
- The rose. It is the one that foreign travelers entering Cuba from the United States must request.
Remember that your trusted travel agency can arrange the visas you need.
Use extreme caution when crossing streets
Although it may seem like a no-brainer, our last recommendation for your organized family trip to Cuba is to be careful when crossing the streets.
Traffic in cities like Havana can be chaotic for pedestrians. On busy streets there may not be many traffic lights or sufficient protection for people on foot.
Advantages of contracting an organized family trip to Cuba
When you travel with your family, one of the most important factors to keep in mind is safety.
Hiring a trip organized by a company specialized in the destination that works with local guides can offer you the necessary guarantees so that you can focus on enjoying with your family without worrying about the details, especially if you hire an all-inclusive package.
Thus, traveling to Cuba as a family with a trip organized by Enjoy Travel Group fulfills these premises and provides you with the following advantages:
- You minimize stressful situations.
- You facilitate document management. We take care of your visas and all the information about your itinerary reservations.
- You are sure to enjoy a tailor-made trip.
- You receive advice from day one.
- Assistance is available 24 hours a day during your trip.
- We provide you with recommendations of accommodations and services to suit your needs.
- You will live unique and genuine experiences.
Request more information now and start dreaming about your tailor-made family trip.
