Creating a Once in a Lifetime Incentive Trip in Cuba

February 27, 2017 / in Incentive Travel

For the first time in over five decades, North Americans can legally travel to Cuba without special permission from the U.S. Government. In the roughly 50 years that have passed since the travel ban was imposed, U.S. residents have been largely left off from one of the Caribbean’s richest spots for natural beauty and culture.

Now that the former travel ban has a silver lining in hindsight: Compared to other nations that serve high volumes of the Caribbean Sea, Cuba has remained mostly un-Americanized since the 1960s and still offers a remarkably authentic cultural experience.

Why the demand for an incentive trip to Cuba is becoming more popular among companies that reward top performers with travel trips. If your organization is considering planning an incentive trip to Cuba — and you want to make it the trip of a lifetime — below are four ways we can help you create a fantastic trip that will always be remembered.

1. Great Hotel Accommodations

Cuba may not be as Americanized as some of its neighbors, but its cultural originality comes at a price for the average tourist: Because Cuba’s hospitality industry isn’t accustomed to accommodating a steady influx of U.S. travelers, it can be hard to find a good hotel.

Using our expertise and connections in the incentive travel industry, we’ll ensure your group has tastefully appointed, comfortable lodging that only adds to the unforgettable experience.

2. Eating at Paladares Restaurants

Paladares are restaurants operated in residential dwellings by families that specialize in serving up Cuban cuisine. But travel experts predict paladares will become increasingly commercialized — with menus geared for American tastebuds — now that the U.S. to Cuba travel is reinstated.

We can help you enjoy again an amazing Cuban culinary experience by scheduling lunch and dinner dates at paladares that equate to five star restaurants in terms of cuisine. Enjoy the originality of Cuba’s paladares while you can!

3. City of Trinidad

Not to be confused with the Caribbean island of Trinidad, the Cuban city of Trinidad is one of the country’s most enchanting metropolises since the Elizabethan era (1584–1603). The exceptional preservation of the city’s surrounding and heritage means it doesn’t have all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a tourist spot, but many agree this is part of the city’s charm.

Huffington Post says this about Trinidad: “Don’t expect fancy accommodations — the sleepy B&Bs are more traditional, and a low-budget above so you walk the cobblestone streets.” You may not wish to lodge in Trinidad, but the city is well worth a day trip.

4. Top Coral Reefs

Oceanographers know Cuba as one of the world’s finest destinations for coral reef studies. Nearby reef ecosystems have remained largely undisturbed, and according to the Journal of Marine Environmental Science, Cuba’s reefs remain comparably pristine.

You can view reefs from several locations, but if it’s crystal clear water you’re after, it’s hard to beat the coral islands of Cayo Coco. Ride out to the island and take in aquatic life, jump from low cliffs into warm seawater, or just relax and enjoy the scenery. Whatever your vision of Caribbean island paradise, we’ll help you make it real with your incentive trip in Cuba.

Contact Us Today

If you’d like to reward your top performers with an incentive trip in Cuba, Incentive Travel Solutions is here to help. We’ll work with you to create unique travel experiences that aren’t a part of the average vacation or business trip — experiences that bring colleagues close together and motivate them to qualify for the next incentive trip.

To get started on planning an awesome journey, call us today at (704) 540-1482, or send us an email through our contact form. Beautiful Cuba awaits!