It is no secret that we aim to provide our travelers with in-depth cultural experiences while making as little negative impact as possible on the social or environmental fabric of the places we visit. Let’s face it: the more you travel, the bigger your footprint is on the environment. One very visible face of that footprint is…
Month: December 2016
In May of 2015, shortly after I came aboard as the CEO of Cross Cultural Journeys, we ran a wonderful trip called “How Cuba Went Green: And What the Future Holds,” exploring the surprising ways Cuba’s recent history has turned the island into a global leader in environmental sustainability — from its thriving coral reefs…
We are thrilled to be among the 100 founding members of RESPECT (Responsible and Ethical Cuba Travel), a new association of tour operators, educational institutions, and other organizations who facilitate legal travel from the US to Cuba. Below is the December 12 press release announcing the launch of this important initiative, along with the 17…
A rainbow greets our arrival at the Hotel Nacional By Cilla Utne, CEO The heavy doors to the big back patio swing open, and a warm ocean breeze sweeps through. Stepping out of the cool, air-conditioned art deco lobby into the humid and sunny morning, the smells of espresso and Cuban cigars greet…