I recently did the Afro-Cuban Goddess Retreat and it was an experience of a lifetime! The owner/guide/host, Ludisis curated a very unique experience that allowed us to be fully immersed in the Afro-Cuban experience at our own pace and tailored to our specific interests. We saw the typical Cuban tourist attractions plus homes, temples, restaurants, etc that were “off the beaten path”. She was so accommodating to our every need and often went above and beyond throughout our trip. Ludisis is a beautiful soul, with a warm heart, a love for Cuba and passion for people of all walks of life. I have memories that will last a lifetime and a new lifetime friend!

I cannot recommend Ludi (Ludisis) and Yalorde Yoga enough. My birthday is January 2nd, so for travel plans I chose the 7 day New Year Dance, Hatha Yoga, and Cultural retreat. From the outset I knew we were in good hands- Ludi was very attentive and responded thoughtfully and with clarity to each and every question we had along the way. Travel to Cuba from the US at the time was very up in the air, and Ludi made us feel at ease while booking. Also, the travel package in general is such a great deal- Ludi has such a wonderful relationship with so many vendors and excursion related items that she is able to price things, super super reasonably.

Every time I think about my trip to Cuba I can’t believe we fit so much into one week! Ludi really is an expert planner. Even though there was a lot of travel time involved, Ludi planned it for early morning departures, so we could catch some Zzz’s while en route. It was great to truly experience Cuba! Instead of just Havana, we truly saw SO many parts of Cuba- we genuinely traveled the country! It is honestly hard to just pick one highlight- I loved literally every moment of the trip. One of the most special aspects of the trip was being invited into Ludi’s family’s home for New Years Eve- we got to celebrate as a local! Memories I will cherish forever.

Other top moments were: clubbing in a cave after strolling in the historic Trinidad art district all day, morning yoga at the beach followed by hiking in Topes de Collantes Natural Park, and going to Valley of Vinales for a Tobacco farm tour and an INCREDIBLE farm-to-table lunch. Speaking of… the food was also amazing, wherever we went we had wonderful service and even better food! My travel companion is a vegetarian and she had no issues getting great food that met her dietary restrictions.

Again, I cannot recommend Ludi and booking with her enough- you will be talking about your Cuba trip FOR YEARS! My friend and I even plan to go back on a private tour (our first trip was with a small group of people we did not know) with Ludi one of these days!

If you want to travel to Cuba, please consider traveling with Ludi! My solo traveling experience was life changing—We spent our time in Havana seeing Afro Cuban Dancers, riding in Classic Cuban Cars, salsa dancing, shopping at local markets, hanging out with Santeria at Plaza de Cathedral and eating amazing croquettes and tostones. We also spent time in Trinidad, Cuba where we visited local museums and relaxed on beautiful beaches. Ludi was a warm and welcoming host who has turned into a lifelong spiritual sister. Much love to you Ludi and to all of Cuba! I will definitely be back soon :)