ELI, OWNER

Elizabeth (Eli) was born and raised in Miami, Florida.  Her parents are Cuban immigrants who arrived in the United States in 1961.  A native Spanish speaker, Eli is also fluent in English, French, and Portuguese.  After graduating from the University of Miami with a bachelors degree in international studies, she began her hospitality career as the Director of Catering for the Hyatt Regency in Coral Gables, FL.  Due to her own medical experiences, she felt driven to assist others in similar situations and has secured several major grants for community development supporting the Hispanic population. Eli has been instrumental in planning and managing charitable events that provide free breast cancer exams and care for women.  She later earned a masters degree in hospitality and tourism management and a masters degree in business management.  She currently lives in Tampa, Florida.

JORDAN, OWNER

Jordan (Jordi) was born in Miami, Florida and is of Cuban descent.  He is fluent in Spanish and also has a strong understanding of Portuguese.  He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with a Bachelor's  degree in Sociology.  His interest in human social interaction along with his passion for travel and adventure inspired him to pursue a career in tourism.  Jordan also completed a Master's degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management at Florida International University's Chaplin School of Hospitality which has allowed him to perfect the skills needed to lead successful tours in Cuba and around the world.

IRIS, SENIOR TRAVEL AGENT

Iris nació y creció en La Habana, Cuba. Ella junto a su familia llegaron a los Estados Unidos en 2011. Es una hablante nativa de español. Durante su trayectoria se ha desempeñado en el mundo del turismo siendo su especialidad el turismo cubano con un basto conocimiento histórico y social de cada rincón de La Perla del Caribe. Su pasión por conocer nuevos sitios y aventuras inolvidables la ha llevado a descubrir lugares maravillosos en USA y el mundo. Su meta ha sido llevar a la comunidad hispana a reconocer las multiples oportunidades recreativas y bellezas naturales en ambientes y culturas desconocidas.  Actualmente vive en Miami, Florida.

Iris was born and raised in Havana, Cuba.  Along with her family they arrived in the USA in 2011.  She is a native Spanish speaker. Her career trajectory has focused on her interest in the world of tourism with Cuba being her specialty.  Iris has a vast understanding of the history and social climate of every corner of the Pearl of the Caribbean. Her desire for world travel has taken her to many new discoveries and adventures both in the USA and other parts of the world.  Her goal is to bring everyone, and especially the Hispanic community, knowledge of the beauty, recreation and adventure throughout the Continental USA and abroad. She currently lives in Miami, Florida. 

ELENA, TRAVEL COORDINATOR

Elena was born in Havana, Cuba and immigrated to the United States at the age of five. She is fluent in both Spanish and English. Elena has a Master’s Degree in Education and has worked in education for over 40 years, most recently in the field of second language acquisition. Having worked in a district steeped in cultural diversity with over 190 languages, Elena embraces a greater world view with a passion for travel and sharing her own cultural roots. Elena has visited Cuba 6 times in the last 5 years and has deepened her knowledge and experience of her home into the present day. She is always planning her next trip, whether to Cuba, Europe, or The United States.