Havana’s Finest Luxury Hotel: Casa Italia | Cuba Travel | Kirby Allison

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  • @artofshootinginmotion2871
    @artofshootinginmotion2871 5 місяців тому +8

    This is what good diplomacy can achive. I'm glad Cuba & Italy are in great relation and this is one of the fruit of this. I would also say that you Kirby as an american are very good ambasador of US with your elegance and respect to other cultures. Hope you will get Habanos man of the year some day! :)

  • @MNAKHUDA96
    @MNAKHUDA96 Місяць тому

    This place is beautiful, I’d love to visit 👌🏼

  • @guitarplayer5611
    @guitarplayer5611 5 місяців тому +3

    Very interesting!

  • @nyla3979
    @nyla3979 5 місяців тому +6

    Finally a great place to smoke in peace! Outstanding hotel! Thank you Kirby for the great video!!!

  • @alexmajor6949
    @alexmajor6949 3 місяці тому

    Kirby, your outfit in this very is absolutely excellent and so well put together. 10/10.

  • @williamumbach592
    @williamumbach592 5 місяців тому +5

    Kirby, my limited understanding is that in Cuba, they do not accept credit cards. In your travels there, how do you pay for a fine meal and stay/room in Cuba? Do you take large amounts of US Dollars and then exchange them once in Cuba? Or exchange money prior to departing US for Cuba?

    • @paulogama5782
      @paulogama5782 5 місяців тому

      He does not answer
      that….

    • @artofshootinginmotion2871
      @artofshootinginmotion2871 5 місяців тому +2

      There is good article in may issue of Cigar Aficionado about visiting Cuba as american. There is local tourist curency with 1 to 1 ratio, but it's not worth much so you get better prices paying in USD (thats not 100% legal)

    • @kobyjones
      @kobyjones 5 місяців тому

      Bring cash, and if you know a local get them to change your money to local Cuban peso to get better value.

  • @astrolune
    @astrolune 5 місяців тому +14

    We no longer remove our hat inside a house?

    • @bavariasuhl
      @bavariasuhl 4 місяці тому +3

      kinda arrogant not doing so

  • @williamfahey6066
    @williamfahey6066 5 місяців тому +1

    Beautiful place. I have a friend who is from Cuba and what is funny about this
    is that he is there now visiting his family. He lives here in the states.
    Jeff

  • @stephencurry8552
    @stephencurry8552 5 місяців тому +2

    A truly impressive hotel.

  • @gerry2345
    @gerry2345 5 місяців тому +3

    Let's just go and enjoy a cigar.. Just what I need right now.

  • @MrYuck-xt8dw
    @MrYuck-xt8dw 5 місяців тому

    So nice to see the rich being protected from the true owners of the lands

  • @2010Actor1
    @2010Actor1 5 місяців тому +1

    As a fan viewer can we can more of fitted shoes?

  • @CubanoLibre-g4c
    @CubanoLibre-g4c 29 днів тому

    The original owner of Villa Eulalia, now Casa italia, in Cuba was Gabriel Palmer Bestard, a prominent Spanish businessman who immigrated to Cuba in 1904. Before the Cuban Revolution of 1959, the property was a private family residence. Gabriel Palmer Bestard was known for owning shipyards, a fishing fleet, and other businesses, employing thousands of people.
    After the revolution, like most private properties in Cuba, Villa Eulalia was confiscated by the Cuban government. Today, it is operated as a boutique hotel and is state-owned, likely managed by entities tied to Cuba’s tourism sector, such as Gaviota S.A.
    Villa Eulalia, located at 5ta Avenida y Calle 6 in Miramar, Havana, is included on the U.S. Department of State's Cuba Prohibited Accommodations List.
    This designation means that U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from engaging in direct financial transactions with this property, as it is associated with entities controlled by the Cuban military, intelligence, or security services. The list aims to prevent such transactions from disproportionately benefiting these services at the expense of the Cuban people or private enterprise.

  • @CubanoLibre-g4c
    @CubanoLibre-g4c 29 днів тому

    The Boutique Hotel Casa Italia in Cuba is officially owned by the Cuban government, like most hotels on the island. It is likely managed or operated under the umbrella of a state-run entity such as Gaviota S.A., which is associated with Cuba's military and oversees much of the tourism infrastructure.
    Claudio Cardini, an Italian businessman and founder of Daiquiri Tours, is reportedly linked to the operation or promotion of this hotel. Cardini has been a prominent figure in Cuba's tourism sector, collaborating with the Cuban government to attract international tourists and manage luxury properties. However, the ownership of the physical property remains under Cuban state control, as foreign entities typically engage in management agreements rather than outright ownership in Cuba.

  • @MikeG.vb7vb
    @MikeG.vb7vb 5 місяців тому +4

    Very beautiful & impressive hotel! 😎

  • @Rüdiger1901
    @Rüdiger1901 5 місяців тому +33

    To be the best at anything in Havana means absolutely nothing. There’s no competition or anything else to compare to. And to call the city beautiful while 80% of it is in ruins is preposterous.

    • @EasyMac308
      @EasyMac308 5 місяців тому +2

      Havana is hardly unique there, even if the hyperbole is true.

    • @anthonysekulo8884
      @anthonysekulo8884 5 місяців тому

      Kirby has become so pompous and still has little to no knowledge of cigars and tobacco, Kirby looks like the football team made him drink toilet water in high school

    • @artofshootinginmotion2871
      @artofshootinginmotion2871 5 місяців тому +4

      Said by the guy from Detroit ;) You should travel more it would teach you some respect for other people and places.

    • @paulmcgee1867
      @paulmcgee1867 5 місяців тому

      Looks cramped

  • @mrmisc8427
    @mrmisc8427 5 місяців тому +1

    Did Kirby just say some of the best food he has ever eaten has been in Havana?

  • @epirnik-mauriz2176
    @epirnik-mauriz2176 2 місяці тому

    The stained glass is not "original from the era." The original glass was a Tiffany representation of the archangel Gabriel.

  • @gentlewolf
    @gentlewolf 5 місяців тому +1

    With that hat a fine beard would kick it up.
    Kirbs, it's beard time.

  • @CubanoLibre-g4c
    @CubanoLibre-g4c 29 днів тому

    If Allison promoted Cuban tourism or sold products from Cuban artisans in a way that involved financial transactions or commercial partnerships, it could potentially violate embargo laws.

  • @Giuseppe-n1w
    @Giuseppe-n1w 5 місяців тому +2

    Don't you understand that as long as there are the communists and the military nothing will ever change because you don't tell the world about the process of the Cuban government in London? Why are we not talking about the relationship between Cuba and Hamas?

  • @richardpeters4086
    @richardpeters4086 5 місяців тому +8

    Kirby,
    A gentleman NEVER wears a hat, indoors.

    • @artofshootinginmotion2871
      @artofshootinginmotion2871 5 місяців тому +1

      It depends on the country. In US it is normal, as wearing a hat when you eat. That would be a big faux pas in Europe.

    • @richardpeters4086
      @richardpeters4086 5 місяців тому +3

      @@artofshootinginmotion2871
      A gentleman ALWAYS removes his hat, when entering a building.
      I cannot think of anywhere, where that would be considered normal. It is disrespectful to the host.
      Why would you leave it on ?
      You take off your coat & gloves, right ?

  • @CubanoLibre-g4c
    @CubanoLibre-g4c 29 днів тому

    If Kirby Allison is engaged in any business activities that directly benefited the Cuban government or state-owned enterprises (such as hotels or shops), this might be scrutinized under embargo laws.

  • @vicentegregorio6476
    @vicentegregorio6476 5 місяців тому +1

    Kirby, I love to see the beautiful things of my country, of the city in which I live during my early childhood. This was a beautiful video. But it is NOT the everyday Cuban reality. It would be a more realistic view if you would show the real side too. That house where Casa Italia is today was most likely confiscated from a prosperous Cuban family that left the country when the animals and assassins took over the country an established a murderous regime. Please talk about that too. Be fair!

  • @AldoFelt
    @AldoFelt 5 місяців тому +1

    Bitter sweet.

  • @wcfitnesspanda522
    @wcfitnesspanda522 5 місяців тому +1

    Sure new hotel - not the prime location.

  • @christophermunoz6132
    @christophermunoz6132 2 місяці тому

    As I’ve commented before. It’s disgusting you continue to go there and continue to fund that regime. The locals can’t do that. You should be embarrassed.

  • @pabloguillen5591
    @pabloguillen5591 5 місяців тому +1

    Abajo la dictadura !

  • @pelicantrades
    @pelicantrades 4 місяці тому

    This property was stolen at gunpoint from my family. Know that you are profiting from a crime.

    • @epirnik-mauriz2176
      @epirnik-mauriz2176 2 місяці тому

      Out of curiosity, who are you? This is actually the home my mother grew up in.

  • @MrYuck-xt8dw
    @MrYuck-xt8dw 5 місяців тому

    Enjoy your cigars at the expense of the impoverished!

  • @joeawo3970
    @joeawo3970 5 місяців тому +1

    Sr, by having your holidays in Cuba. You are financing the Cuban Government. The government that violates human rights from its citizens. 64 years of slaving the Cuban people in a violent force. Your dollars are paying for the PRISONS where political prisoners are kept. I respect your freedom to travel to Cuba. I don't respect those that profit on the pain of others seeking freedom.

  • @knightwriter2989
    @knightwriter2989 5 місяців тому

    Imagine how awesome this hotel would be if not for communism. Stop glorifying it!!! Do better than this. God bless the people of Cuba but making this look like some dreamland is just pathetic.

  • @stephencurry8552
    @stephencurry8552 5 місяців тому +2

    The fact that the United States refuses to normalize relations with Cuba is a pathetic reference to how US-politics remains racist. A beautiful country with great people and so much to offer.

    • @Joedirt3349
      @Joedirt3349 5 місяців тому

      Racism...Is that it?

    • @EasyMac308
      @EasyMac308 5 місяців тому

      I'm not sure how you make the leap from legacy cold war policies to racism.

    • @stephencurry8552
      @stephencurry8552 5 місяців тому

      @@EasyMac308 LOL. Simple sport. You most obviously know nothing about the issue I wrote about. Be more than glad to debate you on this live on Facebook.

    • @stephencurry8552
      @stephencurry8552 5 місяців тому

      @@Joedirt3349 Do not concern yourself with matters your ken is incapable of comprehending. You just keep on being you sport.

  • @Barts79
    @Barts79 5 місяців тому +2

    Bad taste given Cuba as a whole right now.

    • @artofshootinginmotion2871
      @artofshootinginmotion2871 5 місяців тому

      Some US people are still so brainwashed with hate to other cultures it's amazing. US is realy loosing to China everyday thanks to this. Sadly.

  • @mljones99
    @mljones99 5 місяців тому +2

    no thanks

  • @anthonysekulo8884
    @anthonysekulo8884 5 місяців тому +1

    And yet probably not a single local gained a job for this hotel, do better Kirby

    • @artofshootinginmotion2871
      @artofshootinginmotion2871 5 місяців тому +1

      Host just said the pizza guy is local.

    • @KENICUSONE
      @KENICUSONE 5 місяців тому

      @@artofshootinginmotion2871:

    • @KENICUSONE
      @KENICUSONE 5 місяців тому +3

      Do you travel outside of wherever you live? Trust me . Locals are working at this hotel. Every hotel needs a housekeeping staff as well as maintenance staff. Do you think they imported ITALIANS to do it? Probably pays better than other hotels.

    • @anthonysekulo8884
      @anthonysekulo8884 5 місяців тому

      ⁠@@KENICUSONE I meant in the construction of the place and modification they didn’t hire any locals it was all foreigners, I was not asking a question I know they used foreign workers you are probably someone who also got abused in high school

  • @rodolfoavila195
    @rodolfoavila195 5 місяців тому +2

    Que vergüenza

  • @markmahan6768
    @markmahan6768 5 місяців тому +1

    Cigars really stink to those of us that don't partake! Why would anyone want to impose that on others in a restaurant or indoor public place? I don't get it!

    • @dougweingartz279
      @dougweingartz279 5 місяців тому +8

      Why would those that can't stand cigars go into a restaurant/hotel that promotes cigar smoking?

    • @stephencurry8552
      @stephencurry8552 5 місяців тому +5

      Then do not partake. Do not go to a place which is allowing of cigar smoking. And more, do not complain. You could have simply stayed quiet. Do that in the future.

    • @teekue
      @teekue 5 місяців тому

      @@stephencurry8552 Just because you can does not mean you should.

    • @stephencurry8552
      @stephencurry8552 5 місяців тому

      @@teekue Your lack of understanding the ramifications of Cuba's location vis a vis to the United States is amazing.
      You post a simplistic meme as though it was actually responding to what I posted. Who does that? A dolt is who takes that action.

    • @teekue
      @teekue 5 місяців тому

      @@stephencurry8552 what simplistic meme? It is a saying. Maybe think about it before you feel attacked.

  • @Giuseppe-n1w
    @Giuseppe-n1w 5 місяців тому +7

    Advertising a Cuban hotel is SHAMEFUL

    • @EasyMac308
      @EasyMac308 5 місяців тому +7

      Why?

    • @dougweingartz279
      @dougweingartz279 5 місяців тому +1

      Only if your stay is comped by the hotel. UA-cam is full of videos of people reviewing their hotel/resort stay. Nothing untoward about it at all.

    • @michaelamos4651
      @michaelamos4651 5 місяців тому +1

      Why?

    • @Giuseppe-n1w
      @Giuseppe-n1w 5 місяців тому

      Denn in Kuba gibt es eine Diktatur und die Menschen verhungern, während das Militär ein gutes Leben führt, müssen die Menschen fliehen, um der Familie helfen zu können und diejenigen, die sich widersetzen, werden verhaftet und gefoltert, jetzt verstehst du das WARUM?

    • @stephencurry8552
      @stephencurry8552 5 місяців тому +3

      The fact that the United States refuses to normalize relations with Cuba is a pathetic reference to how US-politics remains racist. A beautiful country with great people and so much to offer.