About me
My name is Danielle Linares. I am the CEO & Founder of Absolutely Cuba, a travel concierge service for people traveling to the island of Cuba. The motivation behind my work is to inspire people to see beyond what’s possible for their lives, through gorgeous travel experiences, like I had the first time I went to Cuba. As a three-time New York Times Travel Show presenter, Cuban community moderator and parttime resident of Havana, I am a highly regarded and sought-after keynote speaker, travel consultant and podcast guest. My company and personal story have been featured in Conde Nast magazine, The Root and other local and national publications. My unique perspective has been cultivated by a life lived through global experiences and more than 15 years of global travel planning. After more than a decade of immersing myself in all aspects of Cuban culture I have become an expert on the topic of Cuba and travel, generally. In 2022, I retired from my career of 22 years to follow my bliss and focus on Cuba full time. I am now a full-time entrepreneur. I spend each day living in my passion. I travel. I coach. I create. Today, I am living my life exactly the way I have always envisioned.
