Sally and Max go To Cuba
16 Feb 2026
Sally & Max's Adventures
Once upon a time, there were two siblings named Sally and Max. They loved going on adventures, and they always dreamed of visiting a tropical paradise. One day, their parents surprised them by announcing that they were going on a family trip to Cuba! They were thrilled to be packing their bags for a family trip to Cuba with their grandparents, Nana and Pops, Aunt Kelly, Mama, Aunt Joanne, Aunt Joanna, and Cousin Stella.
As soon as they arrived in Havana, they were greeted with the colorful and lively atmosphere the city is known for. The family was staying at the historic Hotel Nacional de Cuba, which was filled with character and history. Dad was amazed at how many actors from the US had stayed at the hotel.
As they explored the city, the family couldn’t help but notice the classic vintage cars that were still being driven around Havana’s streets. Sally and Max were excited to ride in one and begged their dad for a tour. They found a local tour guide who took them around the city in a bright pink convertible, and Sally and Max felt like movie stars as they cruised with the wind in their hair. As the family was exploring the vibrant streets of Havana, they suddenly heard the roar of an engine overhead. Looking up, they saw a small plane circling above them, and to their surprise, it landed on a nearby airstrip. The family rushed over to see who it was, and to their amazement, they saw their cousin Chase stepping out of the plane!
One of the highlights of the trip was when the family went scuba diving. They put on their heavy gear and walked into the crystal-clear waters below. Sally, Max and Stella were a little scared at first, but as they saw the colorful fish and coral reefs, they were mesmerized by the beauty of the underwater world. Even Nana and Pops joined in on the adventure and were amazed by what they saw. It seems that anyone of any age can dive in Cuba.
Every evening, the family went out to a local restaurant to try some authentic Cuban food. The food was delicious, and Sally and Max were surprised by how much they enjoyed it. However, their dad was not a fan of the Cuban drinks, but he enjoyed the local coffee.
As the family was enjoying their time in Cuba, they suddenly ran into their old swim instructor, Hunter, who was also on vacation and working remotely. Their dad was floored and asked Hunter how could she do that. Hunter just said, “I’m A Lawyer” like the guy on TV. Sally and Max were thrilled to see their old swim instructor and couldn’t wait to catch up with her. They told Hunter about all the fun they had been having, including cliff-jumping, scuba diving, and exploring Havana in old convertible cars. Hunter was delighted to hear about their adventures, and the family spent a fun afternoon together, reminiscing about old times and creating new memories.
As they explored more of Havana, Aunt Kelly, Aunt Joanne, and Mama went salsa dancing at a local club, with Hunter. Maybe one of them would find someone to dance with. While Grandpa Joe and Pops were busy looking for Cuban cigars to bring back to the States.
Throughout the trip, Grandpa Joe and Cousin Chase were always ready to lend a helping hand, whether it was bring more drinks back or watching Sally, Max, and Stella while their parents went out for the night. They even taught the kids a few card games they played together during their downtime. Sally liked playing cards with Grandpa Joe and Cousin chase because lost all of the time.
As their trip was coming to an end, Sally and Max realized just how much they had enjoyed spending time with their family. They had created unforgettable memories that they would always treasure, and they knew that they would be talking about this trip for years to come. They had the chance to see their loved ones bond and create new memories together, and that was the most valuable thing of all.
On their final day, the family said goodbye to Cuba, promising to come back one day, especially my Aunts, they had a lot of fun. Sally and Max knew that they would always look back on this trip with fondness and gratitude, knowing that it was a time when they had the chance to see their family bond and create new memories together. Maybe next year, they would see Hunter at the Running of the Bulls in Spain. Oh, Did Grandma come back from Shopping?



