Boutique Advisory for Cuba & Emerging Caribbean Markets
Royal Palm Elite Services is a Miami-based boutique advisory firm built on a single conviction: that meaningful engagement with Cuba — and with the wider emerging Caribbean — requires more than research. It requires relationships. Our principal advisor brings over a decade of on-the-ground Cuba expertise, developed through years of living the work rather than observing it from a distance. That depth is the foundation of everything we do.
Our principal advisor has served as ground representative for international travel companies operating across the United States, Latin America, and Europe — coordinating complex logistics, managing high-profile media delegations on assignment in Cuba, and leading destination launches in emerging Caribbean and European markets. These are not résumé lines. They represent a decade of trust built with Cuban counterparts in the private sector, cultural institutions, and the hospitality and arts communities that actually shape the visitor experience. Fluent in English and Spanish, conversational in Italian, and rooted in Miami's Latin business culture, our advisor moves fluidly across the contexts that matter most to our clients.
What makes Royal Palm Elite distinct is the caliber of access we can offer — and the care with which we protect it. Our private-sector relationships in Cuba have been cultivated over years, not assembled from a directory. We know which doors open, how they open, and, equally important, how to keep them open for you. Every engagement is also structured with OFAC compliance built in from the first conversation — not as an afterthought, not as a disclaimer, but as a professional responsibility we take seriously on behalf of every client we represent.
We work with travel companies, media organizations, cultural institutions, and private clients who want Cuba or the broader Caribbean done properly. If you've found us, you likely already know that "properly" means something specific in this context. We look forward to showing you what that looks like in practice.
Where We Add Value
Compliance & Execution Framework
Royal Palm Elite Services structures all Cuba-related engagements under applicable U.S. Treasury (OFAC) authorizations. This includes professional research, cultural exchange, humanitarian activity, private-sector development, and other legally permitted categories.
Compliance is not a side note — it is the foundation that allows our clients to operate in Cuba with confidence.
How We Handle Regulatory Risk
Every project, visit, or engagement is designed to meet U.S. regulatory standards and documentation requirements, including:
• Category qualification and justification
• Activity and itinerary alignment
• Required record-keeping and compliance files
• Guidance on financial and service transactions
Our clients do not need to interpret OFAC rules themselves — we build compliant structures around their objectives.
Why This Matters
Cuba is one of the most regulated and politically sensitive environments in the world.
A technically legal plan that cannot be executed on the ground is just as risky as an illegal one.
Royal Palm ensures what is authorized is also operationally possible.
Clients rely on us for:
• Structuring compliant site visits, professional exchanges, and field work
• Coordinating with licensed Cuban partners and private operators
• Managing documentation and reporting requirements
• Ensuring that engagement supports local entrepreneurs and communities
We absorb the complexity so our clients can move forward.
Our Services
Cuba Advisory, Market Access & Compliant Engagement
We enable compliant, real-world engagement between U.S. clients and Cuban partners.
Cuba Advisory & Market Intelligence
Strategic advisory for individuals, organizations, and investors seeking to understand and engage with Cuba’s private-sector economy.
Market & political risk briefings
Regulatory & OFAC engagement strategy
Private-sector landscape analysis
Opportunity and feasibility assessments
Pre-engagement due diligence
Private-Sector Access & Facilitation
We connect clients with vetted Cuban entrepreneurs, cultural institutions, service providers, and community partners.
Partner identification & vetting
Introductions & relationship facilitation
Site visits & project coordination
Cultural, academic, and professional exchanges
On-the-ground execution support
When presence in Cuba is required, we design and manage OFAC-compliant travel as part of a broader advisory engagement.
Category qualification & documentation
Itinerary & activity compliance
Flights, lodging, and in-country logistics
Local coordination & reporting
Post-trip compliance records
Compliant Travel & Field Operations
Frequently Asked Questions
Is travel to Cuba legal for U.S. citizens?
Yes, travel to Cuba is legal for U.S. citizens under specific authorized categories established by OFAC. We specialize in "Support for the Cuban People" travel, which allows meaningful interaction with Cuban citizens and supports local entrepreneurs. We handle all compliance requirements and documentation.
What is OFAC compliance and why does it matter?
OFAC (Office of Foreign Assets Control) is the U.S. Treasury department that regulates Cuba travel. Compliance means following all legal requirements, maintaining proper documentation, and traveling under authorized categories. We ensure your trip is fully compliant, protecting you from potential penalties.
What does your service include?
OWe provide Cuba-focused advisory, partner access, regulatory structuring, and on-the-ground execution. This can include research, introductions, site visits, project coordination, and compliant travel when required.
Do you arrange travel? Yes, when physical presence is required, we design and manage OFAC-compliant travel as part of a broader engagement. Travel is not sold as tourism but as field work, exchange, or project execution.
What types of clients do you work with?
We support individuals, NGOs, academic institutions, journalists, diaspora groups, and private-sector clients seeking to operate, visit, or collaborate with partners in Cuba.
What makes your service different from other Cuba travel providers?
Our 10+ years of experience, deep local connections, commitment to legal compliance, and personalized service set us apart. We focus on authentic cultural experiences while supporting Cuban entrepreneurs and communities, all within a fully legal framework.
How far in advance should I book?
Although planning in advance is ideal to ensure availability and smooth arrangements, we're ready to support you at any stage of your travel planning