First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ Title First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: _________________________________________ ZIP: _______________ Home: (_________)______________Cell: (_________)_____________________ Sharing with _______________________________________. (Form sent separately.) Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s): (1) _____________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ This is an air-inclusive program from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with a return from Santa Clara, Cuba, to Miami, FL, on specially arranged charter flights. I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: ❒ I/we reserve the Land & Air Program and request round-trip flight(s) to and from Miami, FL, to depart from: ________________________________________________________________ Departure City ❒ Please contact me/us to discuss connecting domestic air flight options. Single Accommodations ❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional $475 (limited availability). ❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by September 16, 2015 (60 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payable to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required) to reserve ________ place(s). ❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI International. ❒ Charge my: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ Discover Card # ___________________________________________________________ Expires________/________ All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $475 (limited availability). ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan offers an Any Reason Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel Happy! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CHARTER FLIGHTS-A Charter Operator with an OFAC Carrier Service Provider license will arrange the charter flights to and from Cuba. Exchange program participants should refer to the Charter Operatorís Operator-Participant Contract for further information on the charter program conditions. AHI International Corp. will provide this information as soon as the U.S. government approved flight schedules are available. BAGGAGE-All baggage including checked and carry-on cannot weigh more than a combined total of 44 lbs. All checked bags will cost $20 USD and if total luggage is overweight, then $2 per pound overweight fee. This fee is payable in cash only and 70 pounds total weight is the maximum. These terms are subject to change. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. ITINERARY PARTICIPATION - The general license for this program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasuryís Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), requires that people-to-people educational exchange travelers participate in a full-time schedule of activities that will result in meaningful interaction with the Cuban people, and imposes on AHI the obligation to ensure that participation. By registering for this program, you certify that you will adhere without deviation to the program itinerary. OFAC may require you to provide a report about the educational exchange activities, and requires that you maintain copies of your records relating to this Exchange for a period of five years. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. Whether you are traveling with the Cornell Alumni Assocation for the first time, or returning for yet another adventure, we look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends on an extraordinary journey. Please join us Sincerely, James A. Mazza '88 Associate Vice President, Alumni Affairs Cornell University Learning about Havana Hand-rolling cigars ____________________________________________________________ Operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Conrol of the U.S. Treasury Department. This exclusive program, developed by AHI International Corp., opens the door to a neighbor country long closed to American travelers. It is designed to promote people-to-people contact and cultural exchange. (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms. Calif. Seller of Travel Reg. No. 2028271-20, Fla. ST Reg. No. ST-36196, Iowa ST Reg. No. 520, Nevada ST Reg. No. 2003-0257, Ohio ST Reg. No. 8889139, Wash. State ST Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC member carriers. ©2015 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. 800-323-7373 800-323-7373 Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel A PEOPLE-TOPEOPLE EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE Cuba THE PEOPLE, CULTURE & ART SPONSORED BY CORNELL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TRAVEL PROGRAM CUBA15 50 (1) _____________________________________________________________ Price includes charter air service from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with return from Santa Clara, Cuba, back to Miami, FL. Meet local Cuban artists Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) $4,695* The Cornell Alumni Assocation Travel Program has been traveling the world with you, your classmates, your extended families, and your best friends for more than 40 years. During that time we frequently have been told that we offer some of the best group travel experiences to be found. While we carefully select each destination and itinerary--it's the people who travel with us that make these trips especially memorable. In fact, we've adopted the phrase, “an extraordinary journey in good company” as our motto. AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: • Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. • An exceptional travel value. • Unique access to local sites. • Flexibility and customization. • Safety and security. Special Price Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. Title Dear Alumni and Friends, November 15-23, 2015 A word about your Tour Operator Send to: Cuba Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program c/o AHI Travel International Tower-Suite 600 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL 60631 Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program Office of Alumni Affairs 130 E Seneca Street, Suite 400 Ithaca, NY 14850-4353 LAND | AIR PROGRAM Trip #:6-22048W Join alumni and friends for this unprecedented travel opportunity! Cathedral, Havana Reserve your trip to the Cuba today! NOVEMBER 15-23, 2015 800-323-7373 I NCLUDED F EATURES P ROGRAM H IGHLIGHTS Accommodations • Experience urban life in Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara, and get a glimpse of rural Cuba in the western province of Pinar del Río. • Meet members of Cuba’s arts community during visits with artists, dancers and musicians in their studios and performance spaces. • Discover the religions of Cuba and the role they play in daily life during dialogues with both clergy and congregants. Immerse yourself in the culture, art, history and people of fascinating and enigmatic Cuba. Participate in the historic evolution of the relationship between the U.S. and our closest island nation neighbor. Authorized by a U.S. Department of the Treasury general license, this People-to-People educational exchange program is brimming with opportunities to discover Cuba through its everyday people, ranging from artists and musicians to religious leaders, teachers and students. While marveling at Cuba’s opulent colonial architecture, vintage automobiles and vibrant countryside vistas, you will learn firsthand the hopes, dreams and aspirations of Cuban people working to improve their lives and enhance their society. • Visit a Cuban health clinic, and speak with the doctors and nurses who work there to learn about the Cuban health care system. • Get a behind-the-scenes look at Cuba’s most famous industry during a visit to a cigar factory, and meet the workers who make these highly sought-after products. • Learn about the economy, arts and architecture of Cuba during three insightful discussions with local experts. • Compare and contrast the experience of dining in both state-run and privately owned restaurants. Trinidad UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are Old Havana and its Fortification System, Trinidad and the Urban Historic Center of Cienfuegos. The Sierra del Rosario, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, also is featured. Havana colonial Spanish governors. Continue with a day one look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an MIAMI elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami guide will take you through some of Cuba’s International Airport in Miami, Florida. decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn about the plight of the families living there. In (Accommodations in Miami are included. the afternoon, meet members of Muraleando, Transportation to Miami is not included.) day two l | d a community center devoted to the art of mural painting, before enjoying conversation HAVANA with a salsa dance troupe about their work. Depart for Havana, Cuba. You may even have the opportunity to try a Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. few steps yourself! Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit Educational Focus: Urban Planning Revolution Square and the historic center for and the Architectural Challenges in lunch. Continue to the Museo de la Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula Revolución to see extensive exhibits of leads a discussion about contemporary city Cuba’s history, including the Bay of Pigs and planning in the Cuban capital. the Declaration of the Socialist Character of Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately the Revolution. owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a allowed to open their own restaurants. Each taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street, paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only setting and menu. thoroughfare has many state-run shops and b|l|d restaurants. It also has a growing number of day four cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, HAVANA who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban Judaism, Education and the Arts. The into showrooms for their wares. streets of Havana are filled with vintage day three b|l|d American convertibles. These 1950s classics, HAVANA imported before the U.S. trade embargo began Excursion: Havana, Old and New. in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of Explore Havana Vieja, the city’s historic their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio a drive through Havana’s historic quarter de los Capitanes Generales, residence of the before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center • One night in Miami, Florida, at the first-class Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport. • Five nights in Havana, Cuba, at the first-class Hotel Telégrafo. • Two nights in Cienfuegos at the first-class Hotel Jagua. Pinar del Río Meals to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba from congregation members. Continue to a contemporary dance studio to engage in a discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal. Visit the University of Havana, and discuss higher education with a school representative. Meet the dancers of the Havana Compás Dance, an Afro-Cuban company that has performed around the world. Local Flavor: Stop for lunch at La Barraca at the landmark Hotel Nacional. Educational Focus: U.S. and Cuban Relations. Join a University of Havana professor for a discussion about the U.S., Cuba and the Cuban economy. Local Flavor: The owner of La Terraza, a Havana paladar, welcomes you for dinner. day five b|l|d PINAR DEL RÍO Excursion: Rural Cuba. Venture outside Havana to the beautiful countryside and the Sierra del Rosario mountain range on the western part of the island. This scenic drive takes you through rural communities and past tobacco plantations to Las Terrazas, a model socialist community established in the 1980s. Visit the organic vegetable gardens and meet the community’s gardeners. Plant a tree with your fellow travelers, and visit an art studio. Local Flavor: Enjoy creative cuisine prepared with local, organic vegetables at El Romero. Excursion: La Quinta Santovenia. Meet the residents of a religious senior home that is one of the best examples of Cuban neoclassical architecture. Local Flavor: Experience a meal at Café del Oriente, one of the best state-run restaurants in the country. day six b|l|d HAVANA Excursion: Cigars and the Arts. Visit a cigar factory for a glimpse of Cuba’s most famous industry. Meet the workers and learn about their work. Continue to the National Museum of Fine Arts to see its collection of Cuban art before meeting some of the artists who founded Studio 7 y 60, an arts cooperative, at their studio. Visit Casa de la Cultura, a children’s cultural center. Educational Focus: Contemporary Art in Cuba. Join a discussion about contemporary Cuban artists and their work. Wilfredo Benítez of the nonprofit arts advocacy group, the Ludwig Foundation, will lead the talk. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner at La Ferminia, an excellent state-run restaurant. day seven b|l|d CIENFUEGOS Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in central Cuba. Excursion: Cuba’s Colonial Fort and the Bay of Pigs. Before leaving Havana, see Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña. The earliest parts of this fortress date from the 16th century. Admire an amazing view of Havana Bay. Continuing to Cienfuegos, stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos, check in to the Hotel Jagua. Excursion: Introduction to Cienfuegos. Take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the city’s main square. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban music at a colonial mansion. • Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or coffee with all meals, plus a local beverage with dinner. Health clinic visit day eight b|l|d TRINIDAD | CIENFUEGOS Excursion: Trinidad, Santería and Local Life. Explore the city of Trinidad. In Plaza Mayor, see the Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad, Cuba’s oldest church. Then visit a Santería temple to meet the priest and learn about the religion. Visit the home of a family in Trinidad. Meet the family and learn about life in a typical Cuban home. Excursion: Coro Cienfuegos. Visit the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a performance by Coro Cienfuegos, a renowned choir that has entertained Cubans for generations. After the performance, meet the choir members and learn about their music. The owners of El Lagarto welcome you to their paladar for a Farewell Dinner. day nine b|l CIENFUEGOS | SANTA CLARA Excursion: Medicine and Education. Visit a Cuban health clinic in Cienfuegos, and meet the staff to learn about Cuba’s health care system. Continue to Santa Clara, and visit a vocational school. Speak with the director and students about the educational program. Transfer to the Santa Clara airport for the return flight to Miami. Note: This itinerary is subject to change. If an event must be canceled, it will be replaced with another people-to-people event. During the walking tours, the sidewalks and other surfaces may be narrow, uneven or made of cobblestones. Included meals indicated each day as B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. • Sample authentic regional specialties while dining at specially selected state-run and privately owned restaurants. Transportation • Chartered round-trip flights from Miami to Cuba. • All deluxe motor coach transfers in Cuba. The Cuban Soundtrack The infectious rhythms of Cuban music delight people around the world. The combination of its Spanish and West African influences have created delicious sounds that will compel you to dance. Hidden for decades, Cuban music came to the forefront in the 1990s with the release of “The Buena Vista Social Club,” an album by some of Cuba’s most famous musicians and the subsequent documentary about them. European music, both secular and religious, and dance first arrived in Cuba in the 16th century with Spanish colonists. African slaves also brought their musical traditions, preserved through cabildos, councils formed to support the different African ethnic groups brought to the island. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to continue their traditional religious traditions, including music and dance. Over the next few hundred years, these diverse sounds emerged into the lively music we know today. Son, rumba, mambo and chachachá all are products of this musical union. Rumba rhythms, for example, have roots in the percussive elements of santería, the religion that developed when Yoruba slaves masked their traditional beliefs in the guise of Roman Catholicism. The most important genre, however, is son; a product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century, it was the precursor to most other types of Cuban music. Havana Activities and Services • Interact with locals during daily people-to-people exchanges. All excursions in the itinerary are included. • Learn about Cuban culture, history and more during informative educational discussions with local experts. • Travel with an experienced Program Director throughout your journey. • Enjoy open and frank conversations with locals with the help of Englishspeaking guides and translators. • Welcome and Farewell dinners. • Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. Pre-Departure Benefits • Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. • Complimentary travel wallet. Cienfuegos Trinidad A C C O M M O D AT I O N S Hotel Telégrafo | Havana Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is Cuba’s oldest hotel. It is just steps away from much of Havana’s colonial architecture. The hotel offers the wonderful ambience of old Cuba along with modern amenities and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high ceilings and dramatic brick arches are a lively contrast to modern furnishings. Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the attractions of Cienfuegos. The patron of the original building was the infamous Meyer Lansky, who intended for the hotel to serve a nearby casino. The hotel, which has views of lovely Cienfuegos Bay, has a pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar. First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ Title First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: _________________________________________ ZIP: _______________ Home: (_________)______________Cell: (_________)_____________________ Sharing with _______________________________________. (Form sent separately.) Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s): (1) _____________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ This is an air-inclusive program from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with a return from Santa Clara, Cuba, to Miami, FL, on specially arranged charter flights. I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: ❒ I/we reserve the Land & Air Program and request round-trip flight(s) to and from Miami, FL, to depart from: ________________________________________________________________ Departure City ❒ Please contact me/us to discuss connecting domestic air flight options. Single Accommodations ❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional $475 (limited availability). ❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by September 16, 2015 (60 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payable to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required) to reserve ________ place(s). ❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI International. ❒ Charge my: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ Discover Card # ___________________________________________________________ Expires________/________ All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $475 (limited availability). ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan offers an Any Reason Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel Happy! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CHARTER FLIGHTS-A Charter Operator with an OFAC Carrier Service Provider license will arrange the charter flights to and from Cuba. Exchange program participants should refer to the Charter Operatorís Operator-Participant Contract for further information on the charter program conditions. AHI International Corp. will provide this information as soon as the U.S. government approved flight schedules are available. BAGGAGE-All baggage including checked and carry-on cannot weigh more than a combined total of 44 lbs. All checked bags will cost $20 USD and if total luggage is overweight, then $2 per pound overweight fee. This fee is payable in cash only and 70 pounds total weight is the maximum. These terms are subject to change. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. ITINERARY PARTICIPATION - The general license for this program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasuryís Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), requires that people-to-people educational exchange travelers participate in a full-time schedule of activities that will result in meaningful interaction with the Cuban people, and imposes on AHI the obligation to ensure that participation. By registering for this program, you certify that you will adhere without deviation to the program itinerary. OFAC may require you to provide a report about the educational exchange activities, and requires that you maintain copies of your records relating to this Exchange for a period of five years. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. Whether you are traveling with the Cornell Alumni Assocation for the first time, or returning for yet another adventure, we look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends on an extraordinary journey. Please join us Sincerely, James A. Mazza '88 Associate Vice President, Alumni Affairs Cornell University Learning about Havana Hand-rolling cigars ____________________________________________________________ Operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Conrol of the U.S. Treasury Department. This exclusive program, developed by AHI International Corp., opens the door to a neighbor country long closed to American travelers. It is designed to promote people-to-people contact and cultural exchange. (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms. Calif. Seller of Travel Reg. No. 2028271-20, Fla. ST Reg. No. ST-36196, Iowa ST Reg. No. 520, Nevada ST Reg. No. 2003-0257, Ohio ST Reg. No. 8889139, Wash. State ST Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC member carriers. ©2015 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. 800-323-7373 800-323-7373 Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel A PEOPLE-TOPEOPLE EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE Cuba THE PEOPLE, CULTURE & ART SPONSORED BY CORNELL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TRAVEL PROGRAM CUBA15 50 (1) _____________________________________________________________ Price includes charter air service from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with return from Santa Clara, Cuba, back to Miami, FL. Meet local Cuban artists Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) $4,695* The Cornell Alumni Assocation Travel Program has been traveling the world with you, your classmates, your extended families, and your best friends for more than 40 years. During that time we frequently have been told that we offer some of the best group travel experiences to be found. While we carefully select each destination and itinerary--it's the people who travel with us that make these trips especially memorable. In fact, we've adopted the phrase, “an extraordinary journey in good company” as our motto. AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: • Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. • An exceptional travel value. • Unique access to local sites. • Flexibility and customization. • Safety and security. Special Price Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. Title Dear Alumni and Friends, November 15-23, 2015 A word about your Tour Operator Send to: Cuba Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program c/o AHI Travel International Tower-Suite 600 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL 60631 Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program Office of Alumni Affairs 130 E Seneca Street, Suite 400 Ithaca, NY 14850-4353 LAND | AIR PROGRAM Trip #:6-22048W Join alumni and friends for this unprecedented travel opportunity! Cathedral, Havana Reserve your trip to the Cuba today! NOVEMBER 15-23, 2015 800-323-7373 I NCLUDED F EATURES P ROGRAM H IGHLIGHTS Accommodations • Experience urban life in Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara, and get a glimpse of rural Cuba in the western province of Pinar del Río. • Meet members of Cuba’s arts community during visits with artists, dancers and musicians in their studios and performance spaces. • Discover the religions of Cuba and the role they play in daily life during dialogues with both clergy and congregants. Immerse yourself in the culture, art, history and people of fascinating and enigmatic Cuba. Participate in the historic evolution of the relationship between the U.S. and our closest island nation neighbor. Authorized by a U.S. Department of the Treasury general license, this People-to-People educational exchange program is brimming with opportunities to discover Cuba through its everyday people, ranging from artists and musicians to religious leaders, teachers and students. While marveling at Cuba’s opulent colonial architecture, vintage automobiles and vibrant countryside vistas, you will learn firsthand the hopes, dreams and aspirations of Cuban people working to improve their lives and enhance their society. • Visit a Cuban health clinic, and speak with the doctors and nurses who work there to learn about the Cuban health care system. • Get a behind-the-scenes look at Cuba’s most famous industry during a visit to a cigar factory, and meet the workers who make these highly sought-after products. • Learn about the economy, arts and architecture of Cuba during three insightful discussions with local experts. • Compare and contrast the experience of dining in both state-run and privately owned restaurants. Trinidad UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are Old Havana and its Fortification System, Trinidad and the Urban Historic Center of Cienfuegos. The Sierra del Rosario, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, also is featured. Havana colonial Spanish governors. Continue with a day one look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an MIAMI elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami guide will take you through some of Cuba’s International Airport in Miami, Florida. decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn about the plight of the families living there. In (Accommodations in Miami are included. the afternoon, meet members of Muraleando, Transportation to Miami is not included.) day two l | d a community center devoted to the art of mural painting, before enjoying conversation HAVANA with a salsa dance troupe about their work. Depart for Havana, Cuba. You may even have the opportunity to try a Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. few steps yourself! Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit Educational Focus: Urban Planning Revolution Square and the historic center for and the Architectural Challenges in lunch. Continue to the Museo de la Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula Revolución to see extensive exhibits of leads a discussion about contemporary city Cuba’s history, including the Bay of Pigs and planning in the Cuban capital. the Declaration of the Socialist Character of Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately the Revolution. owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a allowed to open their own restaurants. Each taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street, paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only setting and menu. thoroughfare has many state-run shops and b|l|d restaurants. It also has a growing number of day four cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, HAVANA who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban Judaism, Education and the Arts. The into showrooms for their wares. streets of Havana are filled with vintage day three b|l|d American convertibles. These 1950s classics, HAVANA imported before the U.S. trade embargo began Excursion: Havana, Old and New. in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of Explore Havana Vieja, the city’s historic their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio a drive through Havana’s historic quarter de los Capitanes Generales, residence of the before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center • One night in Miami, Florida, at the first-class Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport. • Five nights in Havana, Cuba, at the first-class Hotel Telégrafo. • Two nights in Cienfuegos at the first-class Hotel Jagua. Pinar del Río Meals to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba from congregation members. Continue to a contemporary dance studio to engage in a discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal. Visit the University of Havana, and discuss higher education with a school representative. Meet the dancers of the Havana Compás Dance, an Afro-Cuban company that has performed around the world. Local Flavor: Stop for lunch at La Barraca at the landmark Hotel Nacional. Educational Focus: U.S. and Cuban Relations. Join a University of Havana professor for a discussion about the U.S., Cuba and the Cuban economy. Local Flavor: The owner of La Terraza, a Havana paladar, welcomes you for dinner. day five b|l|d PINAR DEL RÍO Excursion: Rural Cuba. Venture outside Havana to the beautiful countryside and the Sierra del Rosario mountain range on the western part of the island. This scenic drive takes you through rural communities and past tobacco plantations to Las Terrazas, a model socialist community established in the 1980s. Visit the organic vegetable gardens and meet the community’s gardeners. Plant a tree with your fellow travelers, and visit an art studio. Local Flavor: Enjoy creative cuisine prepared with local, organic vegetables at El Romero. Excursion: La Quinta Santovenia. Meet the residents of a religious senior home that is one of the best examples of Cuban neoclassical architecture. Local Flavor: Experience a meal at Café del Oriente, one of the best state-run restaurants in the country. day six b|l|d HAVANA Excursion: Cigars and the Arts. Visit a cigar factory for a glimpse of Cuba’s most famous industry. Meet the workers and learn about their work. Continue to the National Museum of Fine Arts to see its collection of Cuban art before meeting some of the artists who founded Studio 7 y 60, an arts cooperative, at their studio. Visit Casa de la Cultura, a children’s cultural center. Educational Focus: Contemporary Art in Cuba. Join a discussion about contemporary Cuban artists and their work. Wilfredo Benítez of the nonprofit arts advocacy group, the Ludwig Foundation, will lead the talk. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner at La Ferminia, an excellent state-run restaurant. day seven b|l|d CIENFUEGOS Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in central Cuba. Excursion: Cuba’s Colonial Fort and the Bay of Pigs. Before leaving Havana, see Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña. The earliest parts of this fortress date from the 16th century. Admire an amazing view of Havana Bay. Continuing to Cienfuegos, stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos, check in to the Hotel Jagua. Excursion: Introduction to Cienfuegos. Take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the city’s main square. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban music at a colonial mansion. • Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or coffee with all meals, plus a local beverage with dinner. Health clinic visit day eight b|l|d TRINIDAD | CIENFUEGOS Excursion: Trinidad, Santería and Local Life. Explore the city of Trinidad. In Plaza Mayor, see the Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad, Cuba’s oldest church. Then visit a Santería temple to meet the priest and learn about the religion. Visit the home of a family in Trinidad. Meet the family and learn about life in a typical Cuban home. Excursion: Coro Cienfuegos. Visit the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a performance by Coro Cienfuegos, a renowned choir that has entertained Cubans for generations. After the performance, meet the choir members and learn about their music. The owners of El Lagarto welcome you to their paladar for a Farewell Dinner. day nine b|l CIENFUEGOS | SANTA CLARA Excursion: Medicine and Education. Visit a Cuban health clinic in Cienfuegos, and meet the staff to learn about Cuba’s health care system. Continue to Santa Clara, and visit a vocational school. Speak with the director and students about the educational program. Transfer to the Santa Clara airport for the return flight to Miami. Note: This itinerary is subject to change. If an event must be canceled, it will be replaced with another people-to-people event. During the walking tours, the sidewalks and other surfaces may be narrow, uneven or made of cobblestones. Included meals indicated each day as B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. • Sample authentic regional specialties while dining at specially selected state-run and privately owned restaurants. Transportation • Chartered round-trip flights from Miami to Cuba. • All deluxe motor coach transfers in Cuba. The Cuban Soundtrack The infectious rhythms of Cuban music delight people around the world. The combination of its Spanish and West African influences have created delicious sounds that will compel you to dance. Hidden for decades, Cuban music came to the forefront in the 1990s with the release of “The Buena Vista Social Club,” an album by some of Cuba’s most famous musicians and the subsequent documentary about them. European music, both secular and religious, and dance first arrived in Cuba in the 16th century with Spanish colonists. African slaves also brought their musical traditions, preserved through cabildos, councils formed to support the different African ethnic groups brought to the island. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to continue their traditional religious traditions, including music and dance. Over the next few hundred years, these diverse sounds emerged into the lively music we know today. Son, rumba, mambo and chachachá all are products of this musical union. Rumba rhythms, for example, have roots in the percussive elements of santería, the religion that developed when Yoruba slaves masked their traditional beliefs in the guise of Roman Catholicism. The most important genre, however, is son; a product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century, it was the precursor to most other types of Cuban music. Havana Activities and Services • Interact with locals during daily people-to-people exchanges. All excursions in the itinerary are included. • Learn about Cuban culture, history and more during informative educational discussions with local experts. • Travel with an experienced Program Director throughout your journey. • Enjoy open and frank conversations with locals with the help of Englishspeaking guides and translators. • Welcome and Farewell dinners. • Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. Pre-Departure Benefits • Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. • Complimentary travel wallet. Cienfuegos Trinidad A C C O M M O D AT I O N S Hotel Telégrafo | Havana Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is Cuba’s oldest hotel. It is just steps away from much of Havana’s colonial architecture. The hotel offers the wonderful ambience of old Cuba along with modern amenities and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high ceilings and dramatic brick arches are a lively contrast to modern furnishings. Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the attractions of Cienfuegos. The patron of the original building was the infamous Meyer Lansky, who intended for the hotel to serve a nearby casino. The hotel, which has views of lovely Cienfuegos Bay, has a pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar. I NCLUDED F EATURES P ROGRAM H IGHLIGHTS Accommodations • Experience urban life in Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara, and get a glimpse of rural Cuba in the western province of Pinar del Río. • Meet members of Cuba’s arts community during visits with artists, dancers and musicians in their studios and performance spaces. • Discover the religions of Cuba and the role they play in daily life during dialogues with both clergy and congregants. Immerse yourself in the culture, art, history and people of fascinating and enigmatic Cuba. Participate in the historic evolution of the relationship between the U.S. and our closest island nation neighbor. Authorized by a U.S. Department of the Treasury general license, this People-to-People educational exchange program is brimming with opportunities to discover Cuba through its everyday people, ranging from artists and musicians to religious leaders, teachers and students. While marveling at Cuba’s opulent colonial architecture, vintage automobiles and vibrant countryside vistas, you will learn firsthand the hopes, dreams and aspirations of Cuban people working to improve their lives and enhance their society. • Visit a Cuban health clinic, and speak with the doctors and nurses who work there to learn about the Cuban health care system. • Get a behind-the-scenes look at Cuba’s most famous industry during a visit to a cigar factory, and meet the workers who make these highly sought-after products. • Learn about the economy, arts and architecture of Cuba during three insightful discussions with local experts. • Compare and contrast the experience of dining in both state-run and privately owned restaurants. Trinidad UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are Old Havana and its Fortification System, Trinidad and the Urban Historic Center of Cienfuegos. The Sierra del Rosario, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, also is featured. Havana colonial Spanish governors. Continue with a day one look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an MIAMI elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami guide will take you through some of Cuba’s International Airport in Miami, Florida. decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn about the plight of the families living there. In (Accommodations in Miami are included. the afternoon, meet members of Muraleando, Transportation to Miami is not included.) day two l | d a community center devoted to the art of mural painting, before enjoying conversation HAVANA with a salsa dance troupe about their work. Depart for Havana, Cuba. You may even have the opportunity to try a Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. few steps yourself! Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit Educational Focus: Urban Planning Revolution Square and the historic center for and the Architectural Challenges in lunch. Continue to the Museo de la Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula Revolución to see extensive exhibits of leads a discussion about contemporary city Cuba’s history, including the Bay of Pigs and planning in the Cuban capital. the Declaration of the Socialist Character of Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately the Revolution. owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a allowed to open their own restaurants. Each taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street, paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only setting and menu. thoroughfare has many state-run shops and b|l|d restaurants. It also has a growing number of day four cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, HAVANA who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban Judaism, Education and the Arts. The into showrooms for their wares. streets of Havana are filled with vintage day three b|l|d American convertibles. These 1950s classics, HAVANA imported before the U.S. trade embargo began Excursion: Havana, Old and New. in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of Explore Havana Vieja, the city’s historic their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio a drive through Havana’s historic quarter de los Capitanes Generales, residence of the before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center • One night in Miami, Florida, at the first-class Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport. • Five nights in Havana, Cuba, at the first-class Hotel Telégrafo. • Two nights in Cienfuegos at the first-class Hotel Jagua. Pinar del Río Meals to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba from congregation members. Continue to a contemporary dance studio to engage in a discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal. Visit the University of Havana, and discuss higher education with a school representative. Meet the dancers of the Havana Compás Dance, an Afro-Cuban company that has performed around the world. Local Flavor: Stop for lunch at La Barraca at the landmark Hotel Nacional. Educational Focus: U.S. and Cuban Relations. Join a University of Havana professor for a discussion about the U.S., Cuba and the Cuban economy. Local Flavor: The owner of La Terraza, a Havana paladar, welcomes you for dinner. day five b|l|d PINAR DEL RÍO Excursion: Rural Cuba. Venture outside Havana to the beautiful countryside and the Sierra del Rosario mountain range on the western part of the island. This scenic drive takes you through rural communities and past tobacco plantations to Las Terrazas, a model socialist community established in the 1980s. Visit the organic vegetable gardens and meet the community’s gardeners. Plant a tree with your fellow travelers, and visit an art studio. Local Flavor: Enjoy creative cuisine prepared with local, organic vegetables at El Romero. Excursion: La Quinta Santovenia. Meet the residents of a religious senior home that is one of the best examples of Cuban neoclassical architecture. Local Flavor: Experience a meal at Café del Oriente, one of the best state-run restaurants in the country. day six b|l|d HAVANA Excursion: Cigars and the Arts. Visit a cigar factory for a glimpse of Cuba’s most famous industry. Meet the workers and learn about their work. Continue to the National Museum of Fine Arts to see its collection of Cuban art before meeting some of the artists who founded Studio 7 y 60, an arts cooperative, at their studio. Visit Casa de la Cultura, a children’s cultural center. Educational Focus: Contemporary Art in Cuba. Join a discussion about contemporary Cuban artists and their work. Wilfredo Benítez of the nonprofit arts advocacy group, the Ludwig Foundation, will lead the talk. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner at La Ferminia, an excellent state-run restaurant. day seven b|l|d CIENFUEGOS Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in central Cuba. Excursion: Cuba’s Colonial Fort and the Bay of Pigs. Before leaving Havana, see Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña. The earliest parts of this fortress date from the 16th century. Admire an amazing view of Havana Bay. Continuing to Cienfuegos, stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos, check in to the Hotel Jagua. Excursion: Introduction to Cienfuegos. Take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the city’s main square. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban music at a colonial mansion. • Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or coffee with all meals, plus a local beverage with dinner. Health clinic visit day eight b|l|d TRINIDAD | CIENFUEGOS Excursion: Trinidad, Santería and Local Life. Explore the city of Trinidad. In Plaza Mayor, see the Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad, Cuba’s oldest church. Then visit a Santería temple to meet the priest and learn about the religion. Visit the home of a family in Trinidad. Meet the family and learn about life in a typical Cuban home. Excursion: Coro Cienfuegos. Visit the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a performance by Coro Cienfuegos, a renowned choir that has entertained Cubans for generations. After the performance, meet the choir members and learn about their music. The owners of El Lagarto welcome you to their paladar for a Farewell Dinner. day nine b|l CIENFUEGOS | SANTA CLARA Excursion: Medicine and Education. Visit a Cuban health clinic in Cienfuegos, and meet the staff to learn about Cuba’s health care system. Continue to Santa Clara, and visit a vocational school. Speak with the director and students about the educational program. Transfer to the Santa Clara airport for the return flight to Miami. Note: This itinerary is subject to change. If an event must be canceled, it will be replaced with another people-to-people event. During the walking tours, the sidewalks and other surfaces may be narrow, uneven or made of cobblestones. Included meals indicated each day as B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. • Sample authentic regional specialties while dining at specially selected state-run and privately owned restaurants. Transportation • Chartered round-trip flights from Miami to Cuba. • All deluxe motor coach transfers in Cuba. The Cuban Soundtrack The infectious rhythms of Cuban music delight people around the world. The combination of its Spanish and West African influences have created delicious sounds that will compel you to dance. Hidden for decades, Cuban music came to the forefront in the 1990s with the release of “The Buena Vista Social Club,” an album by some of Cuba’s most famous musicians and the subsequent documentary about them. European music, both secular and religious, and dance first arrived in Cuba in the 16th century with Spanish colonists. African slaves also brought their musical traditions, preserved through cabildos, councils formed to support the different African ethnic groups brought to the island. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to continue their traditional religious traditions, including music and dance. Over the next few hundred years, these diverse sounds emerged into the lively music we know today. Son, rumba, mambo and chachachá all are products of this musical union. Rumba rhythms, for example, have roots in the percussive elements of santería, the religion that developed when Yoruba slaves masked their traditional beliefs in the guise of Roman Catholicism. The most important genre, however, is son; a product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century, it was the precursor to most other types of Cuban music. Havana Activities and Services • Interact with locals during daily people-to-people exchanges. All excursions in the itinerary are included. • Learn about Cuban culture, history and more during informative educational discussions with local experts. • Travel with an experienced Program Director throughout your journey. • Enjoy open and frank conversations with locals with the help of Englishspeaking guides and translators. • Welcome and Farewell dinners. • Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. Pre-Departure Benefits • Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. • Complimentary travel wallet. Cienfuegos Trinidad A C C O M M O D AT I O N S Hotel Telégrafo | Havana Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is Cuba’s oldest hotel. It is just steps away from much of Havana’s colonial architecture. The hotel offers the wonderful ambience of old Cuba along with modern amenities and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high ceilings and dramatic brick arches are a lively contrast to modern furnishings. Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the attractions of Cienfuegos. The patron of the original building was the infamous Meyer Lansky, who intended for the hotel to serve a nearby casino. The hotel, which has views of lovely Cienfuegos Bay, has a pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar. I NCLUDED F EATURES P ROGRAM H IGHLIGHTS Accommodations • Experience urban life in Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara, and get a glimpse of rural Cuba in the western province of Pinar del Río. • Meet members of Cuba’s arts community during visits with artists, dancers and musicians in their studios and performance spaces. • Discover the religions of Cuba and the role they play in daily life during dialogues with both clergy and congregants. Immerse yourself in the culture, art, history and people of fascinating and enigmatic Cuba. Participate in the historic evolution of the relationship between the U.S. and our closest island nation neighbor. Authorized by a U.S. Department of the Treasury general license, this People-to-People educational exchange program is brimming with opportunities to discover Cuba through its everyday people, ranging from artists and musicians to religious leaders, teachers and students. While marveling at Cuba’s opulent colonial architecture, vintage automobiles and vibrant countryside vistas, you will learn firsthand the hopes, dreams and aspirations of Cuban people working to improve their lives and enhance their society. • Visit a Cuban health clinic, and speak with the doctors and nurses who work there to learn about the Cuban health care system. • Get a behind-the-scenes look at Cuba’s most famous industry during a visit to a cigar factory, and meet the workers who make these highly sought-after products. • Learn about the economy, arts and architecture of Cuba during three insightful discussions with local experts. • Compare and contrast the experience of dining in both state-run and privately owned restaurants. Trinidad UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are Old Havana and its Fortification System, Trinidad and the Urban Historic Center of Cienfuegos. The Sierra del Rosario, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, also is featured. Havana colonial Spanish governors. Continue with a day one look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an MIAMI elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami guide will take you through some of Cuba’s International Airport in Miami, Florida. decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn about the plight of the families living there. In (Accommodations in Miami are included. the afternoon, meet members of Muraleando, Transportation to Miami is not included.) day two l | d a community center devoted to the art of mural painting, before enjoying conversation HAVANA with a salsa dance troupe about their work. Depart for Havana, Cuba. You may even have the opportunity to try a Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. few steps yourself! Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit Educational Focus: Urban Planning Revolution Square and the historic center for and the Architectural Challenges in lunch. Continue to the Museo de la Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula Revolución to see extensive exhibits of leads a discussion about contemporary city Cuba’s history, including the Bay of Pigs and planning in the Cuban capital. the Declaration of the Socialist Character of Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately the Revolution. owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a allowed to open their own restaurants. Each taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street, paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only setting and menu. thoroughfare has many state-run shops and b|l|d restaurants. It also has a growing number of day four cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, HAVANA who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban Judaism, Education and the Arts. The into showrooms for their wares. streets of Havana are filled with vintage day three b|l|d American convertibles. These 1950s classics, HAVANA imported before the U.S. trade embargo began Excursion: Havana, Old and New. in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of Explore Havana Vieja, the city’s historic their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio a drive through Havana’s historic quarter de los Capitanes Generales, residence of the before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center • One night in Miami, Florida, at the first-class Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport. • Five nights in Havana, Cuba, at the first-class Hotel Telégrafo. • Two nights in Cienfuegos at the first-class Hotel Jagua. Pinar del Río Meals to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba from congregation members. Continue to a contemporary dance studio to engage in a discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal. Visit the University of Havana, and discuss higher education with a school representative. Meet the dancers of the Havana Compás Dance, an Afro-Cuban company that has performed around the world. Local Flavor: Stop for lunch at La Barraca at the landmark Hotel Nacional. Educational Focus: U.S. and Cuban Relations. Join a University of Havana professor for a discussion about the U.S., Cuba and the Cuban economy. Local Flavor: The owner of La Terraza, a Havana paladar, welcomes you for dinner. day five b|l|d PINAR DEL RÍO Excursion: Rural Cuba. Venture outside Havana to the beautiful countryside and the Sierra del Rosario mountain range on the western part of the island. This scenic drive takes you through rural communities and past tobacco plantations to Las Terrazas, a model socialist community established in the 1980s. Visit the organic vegetable gardens and meet the community’s gardeners. Plant a tree with your fellow travelers, and visit an art studio. Local Flavor: Enjoy creative cuisine prepared with local, organic vegetables at El Romero. Excursion: La Quinta Santovenia. Meet the residents of a religious senior home that is one of the best examples of Cuban neoclassical architecture. Local Flavor: Experience a meal at Café del Oriente, one of the best state-run restaurants in the country. day six b|l|d HAVANA Excursion: Cigars and the Arts. Visit a cigar factory for a glimpse of Cuba’s most famous industry. Meet the workers and learn about their work. Continue to the National Museum of Fine Arts to see its collection of Cuban art before meeting some of the artists who founded Studio 7 y 60, an arts cooperative, at their studio. Visit Casa de la Cultura, a children’s cultural center. Educational Focus: Contemporary Art in Cuba. Join a discussion about contemporary Cuban artists and their work. Wilfredo Benítez of the nonprofit arts advocacy group, the Ludwig Foundation, will lead the talk. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner at La Ferminia, an excellent state-run restaurant. day seven b|l|d CIENFUEGOS Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in central Cuba. Excursion: Cuba’s Colonial Fort and the Bay of Pigs. Before leaving Havana, see Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña. The earliest parts of this fortress date from the 16th century. Admire an amazing view of Havana Bay. Continuing to Cienfuegos, stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos, check in to the Hotel Jagua. Excursion: Introduction to Cienfuegos. Take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the city’s main square. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban music at a colonial mansion. • Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or coffee with all meals, plus a local beverage with dinner. Health clinic visit day eight b|l|d TRINIDAD | CIENFUEGOS Excursion: Trinidad, Santería and Local Life. Explore the city of Trinidad. In Plaza Mayor, see the Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad, Cuba’s oldest church. Then visit a Santería temple to meet the priest and learn about the religion. Visit the home of a family in Trinidad. Meet the family and learn about life in a typical Cuban home. Excursion: Coro Cienfuegos. Visit the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a performance by Coro Cienfuegos, a renowned choir that has entertained Cubans for generations. After the performance, meet the choir members and learn about their music. The owners of El Lagarto welcome you to their paladar for a Farewell Dinner. day nine b|l CIENFUEGOS | SANTA CLARA Excursion: Medicine and Education. Visit a Cuban health clinic in Cienfuegos, and meet the staff to learn about Cuba’s health care system. Continue to Santa Clara, and visit a vocational school. Speak with the director and students about the educational program. Transfer to the Santa Clara airport for the return flight to Miami. Note: This itinerary is subject to change. If an event must be canceled, it will be replaced with another people-to-people event. During the walking tours, the sidewalks and other surfaces may be narrow, uneven or made of cobblestones. Included meals indicated each day as B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. • Sample authentic regional specialties while dining at specially selected state-run and privately owned restaurants. Transportation • Chartered round-trip flights from Miami to Cuba. • All deluxe motor coach transfers in Cuba. The Cuban Soundtrack The infectious rhythms of Cuban music delight people around the world. The combination of its Spanish and West African influences have created delicious sounds that will compel you to dance. Hidden for decades, Cuban music came to the forefront in the 1990s with the release of “The Buena Vista Social Club,” an album by some of Cuba’s most famous musicians and the subsequent documentary about them. European music, both secular and religious, and dance first arrived in Cuba in the 16th century with Spanish colonists. African slaves also brought their musical traditions, preserved through cabildos, councils formed to support the different African ethnic groups brought to the island. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to continue their traditional religious traditions, including music and dance. Over the next few hundred years, these diverse sounds emerged into the lively music we know today. Son, rumba, mambo and chachachá all are products of this musical union. Rumba rhythms, for example, have roots in the percussive elements of santería, the religion that developed when Yoruba slaves masked their traditional beliefs in the guise of Roman Catholicism. The most important genre, however, is son; a product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century, it was the precursor to most other types of Cuban music. Havana Activities and Services • Interact with locals during daily people-to-people exchanges. All excursions in the itinerary are included. • Learn about Cuban culture, history and more during informative educational discussions with local experts. • Travel with an experienced Program Director throughout your journey. • Enjoy open and frank conversations with locals with the help of Englishspeaking guides and translators. • Welcome and Farewell dinners. • Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. Pre-Departure Benefits • Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. • Complimentary travel wallet. Cienfuegos Trinidad A C C O M M O D AT I O N S Hotel Telégrafo | Havana Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is Cuba’s oldest hotel. It is just steps away from much of Havana’s colonial architecture. The hotel offers the wonderful ambience of old Cuba along with modern amenities and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high ceilings and dramatic brick arches are a lively contrast to modern furnishings. Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the attractions of Cienfuegos. The patron of the original building was the infamous Meyer Lansky, who intended for the hotel to serve a nearby casino. The hotel, which has views of lovely Cienfuegos Bay, has a pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar. I NCLUDED F EATURES P ROGRAM H IGHLIGHTS Accommodations • Experience urban life in Havana, Cienfuegos, Trinidad and Santa Clara, and get a glimpse of rural Cuba in the western province of Pinar del Río. • Meet members of Cuba’s arts community during visits with artists, dancers and musicians in their studios and performance spaces. • Discover the religions of Cuba and the role they play in daily life during dialogues with both clergy and congregants. Immerse yourself in the culture, art, history and people of fascinating and enigmatic Cuba. Participate in the historic evolution of the relationship between the U.S. and our closest island nation neighbor. Authorized by a U.S. Department of the Treasury general license, this People-to-People educational exchange program is brimming with opportunities to discover Cuba through its everyday people, ranging from artists and musicians to religious leaders, teachers and students. While marveling at Cuba’s opulent colonial architecture, vintage automobiles and vibrant countryside vistas, you will learn firsthand the hopes, dreams and aspirations of Cuban people working to improve their lives and enhance their society. • Visit a Cuban health clinic, and speak with the doctors and nurses who work there to learn about the Cuban health care system. • Get a behind-the-scenes look at Cuba’s most famous industry during a visit to a cigar factory, and meet the workers who make these highly sought-after products. • Learn about the economy, arts and architecture of Cuba during three insightful discussions with local experts. • Compare and contrast the experience of dining in both state-run and privately owned restaurants. Trinidad UNESCO The UNESCO World Heritage sites featured in this program are Old Havana and its Fortification System, Trinidad and the Urban Historic Center of Cienfuegos. The Sierra del Rosario, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, also is featured. Havana colonial Spanish governors. Continue with a day one look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an MIAMI elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami guide will take you through some of Cuba’s International Airport in Miami, Florida. decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn about the plight of the families living there. In (Accommodations in Miami are included. the afternoon, meet members of Muraleando, Transportation to Miami is not included.) day two l | d a community center devoted to the art of mural painting, before enjoying conversation HAVANA with a salsa dance troupe about their work. Depart for Havana, Cuba. You may even have the opportunity to try a Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. few steps yourself! Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit Educational Focus: Urban Planning Revolution Square and the historic center for and the Architectural Challenges in lunch. Continue to the Museo de la Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula Revolución to see extensive exhibits of leads a discussion about contemporary city Cuba’s history, including the Bay of Pigs and planning in the Cuban capital. the Declaration of the Socialist Character of Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately the Revolution. owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a allowed to open their own restaurants. Each taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street, paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only setting and menu. thoroughfare has many state-run shops and b|l|d restaurants. It also has a growing number of day four cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, HAVANA who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban Judaism, Education and the Arts. The into showrooms for their wares. streets of Havana are filled with vintage day three b|l|d American convertibles. These 1950s classics, HAVANA imported before the U.S. trade embargo began Excursion: Havana, Old and New. in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of Explore Havana Vieja, the city’s historic their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio a drive through Havana’s historic quarter de los Capitanes Generales, residence of the before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center • One night in Miami, Florida, at the first-class Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport. • Five nights in Havana, Cuba, at the first-class Hotel Telégrafo. • Two nights in Cienfuegos at the first-class Hotel Jagua. Pinar del Río Meals to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba from congregation members. Continue to a contemporary dance studio to engage in a discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal. Visit the University of Havana, and discuss higher education with a school representative. Meet the dancers of the Havana Compás Dance, an Afro-Cuban company that has performed around the world. Local Flavor: Stop for lunch at La Barraca at the landmark Hotel Nacional. Educational Focus: U.S. and Cuban Relations. Join a University of Havana professor for a discussion about the U.S., Cuba and the Cuban economy. Local Flavor: The owner of La Terraza, a Havana paladar, welcomes you for dinner. day five b|l|d PINAR DEL RÍO Excursion: Rural Cuba. Venture outside Havana to the beautiful countryside and the Sierra del Rosario mountain range on the western part of the island. This scenic drive takes you through rural communities and past tobacco plantations to Las Terrazas, a model socialist community established in the 1980s. Visit the organic vegetable gardens and meet the community’s gardeners. Plant a tree with your fellow travelers, and visit an art studio. Local Flavor: Enjoy creative cuisine prepared with local, organic vegetables at El Romero. Excursion: La Quinta Santovenia. Meet the residents of a religious senior home that is one of the best examples of Cuban neoclassical architecture. Local Flavor: Experience a meal at Café del Oriente, one of the best state-run restaurants in the country. day six b|l|d HAVANA Excursion: Cigars and the Arts. Visit a cigar factory for a glimpse of Cuba’s most famous industry. Meet the workers and learn about their work. Continue to the National Museum of Fine Arts to see its collection of Cuban art before meeting some of the artists who founded Studio 7 y 60, an arts cooperative, at their studio. Visit Casa de la Cultura, a children’s cultural center. Educational Focus: Contemporary Art in Cuba. Join a discussion about contemporary Cuban artists and their work. Wilfredo Benítez of the nonprofit arts advocacy group, the Ludwig Foundation, will lead the talk. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner at La Ferminia, an excellent state-run restaurant. day seven b|l|d CIENFUEGOS Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in central Cuba. Excursion: Cuba’s Colonial Fort and the Bay of Pigs. Before leaving Havana, see Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabaña. The earliest parts of this fortress date from the 16th century. Admire an amazing view of Havana Bay. Continuing to Cienfuegos, stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961 Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos, check in to the Hotel Jagua. Excursion: Introduction to Cienfuegos. Take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the city’s main square. Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban music at a colonial mansion. • Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or coffee with all meals, plus a local beverage with dinner. Health clinic visit day eight b|l|d TRINIDAD | CIENFUEGOS Excursion: Trinidad, Santería and Local Life. Explore the city of Trinidad. In Plaza Mayor, see the Iglesia de la Santísima Trinidad, Cuba’s oldest church. Then visit a Santería temple to meet the priest and learn about the religion. Visit the home of a family in Trinidad. Meet the family and learn about life in a typical Cuban home. Excursion: Coro Cienfuegos. Visit the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a performance by Coro Cienfuegos, a renowned choir that has entertained Cubans for generations. After the performance, meet the choir members and learn about their music. The owners of El Lagarto welcome you to their paladar for a Farewell Dinner. day nine b|l CIENFUEGOS | SANTA CLARA Excursion: Medicine and Education. Visit a Cuban health clinic in Cienfuegos, and meet the staff to learn about Cuba’s health care system. Continue to Santa Clara, and visit a vocational school. Speak with the director and students about the educational program. Transfer to the Santa Clara airport for the return flight to Miami. Note: This itinerary is subject to change. If an event must be canceled, it will be replaced with another people-to-people event. During the walking tours, the sidewalks and other surfaces may be narrow, uneven or made of cobblestones. Included meals indicated each day as B/L/D = Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner. • Sample authentic regional specialties while dining at specially selected state-run and privately owned restaurants. Transportation • Chartered round-trip flights from Miami to Cuba. • All deluxe motor coach transfers in Cuba. The Cuban Soundtrack The infectious rhythms of Cuban music delight people around the world. The combination of its Spanish and West African influences have created delicious sounds that will compel you to dance. Hidden for decades, Cuban music came to the forefront in the 1990s with the release of “The Buena Vista Social Club,” an album by some of Cuba’s most famous musicians and the subsequent documentary about them. European music, both secular and religious, and dance first arrived in Cuba in the 16th century with Spanish colonists. African slaves also brought their musical traditions, preserved through cabildos, councils formed to support the different African ethnic groups brought to the island. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to continue their traditional religious traditions, including music and dance. Over the next few hundred years, these diverse sounds emerged into the lively music we know today. Son, rumba, mambo and chachachá all are products of this musical union. Rumba rhythms, for example, have roots in the percussive elements of santería, the religion that developed when Yoruba slaves masked their traditional beliefs in the guise of Roman Catholicism. The most important genre, however, is son; a product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century, it was the precursor to most other types of Cuban music. Havana Activities and Services • Interact with locals during daily people-to-people exchanges. All excursions in the itinerary are included. • Learn about Cuban culture, history and more during informative educational discussions with local experts. • Travel with an experienced Program Director throughout your journey. • Enjoy open and frank conversations with locals with the help of Englishspeaking guides and translators. • Welcome and Farewell dinners. • Tipping of excursion guides and drivers. Pre-Departure Benefits • Consultation services of a dedicated Passenger Service Representative prior to departure. • Detailed travel and destination information to assist in your planning. • Complimentary travel wallet. Cienfuegos Trinidad A C C O M M O D AT I O N S Hotel Telégrafo | Havana Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is Cuba’s oldest hotel. It is just steps away from much of Havana’s colonial architecture. The hotel offers the wonderful ambience of old Cuba along with modern amenities and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high ceilings and dramatic brick arches are a lively contrast to modern furnishings. Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the attractions of Cienfuegos. The patron of the original building was the infamous Meyer Lansky, who intended for the hotel to serve a nearby casino. The hotel, which has views of lovely Cienfuegos Bay, has a pool, fitness center, restaurant and bar. First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ Title First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: _________________________________________ ZIP: _______________ Home: (_________)______________Cell: (_________)_____________________ Sharing with _______________________________________. (Form sent separately.) Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s): (1) _____________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ This is an air-inclusive program from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with a return from Santa Clara, Cuba, to Miami, FL, on specially arranged charter flights. I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: ❒ I/we reserve the Land & Air Program and request round-trip flight(s) to and from Miami, FL, to depart from: ________________________________________________________________ Departure City ❒ Please contact me/us to discuss connecting domestic air flight options. Single Accommodations ❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional $475 (limited availability). ❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by September 16, 2015 (60 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payable to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required) to reserve ________ place(s). ❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI International. ❒ Charge my: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ Discover Card # ___________________________________________________________ Expires________/________ All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $475 (limited availability). ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan offers an Any Reason Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel Happy! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CHARTER FLIGHTS-A Charter Operator with an OFAC Carrier Service Provider license will arrange the charter flights to and from Cuba. Exchange program participants should refer to the Charter Operatorís Operator-Participant Contract for further information on the charter program conditions. AHI International Corp. will provide this information as soon as the U.S. government approved flight schedules are available. BAGGAGE-All baggage including checked and carry-on cannot weigh more than a combined total of 44 lbs. All checked bags will cost $20 USD and if total luggage is overweight, then $2 per pound overweight fee. This fee is payable in cash only and 70 pounds total weight is the maximum. These terms are subject to change. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. ITINERARY PARTICIPATION - The general license for this program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasuryís Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), requires that people-to-people educational exchange travelers participate in a full-time schedule of activities that will result in meaningful interaction with the Cuban people, and imposes on AHI the obligation to ensure that participation. By registering for this program, you certify that you will adhere without deviation to the program itinerary. OFAC may require you to provide a report about the educational exchange activities, and requires that you maintain copies of your records relating to this Exchange for a period of five years. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. Whether you are traveling with the Cornell Alumni Assocation for the first time, or returning for yet another adventure, we look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends on an extraordinary journey. Please join us Sincerely, James A. Mazza '88 Associate Vice President, Alumni Affairs Cornell University Learning about Havana Hand-rolling cigars ____________________________________________________________ Operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Conrol of the U.S. Treasury Department. This exclusive program, developed by AHI International Corp., opens the door to a neighbor country long closed to American travelers. It is designed to promote people-to-people contact and cultural exchange. (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms. Calif. Seller of Travel Reg. No. 2028271-20, Fla. ST Reg. No. ST-36196, Iowa ST Reg. No. 520, Nevada ST Reg. No. 2003-0257, Ohio ST Reg. No. 8889139, Wash. State ST Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC member carriers. ©2015 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. 800-323-7373 800-323-7373 Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel A PEOPLE-TOPEOPLE EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE Cuba THE PEOPLE, CULTURE & ART SPONSORED BY CORNELL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TRAVEL PROGRAM CUBA15 50 (1) _____________________________________________________________ Price includes charter air service from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with return from Santa Clara, Cuba, back to Miami, FL. Meet local Cuban artists Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) $4,695* The Cornell Alumni Assocation Travel Program has been traveling the world with you, your classmates, your extended families, and your best friends for more than 40 years. During that time we frequently have been told that we offer some of the best group travel experiences to be found. While we carefully select each destination and itinerary--it's the people who travel with us that make these trips especially memorable. In fact, we've adopted the phrase, “an extraordinary journey in good company” as our motto. AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: • Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. • An exceptional travel value. • Unique access to local sites. • Flexibility and customization. • Safety and security. Special Price Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. Title Dear Alumni and Friends, November 15-23, 2015 A word about your Tour Operator Send to: Cuba Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program c/o AHI Travel International Tower-Suite 600 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL 60631 Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program Office of Alumni Affairs 130 E Seneca Street, Suite 400 Ithaca, NY 14850-4353 LAND | AIR PROGRAM Trip #:6-22048W Join alumni and friends for this unprecedented travel opportunity! Cathedral, Havana Reserve your trip to the Cuba today! NOVEMBER 15-23, 2015 800-323-7373 First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ Title First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: _________________________________________ ZIP: _______________ Home: (_________)______________Cell: (_________)_____________________ Sharing with _______________________________________. (Form sent separately.) Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s): (1) _____________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ This is an air-inclusive program from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with a return from Santa Clara, Cuba, to Miami, FL, on specially arranged charter flights. I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: ❒ I/we reserve the Land & Air Program and request round-trip flight(s) to and from Miami, FL, to depart from: ________________________________________________________________ Departure City ❒ Please contact me/us to discuss connecting domestic air flight options. Single Accommodations ❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional $475 (limited availability). ❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by September 16, 2015 (60 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payable to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required) to reserve ________ place(s). ❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI International. ❒ Charge my: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ Discover Card # ___________________________________________________________ Expires________/________ All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $475 (limited availability). ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan offers an Any Reason Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel Happy! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CHARTER FLIGHTS-A Charter Operator with an OFAC Carrier Service Provider license will arrange the charter flights to and from Cuba. Exchange program participants should refer to the Charter Operatorís Operator-Participant Contract for further information on the charter program conditions. AHI International Corp. will provide this information as soon as the U.S. government approved flight schedules are available. BAGGAGE-All baggage including checked and carry-on cannot weigh more than a combined total of 44 lbs. All checked bags will cost $20 USD and if total luggage is overweight, then $2 per pound overweight fee. This fee is payable in cash only and 70 pounds total weight is the maximum. These terms are subject to change. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. ITINERARY PARTICIPATION - The general license for this program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasuryís Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), requires that people-to-people educational exchange travelers participate in a full-time schedule of activities that will result in meaningful interaction with the Cuban people, and imposes on AHI the obligation to ensure that participation. By registering for this program, you certify that you will adhere without deviation to the program itinerary. OFAC may require you to provide a report about the educational exchange activities, and requires that you maintain copies of your records relating to this Exchange for a period of five years. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. Whether you are traveling with the Cornell Alumni Assocation for the first time, or returning for yet another adventure, we look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends on an extraordinary journey. Please join us Sincerely, James A. Mazza '88 Associate Vice President, Alumni Affairs Cornell University Learning about Havana Hand-rolling cigars ____________________________________________________________ Operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Conrol of the U.S. Treasury Department. This exclusive program, developed by AHI International Corp., opens the door to a neighbor country long closed to American travelers. It is designed to promote people-to-people contact and cultural exchange. (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms. Calif. Seller of Travel Reg. No. 2028271-20, Fla. ST Reg. No. ST-36196, Iowa ST Reg. No. 520, Nevada ST Reg. No. 2003-0257, Ohio ST Reg. No. 8889139, Wash. State ST Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC member carriers. ©2015 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. 800-323-7373 800-323-7373 Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel A PEOPLE-TOPEOPLE EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE Cuba THE PEOPLE, CULTURE & ART SPONSORED BY CORNELL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TRAVEL PROGRAM CUBA15 50 (1) _____________________________________________________________ Price includes charter air service from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with return from Santa Clara, Cuba, back to Miami, FL. Meet local Cuban artists Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) $4,695* The Cornell Alumni Assocation Travel Program has been traveling the world with you, your classmates, your extended families, and your best friends for more than 40 years. During that time we frequently have been told that we offer some of the best group travel experiences to be found. While we carefully select each destination and itinerary--it's the people who travel with us that make these trips especially memorable. In fact, we've adopted the phrase, “an extraordinary journey in good company” as our motto. AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: • Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. • An exceptional travel value. • Unique access to local sites. • Flexibility and customization. • Safety and security. Special Price Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. Title Dear Alumni and Friends, November 15-23, 2015 A word about your Tour Operator Send to: Cuba Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program c/o AHI Travel International Tower-Suite 600 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL 60631 Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program Office of Alumni Affairs 130 E Seneca Street, Suite 400 Ithaca, NY 14850-4353 LAND | AIR PROGRAM Trip #:6-22048W Join alumni and friends for this unprecedented travel opportunity! Cathedral, Havana Reserve your trip to the Cuba today! NOVEMBER 15-23, 2015 800-323-7373 First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ Title First Middle Last Date of Birth Email:___________________________________________________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________________________________ State: _________________________________________ ZIP: _______________ Home: (_________)______________Cell: (_________)_____________________ Sharing with _______________________________________. (Form sent separately.) Name(s) you would like on your name badge(s): (1) _____________________________________________________________ (2) _____________________________________________________________ This is an air-inclusive program from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with a return from Santa Clara, Cuba, to Miami, FL, on specially arranged charter flights. I/we authorize you to make my/our reservations as follows: ❒ I/we reserve the Land & Air Program and request round-trip flight(s) to and from Miami, FL, to depart from: ________________________________________________________________ Departure City ❒ Please contact me/us to discuss connecting domestic air flight options. Single Accommodations ❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional $475 (limited availability). ❒ I request assistance in securing a roommate but will accept a single, if one is available at this time, and pay the single supplement. Should a roommate be found, I understand the supplement will no longer apply. Reservations are subject to availability and processed on a first come, first served basis. Reservations to be paid in full by September 16, 2015 (60 days prior to departure). Reservations received after this date must be accompanied by payment in full. Final payment may be made by personal check, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. Make checks payable to AHI International. Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 per person required) to reserve ________ place(s). ❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI International. ❒ Charge my: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ Discover Card # ___________________________________________________________ Expires________/________ All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy (unless otherwise stated). Single accommodations are an additional $475 (limited availability). ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY-The AHI Travel Passenger Protection Plan offers an Any Reason Cancellation feature. Don't worry! Travel Happy! NOT INCLUDED-Fees for passports and, if applicable, visas, entry/departure fees; personal gratuities; laundry and dry cleaning; excursions, wines, liquors, mineral waters and meals not mentioned in this brochure under included features; travel insurance; all items of a strictly personal nature. MOBILITY AND FITNESS TO TRAVEL-The right is retained to decline to accept or to retain any person as a member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition may constitute a danger to themselves or to others on the trip, subject only to the requirement that the portion of the total amount paid which corresponds to the unused services and accommodations be refunded. Passengers requiring special assistance, including without limitation those who permanently or periodically use a wheelchair, must be accompanied by someone who is fit and able to assist them, and who will be totally responsible for providing all required assistance. AIR TRANSPORTATION-The price of air transportation offered by AHI Travel is based on Advance Purchase Excursion fares. After tickets are issued, penalties up to 100% of the ticket price may be levied. If connecting flights are requested, special promotional fares may be used, in which case penalties of as much as 100% may be assessed by the airlines if reservations are changed or canceled after ticketing. After departure, if the reservations are changed, you will be charged the higher, all year Economy class fare. VARIATIONS TO THE GROUP ITINERARY MUST BE REQUESTED NO LATER THAN 60 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Passengers who choose to make their own airline reservations independently will be wholly responsible for any airline fees or penalties incurred as a result of program cancellation and/or change in travel dates, or airline schedule(s). TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE CHARTER FLIGHTS-A Charter Operator with an OFAC Carrier Service Provider license will arrange the charter flights to and from Cuba. Exchange program participants should refer to the Charter Operatorís Operator-Participant Contract for further information on the charter program conditions. AHI International Corp. will provide this information as soon as the U.S. government approved flight schedules are available. BAGGAGE-All baggage including checked and carry-on cannot weigh more than a combined total of 44 lbs. All checked bags will cost $20 USD and if total luggage is overweight, then $2 per pound overweight fee. This fee is payable in cash only and 70 pounds total weight is the maximum. These terms are subject to change. AUTHORITY TO USE IMAGES AND AUDIO RECORDINGS-On occasion, AHI Travel obtains, from its staff, or from trip participants, photographic or video images of passengers and trip activities. By participating in this travel program, you authorize AHI Travel, without providing compensation to you, or obtaining additional approvals from you, to include photographic and video recordings of you, as well as voice recordings included with any videos, in AHI Travel's sales, marketing, advertising, publicity and/or training activities. RESPONSIBILITY-AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association do not own or operate any entity which provides goods or services for this program, and act only as agents for the independent suppliers of travel conveyance, transport, accommodations or other services. All such persons or entities are independent contractors. As a result, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not liable for any negligence or willful act of any such person or entity or any third person. In addition and without limitation, AHI Travel and the Sponsoring Association are not responsible for any delays, delayed departure or arrival, missed carrier connections, loss, death, damage or injury to person or property or accident, mechanical defect, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, transportation or other services or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier equipment, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned thereby. Dates, Program Details and Tour costs, although given in good faith and based on tariffs, exchange rates and other information current at the time of printing, are subject to change at or before the time of departure. No revisions of the printed itinerary or its included features are anticipated; however, the right is reserved to make any changes, with or without notice, that might become necessary, with the mutual understanding that any additional expenses will be paid by the individual passenger. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owners at all times. If the entire program is canceled for any reason, participants shall have no claim other than for a full refund. By forwarding the deposit, the passenger certifies that he/she has no physical, mental or other condition of disability that would create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers and accepts the terms of this contract set out herein and in more specific pre-departure passenger information. The airlines and other transportation companies concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission, or event, during the time passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the company(ies) and the passenger and/or purchaser of this trip. ITINERARY PARTICIPATION - The general license for this program, administered by the U.S. Department of the Treasuryís Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), requires that people-to-people educational exchange travelers participate in a full-time schedule of activities that will result in meaningful interaction with the Cuban people, and imposes on AHI the obligation to ensure that participation. By registering for this program, you certify that you will adhere without deviation to the program itinerary. OFAC may require you to provide a report about the educational exchange activities, and requires that you maintain copies of your records relating to this Exchange for a period of five years. CANCELLATION-In addition to airline cancellation penalties, all cancellations for any reason whatsoever will be subject to a $250 per person administrative fee. {Please note that you may choose, at the time of cancellation, to apply the withheld administrative fee to a future AHI Travel program that will operate in the current calendar year or year following.} Cancellation from 120 days to 76 days prior to departure will result in forfeiture of 10% of the entire cost of the trip per person; 75-30 days, 50% of the trip cost per person; cancellation from 29 days up to the time of departure will result in 100% forfeiture of the entire cost of the trip. TRIP CANCELLATION INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE. AN APPLICATION WILL BE SENT AFTER YOU RESERVE. All cancellations must be submitted in writing to AHI International Corporation. Whether you are traveling with the Cornell Alumni Assocation for the first time, or returning for yet another adventure, we look forward to welcoming you and your family and friends on an extraordinary journey. Please join us Sincerely, James A. Mazza '88 Associate Vice President, Alumni Affairs Cornell University Learning about Havana Hand-rolling cigars ____________________________________________________________ Operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Office of Foreign Assets Conrol of the U.S. Treasury Department. This exclusive program, developed by AHI International Corp., opens the door to a neighbor country long closed to American travelers. It is designed to promote people-to-people contact and cultural exchange. (Signature as it appears on credit card) Please note: Any payment to AHI International constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms. Calif. Seller of Travel Reg. No. 2028271-20, Fla. ST Reg. No. ST-36196, Iowa ST Reg. No. 520, Nevada ST Reg. No. 2003-0257, Ohio ST Reg. No. 8889139, Wash. State ST Reg. No. 601-820-781. PARTICIPATING AIRLINES-all IATA and ARC member carriers. ©2015 AHI Travel Printed in the USA. 800-323-7373 800-323-7373 Presorted Std. U.S. Postage Paid AHI Travel A PEOPLE-TOPEOPLE EDUCATIONAL EXCHANGE Cuba THE PEOPLE, CULTURE & ART SPONSORED BY CORNELL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TRAVEL PROGRAM CUBA15 50 (1) _____________________________________________________________ Price includes charter air service from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba, with return from Santa Clara, Cuba, back to Miami, FL. Meet local Cuban artists Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport) $4,695* The Cornell Alumni Assocation Travel Program has been traveling the world with you, your classmates, your extended families, and your best friends for more than 40 years. During that time we frequently have been told that we offer some of the best group travel experiences to be found. While we carefully select each destination and itinerary--it's the people who travel with us that make these trips especially memorable. In fact, we've adopted the phrase, “an extraordinary journey in good company” as our motto. AHI Travel is the premier operator of deluxe travel programs sponsored by alumni associations. Their experienced, professional staff has offered the highest level of service in innovative travel programs since 1962. In AHI Travel’s care, you can rely on: • Experienced Travel Directors who attend to every detail of your journey. • An exceptional travel value. • Unique access to local sites. • Flexibility and customization. • Safety and security. Special Price Please contact AHI Travel at 800-323-7373 with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation. Title Dear Alumni and Friends, November 15-23, 2015 A word about your Tour Operator Send to: Cuba Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program c/o AHI Travel International Tower-Suite 600 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue Chicago, IL 60631 Cornell Alumni Association Travel Program Office of Alumni Affairs 130 E Seneca Street, Suite 400 Ithaca, NY 14850-4353 LAND | AIR PROGRAM Trip #:6-22048W Join alumni and friends for this unprecedented travel opportunity! Cathedral, Havana Reserve your trip to the Cuba today! NOVEMBER 15-23, 2015 800-323-7373
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