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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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❒ Please contact me/us to discuss connecting domestic air flight options.
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❒ 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.
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to reserve ________ place(s).
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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
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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.
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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
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