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PRESENT….
VINTAGE CUBA
October 7-14, 2018
8 days/7 nights
HIGHLIGHTS:
• Explore Old Havana’s architectural treasure
• Learn how Cuban masters hand-roll cigars at a famous Cigar Farm
• See how Cuban’s have mastered urban gardening
• Tour the Rum Museum to trace the history (and taste) Cuba’s national drink
• Walk in the footsteps of Ernest Hemingway
• Visit the colorful and best preserved colonial city in Cuba.
• Learn to make authentic Cuban food and the best Mojito in the Caribbean
Itinerary
• Day 1: Enjoy airport transfer from Havana International Airport to your hotel. Tonight,listen to the music at the world-renowned Buena Vista Social Club.(D)
• Day 2: This morning it’s time to get to know Havana and the Cuban people. Starting witha walking tour of Havana Vieja (Old Havana). Salsa lesson at one of Havana's best knownstudios.(B, L)
• Day 3: Viñales Valley Tour - Surrounded by limestone karsts, this UNESCO World HeritageSite is the origin of some of the finest tobacco in the world. Family-run paladar, withdelicious farm-to-table Cuban food served family-style, and breathtaking, panoramicviews.(B,L)
• Day 4: Cooking Class - Visit a Cuban specialty restaurant in the fishing village of Cojimarjust east of Havana. Visit to a local herb grower (and their supplier, just 3 blocks from therestaurant) where you can learn about their production process and hand-select herbs to use in food preparation.(B, L)
• Day 5: Travel to Trinidad. Get accustomed to the slow pace of island living on anorientation walk. The World Heritage site of Trinidad is like no other colonial city in Cubabecause it’s so well preserved, and the local residents are extremely friendly and festive.(B, D)
• Day 6: Free Day – Choose between several options, i.e. Playa Ancon, is a quick and easyride to and from Trinidad, so beach lovers can stay here and visit the colonial wonder ofTrinidad. Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of the Sugar Mills) was one of the most productivesugar-cane growing areas in all of Cuba. Topes de Collantes National Park, is the maindraw, a cool refuge from the heat that usually bakes the stone streets of Trinidad. It's asplendid area for hiking.(B)
• Day 7: Leave behind the picturesque beaches and mountains of Trinidad and return toHavana. Spend your last day buying gifts and listening to some amazing Cuban musicbefore having our farewell dinner.(B, D)
• Day 8: Departure Day. There are no activities planned for today. Return home to the USAor extend your trip. Celebrate the adventure and wonderful memories you have made in Cuba!(B)
PRICE/PER PERSON
Double $2,775.00
Single- $3,120.00
INCLUDED IN PRICE
✓ Non-stop round trip flight from Charlotte to Havana
✓ 5 Nights - Hotel (Havana, Cuba)
✓ Cuba Entrance Tourist Visa
✓ 2 Nights Casa Particular (Cuban bedand breakfast) Trinidad, Cuba
✓ Airport Pick-up / Drop off
✓ 13 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
✓ Professional, English-speaking local guides
✓ Salsa Lesson, Cooking Lesson, WalkingTour & Day Trip
✓ Wynton’s World Captain
✓ Health insurance in Cuba (mandatory)
WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED
✓ Baggage fees
✓ Spending money
✓ Leisure transportation
✓ Gratuity
✓ Travel insurance (Cancelation)
✓ Some meals
Your registration form and $ 500.00 deposit (non refundable) to hold your reservation is due by APRIL 1, 2018
Remaining balance/final payment due by JUNE 1, 2018
If you would like a roommate, please let Laura Kay know as there will be others who will be wishing to share a room.
Your family and friends are welcome!
Your friends or family are welcome to join us - either those that live locally or out of state. If you would like to travel with us and do not live in the NC Triangle area- we welcome you on any of our trips! Singles or couples. As long as one person is age 55+, guests can be 21 years and older.
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Please check our “Upcoming Presentations” page on the Your Travel Memories website to see the presentation month scheuled for this trip. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, please contact Laura Kay via the website or at
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