Travel With Us… and See Why You Will Be
HAPPY in Cuba!

One Amazing Trip–

Customized for Pathfinders Travel Community & The African American Golfer’s Digest

The Program:

“Cuba – A New Era”

See Cuba as it truly is…from the moment you step onto the ground you’ll be swept up in authentic Cuban cultural experiences! Through extensive, daily interaction with business owners, artists, and scholars you will deepen your understanding of this neighboring island has opened up to us after 50 years of division, and build meaningful relationships with those that are shaping it’s promising future. In addition to our exciting program of People-to-People exchanges, we also can help you gain access to optional activities during your “out-of-program time” including the unique experience of golfing at Varadero Golf Club, dining at the best restaurants and museums, night-time shows like the Tropicana and Buena Vista Social Club. In fact, our lodging in each province is ideally located for you to be able to participate in these types of activities before and after your program hours.

Program Features:

Engage with business owners, entrepreneurs, and other members of the blossoming private industry in Cuba…including restaurateurs, IT professionals, and many other lines of work.
Observe the best practices of innovative business models in re-purposed buildings, urban centers, individual homes, agricultural settings, and more!
Learn from experts and locals regarding issues important to you, ranging from their acclaimed public health and education systems to conversations about race and daily living
Enjoy personalized dance or music workshops from friendly, knowledgeable professionals who will help you feel the Cuban rhythms with the greatest of ease… whatever your level of experience!
Meet celebrated artists and view their art, in their home studios and at local crafts market
Visit a Havana cigar factory, including meeting the renowned Cuban cigar rollers
Experience Cuba’s natural beauty first-hand
Tour important historical locations including Old Havana and other UNESCO World Heritage Sites, as well as urban and rural Cuban living environments
Visit Cuba’s respected community projects that offer high-quality cultural activities for youth, seniors, or people with special needs

JANUARY Program
Length of Trip: 7 days, 6 nights
Date Range: Sunday, January 17 – Saturday, January 23, 2016
Accommodations:

4 nights lodging at a boutique, ocean-side hotel in the Miramar neighborhood of Havana
2 nights in an ocean-side hotel in the Varadero region of Matanzas as a part of a 2 day journey to the area. The Varadero Golf Club‘s 18 hole Championship Golf Course is in this region!

Special Features of the January Program

Experience an inside look into the world-famous Cuban arts & culture scene, including opportunities to witness breath-taking performances, and to enjoy “meet-and-greets” at concerts of some of Havana’s top musicians, and in the rehearsal facilities of the country’s best dance companies.

Travel back in time to experience the history through personal tours with our experienced guides, and visits to some of island’s most important museums.
Complimentary ONE YEAR print subscription to the African American Golfer’s Digest.

Pricing and Deposit Deadlines:

Land Package: $2995 regular price. Includes lodging, transportation, all scheduled program activities, and all meals but 4. Does not include tips & gratuities, optional activities outside of program, extra food and drink.We are pleased to offer any traveler that comes through African American Golfer’s Digest a special discount on regular land package prices.

travel with us BE SURE to say you are coming through African American Golfer’s Digest. Special African American Golfer’s Digest & Pathfinders discount price: $2700 with deposit by August 15th. A $500 non refundable deposit along with your registration form is required to hold your spot.

Round-Trip Airfare Package from Miami: $600 – $800 Includes charter airline tickets, Cuban health insurance, Cuban visa, and all applicable taxes including Cuban exit tax. We expect that the government will release the exact prices within the coming months. We will notify all registered travelers as soon as information is released. (Travelers are welcome to ask about airfare from other locations as it becomes available.)

More details on what’s Included:

– U.S. Department of the Treasury license and MetaMovements letter of certification
– Luxury motorcoach and personal driver for all transportation, including airport transfers

– Welcome reception and pre-tour briefing

– Knowledgeable, friendly MetaMovements Tour Leader
– Expert Cuban Guide and Host
– Translation for non-Spanish speaking travelers
– Access to Cuban Health Insurance for any medical emergencies
– All meals, except for 4 “paladar” dining experiences (to explore the cuisine in Cuba’s blossoming private dining industry.)
– Exciting tours to the most important historical sites, and to the unique locations that most U.S. travelers have never seen.
– Thought-provoking presentations by Cuban experts, and interactive people-to-people exchanges with the locals, all hand-picked by our experienced staff with your particular interests in mind (as presented to us in your personal interest surveys)

This trip is organized by MetaMovements, a licensed provider for People-to-People trips to Cuba.

Not included in land package:

*Optional out-of-program activities… For example: a night-time trip to the Tropicana, a visit to the art museum.
Golf at Varadero Golf Club (day tour trip at $300 per person includes roundtrip shuttle van, green fees, shared cart. Departs at 9am-returns at 5pm)
Additional drinks, snacks, and meals outside the scheduled meals
Upgrade to a private room for only $350!
Tips & gratuities. *Program, times and schedules subject to change.