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Authentic Cuba: People and Society TodayAn Exclusive Learning Adventure for
the Friends of Carl StudnaDECEMBER 4-13, 2015
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reference Program #20594, "Authentic Cuba: People and
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Registration and Cancellation Information
Authentic Cuba: People and Society Today
Program #20594 | December 4-13, 2015
Please note that participants on this program must be 21 years
or older due to program content and the serving of alcohol.
Cancel Schedule: Should you need to cancel from this program,
please refer to the chart below for schedule and refund
information.
Payment Schedule
Deposit Payment$250 (due upon
enrollment)
Final program
paymentDue September 18, 2015
Cancellation Policy Fee amount per person
Cancel up to 67 Days Prior
to Program Start Date
Cancel by Sept. 29, 2015:
$250 fee
Cancel 66 to 30 days prior
to program start date
Cancel after Sept. 29, 2015:
50% of the order total
Cancel less than 30 days
prior to program start date
Cancel after Nov. 5, 2015:
100% of the order total
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To Register
Double-occupancy price: $4,235 per person
Single-occupancy price: $4,610 per person
Program Price
Overview
Delve into the rich history and heritage of Cuba. In the heart of Havana and
Cienfuegos, meet members of the local communities to discuss their lives and cultural
traditions. Meet face-to-face with community leaders, local residents, artists and
intellectuals to discuss Cuba today and explore local landmarks that are significant to
Cuba’s cultural heritage.
Highlights• Meet with members of a local musical group in Cienfuegos and learn about their
careers as musicians.
• Enjoy lively interactions at a local Senior Center.
• Learn about conservation and enjoy lunch at a beachfront private enterprise.
Activity Rating: Active — Walking up to two miles a day with some walking on uneven
cobblestone streets.
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Miami Airport & Convention
Center: Miami, 2 nights
Full-service hotel
Hotel Jagua: Cienfuegos, 3 nights
Resort-style hotel with a magnificent
location in Cienfuegos’ well-known
residential area of Punta Gorda.
Hotel Nacional de Cuba:
Havana, 4 nights
Four-star hotel located in the
center situated on a vantage point
overlooking the Malecon — Havana’s
seafront promenade.
Day 1: Friday, Dec. 4 Arrival in Miami / Orientation / Welcome Dinner
Hotel check-in at 4 p.m., followed by Orientation and Welcome Dinner.
Day 2: Saturday, Dec. 5 Fly to Santa Clara / Coach to Cienfuegos/ Main
Square / Children’s Dance Company
Arrive in Cienfuegos, explore the city and walk through Plaza Jose Marti,
the main square. Talk about the square’s history while you observe local
life amid beautiful buildings like the Tomas Terry Theater. People-to-
People Connection: Meet a youth dance group and discuss their lives.
Day 3: Sunday, Dec. 6 Moré Arts School / Trinidad / Casa Particular
Meet with faculty and students to discuss life at the Benny Moré Art
School, named for a famous Cuban singer and native of Cienfuegos
province. Then, depart on a full-day excursion to Trinidad, founded
in 1514 and the crown jewel of colonial Cuban cities. After lunch in
a paladar, walk to Plaza Mayor to explore the town's historic and
architectural landmarks. People-to-People Connection: Enjoy an
encounter with the owners of a free-enterprise B&B. Learn about the
relatively new development of independent business in Cuba while
hearing the owners’ story and how they transformed their home into a
"casa particular." Return to Cienfuegos for dinner.
Day 4: Monday, Dec. 7 Farmers Market/ Santa Clara Field Trip / Senior Center / Che Guevara Memorial / Musical Group
At a local farmers market, talk with farmers about their produce.
Depart on a full-day field trip to Santa Clara, capital of the Villa Clara
region. People-to-People Connection: Interact with a vivacious group
of senior citizens who share their leisure activities and discuss how
some Cubans enjoy retirement. After lunch at a restaurant, visit the
Che Guevara Memorial and Mausoleum, home to historical displays of
events from the influential revolutionary's life. Return to Cienfuegos
and stroll the main shopping street to learn the differences between
Ration, Cuban Pesos and CUC stores. Explore the complexity of the
two-currency system and talk with Cubans and workers who shop at
these stores. People-to-People Connection: Enjoy a performance by a
Cienfuegos musical group and discuss their careers and daily life.
Day 5: Tuesday, Dec. 8 Depart Cienfuegos / Bay of Pigs /Havana
En route to Havana stop at the Zapata Swamp to study conservation in
Cuba. Enjoy lunch at a seaside restaurant, then continue to Playa Giron,
the small coastal village where CIA-trained Cuban exiles and Cuban
rebel forces clashed in 1961. Explore the Bay of Pigs Museum to get the
Cuban perspective of the infamous invasion and to see artifacts from
the failed mission. Enjoy a welcome cocktail at the Hotel Nacional, then
explore this beautifully preserved national monument. In the hotel's
Hall of Fame, enjoy photos of and folklore about famous past guests:
Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Meyer Lansky and others.
Day 6: Wednesday, Dec. 9 Presentation and Exploration of History and
Architecture of Old Havana / Interactions with Artists / English Language Bookstore
Enjoy a presentation by a local architect involved with the government-
funded restoration project of Old Havana. Next, discover Plaza de la
Catedral and Plaza Vieja. Each square has its own unique features.
People-to-People Connection: Meet with members of a graphic arts
cooperative and discuss what they do. Lunch and dinner are on your
own to explore local cuisine. Walk through Plaza de Armas and Plaza
de San Francisco de Asis. People-to-People Connection: Experience
Havana’s first English bookstore and talk with Cuban intellectuals.
Day 7: Thursday, Dec. 10 Photo Walk of Old Havana / Lunch in Paladar and Talk
With Owner / Dance Company / A Capella Chorale
Enjoy a vividly colorful and textural photo walk with Carl Studna
traversing the historical streets of Old Havana. Enjoy lunch in a paladar
and hear from the owner about how he operates and sources his
ingredients. People-to-People Connection: Observe a rehearsal by a
modern dance group then converse with the dancers. People-to-People
Connection: Enjoy a performance by a women’s a capella chorale.
Discuss life for women today in Cuba, then have dinner in a paladar.
Day 8: Friday, Dec. 11 Role of Religion / Fine Arts Museum / Finca La Vigia
Today’s presentation explores the role of religion on Cuban identity.
Discover the Fine Arts Museum of Havana and delve into the stories
behind each work and its artist. After a light lunch in a paladar, drive
to Finca La Vigia, the Hemingway Farm. This beautiful property hosts
the house where the author lived with his third wife, Mary, for over 30
years. See the home and Hemingway’s belongings as he left them. Walk
the grounds to his writing studio, swimming pool and beloved fishing
boat, Pilar. Dine at a local favorite: El Aljibe, famous for its roast chicken.
Day 9: Saturday, Dec. 12 Free Enterprise Artisan Market / Departure to Miami
Transfer to the Havana Airport for the flight to Miami. Dinner at the
airport is on your own. Upon arrival in Miami, clear U.S. Customs and
Immigration, then board the hotel shuttle and check in.
Day10: Sunday, Dec. 13 Independent Departure From Miami
• 8 nights of accommodations
• 21 meals: 9 breakfasts, 5 lunches,
7 dinners
• 4 Expert-led lectures
• 13 Field trips
• 10 Hands-on experiences
• 2 Performances
• 2 Flights during the program
• Visas: 1 (out of 1 required)
• Group travel and transfers
throughout the program
• A Group Leader to accompany
you throughout the program to
handle all logistics
• Modest gratuities, taxes and
destination fees
• The Road Scholar Emergency and
Travel Assistance Plan, including
24-hour assistance for medical
and other emergencies
This Ten-Day Adventure to Cuba Includes:
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