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member of this trip who, in the opinion of AHI Travel is unfit for travel or whose physical or mental condition
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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
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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-In Miami, two checked-in bags are allowed. The baggage fee per bag is $20. If the combined weight of
checked-in bags exceeds 44 lbs., a fee of $2 per overweight pound will be assessed. No bag may weigh more
than 70 lbs. Excess cost for boxes is $3 per pound. Baggage fees are payable in cash only. No baggage fees on return from Havana. These terms are subject to change.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or car rental reservations, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, airline or tour operator bankruptcies, acts of God, or any other event beyond
Association's control.Association acts only as agent for participants with respect to travel services, and it shall
not be responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or other reservations, injury, damage, loss of baggage, accidents or for the acts or defaults of any person or entity engaged in conveying
participants or in carrying out other arrangements of the tour. Further, Association shall not be responsible for
losses or additional expenses of any participants due to sickness, weather, strike, civil unrest, acts of terrorism,
quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond its control.Association shall not be responsible for alteration of
the itinerary as deemed necessary for carrying out the tour, and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of
similar quality. The right is further reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure; in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on Association's part. The right is also reserved to decline to
accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour should such person's health, actions or general deportment in the opinion of Association impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare of the other participants. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour.
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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.
Meticulously planned by travel experts to comply with U.S. regulations, this
journey puts you in contact with ordinary Cubans who are doing extraordinary
things. Learn directly from them about their culture, their history and their
heritage. During your trip, you will savor the flavors of authentic Cuban cuisine,
admire the art of Cuban artists, listen to the infectious beat of Cuban music
and much more!
Join us on this spectacular People-to-People educational exchange program,
authorized by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Cuban Assets Control Regulations.
Space on this amazing eight-night journey is limited to 36 travelers. Be sure to
make your reservations today.
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The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc.
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2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Please call Addie Natalie at Ohio State Alumni Tours at 614-292-2372 ext. 3 or
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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
• 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.
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
guide will take you through some of Cuba’s
decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn
about the plight of the families living there.
In the afternoon, visit Finca Vigía, home of
author Ernest Hemingway, to learn about
his life and work in Cuba. Next, enjoy a
conversation with a salsa dance troupe about
their work.
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Educational Focus: Urban Planning
HAVANA, CUBA
and the Architectural Challenges in
Depart for Havana, Cuba.
Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula
Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. leads a discussion about contemporary city
Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit
planning in the Cuban capital.
Revolution Square and the historic center
Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately
for lunch. Continue to the Museo de la
owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period
Revolución to learn about Cuba’s history.
of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were
Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your allowed to open their own restaurants. Each
fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a
paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique
taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street,
setting and menu.
Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only
day four
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thoroughfare has many state-run shops and
HAVANA
restaurants. It also has a growing number of
cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban
who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Judaism, Education and the Arts. The
streets of Havana are filled with vintage
into showrooms for their wares.
American convertibles. These 1950s classics,
day three
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HAVANA
in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of
Excursion: Havana, Old and New.
their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many
Explore Habana Vieja, the city’s historic
of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy
district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, a drive through Havana’s historic quarter
the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio
before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center
de los Capitanes Generales, residence of
to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba
the colonial Spanish governors. Continue
from congregation members. Continue to a
with a look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an
contemporary dance studio to engage in a
elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your
discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal.
day one
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami
International Airport in Miami, Florida.
(Accommodations in Miami are included.
Transportation to Miami is not included.)
Meals
Pinar del Río
Visit the University of Habana, 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: Cuba’s Economy.
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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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 continuing to Fusterlandia,
the home and studio of Jose Fuster where you
will enjoy a visit and lunch.
Educational Focus: Contemporary Art
in Cuba. As you walk through the museum,
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.
Educational Focus: Cultural Cuba. Visit
Casa de la Cultura and learn about its purpose
while interacting with staff and children.
Local Flavor: Enjoy a delicious dinner at a
popular paladar.
day six
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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, and participate in a discussion
about Cuba’s agricultural industry with the
restaurant’s chef.
Excursion: La Quinta Santa Venia.
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 seven
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CIENFUEGOS
Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in
central Cuba.
Excursion: Cuba’s Sugar Cane
Industry and The Bay of Pigs. As you
leave Havana, wave goodbye to Fortaleza de
San Carlos de la Cabaña. En route, visit a
former sugar cane factory and speak with
former workers. Continuing to Cienfuegos,
stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961
Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum.
Enjoy lunch along the sea.
Excursion: Introduction to
Cienfuegos. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos,
take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the
city’s main square.
Check in to the Hotel Jagua.
• Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or
coffee with all meals, plus a local
beverage with dinner.
Health clinic visit
Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban
music at Casa Verde.
day eight
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CIENFUEGOS | TRINIDAD
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 and learn about the
religion. Visit a local home in Trinidad, meet
the family and learn about typical Cuban life.
Excursion: Musical Cienfuegos. Visit
the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a
performance by the Chamber Orchestra or
choir of Cienfuegos. Afterwards, meet the
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/
IN TRANSIT
Excursion: Medicine and Education.
Visit a Cuban health clinic and meet the staff
to learn about Cuba’s health care system.
Next, visit an art school, and 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
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 island’s different African
ethnic groups. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to
continue their 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. The most important
genre, and precursor to most other types of Cuban music, is son; a
product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century.
Havana
Santa Clara
• Chartered round-trip flights from
Miami to Cuba.
• All deluxe motor coach transfers
in Cuba.
Cienfuegos
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 Travel
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.
Trinidad
A C C O M M O D AT I O N S
Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport | Miami FL
The Crowne Plaza offers wellappointed accommodations finished in
a modern décor. Refuel at Café 950 or
enjoy a cocktail at Buena Vista lounge.
Enjoy the fitness center and swimming
pool. Wi-Fi is available.
Hotel Telégrafo | Havana
Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is
Cuba’s oldest hotel. Located near much
of Havana’s colonial architecture, the
hotel offers the vibrant ambience of
old Cuba along with modern amenities
and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high
ceilings and brick arches are a lively
contrast to modern furnishings. Wi-Fi is
available.
Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos
Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the
Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the
attractions of Cienfuegos. The original
building’s patron was the infamous
Meyer Lansky, who intended for the
hotel to serve a nearby casino. The
hotel has views of Cienfuegos Bay, as
well as a pool, fitness center, restaurant
and bar. Wi-Fi is available.
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.
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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:
________________________________________________________________
Departure City
❒ Please contact me/us to discuss connecting domestic air flight options.
Single Accommodations
❒ I prefer single accommodations at an additional $775 (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 October 12, 2016 (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, Discover or
Amex. Make checks payable to AHI Travel.
Alumni, their families and friends may travel on this tour by meeting Ohio State
Alumni Tour eligibility requirements. I (we) have read, understand, and accept the
conditions as stated in this brochure.
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Please note: Any payment to AHI Travel constitutes your acceptance of the terms and
conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.
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
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checked-in bags exceeds 44 lbs., a fee of $2 per overweight pound will be assessed. No bag may weigh more
than 70 lbs. Excess cost for boxes is $3 per pound. Baggage fees are payable in cash only. No baggage fees on return from Havana. These terms are subject to change.
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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.
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things. Learn directly from them about their culture, their history and their
heritage. During your trip, you will savor the flavors of authentic Cuban cuisine,
admire the art of Cuban artists, listen to the infectious beat of Cuban music
and much more!
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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
• 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.
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
guide will take you through some of Cuba’s
decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn
about the plight of the families living there.
In the afternoon, visit Finca Vigía, home of
author Ernest Hemingway, to learn about
his life and work in Cuba. Next, enjoy a
conversation with a salsa dance troupe about
their work.
day two
l|d
Educational Focus: Urban Planning
HAVANA, CUBA
and the Architectural Challenges in
Depart for Havana, Cuba.
Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula
Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. leads a discussion about contemporary city
Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit
planning in the Cuban capital.
Revolution Square and the historic center
Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately
for lunch. Continue to the Museo de la
owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period
Revolución to learn about Cuba’s history.
of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were
Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your allowed to open their own restaurants. Each
fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a
paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique
taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street,
setting and menu.
Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only
day four
b|l|d
thoroughfare has many state-run shops and
HAVANA
restaurants. It also has a growing number of
cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban
who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Judaism, Education and the Arts. The
streets of Havana are filled with vintage
into showrooms for their wares.
American convertibles. These 1950s classics,
day three
b | l | d imported before the U.S. trade embargo began
HAVANA
in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of
Excursion: Havana, Old and New.
their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many
Explore Habana Vieja, the city’s historic
of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy
district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, a drive through Havana’s historic quarter
the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio
before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center
de los Capitanes Generales, residence of
to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba
the colonial Spanish governors. Continue
from congregation members. Continue to a
with a look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an
contemporary dance studio to engage in a
elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your
discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal.
day one
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami
International Airport in Miami, Florida.
(Accommodations in Miami are included.
Transportation to Miami is not included.)
Meals
Pinar del Río
Visit the University of Habana, 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: Cuba’s Economy.
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
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 continuing to Fusterlandia,
the home and studio of Jose Fuster where you
will enjoy a visit and lunch.
Educational Focus: Contemporary Art
in Cuba. As you walk through the museum,
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.
Educational Focus: Cultural Cuba. Visit
Casa de la Cultura and learn about its purpose
while interacting with staff and children.
Local Flavor: Enjoy a delicious dinner at a
popular paladar.
day six
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, and participate in a discussion
about Cuba’s agricultural industry with the
restaurant’s chef.
Excursion: La Quinta Santa Venia.
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 seven
b|l|d
CIENFUEGOS
Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in
central Cuba.
Excursion: Cuba’s Sugar Cane
Industry and The Bay of Pigs. As you
leave Havana, wave goodbye to Fortaleza de
San Carlos de la Cabaña. En route, visit a
former sugar cane factory and speak with
former workers. Continuing to Cienfuegos,
stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961
Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum.
Enjoy lunch along the sea.
Excursion: Introduction to
Cienfuegos. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos,
take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the
city’s main square.
Check in to the Hotel Jagua.
• Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or
coffee with all meals, plus a local
beverage with dinner.
Health clinic visit
Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban
music at Casa Verde.
day eight
b|l|d
CIENFUEGOS | TRINIDAD
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 and learn about the
religion. Visit a local home in Trinidad, meet
the family and learn about typical Cuban life.
Excursion: Musical Cienfuegos. Visit
the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a
performance by the Chamber Orchestra or
choir of Cienfuegos. Afterwards, meet the
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/
IN TRANSIT
Excursion: Medicine and Education.
Visit a Cuban health clinic and meet the staff
to learn about Cuba’s health care system.
Next, visit an art school, and 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
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 island’s different African
ethnic groups. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to
continue their 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. The most important
genre, and precursor to most other types of Cuban music, is son; a
product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century.
Havana
Santa Clara
• Chartered round-trip flights from
Miami to Cuba.
• All deluxe motor coach transfers
in Cuba.
Cienfuegos
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 Travel
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.
Trinidad
A C C O M M O D AT I O N S
Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport | Miami FL
The Crowne Plaza offers wellappointed accommodations finished in
a modern décor. Refuel at Café 950 or
enjoy a cocktail at Buena Vista lounge.
Enjoy the fitness center and swimming
pool. Wi-Fi is available.
Hotel Telégrafo | Havana
Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is
Cuba’s oldest hotel. Located near much
of Havana’s colonial architecture, the
hotel offers the vibrant ambience of
old Cuba along with modern amenities
and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high
ceilings and brick arches are a lively
contrast to modern furnishings. Wi-Fi is
available.
Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos
Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the
Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the
attractions of Cienfuegos. The original
building’s patron was the infamous
Meyer Lansky, who intended for the
hotel to serve a nearby casino. The
hotel has views of Cienfuegos Bay, as
well as a pool, fitness center, restaurant
and bar. Wi-Fi is available.
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.
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
• 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.
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
guide will take you through some of Cuba’s
decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn
about the plight of the families living there.
In the afternoon, visit Finca Vigía, home of
author Ernest Hemingway, to learn about
his life and work in Cuba. Next, enjoy a
conversation with a salsa dance troupe about
their work.
day two
l|d
Educational Focus: Urban Planning
HAVANA, CUBA
and the Architectural Challenges in
Depart for Havana, Cuba.
Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula
Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. leads a discussion about contemporary city
Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit
planning in the Cuban capital.
Revolution Square and the historic center
Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately
for lunch. Continue to the Museo de la
owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period
Revolución to learn about Cuba’s history.
of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were
Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your allowed to open their own restaurants. Each
fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a
paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique
taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street,
setting and menu.
Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only
day four
b|l|d
thoroughfare has many state-run shops and
HAVANA
restaurants. It also has a growing number of
cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban
who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Judaism, Education and the Arts. The
streets of Havana are filled with vintage
into showrooms for their wares.
American convertibles. These 1950s classics,
day three
b | l | d imported before the U.S. trade embargo began
HAVANA
in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of
Excursion: Havana, Old and New.
their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many
Explore Habana Vieja, the city’s historic
of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy
district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, a drive through Havana’s historic quarter
the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio
before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center
de los Capitanes Generales, residence of
to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba
the colonial Spanish governors. Continue
from congregation members. Continue to a
with a look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an
contemporary dance studio to engage in a
elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your
discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal.
day one
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami
International Airport in Miami, Florida.
(Accommodations in Miami are included.
Transportation to Miami is not included.)
Meals
Pinar del Río
Visit the University of Habana, 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: Cuba’s Economy.
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
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 continuing to Fusterlandia,
the home and studio of Jose Fuster where you
will enjoy a visit and lunch.
Educational Focus: Contemporary Art
in Cuba. As you walk through the museum,
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.
Educational Focus: Cultural Cuba. Visit
Casa de la Cultura and learn about its purpose
while interacting with staff and children.
Local Flavor: Enjoy a delicious dinner at a
popular paladar.
day six
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, and participate in a discussion
about Cuba’s agricultural industry with the
restaurant’s chef.
Excursion: La Quinta Santa Venia.
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 seven
b|l|d
CIENFUEGOS
Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in
central Cuba.
Excursion: Cuba’s Sugar Cane
Industry and The Bay of Pigs. As you
leave Havana, wave goodbye to Fortaleza de
San Carlos de la Cabaña. En route, visit a
former sugar cane factory and speak with
former workers. Continuing to Cienfuegos,
stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961
Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum.
Enjoy lunch along the sea.
Excursion: Introduction to
Cienfuegos. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos,
take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the
city’s main square.
Check in to the Hotel Jagua.
• Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or
coffee with all meals, plus a local
beverage with dinner.
Health clinic visit
Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban
music at Casa Verde.
day eight
b|l|d
CIENFUEGOS | TRINIDAD
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 and learn about the
religion. Visit a local home in Trinidad, meet
the family and learn about typical Cuban life.
Excursion: Musical Cienfuegos. Visit
the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a
performance by the Chamber Orchestra or
choir of Cienfuegos. Afterwards, meet the
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/
IN TRANSIT
Excursion: Medicine and Education.
Visit a Cuban health clinic and meet the staff
to learn about Cuba’s health care system.
Next, visit an art school, and 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
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 island’s different African
ethnic groups. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to
continue their 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. The most important
genre, and precursor to most other types of Cuban music, is son; a
product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century.
Havana
Santa Clara
• Chartered round-trip flights from
Miami to Cuba.
• All deluxe motor coach transfers
in Cuba.
Cienfuegos
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 Travel
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.
Trinidad
A C C O M M O D AT I O N S
Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport | Miami FL
The Crowne Plaza offers wellappointed accommodations finished in
a modern décor. Refuel at Café 950 or
enjoy a cocktail at Buena Vista lounge.
Enjoy the fitness center and swimming
pool. Wi-Fi is available.
Hotel Telégrafo | Havana
Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is
Cuba’s oldest hotel. Located near much
of Havana’s colonial architecture, the
hotel offers the vibrant ambience of
old Cuba along with modern amenities
and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high
ceilings and brick arches are a lively
contrast to modern furnishings. Wi-Fi is
available.
Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos
Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the
Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the
attractions of Cienfuegos. The original
building’s patron was the infamous
Meyer Lansky, who intended for the
hotel to serve a nearby casino. The
hotel has views of Cienfuegos Bay, as
well as a pool, fitness center, restaurant
and bar. Wi-Fi is available.
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.
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
• 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.
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
guide will take you through some of Cuba’s
decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn
about the plight of the families living there.
In the afternoon, visit Finca Vigía, home of
author Ernest Hemingway, to learn about
his life and work in Cuba. Next, enjoy a
conversation with a salsa dance troupe about
their work.
day two
l|d
Educational Focus: Urban Planning
HAVANA, CUBA
and the Architectural Challenges in
Depart for Havana, Cuba.
Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula
Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. leads a discussion about contemporary city
Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit
planning in the Cuban capital.
Revolution Square and the historic center
Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately
for lunch. Continue to the Museo de la
owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period
Revolución to learn about Cuba’s history.
of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were
Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your allowed to open their own restaurants. Each
fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a
paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique
taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street,
setting and menu.
Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only
day four
b|l|d
thoroughfare has many state-run shops and
HAVANA
restaurants. It also has a growing number of
cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban
who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Judaism, Education and the Arts. The
streets of Havana are filled with vintage
into showrooms for their wares.
American convertibles. These 1950s classics,
day three
b | l | d imported before the U.S. trade embargo began
HAVANA
in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of
Excursion: Havana, Old and New.
their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many
Explore Habana Vieja, the city’s historic
of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy
district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, a drive through Havana’s historic quarter
the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio
before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center
de los Capitanes Generales, residence of
to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba
the colonial Spanish governors. Continue
from congregation members. Continue to a
with a look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an
contemporary dance studio to engage in a
elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your
discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal.
day one
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami
International Airport in Miami, Florida.
(Accommodations in Miami are included.
Transportation to Miami is not included.)
Meals
Pinar del Río
Visit the University of Habana, 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: Cuba’s Economy.
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
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 continuing to Fusterlandia,
the home and studio of Jose Fuster where you
will enjoy a visit and lunch.
Educational Focus: Contemporary Art
in Cuba. As you walk through the museum,
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.
Educational Focus: Cultural Cuba. Visit
Casa de la Cultura and learn about its purpose
while interacting with staff and children.
Local Flavor: Enjoy a delicious dinner at a
popular paladar.
day six
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, and participate in a discussion
about Cuba’s agricultural industry with the
restaurant’s chef.
Excursion: La Quinta Santa Venia.
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 seven
b|l|d
CIENFUEGOS
Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in
central Cuba.
Excursion: Cuba’s Sugar Cane
Industry and The Bay of Pigs. As you
leave Havana, wave goodbye to Fortaleza de
San Carlos de la Cabaña. En route, visit a
former sugar cane factory and speak with
former workers. Continuing to Cienfuegos,
stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961
Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum.
Enjoy lunch along the sea.
Excursion: Introduction to
Cienfuegos. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos,
take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the
city’s main square.
Check in to the Hotel Jagua.
• Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or
coffee with all meals, plus a local
beverage with dinner.
Health clinic visit
Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban
music at Casa Verde.
day eight
b|l|d
CIENFUEGOS | TRINIDAD
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 and learn about the
religion. Visit a local home in Trinidad, meet
the family and learn about typical Cuban life.
Excursion: Musical Cienfuegos. Visit
the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a
performance by the Chamber Orchestra or
choir of Cienfuegos. Afterwards, meet the
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/
IN TRANSIT
Excursion: Medicine and Education.
Visit a Cuban health clinic and meet the staff
to learn about Cuba’s health care system.
Next, visit an art school, and 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
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 island’s different African
ethnic groups. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to
continue their 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. The most important
genre, and precursor to most other types of Cuban music, is son; a
product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century.
Havana
Santa Clara
• Chartered round-trip flights from
Miami to Cuba.
• All deluxe motor coach transfers
in Cuba.
Cienfuegos
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 Travel
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.
Trinidad
A C C O M M O D AT I O N S
Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport | Miami FL
The Crowne Plaza offers wellappointed accommodations finished in
a modern décor. Refuel at Café 950 or
enjoy a cocktail at Buena Vista lounge.
Enjoy the fitness center and swimming
pool. Wi-Fi is available.
Hotel Telégrafo | Havana
Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is
Cuba’s oldest hotel. Located near much
of Havana’s colonial architecture, the
hotel offers the vibrant ambience of
old Cuba along with modern amenities
and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high
ceilings and brick arches are a lively
contrast to modern furnishings. Wi-Fi is
available.
Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos
Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the
Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the
attractions of Cienfuegos. The original
building’s patron was the infamous
Meyer Lansky, who intended for the
hotel to serve a nearby casino. The
hotel has views of Cienfuegos Bay, as
well as a pool, fitness center, restaurant
and bar. Wi-Fi is available.
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.
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
• 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.
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
guide will take you through some of Cuba’s
decaying neighborhoods, where you will learn
about the plight of the families living there.
In the afternoon, visit Finca Vigía, home of
author Ernest Hemingway, to learn about
his life and work in Cuba. Next, enjoy a
conversation with a salsa dance troupe about
their work.
day two
l|d
Educational Focus: Urban Planning
HAVANA, CUBA
and the Architectural Challenges in
Depart for Havana, Cuba.
Havana. Cuban architect Miguel Coyula
Upon arrival, transfer to the Hotel Telégrafo. leads a discussion about contemporary city
Excursion: Historic Havana. Visit
planning in the Cuban capital.
Revolution Square and the historic center
Local Flavor: Visit a paladar, a privately
for lunch. Continue to the Museo de la
owned restaurant, for dinner. During a period
Revolución to learn about Cuba’s history.
of reform in the 1990s, many Cubans were
Tonight, kick off your Cuban journey with your allowed to open their own restaurants. Each
fellow travelers at a Welcome Dinner. Get a
paladar, Spanish for palate, offers a unique
taste of Havana’s busiest shopping street,
setting and menu.
Calle Obispo, on the way. This pedestrian-only
day four
b|l|d
thoroughfare has many state-run shops and
HAVANA
restaurants. It also has a growing number of
cuentapropistas. Meet these entrepreneurs, Excursion: Classic Convertibles, Cuban
who have turned sidewalks and open spaces Judaism, Education and the Arts. The
streets of Havana are filled with vintage
into showrooms for their wares.
American convertibles. These 1950s classics,
day three
b | l | d imported before the U.S. trade embargo began
HAVANA
in 1960, still run because of the ingenuity of
Excursion: Havana, Old and New.
their owners. Spare parts are scarce, but many
Explore Habana Vieja, the city’s historic
of these cars are in excellent condition. Enjoy
district. Take in the sights of Plaza de Armas, a drive through Havana’s historic quarter
the city’s oldest square, and see the Palacio
before visiting the Sephardic Hebrew Center
de los Capitanes Generales, residence of
to learn about the history of Judaism in Cuba
the colonial Spanish governors. Continue
from congregation members. Continue to a
with a look at contemporary Cuba. Visit an
contemporary dance studio to engage in a
elementary school in Plaza Vieja. Your
discussion with dancers and see a rehearsal.
day one
MIAMI, FLORIDA
Check in to the Crowne Plaza Miami
International Airport in Miami, Florida.
(Accommodations in Miami are included.
Transportation to Miami is not included.)
Meals
Pinar del Río
Visit the University of Habana, 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: Cuba’s Economy.
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
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 continuing to Fusterlandia,
the home and studio of Jose Fuster where you
will enjoy a visit and lunch.
Educational Focus: Contemporary Art
in Cuba. As you walk through the museum,
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.
Educational Focus: Cultural Cuba. Visit
Casa de la Cultura and learn about its purpose
while interacting with staff and children.
Local Flavor: Enjoy a delicious dinner at a
popular paladar.
day six
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, and participate in a discussion
about Cuba’s agricultural industry with the
restaurant’s chef.
Excursion: La Quinta Santa Venia.
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 seven
b|l|d
CIENFUEGOS
Today, make your way to Cienfuegos in
central Cuba.
Excursion: Cuba’s Sugar Cane
Industry and The Bay of Pigs. As you
leave Havana, wave goodbye to Fortaleza de
San Carlos de la Cabaña. En route, visit a
former sugar cane factory and speak with
former workers. Continuing to Cienfuegos,
stop at Playa Girón, site of the failed 1961
Bay of Pigs invasion, and visit the museum.
Enjoy lunch along the sea.
Excursion: Introduction to
Cienfuegos. Upon arrival in Cienfuegos,
take a walking tour of Parque Martí, the
city’s main square.
Check in to the Hotel Jagua.
• Enjoy all meals in Cuba; tea or
coffee with all meals, plus a local
beverage with dinner.
Health clinic visit
Local Flavor: Enjoy dinner and live Cuban
music at Casa Verde.
day eight
b|l|d
CIENFUEGOS | TRINIDAD
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 and learn about the
religion. Visit a local home in Trinidad, meet
the family and learn about typical Cuban life.
Excursion: Musical Cienfuegos. Visit
the Teatro de Cienfuegos and watch a
performance by the Chamber Orchestra or
choir of Cienfuegos. Afterwards, meet the
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/
IN TRANSIT
Excursion: Medicine and Education.
Visit a Cuban health clinic and meet the staff
to learn about Cuba’s health care system.
Next, visit an art school, and 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
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 island’s different African
ethnic groups. These cabildos provided the means for slaves to
continue their 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. The most important
genre, and precursor to most other types of Cuban music, is son; a
product of the Cuban street culture of the late 19th century.
Havana
Santa Clara
• Chartered round-trip flights from
Miami to Cuba.
• All deluxe motor coach transfers
in Cuba.
Cienfuegos
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 Travel
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.
Trinidad
A C C O M M O D AT I O N S
Crowne Plaza Miami International Airport | Miami FL
The Crowne Plaza offers wellappointed accommodations finished in
a modern décor. Refuel at Café 950 or
enjoy a cocktail at Buena Vista lounge.
Enjoy the fitness center and swimming
pool. Wi-Fi is available.
Hotel Telégrafo | Havana
Built in 1888, the Hotel Telégrafo is
Cuba’s oldest hotel. Located near much
of Havana’s colonial architecture, the
hotel offers the vibrant ambience of
old Cuba along with modern amenities
and a fine restaurant. The lobby’s high
ceilings and brick arches are a lively
contrast to modern furnishings. Wi-Fi is
available.
Hotel Jagua | Cienfuegos
Enjoy the retro 1950s charm of the
Hotel Jagua, ideally located near the
attractions of Cienfuegos. The original
building’s patron was the infamous
Meyer Lansky, who intended for the
hotel to serve a nearby casino. The
hotel has views of Cienfuegos Bay, as
well as a pool, fitness center, restaurant
and bar. Wi-Fi is available.
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.
Email:___________________________________________________________
(2) _____________________________________________________________
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 $775 (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 October 12, 2016 (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, Discover or
Amex. Make checks payable to AHI Travel.
Alumni, their families and friends may travel on this tour by meeting Ohio State
Alumni Tour eligibility requirements. I (we) have read, understand, and accept the
conditions as stated in this brochure.
Signature_________________________________ Date ___________________
Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 pp required) to reserve ______ place(s).
❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI Travel.
❒ Charge my: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ Discover ❒ Amex
Card # ___________________________________________________________
Expires________/________
____________________________________________________________
(Signature as it appears on credit card)
Please note: Any payment to AHI Travel constitutes your acceptance of the terms and
conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.
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-In Miami, two checked-in bags are allowed. The baggage fee per bag is $20. If the combined weight of
checked-in bags exceeds 44 lbs., a fee of $2 per overweight pound will be assessed. No bag may weigh more
than 70 lbs. Excess cost for boxes is $3 per pound. Baggage fees are payable in cash only. No baggage fees on return from Havana. 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.
ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Association is not the tour operator.Association is not responsible for changes of
flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or car rental reservations, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, airline or tour operator bankruptcies, acts of God, or any other event beyond
Association's control.Association acts only as agent for participants with respect to travel services, and it shall
not be responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or other reservations, injury, damage, loss of baggage, accidents or for the acts or defaults of any person or entity engaged in conveying
participants or in carrying out other arrangements of the tour. Further, Association shall not be responsible for
losses or additional expenses of any participants due to sickness, weather, strike, civil unrest, acts of terrorism,
quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond its control.Association shall not be responsible for alteration of
the itinerary as deemed necessary for carrying out the tour, and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of
similar quality. The right is further reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure; in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on Association's part. The right is also reserved to decline to
accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour should such person's health, actions or general deportment in the opinion of Association impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare of the other participants. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour.
Applicants for participation in this tour accept in full all the conditions set forth above.
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.
Meticulously planned by travel experts to comply with U.S. regulations, this
journey puts you in contact with ordinary Cubans who are doing extraordinary
things. Learn directly from them about their culture, their history and their
heritage. During your trip, you will savor the flavors of authentic Cuban cuisine,
admire the art of Cuban artists, listen to the infectious beat of Cuban music
and much more!
Join us on this spectacular People-to-People educational exchange program,
authorized by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Cuban Assets Control Regulations.
Space on this amazing eight-night journey is limited to 36 travelers. Be sure to
make your reservations today.
Cordially,
Statue of José Martí
Debbie Vargo
Director, Alumni Tours
The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc.
For more information contact Addie Natalie at Ohio State Alumni Tours
at 1-800-852-TOUR (8687), 614-292-2372, or natalie.6@osu.edu.
Visit our website at: www.go.osu.edu/travel
Hand-rolling cigars
Operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Office of Foreign
Assets Control 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.
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. ©2016 AHI Travel Printed in the USA.
1-800-852-TOUR (8687)
www.go.osu.edu/travel
1-800-852-TOUR (8687)
www.go.osu.edu/travel
Presorted Std.
U.S. Postage
Paid
AHI Travel
discounts and pricing.
All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and include round-trip charter air
service from Miami to Cuba. Single accommodations are an additional $775 (limited availability).
program information,
Date of Birth
website for the most current
Last
*Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel.
Price includes charter air service from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba,
with return from Santa Clara, Cuba, to Miami, FL.
We are pleased to invite you on a Cuban journey of discovery. For five
decades, travel to this vibrant Caribbean nation has been strictly regulated, but
recent events have made it easier for U.S. citizens to experience life on this
beautiful island.
Please call or refer to our
Middle
Special Price*
$5,295*
Cuban artist
(1) _____________________________________________________________
Special Savings
$250
CUBA16 58
Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport)
Full Price
$5,545
Ohio State Alumni Tours
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Please call Addie Natalie at Ohio State Alumni Tours at 614-292-2372 ext. 3 or
1-800-852-TOUR (8687) with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation.
A People-to-People
Educational Exchange
AHI Travel’s mission is to deliver
inspirational educational and cultural
travel programs that delight travelers.
With AHI 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.
December 11-19, 2016
Send to: Cuba
Ohio State Alumni Tours
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Join alumni and friends for this People-to-People educational exchange!
LAND | AIR PROGRAM
Trip #:10-22776W
First
Cathedral, Havana
Reserve your trip to Cuba today!
Cuba
THE PEOPLE | CULTURE | ART
Sponsored By
DECEMBER 11-19, 2016
FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 6, 2017 SOLD OUT
Email:___________________________________________________________
(2) _____________________________________________________________
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 $775 (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 October 12, 2016 (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, Discover or
Amex. Make checks payable to AHI Travel.
Alumni, their families and friends may travel on this tour by meeting Ohio State
Alumni Tour eligibility requirements. I (we) have read, understand, and accept the
conditions as stated in this brochure.
Signature_________________________________ Date ___________________
Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 pp required) to reserve ______ place(s).
❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI Travel.
❒ Charge my: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ Discover ❒ Amex
Card # ___________________________________________________________
Expires________/________
____________________________________________________________
(Signature as it appears on credit card)
Please note: Any payment to AHI Travel constitutes your acceptance of the terms and
conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.
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-In Miami, two checked-in bags are allowed. The baggage fee per bag is $20. If the combined weight of
checked-in bags exceeds 44 lbs., a fee of $2 per overweight pound will be assessed. No bag may weigh more
than 70 lbs. Excess cost for boxes is $3 per pound. Baggage fees are payable in cash only. No baggage fees on return from Havana. 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.
ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Association is not the tour operator.Association is not responsible for changes of
flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or car rental reservations, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, airline or tour operator bankruptcies, acts of God, or any other event beyond
Association's control.Association acts only as agent for participants with respect to travel services, and it shall
not be responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or other reservations, injury, damage, loss of baggage, accidents or for the acts or defaults of any person or entity engaged in conveying
participants or in carrying out other arrangements of the tour. Further, Association shall not be responsible for
losses or additional expenses of any participants due to sickness, weather, strike, civil unrest, acts of terrorism,
quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond its control.Association shall not be responsible for alteration of
the itinerary as deemed necessary for carrying out the tour, and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of
similar quality. The right is further reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure; in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on Association's part. The right is also reserved to decline to
accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour should such person's health, actions or general deportment in the opinion of Association impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare of the other participants. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour.
Applicants for participation in this tour accept in full all the conditions set forth above.
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.
Meticulously planned by travel experts to comply with U.S. regulations, this
journey puts you in contact with ordinary Cubans who are doing extraordinary
things. Learn directly from them about their culture, their history and their
heritage. During your trip, you will savor the flavors of authentic Cuban cuisine,
admire the art of Cuban artists, listen to the infectious beat of Cuban music
and much more!
Join us on this spectacular People-to-People educational exchange program,
authorized by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Cuban Assets Control Regulations.
Space on this amazing eight-night journey is limited to 36 travelers. Be sure to
make your reservations today.
Cordially,
Statue of José Martí
Debbie Vargo
Director, Alumni Tours
The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc.
For more information contact Addie Natalie at Ohio State Alumni Tours
at 1-800-852-TOUR (8687), 614-292-2372, or natalie.6@osu.edu.
Visit our website at: www.go.osu.edu/travel
Hand-rolling cigars
Operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Office of Foreign
Assets Control 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.
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. ©2016 AHI Travel Printed in the USA.
1-800-852-TOUR (8687)
www.go.osu.edu/travel
1-800-852-TOUR (8687)
www.go.osu.edu/travel
Presorted Std.
U.S. Postage
Paid
AHI Travel
discounts and pricing.
All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and include round-trip charter air
service from Miami to Cuba. Single accommodations are an additional $775 (limited availability).
program information,
Date of Birth
website for the most current
Last
*Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel.
Price includes charter air service from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba,
with return from Santa Clara, Cuba, to Miami, FL.
We are pleased to invite you on a Cuban journey of discovery. For five
decades, travel to this vibrant Caribbean nation has been strictly regulated, but
recent events have made it easier for U.S. citizens to experience life on this
beautiful island.
Please call or refer to our
Middle
Special Price*
$5,295*
Cuban artist
(1) _____________________________________________________________
Special Savings
$250
CUBA16 58
Full Legal Name (exactly as it appears on passport)
Full Price
$5,545
Ohio State Alumni Tours
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Please call Addie Natalie at Ohio State Alumni Tours at 614-292-2372 ext. 3 or
1-800-852-TOUR (8687) with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation.
A People-to-People
Educational Exchange
AHI Travel’s mission is to deliver
inspirational educational and cultural
travel programs that delight travelers.
With AHI 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.
December 11-19, 2016
Send to: Cuba
Ohio State Alumni Tours
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Join alumni and friends for this People-to-People educational exchange!
LAND | AIR PROGRAM
Trip #:10-22776W
First
Cathedral, Havana
Reserve your trip to Cuba today!
Cuba
THE PEOPLE | CULTURE | ART
Sponsored By
DECEMBER 11-19, 2016
FEBRUARY 26-MARCH 6, 2017 SOLD OUT
Email:___________________________________________________________
(2) _____________________________________________________________
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 $775 (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 October 12, 2016 (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, Discover or
Amex. Make checks payable to AHI Travel.
Alumni, their families and friends may travel on this tour by meeting Ohio State
Alumni Tour eligibility requirements. I (we) have read, understand, and accept the
conditions as stated in this brochure.
Signature_________________________________ Date ___________________
Enclosed is a deposit of ________ ($600 pp required) to reserve ______ place(s).
❒ Accept my check made payable to AHI Travel.
❒ Charge my: ❒ MasterCard ❒ Visa ❒ Discover ❒ Amex
Card # ___________________________________________________________
Expires________/________
____________________________________________________________
(Signature as it appears on credit card)
Please note: Any payment to AHI Travel constitutes your acceptance of the terms and
conditions set out herein, including but not limited to the cancellation terms.
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-In Miami, two checked-in bags are allowed. The baggage fee per bag is $20. If the combined weight of
checked-in bags exceeds 44 lbs., a fee of $2 per overweight pound will be assessed. No bag may weigh more
than 70 lbs. Excess cost for boxes is $3 per pound. Baggage fees are payable in cash only. No baggage fees on return from Havana. 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.
ASSOCIATION DISCLAIMER-Association is not the tour operator.Association is not responsible for changes of
flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or car rental reservations, delays, losses, injuries, inconveniences, cessation of operations, airline or tour operator bankruptcies, acts of God, or any other event beyond
Association's control.Association acts only as agent for participants with respect to travel services, and it shall
not be responsible for changes of flight times, fare changes, dishonor of airline, hotel or other reservations, injury, damage, loss of baggage, accidents or for the acts or defaults of any person or entity engaged in conveying
participants or in carrying out other arrangements of the tour. Further, Association shall not be responsible for
losses or additional expenses of any participants due to sickness, weather, strike, civil unrest, acts of terrorism,
quarantine, acts of God, or other causes beyond its control.Association shall not be responsible for alteration of
the itinerary as deemed necessary for carrying out the tour, and the right is reserved to substitute hotels of
similar quality. The right is further reserved to cancel any tour prior to departure; in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on Association's part. The right is also reserved to decline to
accept or to retain any person as a member of the tour should such person's health, actions or general deportment in the opinion of Association impede the operation of the tour or the rights or welfare of the other participants. No refund will be made for the unused portion of any tour.
Applicants for participation in this tour accept in full all the conditions set forth above.
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.
Meticulously planned by travel experts to comply with U.S. regulations, this
journey puts you in contact with ordinary Cubans who are doing extraordinary
things. Learn directly from them about their culture, their history and their
heritage. During your trip, you will savor the flavors of authentic Cuban cuisine,
admire the art of Cuban artists, listen to the infectious beat of Cuban music
and much more!
Join us on this spectacular People-to-People educational exchange program,
authorized by the U.S. Treasury Department’s Cuban Assets Control Regulations.
Space on this amazing eight-night journey is limited to 36 travelers. Be sure to
make your reservations today.
Cordially,
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Debbie Vargo
Director, Alumni Tours
The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc.
For more information contact Addie Natalie at Ohio State Alumni Tours
at 1-800-852-TOUR (8687), 614-292-2372, or natalie.6@osu.edu.
Visit our website at: www.go.osu.edu/travel
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Operated in accordance with regulations issued by the Office of Foreign
Assets Control 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.
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discounts and pricing.
All prices quoted are in USD, per person, based on double occupancy and include round-trip charter air
service from Miami to Cuba. Single accommodations are an additional $775 (limited availability).
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*Special Price valid if booked by the date found on the address panel.
Price includes charter air service from Miami, FL, to Havana, Cuba,
with return from Santa Clara, Cuba, to Miami, FL.
We are pleased to invite you on a Cuban journey of discovery. For five
decades, travel to this vibrant Caribbean nation has been strictly regulated, but
recent events have made it easier for U.S. citizens to experience life on this
beautiful island.
Please call or refer to our
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Ohio State Alumni Tours
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Please call Addie Natalie at Ohio State Alumni Tours at 614-292-2372 ext. 3 or
1-800-852-TOUR (8687) with questions regarding this trip or to make a reservation.
A People-to-People
Educational Exchange
AHI Travel’s mission is to deliver
inspirational educational and cultural
travel programs that delight travelers.
With AHI 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.
December 11-19, 2016
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Ohio State Alumni Tours
Longaberger Alumni House
2200 Olentangy River Road
Columbus, OH 43210
Join alumni and friends for this People-to-People educational exchange!
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