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Course Description

Join Temple University Harrisburg on an exciting eight-day trip to explore the culture, art and history of Cuba; accompanied by an experienced English-speaking guide. This trip will explore the depth and breadth of Cuba’s rich history and their one-of-a-kind art and culture. Participants will have the opportunity to visit a variety of cities, including Havana, Trinidad and Cienfuegos, experiencing Cuban culture and cuisine. Cuba has been undergoing a transformation since the end of its isolation from the United States. This opportunity will provide attendees with a unique experience to observe and learn about this fascinating culture and country. This is an incomparable trip you won’t want to miss!

Course Outline

SCHEDULED VISITS INCLUDE

  • Old Havana
  • Plaza of the Revolution
  • Colon Cemetery
  • Modern Havana
  • La Cabana fortress
  • Literacy Museum
  • Valle de los Ingenios
  • Museum of the Revolution
  • Hemingway’s House & Museum
  • & many more cultural experiences!
  • Hospitals, Medical Schools and Mental Health Clinics (to be determined)

 

Notes

The total cost of the trip per person is:

  • $2,800.00 for double occupancy
  • $2,950.00 for single occupancy
  • Deposit: $500 by April 20, 2019
  • Final payment: by Monday, June 3, 2019
  • Installment payments may be made directly to Common Ground Education & Travel Company by check or credit card to their address.
  • Required Forms (Travel affidavit, TUH and Travel Company Registration Forms)- DUE: April 20, 2019
  • Trip Itinerary
  • Travel Company Info: Common Ground Education & Travel Company, 16505 Fox Den Ct., Miami Lakes, FL 33014; Fax to 786-536-6261; Email to d.ledesma@commongroundtravel.com
To register for this trip, please complete the online application as the first step: harrisburg.temple.edu/CUBA2019

The price includes:

  • Round-trip airfare between Philadelphia and Havana (medical insurance & exit taxes included)
  • 5-night stay in Havana
  • 2-night stay in private homes in Trinidad, Cuba
  • English speaking guide
  • Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, and 3 dinners
  • All activities/excursions include air-conditioned coach transportation

*Estimated cost pending total # of participants - total cost could decrease

If you have questions, or would like to know more about this amazing trip, please contact Ritamarie Trippett at TUHCUBA19@temple.edu

 

Prerequisites

Terms: Participant applications, travel affidavits and flight reservation forms must be submitted along with $500 per person deposit 90 days prior to date of departure. Additional participants may be added on a space-available basis up to 45 days prior to travel. Applications after that will be considered based on hotel availability and flight space with a $75 late fee. All deposits are non-refundable though participants may be substituted. Final invoices will be issued once all hotels in Cuba are confirmed, with every effort to insure that these are issued no later than 45 days prior to date of departure. Final payment will be due 30 days prior to date of departure. Travel packets will be issued when payment is complete and all paperwork and passport information has been received. Final program is frequently available from the tour operator only 10 days prior to date of departure once all program activities have been approved and secured.

U.S. Legal authority: All participants must provide completed and signed application, travel affidavit and flight reservation form. 

Passport: Clients must complete passport information on the application and send a clearly readable copy of the passport. All passports must be valid 6 months beyond the end date of the program in Cuba or participant must indicate that a new passport is being obtained. Non-U.S. passport holders must provide evidence of residency or multiple entry visa. Cuban born participants who arrived in the United States after January 1, 1971 require a valid Cuban passport for travel and a residency card or U.S. passport for travel to Cuba.

Trip cancellation/interruption/baggage insurance: Cancellation insurance is strongly advised.

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