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Meals: Lunch and dinner are by individual
arrangement today for those arriving earlier in
the day time.
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DAY 2 - July 11
Miami, FL, US – Departure to Cuba
Meeting time: 4:45 am
IMPORTANT NOTE: We work diligently to ensure
that the activities described here are available on
your program, however on our unique delegations
to Cuba we will also be working around restrictions
enforced by the Cuban government. Unanticipated
changes, scheduling conflicts, delays, weather,
or circumstances beyond our control could result
in program adjustments. If substitution for a
scheduled program activity is required, we will make
every effort to feature comparable events to retain the
content and quality of the program.
DAY 1– July 10
Miami, FL, US – Departure to Miami
Departures: Participants will independently
depart today for Miami, Florida. The program
officially begins at the briefing in Cuba so note
that no event or official gathering will take place
in the U.S. this evening.
Destination: Upon arrival in Miami, please
make your way to the Miami International
Airport Hotel (located in concourse E within
the airport itself). The hotel is just a short walk
from luggage claim (2nd floor). Check-in begins
at 3:00 pm so access to rooms prior to that is
subject to availability.
Miami International Airport Hotel
Central Terminal Concourse E
2nd floor
Miami, Florida 33266
Telephone: 305.871.4100
This morning please plan to meet by 4:45 am
in the hotel lobby to meet your delegation
leaders. Check in will be in concourse G
adjacent to the Dunkin Donuts. Lines queue up
according to the flight, not just those flying with
the charter company, so make sure you get in
the correct line!
Breakfast: Due to the early hour of our
departure from the hotel, breakfast could not
be provided by the hotel. However, there are
many dining options at the airport after you
check in, but before you clear security and head
to your gate.
Departure time: Departure is scheduled this
morning on XAEL Charter service (operated
by World Atlantic) at approximately 9:00 am
(check-in begins as early as 5:00).
Arrival in Cuba is approximately 45 minutes
later as it is a short flight. Delays are common
as it takes quite some time to load the excess
luggage that many visitors are bringing with
them for their families and friends in Cuba. It is
common to see car parts, bicycles, flat screen
televisions as well as men wearing three or
four hats to avoid having to pay any additional
baggage fees at the counter. Quite a fun sight
and an experience in itself!
WELCOME TO CUBA!!
Upon arrival at the Havana International
Airport, you will need to make your way
through passport control where they will take
your photo (be prepared to remove any hats,
scarves or glasses) and check your paperwork
for entry into Cuba. Make your way to baggage
claim and from there exit through customs to
where your national guide will be waiting for the
delegation.
Lunch: Enjoy some sites of the city in a
panoramic bus tour of Havana en-route to
lunch. Lunch will be provided at El Tocororo
Restaurant.
Hotel Check-In: Early this afternoon the
delegation will transfer to your hotel for check
in at the Quinta Avenida Hotel in Miramar.
Check in and settle into your rooms before
meeting in the hotel conference center for your
welcome briefing.
Your delegation leaders will have some time
to address the delegation and facilitate group
introductions
Dinner: Enjoy a welcome dinner at Paladar
La California, this paladar is known as one of
Havana’s best.
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DAY 3 – July 12
Havana, Cuba
Breakfast: Breakfast will be provided daily
during your stay in Cuba.
Morning Tour: This morning enjoy a walking
tour of the historic center of Old Havana, a
village founded in 1519 and declared a World
Heritage site by UNESCO in 1982. There will be
an explanation of the projects carried out by the
City Historian