Small Group Trips Offered by Collin Laverty

Dear Friend:

As you may know, you can once again travel to the Caribbean island of Cuba on U.S. government authorized educational and cultural trips. My company, Cuba Educational Travel, happens to be one of the few entities awarded a U.S. Treasury Department license (CT-2012-294261-1) to arrange these fruitful exchanges. My experience in Cuba over the last decade – as a student, researcher, leader of U.S. congressional delegations and friend of many Cubans – has allowed me to build a diverse network of contacts at all levels of Cuban society.

I personally lead all delegations and, unlike many of the competitors, my groups average out at 6-8 people and rarely exceed 10, allowing you to really get off the beaten track. You will be able to interact with elite musicians and intellectuals helping to drive policy on the island, while also getting into the homes of average Cubans and really experiencing day-to-day life in 21^st century Cuba. All delegations include some history, culture and politics – meeting with students and professors, attending private concerts and hearing from young Cubans about the country’s future – and the small group size allows flexibility and the ability to customize the focus based on participants’ interests and desires. We do not do the large tour buses and tourist treks that the others are doing.

I offer quality trips but keep prices low in line with my desire to bring U.S. citizens and residents to Cuba that are truly interested in building bridges with the Cuban people.

I currently have spots open for five upcoming trips before the year’s end. Please contact me if you are interested in joining one of the trips or desire additional information. I’m also available to organize customized trips for groups of friends, family or professional associations on the dates of your choosing. All of my trips are 100 percent licensed by the U.S. Treasury Department and in full compliance with all Cuba travel regulations.

Please feel free to share this email with friends and family and I look forward to exploring Cuba together soon.

-Collin

Collin Laverty
Analyst, Cuba – Latin America – US Foreign Policy

President, Cuba Educational Travel
US: 202-213-7050
Cuba: (53 5) 379-8518
Email: lavertycollin@gmail.com

*** I’m in Cuba until October 6^th and most accessible via email until then.

Upcoming Trips

Oct 20 – 27, Havana and Pinar del Rio

Includes visits to all historical sites in Havana, meetings with leading scholars on U.S. – Cuba relations, private musical performances with Cuban musicians, discussions with young artists at top galleries, meals with university students, driving tour in classic 1950s American cars, and a trip to the tobacco growing region of Pinar del Rio, where participants can visit tobacco plantations, explore nature reserves and make friends with local campesinos.

$2,650 per person – lodging in private apartment or local bed and breakfast (casa particular)

$2,950 per person – lodging in 4 star hotels

Nov 3 – 10, Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad

Includes visits to all historical sites in Havana, meetings with leading scholars on U.S. – Cuba relations, private musical performances with Cuban musicians, discussions with young artists at top galleries, meals with university students, driving tour in classic 1950s American cars, and a trip to the historic cities of Cienfuegos and Trinidad.

$2,450 per person – lodging in private apartment or local bed and breakfast (casa particular)

$2,850 per person – lodging in 4 Star hotels

Nov 11 – 19, Havana, Cienfuegos and Trinidad – opportunity to run in the Havana Marathon

Aside from the scheduled itinerary, those that are interested are welcome to participate in the Havana ½ and full marathon on Saturday, November 17^th.

$2,450 per person – lodging in private apartment or local bed and breakfast (casa particular)

$2,950 per person – lodging in 4 Star hotels

Dec 8 – 15, Havana and Pinar del Rio

$2,650 per person – lodging in private apartment or local bed and breakfast (casa particular)

$3,050 per person – lodging in 4 Star hotels

Dec 16 – 24, Havana and Pinar del Rio – opportunity to attend the Havana Jazz Festival

The trip will have a special emphasis on Cuban music and participants will be able to take part in Havana’s world renowned Jazz Festival.

$2,700 per person – lodging in private apartment or local bed and breakfast (casa particular)

$3,100 per person – lodging in 4 Star hotels

*** The package price includes round trip airfare from Miami or Tampa, Cuban entrance visa, full medical coverage, lodging, in-country transportation, entrance fees for all planned activities and most meals. All trips include a 2-3 day excursion outside of Havana to one of the surrounding provinces.

** Direct flights from Los Angeles and New York are also available for a slightly higher price

* It’s possible to join for a portion of the scheduled dates or add additional days w/ a slight price adjustment