U Alumni is thrilled to partner with Go Learn to offer this exciting trip! Cuba, also known as the Pearl of the Antilles, was once the vacation destination for rich American pleasure-seekers, mobsters, and those looking to let loose. Now, people come from all over the world to enjoy the rich culture, gorgeous sights, and beautiful sunsets. We'll explore this beautiful place by meeting locals and getting an insider’s look at the real Cuba! Learn about the past, present, and future of Cuba while seeing the people, architecture, and food that make it great.
Join trip leader Al Campbell, U Professor Emeritus in Economics, on this incredible Go Learn journey to Cuba, where he has researched, lived, and played for the past thirty years. The trip starts in Miami, where the group will spend the night before boarding a flight to Havana the following morning. When in Cuba, we have included all ground transportation, entrances and local guides, and some of the most beautiful and charming accommodations and scrumptious meals Cuba has to offer. This meticulously planned and executed trip was created in partnership with Cuba Educational Travel, which holds a license from the U.S. Treasury Department (CT-2013-303986-1) to arrange educational trips to the island, meaning your memorable visit to Cuba is fully sanctioned by the U.S. government.
Trip highlights include:
- Round-trip airfare from Miami to Havana (airfare to and from Miami is not included)
- All Cuban ground transportation, accommodations, guides, speaker fees, entrances, daily breakfasts, and delicious lunches and dinners as indicated in the itinerary
- Discussions with local experts in economics, politics, and restoration
- Guided walking tour of Old Havana
- Private tour of the newly restored Capitol Building in Havana
- Private music events and dance lessons (optional)
- Explore Viñales Valley National Monument
- Private cigar and rum tasting with local experts
- Visit to Habana Compas Dance studio and meeting with the owner, Liliet Rivera
- Time with Cuban historian Ayleen Robaina
- Tour of La Finca Vigía, former home of Ernest Hemingway, with a private specialist guide
- Behind-the-scenes art tour with independent Cuban artists
- Private air-conditioned coach
More trip info, including a full itinerary, can be found here.