and & Sea on e Ponant January 31 February 10, 2018

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1 2018 WORLDWIDE TRAVEL PROGRAM 2018 uba by and & Sea on e Ponant January 31 February 10, 2018

2 Cuba by Land & Sea on Le Ponant January 31 February 10, 2018 Viñales Valley Explore the breadth of Cuba in depth from east to west, by land and by sea while interacting daily with friendly and inquisitive Cubans who are quick to smile and talk openly with you about their day-to-day lives, culture, work, and family traditions. Gain insight into the lasting influence of Spain; the glamorous landscape that once drew celebrities, gangsters, movie stars, writers, artists, and heads of state; the legacy of Fidel Castro; and the island s emerging future. Enjoy a refined yet casual lifestyle on board the intimate sailing ship Le Ponant featuring only 32 Staterooms, all ocean view. Le Ponant is able to call in smaller ports that are inaccessible to larger ships, making this combination of sea and land travel the best and most comprehensive way to see Cuba. Enjoy the six night cruise aboard Le Ponant followed by four nights in s Meliá Habana Hotel. Explore, with its vibrant spirit, iconic Malecón, and beautifully restored Old City, a UNESCO World Heritage site. See the historical center of Cienfuegos, settled in 1819; tour the colonial town of Trinidad; and visit Santiago de Cuba s San Pedro de la Roca castle all UNESCO World Heritage sites. Admire the misty Viñales Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site replete with lush green tobacco fields, striking karst formations, and views of the azure sea along the island s stunning coastline. Discover the dynamic city of Santa Clara in Cuba s heartland. co-sponsor: Dartmouth College TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL

3 HARVARD STUDY LEADER As this brochure goes to print, we have not yet confirmed the faculty study leader for this program. We intend that you will be joined by a Harvard lecturer who will enhance your travel experience. You will discover that our lecturers are not only first-rate scholars and teachers but also friendly traveling companions, eager to share their insights through conversation. CUBA by Land and by Sea Discovering the Island through its People Welcome to the vivacious and remarkable island of Cuba, where history is rich, and exploration, discovery, and tenacity run deep through a culture steeped in a blend of European, African, and Asian influences. When Christopher Columbus first landed in Cuba in 1492, he was met by the indigenous Taíno peoples. Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar followed on Columbus s second voyage and settled the tropical island. During the heyday of seafaring pirates, it became a smuggler s haven, and even slavery during the early 1800s sugarcane industry boom left its own indelible mark. A revolutionary lightning rod for 20th century politics, Cuba is lively and artistic, and its residents are among the most charming and welcoming people in the world. Meet them during this specially designed itinerary spanning the breadth of Cuba by land and by sea, and learn the secrets of their proud country through exclusive People to People Cultural Enrichments. Scheduled guest speakers may be altered due to circumstances beyond our control. See General Information section. MIAMI HOTEL Pre-Program Option $245 per person, double occupancy $395 per person, single occupancy Arrive in Miami the day before your flight to Cuba. Enjoy overnight accommodations in the Doubletree Miami Airport Hotel, a complimentary welcome drink, Cuba briefing, and a convenient shuttle to the airport for your flight to Cuba. Details will be provided with your reservation confirmation. Castillo San Pedro de la Roca, Santiago de Cuba TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL

4 SCHEDULE BY DAY Wednesday, Jan 31 U.S./Holguín, CUBA/ Santiago de CUBA Depart the U.S. on your short flight to Cuba. Upon arrival in Holguín, meet your host and begin your immersion into Cuban daily life. Transfer to Santiago de Cuba and embark Le Ponant. Enjoy the Captain s Welcome Reception this evening. (l,r,d) Cultural Enrichment: Visit La Granja La Ceiba near Holguín to meet a multigenerational family and enjoy a light lunch. Thursday & Friday, feb 1 & 2 Santiago de CUBA Cuba s second largest city is perhaps the island s most culturally rich, with its lively music and colonial architecture. On a panoramic city tour, see Céspedes Park, including City Hall, where Fidel Castro announced victory of the Cuban Revolution in 1959, and 15th century Casa de Diego Velázquez. Visit the Cementerio Santa Ifigenia, the final resting place of former president Fidel Castro, Cuban national hero José Martí, and Emilio Bacardí Moreau, known for his namesake rum. See the original Bacardí rum factory and enjoy a traditional Cuban rum tasting. Visit the World Heritage site of Castillo San Pedro de la Roca (El Morro), built to protect the port of Santiago de Cuba Bay. In the lush Jardín de los Helechos, walk among over 350 species of ferns and 90 types of orchids. View Revolution Square and San Juan Hill. (2b,2l,2d) Enjoy a performance and tour at the Casa de la Trova, an institute that celebrates Afro Cuban music, dance, and culture. Tour the Basílica de Nuestra Señora del Cobre, visit La Virgen de la Caridad (Our Lady of Charity), the patron saint of Cuba, and interact with visitors at Cuba s most sacred pilgrimage site. Enjoy a performance by a female Cuban vocal quartet. Saturday, Feb 3 Cruising the Caribbean Sea Enjoy onboard discussions and lectures about Cuban history and culture. (b,l,d) Sunday, Feb 4 Trinidad Developed from the wealth of the sugar industry, UNESCO World Heritage designated Trinidad retains much of its colonial charm, with terra cotta tiled roofs, cobblestone streets, and tiled courtyards. Walk through Plaza Mayor and visit the Palacio Cantero, showcasing the history of Trinidad s residents. (b,l,d) Enjoy rumba and salsa performances at the Palenque de los Congos Reales. Visit the authentic Casa Chichi, a pottery workshop established in 1892 that still uses clay sourced from Cuba s caves. Monday, feb 5 Cienfuegos for Santa Clara Known as the Pearl of the South, the World Heritage-designated city of Cienfuegos was founded in This morning, visit the eclectic Teatro Tomás Terry, which hosted its first opera in From Cienfuegos, travel to Santa Clara, the gateway to Cuba s historically and agriculturally rich central region. Long associated with Ernesto Che Guevara, Santa Clara features one of the country s most spectacular grand colonial theaters. See the beautiful Teatro La Caridad, constructed in 1885 and one of the Eight Grand Theaters of the Cuban Colonial era. See the impressive Che Guevara Monument and walk through the comprehensive History Museum of the Revolution. (b,l,d) In a typical senior citizen community center, learn about social welfare in Cuba and enjoy conversations with its residents and staff, who will introduce you to a longtime Cuban tradition, the danzón. Enjoy lunch in a paladar. Tuesday, Feb 6 Cienfuegos/ Disembark this morning in Cienfuegos. Once a trading port for sugar cane, coffee, and tobacco, the city was built in a neoclassical style from the wealth of these industries, and its original grid layout plan is an incredible example of early urban planning. En route to, visit Finca Vigía, the former home of Ernest Hemingway. Here, he wrote The Old Man and the Sea, based on a local fisherman. THe art of José Rodríguez Fuster TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL

5 BASíLICA de nuestra SEÑORA DEL COBRE UNITED STATES FLORIDA Gulf of Mexico Miami UNESCO World Heritage Site Air Routing Cruise Itinerary Land Routing Viñales Valley Pinar del Río CUBA Santa Clara Cienfuegos Trinidad Atlantic Ocean Caribbean Sea Holguín Santiago de Cuba Accommodations for four nights are in the Meliá Habana Hotel. (b,l,d) Cultural Enrichment: Enjoy lunch in a local paladar. Wednesday, Feb 7 Cuba s capital of retains a vintage feel bolstered by the prevalence of 1950s American made automobiles. Cruise along in a private, antique American made car on the Malecón in Old to the Spanish colonial core of Habana Vieja, a World Heritage site. This neighborhood of cobblestone streets and pastel-hued houses is filled with architectural beauty, including Plaza de Armas, the site where San Cristóbal de la Habana was founded in Visit the downtown district of Vedado, see the University of, the pre revolutionary Capitolio, the iconic Malecón, and the legendary Hotel Nacional de Cuba. See Revolution Square, where Fidel Castro gave his famous May Day speeches. (b,l,d) See a performance by Habana Compás. Walk through Old and observe the preservation and evolution of art and architecture. Enjoy lunch and dinner each in local paladares. Thursday, Feb 8 /Pinar del Río and Viñales valley The Viñales Valley in Cuba s province of Pinar del Río is a World Heritage site. The valley is a 270-square mile plain surrounded by limestone karst hills called mogotes. The farmland here is among Cuba s richest, and the agricultural practices produce robust coffee and some of the world s best tobacco. (b,l,d) Meet a tobacco farmer and cigar roller in Vuelta Abajo. Spend time with his family as he welcomes you into his home to sample Cuban coffee. Tour an organic farm, enjoy a discussion with the farmer, and share lunch with his family. In the town of Pinar del Río, visit a community art project for young people with Down syndrome. Friday, Feb 9 The Paris of the Caribbean, remains arguably one of a kind, mixing urban architecture and culture with an informal vibe and a lively arts and music scene. Attend the Farewell Reception in the hotel this evening. (b,l,r,d) Interact with residents of Jaimanitas, home to one of Cuba s best known artists, José Rodríguez Fuster. Enjoy lunch and dinner each in local paladares. Saturday, Feb 10 /U.S. This morning, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the U.S. (b) Traditional Cuban Dresses WHAT IS INCLUDED: Meet lifelong residents of Cuba, who will share their perspectives on daily life through people to-people interactions Six-night cruise aboard the small sailing ship Le Ponant Complimentary alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages served throughout the cruise Complimentary Wi-Fi on board the ship Four nights in s Meliá Habana Hotel All activities, excursions, entrance fees, and meals per detailed itinerary Taxes and gratuities to ship personnel, guides, and drivers Services of a tour manager throughout the program Cuban visa fee Transfers and luggage handling abroad for participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s) $200,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance

6 YEAR of CONSTRUCTION: 2002 Refurbished: 2009 OVERALL LENGTH: 290 feet AMENITIES The three-masted deluxe Le Ponant offers an unforgettable and captivating sailing experience seafaring in its most traditional form. The refined yet casual lifestyle on board is manifest in the warm charm of each Stateroom and in the crew s impeccable service. MaxIMUM passengers: 64 FLAG: French Each of the Staterooms features a window or porthole, private bathroom with shower, one fixed queen bed or one queen bed convertible into two twin beds, individual climate control, satellite flat-screen television, complimentary Wi-Fi, direct dial telephone, safe, minibar, dressing table, hair dryer, and plush robes. my Le Ponant Sun Deck Antigua Deck Marina Saint-Barth Deck Marie-Galante Deck Emeraude Lounge Sun Deck GENERAL INFORMATION tour Cost INCLUSIONS: Taxes; visa fees; all transfers and luggage handling abroad for all participants whose arrival(s)/departure(s) coincide with the scheduled group transfer(s); all activities, excursions, entrance fees, accommodation, and meals per detailed itinerary; gratuities to ship personnel, local guides, and drivers; tour manager throughout; $200,000 emergency medical evacuation insurance. tour Cost EXCLUSIONS: Airfare from your home city to Cuba; baggage charges on aircraft; local departure air taxes; associated local taxes, airport facility taxes, and federal inspection fees not listed in the Inclusions section; transfers and baggage handling to/from airport on day(s) of arrival and/or departure if you are arriving earlier or later than and/or departing earlier or later than the scheduled group transfer(s); passport fees; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, and Internet access; accident/sickness, trip cancellation, and baggage insurance; gratuities to hotel personnel; optional sightseeing excursions; meals and alcoholic beverages not listed in the Inclusions section; and all other services not specifically mentioned in the Inclusions section. reservations, DEPOSITS, & FINAL PayMENT: To reserve a space on this program, a $1,000 deposit is required per person (plus $100 per person Miami Pre-Program). Please either call us at or or fill out and mail or fax the registration form found in the back of this brochure. Reservations are acknowledged in order of receipt until the maximum enrollment has been reached. Deposits may be made by check, payable to Harvard Alumni Association, or with a major credit card. Final payment, payable by check, is due 95 days before departure. CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All cancellations must be made in writing to Harvard Alumni Travels. Should you have to cancel, the following terms will apply: reservation cancellation(s) are subject to a $200 per person ($50 Pre/Post Program(s)) administrative fee from the time of booking through 120 days prior to departure; from 95 through 119 days prior to departure, $1,000 per person ($100 Pre/Post Program(s)); from 60 through 94 days prior to departure, 70% of 5 Saphir Lounge 4 3 Lobby 2 1 Observatory Sun Deck Antigua Deck Saint-Barth Deck Marie-Galante Deck A Karukéra Restaurant 7 PRICIng is per person, BASED on double occupancy CATEgORY 6, $7,995 Ocean-view Stateroom with one fixed queen bed and a porthole. Marie-Galante Deck, forward. CATEgORY 5, $8,995 Ocean-view Stateroom with one fixed queen bed or one queen bed convertible to two twin beds and a porthole. Marie-Galante Deck, aft. Single Pricing: $14,695 CATEgORY 4, $9,795 Ocean-view Stateroom with one fixed queen bed or one queen bed convertible to two twin beds and a porthole. Marie-Galante Deck, mid forward. CATEgORY 3, $9,995 Ocean-view Stateroom with one queen bed convertible to two twin beds and a porthole. Marie-Galante Deck, midship. Single Pricing: $16,195 CATEgORY 2, $10,495 Ocean-view Stateroom with one fixed queen bed and a window. Antigua Deck. CATEgORY 1, $10,995 Larger ocean-view Stateroom with one fixed queen bed and a window. Antigua Deck. (limited availability) Taxes and gratuities to ship personnel are included. the published full regular tariffs; cancellations 59 days or fewer prior to departure, a no-show, or early return from the trip will result in forfeiture of 100% of the published full regular tariffs. In addition, any applicable airline cancellation fees, optional excursion cancellation fees, and administrative fees may apply. CHANGES IN ITINERARY AND Costs: The itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of Harvard Alumni Travels and the tour operator. Ship schedules, port calls, hours of arrival and departure, sightseeing events, special programs and guest lecture series are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Harvard Alumni Travels and the tour operator are not responsible therefore and are not required to compensate passengers under these circumstances. Deviations from the scheduled itinerary are at the expense of the individual. All prices quoted are based on prevailing fuel prices, airfare, and currency exchange rates in effect at the time of brochure printing and are subject to change. While the tour operator will do everything possible to maintain the published trip price, it may be necessary to institute a surcharge. insurance: We highly recommend the purchase of trip cancellation insurance. An application for insurance will be provided by Harvard Alumni Travels upon confirmation. responsibility: Certain other provisions apply regarding limitations of liability and rights of Harvard Alumni Travels and the tour operator. The statement of responsibility is available at travel/trips/cuba-land-sea If you are not able to access the Internet, please call Harvard Alumni Travels at or DISCLAIMER: Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented in this publication. Havard Alumni Travels nor the tour operator is responsible for errors in or damages resulting from use of the information contained herein. Information contained in this brochure is subject to change. Questions: Please call Harvard Alumni Travels at or , haatravels@harvard.edu. PHOTO CREDITS: AGE Fotostock, Alamy, Nicholas Pitt, Robert Harding, Shutterstock; all images are rights managed and cannot be used without permisison. TO BOOK A TRIP, CALL OR VISIT ALUMNI.HARVARD.EDU/TRAVEL

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