Travel With the Chamber

Department of the Treasury Cuban assets Control regulation License No: CT-2013-2299886-1 Pending renewal approval

8 Days

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$3,599* From Tampa

The Lakeland Chamber of Commerce presents:

People-To-People Tour of Cuba October 12-19, 2014 Eight days, seven nights accommodation, people to people itinerary, meals and airfare from Tampa (TPA)

The Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has been issuing specific licenses which authorizes registered guests of our programs to visit Cuba legally. There are no applications to complete, and your travel with us is fully authorized. This license is currently pending renewal and subject of possible adjustments and pricing modifications based on the renewal. No deposits will be accepted until after the license renewal is approved. However, the limited time slots available for the trip will be based on submitting your name and credit card information, which will not be debited until time of license renewal.

Prior to departure, you will receive a copy of our Specific License and a Letter of Authorization, which legalizes your travel to Cuba. This preliminary itinerary provides a full time schedule of activities that result in meaningful exchanges through people-to-people contact. U.S. law requires all travelers joining this program adhere to the full time schedule. Department of the Treasury Cuban Assets Control Regulations License No. CT-2013-299886-1. Sample People-to-People program, subject to change.

Cuba‌a place and a people rooted in culture, history and curiosity. Before the 1959 Revolution, Cuba was a popular tourist destination for United States citizens, mainly due to Havana's European-like beauty and its high standard of living. All but closed to Americans for nearly half a century, Cuba is now finally ready to be explored again. Join us and experience firsthand this once-forbidden country in ways never before possible. During our specially customized tour program, you’ll learn all about this enigmatic island nation through meaningful interactions with Cuban people from all walks of life such as local citizens, community organizations, students, teachers and officials. Our immersive People-to-People cultural exchange will provide you with the ideal opportunity to connect with the Cuban way of life and revel in all that makes Cuba such a magical destination.

For Reservations and Details: Email: sbreed@lakelandchamber.com Telephone: (863) 688-8551 Ext. 228

Day-By-Day Itinerary Day 1 – Sunday October 12, 2014: Tampa - Havana: Depart from your local airport today and travel to Havana, Cuba as you begin your people-to-people cultural exchange with the citizens of Cuba! Tonight, attend a briefing with your tour manager in preparation for your journey. This evening dinner is served at the hotel. (Dinner) Day 2 – Monday October 13, 2014: Cienfuegos: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel today and each morning of your tour. Start your travels to the Pearl of the South, the port city of Cienfuegos, Cuba. A UNESCO world-heritage site since 2005, Cienfuegos is known for its remarkable neoclassical structures. Arrive at your hotel for check-in and a welcome dinner. (Breakfast, Dinner) Day 3 – Tuesday October 14, 2014: Cienfuegos: Your exploration of Cienfuegos and its people continues today with a visit to the Botanical Gardens and interaction with botanists to learn about the foundations of plant life in Cuba. This is adjacent to the Pepito Tey community, where you will have the opportunity to interact with the local residents. Your visit will continue with stops at Jose Marti Park, Tomas Terry Theater, and a walk along Cienfuegos Boulevard to see a local rationing store and shops.

Lunch is served at Paladar El Tranvia; "paladars" are typically family run businesses and provide interaction with Cuban people, as an alternative to staterun restaurants. Meet with local ensembles, and visit the Benny Moré Music School (subject to approval); Benny Moré, one of the greats of Latin Music, was revolutionary in his approach to his Cuban rhythms which are still heard today in the people’s music. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day 4 – Wednesday October 15, 2014: Havana: After breakfast, depart the hotel this morning for a full-day’s outing, beginning at Boca de Guamá on the Península de Zapata and continuing to a crocodile farm where you will learn of their specialized conservation and breeding programs. Later this morning, embark on a boat ride to the Laguna del Tesoro which will take you to visit an Indian Village. Lunch will be enjoyed at Casa Enrique in Caleton, a paladar in this typical Cuban fishing village. The Península is a place filled with history, including the military defeat of US-backed Cuban revolutionaries on April 17, 1961 in the notorious Bay of Pigs incident. Here you’ll visit the Bay of Pigs and its museum. Your day will end in Havana with check-in to your hotel and dinner. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day 5 – Thursday October 16, 2014: Havana: The day begins with a panoramic overview of the capital city of Havana and its 500-year old city center. There is a photo stop at Plaza de La Revolución and its memorial to a 19th-century Cuban patriot. A local expert will share the treasures of the Palacio de Bellas Artes, dedicated exclusively to Cuban art spanning three centuries; a section here is devoted to narrative scenes of Cuban life including prevalent symbolic imagery from the 1970’s, displaying the richness of the island’s Spanish, French, Chinese, African, and Aboriginal cultural roots. Afterward, lunch will be enjoyed in Old Havana, and this afternoon there will be an informative walk through Old Havana including the Plaza de Armas, Palacio de los Capitanes, Castillo de la Real Fuerza, St. Francis Square and Plaza Vieja. During the walk you will be accompanied by an architect from the historian’s office in order to understand the importance of restoration projects in the works. A visit to a community project for the elderly will also engage an interactive discussion with the locals. Dinner is served at a local restaurant tonight. The dramatic ceremony of El Cañonazo is this evening’s highlight, with the firing of the 9 p.m. cannon at the Fortress of San de La Cabaña; a reenactment dating back to 1519 when the walled city offered protection from pirates and the English. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day 6 – Friday October 17, 2014: Havana: This morning travel to the western end of the island, and the province of Pinar del Rio. Visit Cueva del Palenque, which originally served as a refuge for escaped slaves. The musical traditions of Cuba include some of the most popular world music ever recorded and was born from the African and European immigrants that came to the island. Enjoy lunch at El Palenque de los Cimarrones, featuring the Cimarron cuisine of Cuban slaves. You will also participate in a demonstration of Afro-Cuban dance and music. Here you'll also visit the impressive 1961 Mural de La Prehistoria, and walk through the picturesque village of Viñales. This valley is located at the heart of Cuba’s prime tobacco-growing region, and as such is surrounded by the natural scenery of the Sierra de los Organos Mountains. Here, you'll meet with local farmers at Benito’s Tobacco Farm & House to learn first-hand the complexities of the harvesting of the most famous tobacco leaves in the world. During your return to Havana, there is a stop at Los Jasmines viewpoint offering incredible vistas of the region. Dinner tonight is served at a local restaurant. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day 7 – Saturday October 18, 2014: Havana: Meet and interact with art students, teachers, and independent community artists during a visit of Fuster’s House to discuss the transformative effects of art on Cuban life. Lunch will be served here as well. This afternoon there is a quick stop in the fishing village of Cojimar, en route to Finca Vigia for a visit to Ernest Hemingway’s former residence. Tonight, you will enjoy a farewell dinner at the Hotel Nacional, and afterward a colorful musical revue at the Cabaret Parisién! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Day 8 – Sunday October 19, 2014: Havana/Tampa: After a last breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return charter flight to United States. (Breakfast) The Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has been issuing specific licenses which authorizes registered guests of our programs to visit Cuba legally. There are no applications to complete, and your travel with us is fully authorized. This license is currently pending renewal and subject of possible adjustments and pricing modifications based on the renewal. No deposits will be accepted until after the license renewal is approved. However, the limited time slots available for the trip will be based on submitting your name and credit card information, which will not be debited until time of license renewal. Prior to departure, you will receive a copy of our Specific License and a Letter of Authorization, which legalizes your travel to Cuba. This preliminary itinerary provides a full time schedule of activities that result in meaningful exchanges through people-to-people contact. U.S. law requires all travelers joining this program adhere to the full time schedule. Department of the Treasury Cuban Assets Control Regulations License No. CT-2013-299886-1 Sample People-to-People program, subject to change

For Reservations and Details: Email: sbreed@lakelandchamber.com Telephone: (863) 688-8551 Ext. 228

The Quote Includes: Round-trip charter air transportation from Tampa. US departure tax, fuel surcharges included (valid at time of printing) and required Cuba health insurance.

Baggage handling at the airport for your arrival and departure. (Based on one bag per person - subject to change).

Services of a tour manager throughout the program in Cuba.

Deluxe and First class hotel accommodations for seven nights in four-star accommodations in Hotel la Union in Cienfuegos (three nights) or similar and Melia Cohiba 5* Hotel in Havana (four nights) or similar including hotel tax and service charges.

Cuba visa ($75 per person – subject to change due to government regulations).

Seven breakfasts, five lunches & seven dinners.

People to People interactions with musical schools, Paladar restaurant owners, pottery studio, local farmers, coffee and tobacco plantations, boat ride on the Laguna Del Tesoro to an Indian village, Afro-Cuban dance and art.

Deluxe air-conditioned motor coach transportation for all transfers, tours and guided excursions.

Full-day visits to Cienfuegos, The Peninsula de Zapata, Havana and Pinar del Rio, Parque el Cubano, Topes de Collantes region and the Escambray Mountains, Trinidad de Cuba, Bay of Pigs, Boca de Guamá, Havana, Pina Del Rio, Viñales village, Los Jasmines, Cojimar, Finca Vigia.

Gratuities and donations while in Cuba.

Pricing: Pricing: Price is $3,599 for CHAMBER MEMBERS ONLY, per person in double occupancy, from Tampa (TPA). Please call us for single occupancy price. Fuel surcharges and air taxes are included.

Fuel surcharges and air taxes are valid at the time of printing and are subject to change. For NONMEMBER pricing, please add $100 per person.

No deposits are needed to register for this program. The limited slots available for the trip are booked on submitting your name and credit card information on a “first-come, first-served basis.”

The Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), has been issuing specific licenses which authorizes registered guests of our programs to visit Cuba legally. There are no applications to complete, and your travel with us is fully authorized. This license is currently pending renewal and subject of possible adjustments and pricing modifications based on the renewal. No deposits will be accepted until after the license renewal is approved. However, the limited time slots available for the trip will be based on submitting your name and credit card information, which will not be debited until time of license renewal. Prior to departure, you will receive a copy of our Specific License an d a Letter of Authorization, which legalizes your travel to Cuba. This preliminary itinerary provides a full time schedule of activities that result in meaningful exchanges through people-to-people contact. U.S. law requires all travelers joining this program adhere to the full time schedule.

Department of the Treasury Cuban Assets Control Regulations License No. CT-2013-299886-1 Sample People-to-People program, subject to change

RESERVATION FORM GROUP NAME:

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PLEASE SUBMIT NAMES EXACTLY AS THEY APPEAR ON PASSPORTS:

TSA SECURE FLIGHT REQUIREMENT

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Passport #: ________________________ Country of Issue: _____________________ Date issued: ________________________ Expiration date: _________________ Street Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City: ______________________________________ State: __________________

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□ Please reserve me in a single room at a supplement (Add US$

for Single supplement - limited availability) I am rooming with: ________________________________ I am traveling with: ________________________________ Notes (Diet, optional tours etc.): ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAYMENT: Deposit: No deposit is required to reserve the space. The limited time slots available for the trip are booked on a “first-come, first-served” basis by submitting your name and credit card information and your authorization to charge your credit card on the final payment day. Reservations and room availability are based on a “firstcome, first-served” basis. I have read the schedule of activities and accept and abide to the general terms & conditions as outlined in the Group Master Contract.

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Credit Card #: ______________________________________ Security Code: __________ Expiration date:______________ Signature_______________________________________________ Name on the Credit Card: _____________________________ I authorize a payment in the amount of $:______________________ To be charged to my credit card, or directly by myself via online secured payment, by wire transfer or personal checks. (this equals the deposit plus insurance premium if applicable) I want Trip Cancellation & Interruption Insurance □ Yes

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No. ($ 272 per person for up to $4,000) Insurance premium has to be purchased with payment.

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT: Sarah Breed – Lakeland Chamber of Commerce: (863) 688-8551 Ext. 228 IMPORTANT INFORMATION (FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN YOUR GROUP LEADER’S GROUP MASTER CONTRACT.) The Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets refundable initial deposit are levied for individual passengers original paper tickets (if applicable) are returned to us via a Control (OFAC), has been issuing specific licenses which canceling up to 120 days prior to the commencement of traceable method of mailing. E-tickets do not need to be authorizes registered guests of our programs to visit Cuba services. However, services which have been prepaid on returned. Lost paper tickets have no refund value. legally. There are no applications to complete, and your travel behalf of individual clients maybe non-refundable, nonTravel protection plan: The Travel Protection Plan may not with us is fully authorized. This license is currently pending exchangeable, non changeable and/or maybe subject to a be purchased after final payment has been made. Insurance renewal and subject of possible adjustments and pricing cancellation- change fee (e.g. theater tickets, Train tickets, cost for travel packages priced between $2,500 and $3,000 is modifications based on the renewal. No deposits will be Airline Tickets, Event Tickets, Passes, Entrance fees etc.).

US$205 per person; from $3,001 to $4,000:$272 per person; accepted until after the license renewal is approved.

Full cancellation: Failing to pay the contractual deposits from $4,001 to $5,000:$342 per person; from $5,001 to However, the limited time slots available for the trip will be (other than the initial deposit) constitutes a cancellation. In the $6,000:$408 per person and from $6,001 to $7,000:$475 per based on submitting your name and credit card information, event of non-compliance with the payment due dates, we shall person. Insurance premium has to be purchased within 5 days which will not be debited until time of license renewal. Prior to have the right to demand the Customer to immediately pay of booking. You understand that the travel insurance is departure, you will receive a copy of our Specific License and the outstanding balance. Payment shall then be received provided by a third party and that all claims will have to be a Letter of Authorization, which legalizes your travel to Cuba. within eight days as of the date of operator’s written request. addressed directly with the Travel Insurance Provider.

This preliminary itinerary provides a full time schedule of Should payment not be received within this time limit, the Itinerary variation: We will make every effort to operate all activities that result in meaningful exchanges through people- group stay shall be deemed to be canceled by the Customer. tours as advertised. Situations may arise, voluntarily or to-people contact. U.S. law requires all travelers joining this In the event of full cancellation of the agreement by the involuntarily, that require changes or exceptions in the airport program adhere to the full time schedule. Department of the Customer, which is not justified by operator’s failure to meet of departure, the itinerary, land arrangements, hotels, trains or Treasury Cuban Assets Control Regulations License No. CT- its obligations, cancellation penalties shall be invoiced and ports of call. On these occasions, we reserve the right to 2013-299886-1 Sample People-to-People program, subject calculated as follows: make such modifications and substitute conveyances/hotels to change Initial deposit**: non-refundable after 120 days. as deemed necessary.

Air arrangements: Fares and schedules are based on Up to 91 days prior departure: additional 12% penalty of the Minimum participants to Operate: Group needs a minimum regular scheduled carrier service. All applicable airline rules total cost per person (or minimum of $125 per person). of 30 participants to operate. Optional tours need a minimum apply and schedules are subject to change. Basic airfares do From 90 to 61 days prior to departure: additional 30% penalty of 15 participants to operate. not include fuel surcharges, airport departure taxes, of the total cost per person.

Tour Cancelation: We reserve the right to cancel the entire passenger facility charges (PFCs), customs or immigration From 60 to 31 days prior to departure: additional 50% penalty trip (or any component of the trip) for any reason and/or time. fees, and excess baggage charges. For mileage accrual of the total cost per person.

In this event, our liability, if any, shall be limited to and information, please contact the carrier directly for details. Air From 30 to 15 days prior to departure: additional 75% penalty liquidated by refunding to each prospective participant the inclusive group packages are non-changeable and nonof the total cost per person. payments made.

CT-2013-299886-1 refundable once deposit has been paid. Rules and fees for From 14 to day of departure & no show: additional 100% canceling and revising airfares vary depending upon the type penalty of the total cost per person. of airfare purchased. Refundable airline tickets will be ** Deposit to hold the space and First deposit is nonprocessed once the original paper tickets (if applicable) are refundable after 120 days before departure date. All returned to us via a traceable method of mailing. E-tickets do subsequent deposits are non-refundable. If a passenger not need to be returned. Lost paper tickets have no refund cancellation creates a change in the price schedule, the tour value. price will be revised based on the remaining number of IMPORTANT NOTE ON FUEL SURCHARGES: Fuel participants. A passenger becoming a single as a result of a surcharges imposed by the airlines are valid at time of partner’s cancellation must pay the single supplement. contract and are included in the price of your tour. As fuel NOTE: The following non-refundable fees will be added to the continues to fluctuate, if the fuel surcharges change prior to penalty charges listed on the cancellation (full or partial) your departure date, you will be assessed this additional schedule above: Travel protection premiums. Airline tickets amount. airline penalties, which may be up to 100% of the ticket Cancelation Policies: No charges other than the nonvalue. Refundable airline tickets will be processed once the