Grand Circle Foundation Announces New People-to-People Program to Cuba for 2016

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BOSTON, Oct. 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Circle Foundation will introduce "Cuba Revealed: Cultural Pathways from Camaguey to Havana"—a new People-to-People program for 2016, announced Grand Circle Foundation's Harriet R. Lewis today.   The 13-day program begins at $4995 and explores Camaguey, Remedios, Matanzas, and Havana.  The itinerary is the second People-to-People program that Grand Circle Foundation will offer to Cuba next year.

"With the opening of relations between the U.S. and Cuba, there's obviously great interest in travel to Cuba now, especially among older Americans who grew up during the Fidel Castro era," said Lewis.  "More than 5400 Americans have traveled to Cuba with us since we introduced our first People-to-People Program in November 2011.  We are excited about our new itinerary and hope that it will encourage even more Americans to experience Cuba and engage with its wonderful, welcoming people and culture."

Grand Circle Foundation's new 13-day journey will reveal the sweep of Cuba's scenic landscapes, colonial charm, and cultural diversity. Travelers will witness the winding lanes of colonial gem Camaguey, the magic of Spanish-influenced Remedios—and the electricity of Havana, a vibrant city with a revolutionary past and a bright future.  They will also immerse themselves in Cuban culture during stops at schools, homes, farms, and artist workshops—while dining in family-run paladares and casas particulares.  To foster engagement, each departure is limited to just 12-20 travelers.

Cuba Revealed: Cultural Pathways from Camaguey to Havana
Camaguey • Remedios • Matanzas • Havana
13 days from $4995 ($385 per day), including roundtrip airfare from Miami to Camaguey, and from Havana to Miami
2016 departures: Jan.-May; Oct.-Dec.
Single Supplement: $550

What's Included: A full schedule of People-to-People exchange meetings; Roundtrip airfare from Miami to Camaguey, and from Havana to Miami; All accommodations: 1 night in Miami, 3 nights in Camaguey, 3 in Remedios, 1 in Varadero (for Matanzas), and 4 nights in Havana; 28 meals: 11B, 9L, 8D;  Services of an English-speaking Cuban Trip Leader; Transportation aboard a private, air-conditioned motor coach; Cultural exchanges, including discussions with locals, museum visits, musical performances, and many more; and gratuities for drivers.

Grand Circle Foundation's program begins in Miami, Florida and includes roundtrip airfare between Miami and Cuba. Travelers have the option of selecting air add-ons to Miami with Grand Circle Foundation or independently booking flights to and from Miami. 

Grand Circle Foundation's newest itinerary is the second People-to-People program offered for 2016.   Launched in 2011, the 12-day "Cuba: A Bridge between Cultures" explores Havana, Trinidad, and Cienfuegos, with travelers giving it a 94% excellence rating in 2015 YTD.

For reservations or for more information, please call (toll-free) 1-855-423-3443 (Monday-Friday, 9am-8pm and Sat-Sun 9am-7pm EST). To see a video of Grand Circle Foundation's new itinerary in Cuba and for more details about the programs, please click our Cuba Revealed video.

About Grand Circle Foundation
Established in 1992, the nonprofit Grand Circle Foundation supports communities around the world where Boston-based Grand Circle Corporation works and travels through its Overseas Adventure Travel, Grand Circle Cruise Line, and Grand Circle Travel brands. To-date, Grand Circle Foundation has supported some 300 humanitarian, cultural, and educational endeavors worldwide, including 100 schools, in 50 countries.  The Foundation is an entity of the Lewis Family Foundation, which has pledged or donated more than $144 million since 1981.

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SOURCE Grand Circle Foundation