TRAVEL TO CUBA WITH THE PRESERVATION RESOURCE CENTER OF NEW ORLEANS

October 10 - 17, 2024

Photography by PRCNO traveler Chris Granger

Dear PRC Explorers,

New Orleans is unique in our country for its vibrant music, incredible cuisine, unforgettable architecture, and warm people. We’re known as the northernmost point of the Caribbean, and we love our city because we can appreciate the tropical beauty it offers. The PRC invites you to travel with us this October into the heart of the Caribbean, to Cuba, to experience the beauty and history that this incredible island has to offer. Like New Orleanians, Cubans celebrate their incredible heritage, and this trip promises to expose you to the best of the best. Let the PRC and the trusted and stellar company Project Por Amor guide you through the riches of Cuban architecture, neighborhoods, food, and music, and enjoy the warmth of the hospitality and beauty of Cuba’s history along the way.

This third voyage to Cuba promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime journey that will include not only some of the top sites in Havana, but excursions to Cienfuegos, said to be the city most like New Orleans in the Caribbean, and Trinidad, a stunning Colonial village frozen in time. All three cities are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will be led through some of Cuba’s most historic sites by the country’s top architecture and history experts, with stops at some of the best restaurants the country has to offer.

This week of exploration offers an excellent itinerary that balances in-depth, fascinating site visits with time to relax and enjoy all that Cuba has to offer. The itinerary was developed specifically for our group, emphasizing the exploration of architecture and neighborhoods (as only PRC would have!) with plenty of stops for memory-making moments. Don’t worry – though this trip will offer in-depth, rich content, there will also be classic cars, mojitos, and special private experiences just for us, such as cocktails and performances in private homes.

Your trip will also support the Preservation Resource Center, allowing us to continue work to fulfill our mission to preserve New Orleans’ historic architecture, neighborhoods, and cultural identity through collaboration, empowerment, and service to our community. We hope you will join us for this phenomenal opportunity!

Sincerely,

Danielle Del Sol
Executive Director, Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans

Program Details

Double occupancy: $4,675 (per person)
Single occupancy: $5,495

PAYMENT SCHEDULE: Non-refundable deposits of $750 are due to Project Por Amor upon signing up to secure a space. Full payment of the final balance is due by August 10th, 2023.

Spots will be given on a first-come-first-serve basis, 14 travelers need to make deposits by July 10th in order for this program to go. All funds will be refunded if the minimum is not reached. We encourage you to sign up while there is still availability.

NOTE: Airfare is not included. Several flights on major airlines flying to Havana are available. You can purchase online or through your preferred agent. Project Por Amor will offer guidance to help make your own arrangements.

Program Price Includes:

  • Cuban Visa and U.S. licensing paperwork for support for the Cuban People travel

  • Medical insurance in Cuba

  • Flight purchasing guidance and pre-trip information on preparing for Cuba

  • Airport assistance in Havana

  • Accommodations for five nights at the privately owned boutique luxury hotels La Reserva Vedado, El Claxon in Havana

  • Excursion to Cienfuegos and Trinidad with accommodations for two nights at select historic bed & breakfasts in Trinidad

  • Five lunches and five dinners at select paladares (Cuba’s best private restaurants) and daily homemade breakfasts

  • Private music and dance performances and interactions with Mi Compañía, Luis Barberia jazz ensemble, La Guarida Sessions, salsa in Trinidad, Camerata Romeu, Nueve duo, Tonadas Trinitarias

  • Lectures, presentations, and discussions with Cuban scholars, experts, and artists on many aspects of Cuban society including preservation, architecture, urban planning, economics, art, and history (see itinerary for details)

  • Afternoon/evening opportunities free to relax or explore individually with nighttime guidance to music concerts and other happenings

  • Luxury motor coach transportation with chauffeur for the whole program in Cuba

  • 24-hour program management by expert U.S. tour managers and professional Cuban tour guide

Program price does NOT include:

  • Airfare from people’s home cities in the US to Cuba

  • Two dinners and one lunch

  • Tips for Cuban guide, chauffeur, and chambermaids

  • Extra costs incurred by Covid-19

  • Third-party trip interruption insurance

  • All other items not listed in ‘PROGRAM PRICE INCLUDES’

Legal Travel to Cuba

Our itinerary is designed to fully adhere to the US Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) §515.574 General License for Support for the Cuban People category of legal travel to Cuba. Each traveler will engage in a full-time schedule of activities that result in meaningful interaction with individuals and professionals in Cuba, enhance contact with the Cuban people, and support civil society in Cuba. Eating at privately owned Cuban restaurants (paladares), staying in privately owned hotels, shopping at stores run by self-employed Cubans (cuentapropistas), and professional exchanges with the Cuban people are an important part of this program.

A trip of lifetime.

  • "Our experience in Cuba met and exceeded expectations. If we’d visited Cuba on our own we wouldn’t have had the opportunities and adventures afforded us. Every day was packed with fascinating education, beautiful music, connection with the people, architecture and art, and so much good healthy food!"

    Melinda Soules

  • "Five star all the way. Superb planning, timing and interests. Great leaders, lectures, sights, food, hotels experiences and transportation. Cannot imagine a better introduction and understanding of Cuba than we were able to attain from this travel opportunity. The other travelers in the program were an integral part of making the tour such a memorable experience. Thank you!"

    Loren Rice

  • "This trip to Cuba was honestly the best travel experience I've ever had. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, the activities were all amazing, and the leaders were beyond expectations. I can't recommend this tour enough. It was a great honor to participate in this once in a lifetime adventure. Thank you Sage, Freddie, and Ginger!!"

    Kathleen Elliot