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Cuba Yoga Retreat January 2016
1. FO R MO R E IN F O R M A T I O N CO N T A C T :
LA U R A UR G E L L E S
202-277-3087
W W W .T H E Y O G A F U S I O N S T U D I O .C O M
SPACE IS LIMITED...
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REGISTRATION DEADLINE 10/23/2015
ALL INCLUSIVE: FLIGHTSTOANDFROMCUBA•HOTELS•MEALS•DAILYYOGA•VISAS
IN-COUNTRYTRANSPORTATION•ALLLICENSES•ENGLISHSPEAKINGGUIDES•ANDMORE…
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS • JAN. 27- FEB.1 , 2016
Travel'authorized'by'license'by'the'Department'of'Treasury'Office'of'Foreign'Assets'Control'(OFAC)'which'authorizes'registered'guests'of'our'programs'to'legally'travel'to'Cuba,'
to'parBcipate'and'engage'in'a'full'Bme'schedule'of'authorized'exchange'acBviBes'in'Cuba,'which'will'involve'meaningful'interacBon'between'travelers'and'people'in'Cuba.'
EXPLORE CUBA
CULTURE, HISTORY & YOGA
2. (FINAL PRICE AND ITINERARY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BASED ON NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND HOTEL AVAILABILITY)
YOUR TRIP INCLUDES:
•"6"days/5"nights"in"Havana,"Cuba"plus"day"trips"to"neighboring"towns."
•"Round"trip"airfare"via"chartered"commercial"airline"@"Miami–Havana@
Miami"
•"Hotel"accommodaCons"in"Cuba"at"Melia"Habana""hotel"(subject"to"
change)""
•"GratuiCes"to"for"your"guide"and"driver,"wait"staff"at"included"meals"
and"hotel"bellboys"while"in"Cuba"
•"Included"meals:"5"breakfasts,"5"lunches"and"3"dinners."You"will"be"taken"to"experience"some"of"the"best"cuisine"in"
Cuba."Some"special"dietary"needs"can"be"accommodated."Call"for"info."
•"Ground"transportaCon"within"Cuba"will"be"provided"on"a"luxury"coach"with"a"professional"driver.""
•"Your"group"will"have"an"experienced,"English"speaking"professional"guide"who"is"knowledgeable"on"Cuban"history,"
poliCcs,"educaCon,"medical"system,"arts,"economics"and"more.""
•"All"entrance"fees"to"the"important"cultural"and"historic"sites."
•"Medical"insurance"while"in"Cuba"(this"does"not"cover"preexisCng"condiCons)."
•"All"US"airport"and"airline"taxes"
•"Cuban"visa"fee"(if"Cuban"born,"addiConal"fees"apply)"
Many"extra"surprises"and"unique"opportuniCes"–"too"
many"to"detail!"
NOT INCLUDED:
•"Travel"Insurance"@"We"recommend"that"each"
parCcipant"purchase"trip"cancellaCon"insurance."
CancellaCons"prior"to"departure"without"insurance"
could"cause"parCcipants"to"forfeit"their"payment."""
•"Miami"lodging"@"Our"trip"originates"and"terminates"
in"Miami."If"you"do"not"live"in"Miami,"you"may"
wish"to"book"a"hotel"in"Miami"the"night"before"
departure."An"opConal"group"hotel"room"at"the"
Miami"InternaConal"Airport"will"be"offered"for"an"
addiConal"but"reduced"fee,"if"requested."
•"Upon"check@in"in"Miami,"baggage"fees"are"
common"and"are"the"responsibility"of"each"
passenger."
THIS ALL INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE IS $3700 PER PERSON
(+$300 FOR A SINGLE SUPPLEMENT)
Travel'authorized'by'license'by'the'Department'of'Treasury'Office'of'Foreign'Assets'Control'(OFAC)'which'authorizes'registered'guests'of'our'programs'to'legally'travel'to'Cuba,'
to'parBcipate'and'engage'in'a'full'Bme'schedule'of'authorized'exchange'acBviBes'in'Cuba,'which'will'involve'meaningful'interacBon'between'travelers'and'people'in'Cuba.'
3. DAY 1 - WEDNESDAY JANUARY 27 - INTRODUCTION TO CUBA
(L,D)
•"The"group"will"meet"at"Miami"International"Airport"at"9:30AM"
for"group"check@in."(Departure"time"is"subject"to"change"by"the"
airlines.)"
•"American.Airlines.flight"@"Departs"Miami"at"approximately"
12:30PM"and"arrives"Havana"1:30PM"
•"Upon"arrival"in"Havana,"retrieve"your"luggage"and"meet"your"
professional"English"speaking"Cuban"tour"guide..
•"Lunch"is"included"at"La.Barraca,"an"open@air"restaurant"located"
among"the"pristine"gardens"of"the"Hotel"Nacional"
•"After"lunch,"visit"Finca.Vigia,"the"former"home"of"Ernest"Hemingway"for"a"memorable"tour.
•"Check@in"to"your"hotel."Upon"arrival,"exchange"money"and"settle"into"your"room..
•'Once'you'arrive'at'the'hotel,'the'porters'will'take'your'bags'to'your'room.'
•"You"will"have"an"opportunity"to"participate"in"a"light"heart9opening.yoga.session.and.set.your.intentions"for"the"days"to"come."
•"Group"dinner"at"‘paladar’"(privately"owned"restaurant)"–"El.Figaro.–"Located"in"the"Old"Havana"neighborhood."
•"After"dinner,"walk"around"and"explore"the"beauty"of"Old"Havana."
DAY 2 - THURSDAY JANUARY 28 - HAVANA - PAST AND PRESENT (B,L,D)..
•'Morning'Yoga%on%a%rooftop%in%Old%Havana.'Opportunity'for'amazing'
photos'too!''
•"Breakfast.included"in"the"hotel"banquet"room"
•"After"your"morning"yoga"enjoy"a"professionally"led"tour"of"Old"Havana."
Explore"the"5"plazas"of"Old"Havana,"including"Palacio.de.los.Capitanes.
Generales,.Plaza.de.Armas,.Plaza.de.la.Catedral,.Plaza.Vieja,.and.Plaza.
San.Francisco."
•"After"the"walking"tour"of"Old"Havana,"relax"for"a"moment"at"the"historic"
La.Bodeguita.del.Medio.–"home"of"the"Mojito!"
•"Lunch"included"at"La.Bodeguita.del..Medio"–"The"home"of"Ernest"
Hemingway’s"favorite"mojito!""
•"Visit"Dance.Nacional.de.Cuba"for"to"watch"a"rehearsal"of"this"inspirational"
dance"troupe""
•"Enjoy"some"free"time"in"the"afternoon."You"may"wish"to"explore"the"streets"of""Havana"in"a"vintage"American"car."
•"In"the"evening,"the"group"will"meet"for"an"incredible.dinner.at.El.Aljibe,"Havana’s"most"famous"and"historic"chicken"and"
rice"restaurant"with"a"secret"family"marinade"recipe."
•"After"dinner"your""join"the"group"for"live"music"on"the"Malecón"with"a"group"of"
local"street"musician"and"friends"of"Cultural"Contrast."
EL MALECÓN IN HAVANA, CUBA
TRIP OUTLINE: YOGA RETREAT - CUBA!
Travel'authorized'by'license'by'the'Department'of'Treasury'Office'of'Foreign'Assets'Control'(OFAC)'which'authorizes'registered'guests'of'our'programs'to'legally'travel'to'Cuba,'
to'parBcipate'and'engage'in'a'full'Bme'schedule'of'authorized'exchange'acBviBes'in'Cuba,'which'will'involve'meaningful'interacBon'between'travelers'and'people'in'Cuba.'
“A PLACE WHERE TIME STANDS STILL”
“HAVANA VIEJA” - OLD HAVANA
4. DAY 3 - FRIDAY JANUARY 29 - VIÑALES VALLEY - ENJOY THE VIEW (B,L)
•'Morning'Yoga.'Get'ready'to'flow'with'an'uplifting%yoga%sequence'and'set'
the'tone'for'a'day'of'green'open'spaces'with'extraordinary'views.'
• Breakfast.included"in"the"hotel"banquet"room"
• Pack"your"bags"and"be"ready"to"leave"for"an"overnight"stay"in"Viñales"
•"After"yoga"and"breakfast,"you"will"depart"in"a"luxury"coach"bus"to"the"
western"province"of"Pinar.Del.Rio,"home"of"Cuba’s"most"lush"landscapes"
and"one"of"the"main"agricultural"regions"of"Cuba.""
•"Enjoy"lunch"at"El.Ranchón.restaurant"located"near"the"Mural.de.la.
Prehistoria,"one"of"Cuba’s"most"bizarre"attractions.""
•"Afternoon:"Explore"some"of"Cuba’s.natural.caves"on"a"unique"walking"and"
boat.tour"that"offers"breathtaking"views"overlooking"the"entire"Viñales"
valley"region,"an"agricultural"hub"and"the"epicenter"of"tobacco"production"
in"Cuba.""
•"Visit"the"quaint"village"of"Viñales,"including"a"visit"to"a"farmer’s"home"and"
tobacco"plantation."Learn"the"art"and"science"of"tobacco"growing"and"you"
can"even"try"to"roll.a.cigar!""
•"Check"in"to"Hotel.Los.Jazmines"@"Take"some"time"to"enjoy"the"hotel"pool"
and"the"spectacular"views"from"your"room"through"the"French"doors"that"
open"on"to"a"balcony."
•"Dinner"on"your"own:"Enjoy"dinner"at"Hotel"Los"Jazmines"or"a"‘paladar’"in"
Viñales"town"center."After"dinner,"join"the"group"at"a"Patio.Central.Cultural.
Polo.Montañez,"or"El.Palenque.de.Los.Cimarrones"for"incredible"live"Salsa"
Music!""
DAY 4 - SATURDAY JANUARY 30 - SUSTAINABILITY AND SALSA (B,L)
•'Morning'Yoga'session'will'include'all%levels%yoga%flow%&%guided%Pranayama'on'the'grounds'of'Hotel'Los'Jazmines.'We'
will'breathe'deeply'and'relax'with'a'beautiful'view'of'the'valley.'
•"Enjoy"a"leisurely"breakfast"at"Hotel"Los"Jazmines"and"prepare"to"explore"more"of"Viñales.valley.."
•"Participate"in"an"optional.salsa.dance.class.or"enjoy"the"terraced"hotel"pool"that"looks"out"onto"the"picturesque"valley.""
•"After"checking"out"of"Hotel"Los"Jazmines,"we"will"visit"a"sustainable.organic.
farm.for.a.tour."The"owners"will"explain"how"they"harvest"and"filter"their"
own"rainwater"for"irrigation,"use"companion"planting"techniques"and"
terraced"raised"beds"and"to"grow"dozens"of"varieties"of"organic"produce"on"
the"hillside."After"the"tour,"the"the"owners"will"host"a"true"farm9to9table.
organic.lunch!.
•"Following"the"farm"tour,"the"group"will"return"to"Havana"to"explore"and"have"
time"to"meet"Cuban"artists"and"musicians…""
•"Havana,"is"now"host"to"a"multitude"of"private"restaurants."Whether"you"
choose"a"quaint"paladar"in"Old"Havana"or"an"elegant"private"restaurant"in"
Vedado"or"Miramar,"the"options"are"endless."Your"guides"will"assist"you"in"
making"unforgettable"dinner"plans.".
•"In"the"evening"we’ll"uncover"the"Havana"nightlife."Practice"your"new"dance"
moves"at"Casa"de"la"Musica"or"see"the"legendary.Cabaret.show.at.Club.
Tropicana!."
HOTEL LOS JAZMINES
VINALES, CUBA
TRIP OUTLINE: YOGA RETREAT - CUBA!
Travel'authorized'by'license'by'the'Department'of'Treasury'Office'of'Foreign'Assets'Control'(OFAC)'which'authorizes'registered'guests'of'our'programs'to'legally'travel'to'Cuba,'
to'parBcipate'and'engage'in'a'full'Bme'schedule'of'authorized'exchange'acBviBes'in'Cuba,'which'will'involve'meaningful'interacBon'between'travelers'and'people'in'Cuba.'
5. Travel'authorized'by'license'by'the'Department'of'Treasury'Office'of'Foreign'Assets'Control'(OFAC)'which'authorizes'registered'guests'of'our'programs'to'legally'travel'to'
Cuba,'to'parBcipate'and'engage'in'a'full'Bme'schedule'of'authorized'exchange'acBviBes'in'Cuba,'which'will'involve'meaningful'interacBon'between'travelers'and'people'
DAY 5 - SUNDAY JANUARY 31 - BEACH DAY! (B,L,D)
•"Breakfast.included"in"the"hotel"banquet"room"
•"Beachfront"Yoga%practice%with%Eduardo%Pimentel:%Known'as'the'
"Godfather'of'Cuban'Yoga”,'Eduardo'began'his'practice'when'he'
discovered'library'books'about'yoga'in'the'1970s.'He'corresponded'with'his'
guru,'BKS'Iyengar,'via'snail'mail,'(often'waiting'4'months'to'receive'a'letter'
from'India)'before'traveling'to'India'to'study'with'him'in'person.'During'his'
40'year'journey'he'has'spread'yoga'throughout'the'entire'island'and'is'
now'known'as'a'public'figure.'Experience'for'yourself'how'yoga'is'practiced'
in'Cuba!'Please%remember%to%bring%yoga%supplies%to%donate%to%the%Cuban%
Yoga%Community..
•"Pack"your"bathing"suit!"After"yoga,"we’re"going"to"the"beach!"Experience"
the"famous"white.sand.beaches.of.Playas.del.Este,"located"about"15"
minutes"outside"of"Havana,"Playas"del"Este"is"renowned"for"its"pristine"
white"sands"and"crystal"aquamarine"waters."Meet"Cuban"musicians"and"
beachgoers,"while"you"Enjoy"a"“coco"frio”"@"coconut"water"straight"from"the"
coconut"while"you"relax"on"the"beach!"
•"Lunch"@"Included"at"Ajiaco,"a"paladar"that"specializes"in"traditional"Cuban"food"with"a"
unique"twist."
•"Visit"Havana’s"Plaza.de.Armas"and"visit"the"book"and"antique"market.""
•"Before"dinner,"travel"to"the"Malecón"at"sunset"for"a"final"group"mediation"as"prepare"to"bid"farewell"to"Cuba""
•"Return"to"the"hotel"to"relax"before"preparing"for"a"farewell"dinner"with"the"group."
•"Dinner"at"Havana’s"single"finest"restaurant"–"El.Litoral..An"
incredible"nautical"themed"restaurant"that"features"it’s"own"
fishing"boat"and"an"entirely"organic"appetizer"bar."".
DAY 6 - MONDAY FEBRUARY 1 - ¡ADIOS CUBA! (B)
•"Breakfast.included"in"the"hotel"banquet"room.
•"You"will"check@out"of"the"hotel"and"the"porters"will"bring"your"
luggage"to"the"bus."
•"Before"going"to"the"airport,"you"will"visit"the"quaint"fishing.
village.of.Jaimanitas"and"visit"the"Gaudi@inspired"
neighborhood@mosaic@tile@art"project"of"world9renowned.
artist.José.Fuster.""Mr."Fuster"turned"his"entire"village"into"a"
mosaic"project."Featured"on"A&E,"the"Travel"Channel"and"
Discovery,"you"will"visit"his"private"home"and"studio"and"have"
the"opportunity"to"view"and"buy"art"directly"from"the"artist"at"
his"studio/home."
•"Transfer"to"the"airport"–"You"will"check"in"as"a"group"and"board"
your"brief"flight"back"to"Miami.""
•"Lunch"options"are"available"in"the"airport""
•"American"Airlines"flight"@"Departs"Havana"at"approximately"2:00PM,"arrives"Miami.3:00PM"(Departure"time"is"subject"to"
change"by"the"airlines.)"
JOSÉ FUSTER’S MOSAIC PROJECT
TRIP OUTLINE: YOGA RETREAT - CUBA!
EXPERIENCE BLISS AT PLAYAS DEL ESTE