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International Latin Dance and Music Festival Cuba Tour 2008
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| The best time to see Cuba is now! Discover the island on official people-to-people cultural and education tours. You travel with peace of mind on quality programs organized by Canadian and Cuban experts. Welcome aboard! |
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| Click here for a list of all Cuba culture tours for 2008-2009 |
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Health Care Professionals Cuba Tour The only Cuba tour available focused on natural and modern medicine, prevention and well being from prenatal to elderly care. Rare glimpse into Cuba's acclaimed system of free universal medical services plus a healthy dose of island culture and history. If you liked what you saw about Cuban medicine in Michael Moore's documentary SiCKO, join this one-time-only program and get the big picture. Plus, you'll enjoy a well-deserved stay in the fabulous five star Hotel Nacional de Cuba! Oct 11 to Oct 18 2008 Open to all interested in medicine and health, and Cuba's culture and people. A professional development program for people in the fields of health care and education. See full itinerary and costs. |
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Ballet Nacional de Cuba 60th Anniversary Tour Celebrate eleven days of ballet and Cuban culture on unprecedented scale. Tour participants receive tickets to nine world class ballet performances including the opening and closing festival events – the equivalent of season tickets at home. Lucky travelers will have a chance to meet living treasure Alicia Alonso, Cuban prima ballerina assoluta, founder, choreographer and artistic director of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba. Oct 28 to Nov 7 2008 Watch a slideshow of the Ballet Nacional de Cuba! A once-in-a-lifetime experience for lovers and friends of ballet. See full itinerary and costs. |
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ESL Cuba Volunteer Program The only volunteer opportunity available on the island for North Americans who want to help Cuban youth learn English. One-week introduction and orientation tour followed by two weeks of assisting primary and university students. An inspirational and rewarding experience for retired educators and ESL teachers. Enrollment limited to 15 teachers. Nov 8 to Nov 29 2008 Click here for itinerary highlights. View ESL Cuba Volunteer photographs. See full itinerary and costs. |
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Natural and Historical Cuba Tour Ten days to explore the island's flora, fauna, farms, and culture past and present. A beautiful time of year discover Cuba and meet its people. The tour is geared to birdwatchers, ecologists, agriculturalists, botanists, speleologists, zoologists and nature lovers who want to enjoy island culture too! Nov 22 to Dec 1 2008 Tour is led by the prominent Canadian naturalist Bernie Solymár. This program is professional development opportunity for people working in the natural sciences and organic agriculture. See full itinerary and costs. |
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Int'l Latin Dance and Music Festival Cuba Tour Eight days of dance pageantry, competitions and lessons for lovers of Cuban dance and music. Meet your Cuban dance master instructors! Attend morning dance workshops and learn Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Rumba, Son and Cha Cha Chá. Afternoons: guided excursions to caves, botanical gardens, architectural, historical and nature sites, artist studios, visits to a cigar factory and an afrocuban community, and the white sand beaches of eastern Havana. Evenings are packed with gala Baila en Cuba [Dance in Cuba] events where you'll hear Cuba's best bands perform just for you and your dancemates. See photos from our 2006 and 2007 programs. Nov 22 to Nov 29 2008 People involved in the fields of music and dance must attend. See full itinerary and costs. |
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Teachers Introduction to Cuba Tour Stay at the luxurious five star Hotel Habana Libre! and celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Revolution with Cubans. An amazing overview of island culture and its free lifelong universal education system. An ideal holiday learning trip for North Americans to witness Cuba directly and meets its warm generous people. Dec 27 2008 to Jan 3 2009 Open to all interested in learning about Cuban education and culture. A professional development opportunity for North American educators. We have very limited flights and spaces for this program. Enroll now. See full itinerary and costs. |
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50th Anniversary of the Cuban Revolution Tour Celebrate New Years in Havana with the Cuban people on this most historic occasion. Experience the rich fabric of island culture. Register soon, this program is super-popular. Limited flights and hotels available. Don't miss out. Dec 27 2008 to Jan 3 2009 An ideal tour for those who believe, as the Cubans do, that a better world is possible. See full itinerary and costs. |
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Luxury Cuba Discovery and Adventure Tour Our only all-inclusive program. Eight days of action packed nature and culture in the safest, most friendly nation in Caribbean. It's our Best of Cuba Tour. A mountaintop excursion in Soviet Army trucks, visit to a self-sustaining rural eco-community, four days in an all inclusive beach resort far removed from tourist haunts, hot Latin music and dance, fine dining, and luxury accommodations. What better way to welcome the New Year? The best holiday gift for you and your family. Program is limited in size. Dec 28 2008 to Jan 4 2009 See full itinerary and costs. |
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Click here to check out our 2009 tours including Jazz, Law, Cigars, Rum, Coffee, Baseball, Education, Health Care, Visual Arts, Festivals, IWD, Women, Gays, May Day and more! |
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| We are unable to assist individual travelers to Cuba. However, we warmly welcome you to join one of our scheduled tours, or we can help you organize a Custom Group Tour for six or more people. |
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| Hint On every tour page you'll find tons of Cuba travel tips and resources! Check out our drop down menus (top of page) for a wealth of information on Cuba and island travel. |
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| All-Inclusive Annual Best of Cuba Tour Celebrate New Years in historic Trinidad de Cuba! One amazing week of tropical beaches, mountains, jungles and Cuban culture enjoyed in luxury and comfort. |
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Click here for our 2009 Cuba Education Tours including Jazz, Law, Cigars, Nature, Rum, Coffee, Baseball, Education, Dance, Music, Health Care, Visual Arts, Cuban Festivals, Women, Gays, May Day and more! |
CUBA TRAVEL ALERT An increasing number of unlicensed individuals are promoting Cuba travel and tours. Unless your travel provider is a provincially licensed agency in British Columbia, Quebec or Ontario, a member of ACTA and IATA, and fully insured, you risk losing your money and travel plans. Don't gamble. Verify your agency before you arrange Cuba travel services. Cuba Education Tours is a proud member of the following agencies and associations:
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Business Practices and Consumer Protection Authority of BC Travel Assurance Fund Member |
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IATA Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) Member 96520852 |
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Association of Canadian Travel Agencies Member 11338 |
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VanCity Credit Union Socially Responsible Banking Member |
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Communications, Energy and Paper Workers Union of Canada, CEP Local 2000, Unit 46 Members |
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