Grand Circle Foundation reduces prices up to $800 per couple on January-May 2014 departures to Cuba

BOSTON, Dec. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Grand Circle Foundation has reduced prices by up to $800 per couple for January through May 2014 departures of its two People-to-People Cuba trips, both memorable journeys that reveal the vibrant culture, natural beauty, and authentic way of life of what remains one of the world's most fascinating destinations, Foundation Chair Harriet R. Lewis announced today.

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"Older Americans grew up hearing about, yet being isolated from Cuba, so many are incredibly curious to finally experience Cuba's culture and engage with its people," said Lewis.  "By traveling during the winter and early spring months, travelers will not only enjoy mild weather but also significant savings as they visit this island nation they have longed to see."

Grand Circle Foundation's People-to-People trips are limited to small groups of 12-20 participants.  Both trips feature several days exploring Havana, visiting other areas of the country, cultural discoveries, and a range of People-to-People activities, including visits to farms and community organizations, and opportunities for personal interaction with Cubans. While available to all Americans, the programs are paced for Americans aged 50 and older:  

In 2013, 90 percent of participants rated their People-to-People Cuba programs with Grand Circle Foundation as "excellent."

Cuba: A Bridge between Cultures  
12-day People-to-People Program exploring Havana, Trinidad, and Cienfuegos
Savings of up to $400 per person or $800 per couple
Departures: January, February, and March: $4795
Departures: April and May: $4595

Cuba: Music, Culture & the Roots of the Revolution  
13-day People-to-People program exploring Santiago de Cuba, Baracoa, and Havana
Savings of up to $300 per person or $600 per couple
Departures: January and February: $4995
Departures: March and April: $5095

Basic Included Features:

These Grand Circle Foundation's trips include a full schedule of People-to-People exchange meetings; roundtrip airfare from Miami; all accommodations; most meals; services of an English-speaking Cuban guide and a Foundation representative from the U.S.; transportation aboard a private, air-conditioned motorcoach (1 internal flight on "Cuba: Music, Culture & the Roots of the Revolution" only); cultural discoveries, including discussions with locals, museum visits, musical performances, and more.

Domestic Air Add-on:

The Foundation's Cuba trips include round-trip airfare from Miami, Florida to Cuba. For their convenience, starting with 2014 departures, program participants have the option of purchasing their domestic airfare to and from Miami directly from the Foundation. Program participants who wish to make their own air arrangements to Miami can still do so. Add-on airfare is available for the following cities: Orlando, Tampa ($300); Atlanta, Baltimore Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Houston, New York, Newark, Philadelphia, Washington, DC ($400); Denver Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (Oregon), San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle ($500). Not all cities are available on all departures.  

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 in Cuba and for more details about the programs, please click People-to-People programs to Cuba

About Grand Circle Foundation

Established in 1992, Grand Circle Foundation is a not for profit organization that supports educational, humanitarian and cultural organizations worldwide. It is the charitable arm of Boston-based Grand Circle Corporation, which consists of travel brands Overseas Adventure Travel, Grand Circle Travel, and Grand Circle Cruise Line that serve more than 100,000 Americans aged 50 and older each year.  To-date, Grand Circle Foundation has donated or pledged more than $97 million to more than 300 humanitarian, cultural, and educational organizations worldwide, including nearly 100 schools, in 50 countries.

SOURCE Grand Circle Foundation