EXPERIENCE CUBA LIKE FEW HAVE!
THE NEXT DESTINATION SANTIAGO de CUBA
March 4 – 8, 2019
The Spanish-American War Expedition
with Robert N. Macomber
Act Now ~ Details Below
LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE
~ YOU ARE INVITED ~
Has Cuba been on your bucket list? Or you’ve been to Havana, but want more?
Have you had a cruise there including a short port-of-call but know the real Cuba still awaits?
Well, wait no more. I can personally take you there. My team and I have done it before & will do it again.
All we need is you!
My last novel & the next two are set in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, so I am inviting my readers, historians and friends to join me on a very unique tour of the Spanish-American War in eastern Cuba, the war which truly made America a global power. You will walk where legends were made, and in the footsteps of Theodore Roosevelt.
We’ll set foot on the invasion beach at Siboney, where the American Army came ashore; stand at the edge of the jungle at Guasimas where Theodore Roosevelt and his Rough Riders came under enemy fire for the first time as they stormed the trenches. We’ll look out over the walls of the besieged Spanish fort at El Caney; walk on Kettle Hill where black American soldiers carried the day; and examine the storied Heights of San Juan, where Roosevelt won lasting glory. From the ramparts of El Morro Castle on the coast, you’ll take in the spectacular scene where the Spanish & American fleets clashed on the Caribbean Sea.
Daily, I’ll present historical briefings about the personalities and actions of the Cubans, Spanish and Americans in the war. Then we’ll head out to explore the actual sites set among eastern Cuba’s beautiful countryside. We’ll travel to museums, restaurants, and battlefields.
You’ll visit the tomb of the renowned José Martí, take a boat cruise on the Spanish Navy’s route as they steamed to their doom in battle, be fascinated by the museums and gardens, and delighted at the incredible hospitality of the Cuban people.
Throughout, you’ll have time to relax and savor the incredible cuisine, drinks, music, flora, fauna and folk crafts of exotic Cuba. During our five days & four nights, your home will be in the heart of Old Santiago.
After each day of exploring, there will be time for pre-dinner discussions at the lovely Casa Granda Hotel (circa 1914) rooftop bar, surrounded by the stunning sunset views of the city and bay. We’ll celebrate the final evening with a farewell dinner overlooking Santiago Bay at sunset. This is Cuba at its very best!
The cost includes airfare from Miami to/from Santiago de Cuba, visas, and taxes. Once in Santiago, the price covers lodging, daily transport, all meals, one alcoholic drink with each lunch/dinner, and museum entrance fees. You will be asked to pay tips for maids, meal servers, the driver, and guides [suggested gratuities will be provided in advance]; and for any extra alcoholic drinks you may want.
COST: $3750 per person double occupancy, $3995 per person single occupancy
REGISTRATION: via email by November 1, 2018 to Dr. Justin White DocFordsCubaExpeditions@gmail.com and include the following: choice of single or double room option with full name(s) of passenger(s). You will get a reply from Dr. White with further details.
ACTIVITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS: Much walking, steep hills and long periods of standing; ability to walk up & down stairs
DEPOSIT: A non-refundable deposit will be required. All deposits & payments can be paid by check.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancel at any time, however, you forfeit any prior made payments/deposits.
Here’s a 2 minute YouTube video of our last trip there in March of 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFqwFS92zYc
[My trips comply with the all federal rules.]
