Better prices for Oct. 24 Cuba trip – but they're only good until June 19!

I'm happy to announce that we have new, improved prices for the Oct. 24 group trip to Marea del Portillo, Cuba! But, you must act fast because they are only valid until June 19. After that, you will still be able to join the group, as long as seats are still available, but the prices may go up. Sunwing likes to keep everyone guessing!

As you can see, the best deal for one week is cabaña accommodation and, for two weeks, it's the hotel (Marea). Both are beach level. The two-weekers will be returning on Nov. 7, which is when the flights from Montreal begin, the big hotel on the hill (Farallón) opens and high season officially starts. So, we'll be there when the resort is a bit more quiet, which I prefer. 

Hope you can join us! Don't hesitate to contact me, if you have any questions or want to sign up. I always like to talk about Cuba. And, I especially enjoy showing people around Marea del Portillo, my second home!

Hasta luego, Jenny

Your beach chair is waiting...

It's time to sign up for this year's JennicaCuba October trip to Club Amigo Marea del Portillo. The prices noted on the flyer are valid until June 13, as long as seats are available, for either one or two weeks. Please note that the two-week spots will likely fill up fast since these rates are especially good!

If you have any questions or want to know the prices for the VIP Cabaña packages, don't hesitate to contact me by email (jennicacuba@gmail.com) or via my cell phone (647-216-1791). I will respond as promptly as possible.

Also, while I have your eyes, let me just offer a quick reminder that we still have space available for the January 2019 Cuban road trip (a.k.a. bus tour). For information on this exclusive tour, click here.

Hasta luego,
Jenny

Cuba in January? Start planning!

Hola! 

Is a trip to Cuba on your bucket list? If you want to learn more about this lovely little country's intriguing history and culture, the 2019 "Revolutionary Cuba" tour may be just the ticket! This exclusive JennicaCuba road trip through the Caribbean's largest island will provide an interesting, interactive way to investigate the landscape and get to know some of the people. 

We'll stay in several of Cuba's biggest and oldest cities, see some of its smallest villages and visit a number of its most significant sites. During our tour, we'll have structured group activities as well as free time for your own exploration or a little extra relaxation. Whenever possible, we'll stay in private homes known as "casas particulares" – the Cuban version of bed-and-breakfast accommodation. This will provide us with an excellent opportunity to become acquainted with local people and learn first-hand how they live. 

I'm excited about this Jan. 7-19 tour! As group leader, I'll be working in partnership with our English-speaking Cuban guide to make this a truly memorable travel experience. 

If you haven't already done so, please sign up for my email list (click on "Contact" above, right) and you'll receive my occasional updates about this and other trips. 

Muchas gracias, 
Jenny

 

Deadline extended for April 11 trip

Woohoo! The booking deadline has been extended for this trip to warm, wonderful Cuba! 
But, space is limited (especially for 2 weeks), so don't wait too long, if you want to go...
(For more information about the special activities, please peruse the previous posts.)

Have a lovely holiday wherever you are!

Enjoy your time with family & friends!

If you're traveling, go safely. Gord & I, Utah (dog) & Ferne (aunt) will be hitting the road (safely, of course) next week, heading for Scottdale, PA, to celebrate Christmas with my family & my mother's 85th birthday. If you're in that area, give me a call & we can try to get together! My cell phone will have call/text service (647-216-1791) but I'll have limited access to email & such, Dec. 21-27 ...like when I'm in Cuba except it won't be warm!

Special Christmas gift for a cook? Booking now: Cuban culinary trip!

"Cuban Culinary Experience" is one of three special activities planned for April 11 trip

We've got prices, details and deadlines for the April 11 trip to Club Amigo Marea del Portillo, Cuba... but only 10 days to book this group! Wouldn't a food-themed trip make a great Christmas gift for the chef in your life? Or, maybe you need to plan a warm, delicious holiday for yourself – something to help you get through the upcoming winter months. For more information about the Cuban culinary experience, please see the preceding post.

But wait, there's more! In addition to the cooking lessons and family-style feast in a Cuban home, we'll also have an art show and interactive music event in a nearby town and, of course, the always-popular group welcome dinner with live music by Robertico and friends. And, keep in mind that, although this is a group trip, it doesn't mean we have to do everything together; it just means you get a great price for the trip and have some interesting, optional activities as part of your exclusive JennicaCuba travel package.

I'll look forward to hearing from you!
~ Jenny

Want to really get cooking in Cuba?

Heads up! "Cuban Culinary Experience" is in the works for April trip to Marea del Portillo

As some of you may know, I like to try new things. In April, you can too! I've arranged a new activity for my April 2018 group trip to Cuba that I'm confident will be deliciously fun, as well educational. We'll travel by horse carriage to the home of Barbara & Diomedes in the village of Marea del Portillo, about 2 km from the resort where we'll be staying.

Pig roasts are a delectable tradition!

My friends have agreed to give the group Cuban cooking lessons, followed by a traditional, family-style dinner. We'll learn how to make tostones, chicharitas, congri & their excellent version of shrimp cocktail. Then we'll settle in for an awesome meal, complete with some kind of roast beast & all the trimmings! (Pro tip: wear loose-fitting clothes.)

Cooking congri is a fine art in Cuba.

You may be wondering: when in April? Well, I'm not sure yet. It will most likely be April 11-18, but it could be the week before or the week after, if people reply & express a strong preference for a certain date. So, let me know if April 11 is okay, or if April 4 or 18 would be better. The flights from Toronto to this location in southern Cuba always leave & return on Wednesdays.


Contact me by email (jennicacuba@gmail.com) or call/text (647-216-1791). 

Hasta luego,
Jenny