Ready for a fabulous humanitarian service trip?

Imagine yourself traveling to a place that few people get to visit. An island where it is sunny, the people are friendly, and the culture is vibrant. Off limits for most people but now available to you.

Join the Hispano Latinos Rotary Club of Salt Lake on their second humanitarian service to Cuba. If you cannot attend, please see below for other ways you can support this project. 

The trip is from Mon Dec 3 – Wed Dec 12, 2012. The itinerary includes nice hotels, humanitarian service to numerous organizations, cultural activities, and wonderful meals all with a group of very fun Rotarians from District 5420.

Price per person -  $2,850.00 and includes all transportation, meals and activities noted on the itinerary except airfare R/T and hotel in Miami. 

Initial deposit of $500 is due July 2, 2012. 

Travel Details:

·        Group travel from Miami, FL will leave for Havana, Cuba, on Dec. 3, 2012 at 8:30 am. Travelers must be at the airport no later than 6:00 am for check-in and to receive documentation for Cuba.  You will receive a special visa from Marimar Travel Agency at the airport.  We suggest travel to Miami the day before – on your own. 

·        WHY you will be able to travel legally to Cuba. The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control  (OFAC) regulates travel to Cuba and has authorized a few Travel Agencies to assist travelers under certain specifications to travel to Cuba.  Marimar Travel Agency has been authorized by the government for this service.  You will be allowed to travel to Cuba under the category of:  Humanitarian project and support of the Cuban people.  If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call 305-810-5140.   

·        Baggage: authorized travelers to Cuba are limited to 44 lbs of accompanied baggage per traveler. 

·        What you can bring back from Cuba:  Goods or services of Cuban origin may not be imported into the US either directly or through third countries such as Canada or Mexico.  The only exceptions are publications, artwork, or other informational materials.  NO cigars!

Donations needed:

·         Art supplies

·         Supplies for the blind

·         Supplies for the nursing home

·         Wheelchairs

·         New toys

·         $ to purchase needed items

For more information and receive the itinerary, please contact Alicia Gomez. Check the blog again soon for more details!

Alicia Gomez

President 2011-2012

RotaryClubHispanoLatinosSLC@gmail.com

aligomusa99@hotmail.com

(801)867 9339