AUGUST DANCE, MUSIC CULTURE IN CUBA 19 - 28 AUGUST 2024 HAVANA TRINIDAD This holiday just got even better! Visit Cuba with us this August for JUST 999 (SAVING A WHOPPING 400!!!) THIS AMAZING PRICE INCLUDES 4-star hotel accommodation and Boutique Casas! WHAT'S MORE we are now including a stay in TRINIDAD in the price! This holiday is perfect for Teachers and anyone who struggles to take time off during term-time. THIS CRAZY OFFER ISN'T STAYING AROUND FOR LONG SO FOR YOUR DREAM DANCE HOLIDAY TO CUBA BOOK NOW!!! 250 deposit will secure your place. DM for details or to book! Limited Availability. YOUR HOLIDAY AT A GLANCE Our unique dance and cultural tours of Cuba focus on everything that makes Cuba so special - dancing, music, art, culture the local Cuban people! We work with local artists directly supporting the local Cuban communities creating meaningful interaction and real opportunities to engage with and support the Cuban people. Since 2009 we have been organising dance and Cultural tours of Cuba which have become so popular that we have to constantly add more trips to keep up with the demand! So many of our guests return again and again - and for great reason because when you visit Cuba with Eagle Tours you are signing up for a life changing experience that will capture your heart and soul...this is NOT just a holiday, this is an experience that will awaken your soul and change your life - yes really!!! Your holiday starts in Havana, where we will spend the next 6 nights with our full team of teachers. Taking daily workshops, followed by excursions, bembe's, rumba parties, live music and interaction with the locals and making friendships that will last a lifetime. You also have the roof top pool and amenities of your hotel to enjoy for the times when you need to rest your feet and prepare for a night of dancing! Getting to know what makes Cuba tick is a big part of what makes your holiday so special... ...then, when night falls you will be dancing some more at the hottest places in Havana! After your time in Havana we will head to Trinidad with some of our dancers too! Trinidad is the oldest colonial working town still standing today in all the Americas. Its outstanding beauty, colonial architecture, boutique Casas, fabulous restaurants and lively salsa clubs make Trinidad a very special and unique place. Its also only 15 minutes from the stunning white powdered beach of Playa Ancon and nature reserves where you can swim in the cenotes and waterfalls. Trinidad is a place where the pace relaxes and you feel in another world yet with the distinct rhythms of Cuba all around. MORE INFORMATION... Whether you are new to Salsa or an experienced dancer, our workshops are designed to focus on YOU and YOUR dance ability. Our fabulous Cuban teachers will take you through all aspects of Cuban Salsa, son, rumba, body movement and styling you will gain profound understanding and knowledge of Cuban Salsa and you will always have a Cuban partner - at all times! One of the most apparent things that happens on our holidays is that we see how your confidence levels soar as you are swept off your feet both in the workshops and also every night by our wonderful, talented team of dancers who will spend the holiday with us, their energy and passion is infectious! Once workshops are finished for the day you will have lots of options available within your itinerary including the Old Town walking tour, classic car tour, a bembe and much more. We also know there are times when you may prefer to relax by the pool, mojito in hand and conserve your energy for the party that night! Every night is different, from dancing outdoor by the sea to being front stage while the likes of Maykel Blanco and Havana D'Primera perform on home soil... whatever the plan the atmosphere of a real Cuban party is exhilarating and the dancing phenomenal! TO SUMMERISE Cuba is a land full of contradictions, it plays with your senses, its authentic, addictive, exhilarating and often makes no sense; but, one thing is certain Cuba is the only true place in the world which will open your heart, remove your inhibitions, fulfil your dancing potential and have you dancing like a local. Cuba WILL capture your soul. PRICE: ONLY 999 PER PERSON Single supplement 140. This is a special offer price and will rise to the normal price of 1,399 soon. To secure your place a deposit of 250 per person is required. FURTHER HOLIDAY DETAILS DANCE WORKSHOPS Your dance classes will be every day while in Havana, taking place in a large, air-conditioned studio a short walk from your hotel. We have a full team of professional Cuban Dancers and Teachers who will be working with you closely. Workshops will be intensive but incredibly good fun. Our teachers will take you through all aspects of Cuban dance from Cuban Salsa, Rueda de Casino, Son, Rumba, Body movement, Styling and Reggaeton! It doesnt matter about your experience because our workshop levels will be split and our teachers will continue to work with you at your level. Whether you are an absolute beginner or super advanced it doesnt matter! Our workshops always start with fun warm ups and finish with fun Reggaeton line-ups. We believe that a fun environment is the best way to learn and achieve results! Additional private workshops are also available on request. TEMPERATURE IN AUGUST Cuba has a tropical climate. It is blessed with hot, sunny weather almost all year round. August is summer in Cuba therefore you can expect temperatures between 30-33 degrees. While it is a little more humid at this time of year, there is a constant breeze as Cuba is an Island and you are located close to the sea therefore the weather is warm but manageable. It is often the time of year when traditionally the afternoons bring short, sharp rain showers. These are over and dried out again within a few minutes and help to keep temperatures cool. Night times are cooler and balmy, perfect when dancing outdoors! (Daytime workshops will be in air-conditioned studios) ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS: HAVANA: Hotel Telgrafo: 4-star BB Situated on Parque Central and the Prado this hotel has the perfect position to walk everywhere. It is very elegant in its design beautifully mixing colonial Cuban tradition with modern European influence. It recently underwent a huge renovation and now has a wellness area and gym and boasts a FABULOUS roof top pool, bar and relaxation area with undoubtedly the best views across the whole of Havana! It is one of the oldest hotels to exist in Cuba and its the first hotel in Cuba to be LGBTQ friendly. TRINIDAD: Colonial Boutique style Casas BB Situated close to the main town square, within walking distance to all of Trinidad town. Your grand colonial casa will comprise of large private en-suite bedrooms, beautifully decorated with stunning architecture, terraces and outdoor areas to relax. A wonderful breakfast will be prepared each morning by the casa host. WHAT'S INCLUDED: 6 nights 4-Star Hotel BB 3 nights Boutique Trinidad Casa BB Private, luxury coach transfers 12 hours intensive dance workshops 1-1 intensive dance workshops (equal Cuban teachers to guests) Nightly Salsa Clubs Transport to and from evening venues where required. Our Cuban teachers with us each night at all events Cuban Teachers to accompany us in Trinidad Private Walking Tour of Old Havana Beach day Opportunity to see the best Live Cuban Bands when in town! Classic car tour Private percussion workshops available on request Private dance classes available on request Bi-lingual Eagle Salsa Tours UK representatives with you throughout your holiday. Some options have a small additional cost. They havent been included into the holiday price to allow you the choice to take part. OUR UK CUBA TEAM You will be thoroughly looked after by our very experienced UK team with over 22 years of organising group holidays from 15 300 people at any time. Linsey our team have been working in Cuba for more than 18 years with too many fabulous trips to count! They will be with you throughout the holiday from start to finish! Our Cuba Teachers dancers will spend a lot of time with us, as well as our daily dance workshops they will join us every night at the clubs we go to and on some excursions and activities that we do as a group. Some of our team will also join us in Varadero. Many of our team are also bi-lingual so you wont have any language barriers. RECOMMENDED FLIGHT: Air Europa: 19-28th August 2024 (Or Air France) You can also book additional days, we can help you to organise any additional days you may want. You can book your flight here: [hidden] FLIGHT NO DATE FROM TO DEPART ARRIVAL UX1014 19/08/24 GATWICK HAVANA 10:00 19:50 UX52 28/08/24 HAVANA GATWICK 21:55 16:25 +1day We highly recommend booking your flight as soon as possible as they are in demand and prices do increase especially because it is August. There are no direct flights from the UK to Cuba at present therefore the best option is the AirEuropa flight from Gatwick which has a short change in Madrid. We will have a coach waiting to meet everyone from this flight. Other flight options include: AirFrance, Iberia, Condor SwissAir. These are all connecting flights into Havana but allow the option of flying from London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Manchester or other European cities. Please note: If you chose to fly into Havana at a different time or day to the recommended flight you can easily take a taxi to your hotel or we can organise pre-booked transport for you at an additional cost. If you are unsure about flights, please speak to us! HOW TO BOOK If you have decided you would like to book this Salsa holiday you need to secure your place with a deposit of 250 per person. Payment plans are also available. Payment can be done in the following ways: Book directly from our website: [hidden] Directly into our Trust Account: Eagle Activity Tours Ltd AC: 12693163 SC: 30-98-93 (please use your name + AUG24 for reference) By transferring your deposit, you are agreeing to our Terms and Conditions. Balance is due before Monday 8 July 2024. The minimum age for this trip is 18. Numbers for this trip are limited and a place can only be secured with a deposit. You can pay towards your holiday at anytime. We do not cancel a holiday once it has been advertised so you can continue to book your flight once your place is confirmed. Deposits are strictly non-refundable. You will need appropriate travel insurance for your Cuba trip. HOLIDAY PROTECTION - PEACE OF MIND Eagle Activity Tours has been trading since 1998 as an independent Tour Operator with full bonding and protection in place. The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations require travel companies to provide security for the monies that consumers pay for certain types and combinations of travel arrangements booked with them and for consumers repatriation in the event of their insolvency. We provide this protection by way of a trust account controlled and administered by an independent firm of travel specialist solicitors. All money that you pay to us for travel arrangements requiring financial protection will be paid into a separate and designated Trust bank account and will remain there until you have completed your contracted travel arrangements. This means that in respect of all arrangements requiring protection, in the event of our insolvency, funds will be available to ensure that you are not left stranded abroad or will receive a refund of the money you have paid for an advance booking. If any of our holidays should be a forced cancellation outside our control (COVID or similar events) you will be offered a new date or a full refund. CONTACT US If you have any questions or if you would like to book your place, please do not hesitate to contact us: T: +44 (0) [hidden] E: [hidden] W: [hidden] More Info below.