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PASSPORT & CUBAN VISA MANDATORY (CUBAN VISA IS INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGE)
A passport is required for US citizens and be sure to confirm that your passport is current and will be valid at least six months after your return date. If you do not have one or need a new one, contact the State Department Passport Office in your area immediately or visit their website.

Non US Citizens are responsible for verifying their own required documentation for this tour.

FLIGHT & PASSPORT INFO
Two months prior to your vacation, you’ll receive a Get Ready email with a link to a Fit & Willing to Travel Vacation Form. The form will ask for all your pertinent information such as passport info as well as flight info. Note: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months after your return.

CUBA TRAVEL AFFIDAVIT:
Please fill out the Cuba Travel Affidavit, available in your first “Get Ready” email that we send after you reserve your trip. We will be traveling under the Support for the Cuban People License and that is the option that needs to be checked off on the affidavit and submitted to us within 14 days of making your reservation.

FINAL VACATION DETAILS 21 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE
Your “Final Vacation Details & Meetup Information” including transportation and how to meet up with the group will be available on the YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS button on the left navigation bar on the trip site, 21 days prior to trip start date. Please note that this will REPLACE the Cuba Affidavit.

INSURANCE
Travel Insurance is mandatory for travel to Cuba. Contact Katherine at 877-765-6874 x 708 after reviewing the FAQ entitled “What about Traveler’s Insurance?”

When selecting a travel insurance policy, we recommend that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. We also strongly recommend that the policy cover personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.

If you have any questions, Travel Guard professional, expert agents are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us, if you have not received your quote within 3 days, or CLICK HERE to go directly to Travel Guard and request a policy quote. It only takes a few minutes.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Due to the special requirements to visit Cuba, participants will be required to complete and sign a travel affidavit confirming that they are traveling under the Support for the Cuban People general license and will participate in a full-time schedule of activities. Participants are also required to read and acknowledge the Notice of Cuba Program information. These items must be completed, acknowledged and submitted to us within 14 days of making your reservation.

“Singles Travel International” offers this program under the auspice of a General License 31 CFR 515.560 for Support for the Cuban People CFR 515.574 authorized by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Those who register as participants in this program, are authorized to visit Cuba legally under the Support for the Cuban People category of travel CFR 515.574. Our itineraries provide a full-time schedule of activities that are intended to enhance contact with the Cuban people and result in meaningful interactions between our travelers and individuals in Cuba. United States law requires that all participants in our program adhere to the full-time schedule of Support for the Cuban People activities.

NEED MORE HELP?
Questions and comments after you have reserved your vacation are addressed promptly when you send a message to us at service@singlestravelintl.com.

Travel to Cuba is allowed for US citizens, under the following conditions.  Your travel must fall into one of twelve (12) categories authorized by the US Treasury Department. If your purpose for travel falls into one of the categories, you are automatically approved to travel by general license.  We will be traveling under the Support for the Cuban People License. Our team will provide step-by-step guidance to help you prepare properly.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Due to the special requirements to visit Cuba, participants will be required to complete and sign a travel affidavit confirming that they are traveling under the Support for the Cuban People general license and will participate in a full-time schedule of activities. Participants are also required to read and acknowledge the Notice of Cuba Program information. These items must be completed, acknowledged and submitted to us within 14 days of making your reservation.

“Singles Travel International offers this program under the auspice of a General License 31 CFR 515.560 for Support for the Cuban People CFR 515.574 authorized by the United States Department of the Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Those who register as participants in this program, are authorized to visit Cuba legally under the Support for the Cuban People category of travel CFR 515.574. Our itineraries provide a full-time schedule of activities that are intended to enhance contact with the Cuban people and result in meaningful interactions between our travelers and individuals in Cuba. United States law requires that all participants in our program adhere to the full-time schedule of Support for the Cuban People activities.

IMPORTANT EXCLUSIONS
Cuba requires that all arriving travelers have a Tourist Card or Visa to enter the country. This visa is to be purchased for all non-Cuban born travelers that are traveling under one of the 12 permitted categories. There are two documents you must have to travel to Cuba, a passport and the tourist card (Visa).  *Please do not detach the two separate sides. Customs in Cuba is responsible for this.

TOURIST CARDS ARE NOT VALID FOR INDIVIDUALS BORN IN CUBA. FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS BORN IN CUBA THE VISA ENTRY PROCESS IS DIFFERENT AND YOU MAY CONTACT US DIRECT AT (305) 428-3607 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE PROCESS.

Citizens of several countries may be required to carry an A-1 Visa to enter Cuba. For individuals holding passports from one of the following countries; Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, India, Iraq, Iran, Kenya, Nepal, Nigeria, Pakistan, Philippines, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Yemen. Please contact us for further information.

A Unique Opportunity for Face-to-Face Discussion: During every activity we’ve arranged you’ll have a chance to talk with a local in a small group of three or four travelers. Your Singles Travel International Concierge & Tour Manager will always be nearby to facilitate discussion or help translate, but as with many unique cultural experiences, you will get out of it what you put in, even when you must use body language! We encourage you to participate fully to get the most from your trip.

Singles Travel International has found the sweet spot between solo travel and large organized group tours. With Cuba’s unique history and culture, we really want to dive in with locals to be able to provide a more intimate experience. Traveling with a smaller group allows for the best opportunity to get the most out of your visit.

Casual tours really provide the best and more intimate way to see a destination. Immersing yourself into a local culture, unlike any place you’ve ever been, is the secret to a truly rewarding vacation. Singles Travel International is here to show you the best destinations and provide the most unique local experiences.

*Please note that accommodations are basic, centrally located and 3-4 star. Locally Grown tours focus on active tours, local food and wine, and simpler accommodations. Set out on a local adventure where you’ll see it all without busting your Bucket List budget.

The tour starts in Havana, Cuba on December 30, 2023 and ends in Havana, Cuba on January 6, 2024. Therefore, the tour is 7 nights/8 days.

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December 30, 2023: Schedule your flight to arrive in Havana (HAV) prior to 3 p.m.
December 6, 2024: Schedule your flight to depart after 1:00 p.m. from Havana (HAV).

Post your flight arrival info on the Singles Travel International chat for this tour and you may find another guest on your same flights!

Singles Travel International is a vacation event company that plans singles events and markets our events at our expense to create a “singles only” experience. We do not allow guests to join the group unless the reservation has been made by Singles Travel International. Our policy is firm for tours and cruises, as well as pre and post trip hotel stays. Members and friends that “show up” will not be allowed to participate.

A deposit is due at time of reservation and final payment is due on September 27, 2023.

We’ve made paying your balance online as easy as 1-2-3.  Watch your email inbox for a reminder from Singles Travel International, 14 days prior to the final payment due date.  Just click and pay using your favorite credit card.   Be sure there are sufficient funds in debit card accounts to cover your payments.

If you make a reservation after September 27, 2023, full payment will be automatically charged at time of reservation and penalties will apply.

Yes. All cancellations must be made in writing to Singles Travel International at service@singlestravelintl.com and are subject to per-person penalties as follows:

After deposit and at any time of cancellation, refunds may be requested – less a minimum charge of $250 – in addition to other penalties listed below.

* After September 27, 2023 – any cancellations or “no-shows” – 100% penalty.

Air packages and air tickets are subject to cancellation policies imposed by the airlines.

Cancellations made prior to September 27, 2023 (final payment date) may request a Future Trip Credit, and the $250 minimum cancellation fee will be waived. The Future Trip Credit may be used toward any future Singles Travel International vacation within 1 year of cancellation, for travel at any time. No refunds will be given on any unused portions of the trip.

In order to accommodate singles from all over the world, our tours are priced as land only. Therefore, airfare is additional. Singles Travel International is a licensed ticketing agency and oftentimes has low negotiated fares.

December 30, 2023: Schedule your flight to arrive in Havana (HAV) prior to 3 p.m.
December 6, 2024: Schedule your flight to depart after 1:00 p.m. from Havana (HAV).

We have included nearly everything in our program.  You are responsible for airfare to Havana, beverages (except when included in Singles Travel International events), shopping and gratuities to our Concierge & Tour Manager (suggested $15 per day).

Please contact your preferred carrier directly to make your reservation. If Singles Travel International issues a promotional economy fare, granting of frequent flyer credit is entirely at the airline’s discretion. If the flights are eligible, to ensure you earn frequent flyer credit from the airline, give your frequent flyer account number when you check in for your flights. In addition, save your boarding passes and the passenger receipt from your airline ticket. You may need to submit these to the airline (not to Singles Travel International) to claim any credit allowed.

Of course not. You will be pleased to find out that nearly 90% of our guests on every trip sign up and have never met anyone before joining the group. In 30 years, we have perfected the singles vacation experience. It is paramount that our guests meet each other right away and have opportunities to mingle every day. From the moment you join our tour, our local guide is waiting to meet you. The object of your vacation is trying something new, seeing new places and making new friends. The bonds that develop on our tours are by far the strongest and longest lasting.

Our “Baby Boomer” vacations cater to singles in their 50s and 60s but you will often meet singles ranging anywhere from 45-75. We generally have a ratio of 60/40, women to men. As a travel club, matchmaking is not our focus. Ages listed on our page are not restricted. They are simply used as a guideline. We offer an opportunity for single travelers to see the world in the company of other singles and do not guarantee ratios or ages.

We recommend that you meet the members of the Singles Travel International Community online, where you may view and interact with members via “Who’s Going” on every trip page. This is the best way to find out exactly who will be on your vacation.

Our program for 50+ singles also includes live online events and virtual tours plus a virtual Meet & Greet with your travel companions before you depart. View and get reminders for each event on our community page, www.SingleLife.Today. Be sure to sign up today so that you don’t miss out on anything! 

Selection: Restaurants don’t always have as much selection as in the US, menu choices are limited, but always another option for vegetarians or those that cannot eat what has been set up on the menu. Most restaurants do offer at least two choices for the main course, which the guide may communicate and take orders for in advance. Ordering in advance can speed up the service for larger group.

Beverages: Most included restaurants on this tour will provide you with one welcome drink (usually a cocktail, such as a mojito, Cuba Libre, etc) and an additional national drink during your meal (examples can be beer, soft drink, water or juice). Coffee may not always be included after the meal, as some restaurants are not equipped to serve coffee to large parties. Check with the local guide to figure out what options you have for each meal, as not all restaurants are the same.

**WATER**

It is best to drink bottled water while in Cuba. You will find that both still and sparkling water are available. Water is purified in the restaurants, and it is ok to drink beverages with ice wherever we take you on the tour. It is also not necessary to use bottled water to brush your teeth, as the tap water has also been purified. Singles Travel International includes a bottle of water for each member on a daily basis. More may be purchased as you go and a good way to get small change for bathrooms use and shopping.

The rainy season in Cuba typically runs from May to November and the dry season is between December and April. Keep in mind that it may however rain at any time, so it is wise to always have rain gear when traveling to Cuba. The temperatures in Cuba can range from the 60’s in the winter (though not very common) to the 90’s in the summer months. Wear comfortable, cool clothing. It is common to have AC in restaurants, hotels, and other indoor facilities, so layering can also be wise. Do keep in mind that not all places have AC in Cuba, so sometimes it may also be quite hot.

PASSPORT & CUBAN VISA MANDATORY (CUBAN VISA IS INCLUDED IN OUR PACKAGE) 
A passport and Visa are required for travel to Cuba. Be sure to confirm that your passport is current and will be valid at least six months after your departure. If you do not have one or need a new one, contact the State Department Passport Office in your area immediately or visit there website.

We recommend that you also make copies of your passport, driver’s license, photo identification card and/or birth certificate in case of loss, and carry them with you on your trip separate from your passport.

Singles Travel International has included your Cuban Visa in your package.

Non-U.S. citizens are responsible for required documentation. Please check with your local consulate for any needed passports or visas for entry into each country on our itinerary.f9

CUBA TRAVEL AFFIDAVIT REQUIRED:

Please fill out the Cuba Travel Affidavit, available in your first “Get Ready” email that we send after you reserve your trip.  We will be traveling under the Support for the Cuban People License and that is the option that needs to be checked off on the affidavit. Please complete and submit to us within 14 days of making your reservation.

OFAC requires that travelers to Cuba keep a travel journal during their visit. This will serve as documentation that, under the requirements of the OFAC, you have visited Cuba for educational purposes. We will provide a detailed day by day itinerary with final documents so clients may use as a base for their journal. We recommend you keep your journal on file for five years, in case a U.S. official asks for proof of the educational nature of your journey.

Passengers are required to fully participate in daily activities. This is not a trip for passengers who want a relaxing trip. There is little to no free time. There is some down time in the evenings when dinner is not included.

The itinerary is subject to change and, if so, features will be substituted.

On tour, only ONE standard size suitcase for check in (50 lbs.), measuring 30x21x11 is permitted. In addition, you may have ONE carry on (20 lbs), including a purse or laptop, but measuring less than 25 inches.

Bring along summer clothing and we recommend that that you pack slacks and a sweater or jacket as temperatures might be chilly. Comfortable walking shoes are a must.

A diplomatic attitude

Essential Items: We highly recommend that you bring the following items.

– A good, comfortable pair of broken-in walking shoes.
– A pair of shoes for restaurants (loafers, sandals, etc).
– Collapsible umbrella (which can double as a sunshade parasol) and/or lightweight raingear.
– Ladies will want to bring a nicer warm wrap, and gentlemen a nicer jacket, for evening wear.
– Sunglasses, sun block, sun hat or visor.
– Toiletries: all your daily essentials.
– Prescription medications: sufficient supply for the entire trip plus legible written prescription in case of loss. Keep medications in their original, labeled container. Always pack your medications in your carry-on bag!
– Eyeglasses, contacts, contact lens solution. You may want to bring along a written prescription for your eyewear in case of loss.
– Over the counter medications: cold remedy, aspirin/pain reliever, antacid/stomach upset remedy, Band-Aids, money or other anti-bacterial medication.
– Travel alarm clock with illuminated face, especially for guests in an inside cabin.
– Small, Swiss Army type utility knife. Remember to pack this in your checked luggage!
– Travel journal/notepad and reading material.
– Home address book for sending postcards. A useful tip to avoid bringing your entire address book is to pre-write names and addresses of people to whom you want to send postcards on sheets of self-adhesive labels. It saves time and space in your luggage.
– Small, basic sewing kit with a few extra buttons. Remember to pack scissors in your checked bag!
– Photography Equipment: Bring a sufficient supply of batteries.

Please do NOT pack the following:

• Narcotics
• Anti-Cuba literature
• Aerial drones
• Walkie-talkies
• Satellite phones
• Hand-held GPS equipment
• Irons
• Fresh fruits and vegetables
• Pornographic material

Travel Insurance is MANDATORY for travel to Cuba and available through Travel Guard.  Once you have completed, signed and returned 2 insurance forms, we will provide a quote.  Payment is not due until after you receive your quote. Due to the nature of this process, obtaining your insurance may take a bit longer. We are here to assist.

Note: If you wish to cover pre-existing conditions or add “Cancel for Any Reason”, you must purchase insurance within 14 days of your deposit.  Please complete, sign and submit the forms as soon as possible so that we are able to get your quote on time.

The currency in Cuba is the Cuban Peso, used primarily by the locals for basic staples. Tourists may purchase all items using the US Dollar or Euros and rates fluctuate.

**Exchange:** We recommend that you wait to exchange your money until  you meet with our Concierge, Karla, who will provide access to exchange your money at better rates than the bank or at the airport. You will need your passport to exchange money.

**Credit Cards & Traveler’s Checks:** US-issued credit cards, debit cards, and ATM cards do not work in Cuba. Only credit cards issued in other countries may be issued (other than US). You must have cash in order to make any purchases in Cuba or pay for any services. Most places will not take USD, so you must exchange currency upon arriving. Tips however can be given in any currency. Traveler’s Checks may also be difficult to cash while in Cuba.

No inoculations are required for travel from North America to Cuba. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends updating all routine booster shots for travel almost anywhere. In addition, we suggest that you have a physical check-up before your trip, and discuss the type of trip in which you are participating with your physician.

You and your physician can access much more, very detailed health information for travelers (including tips on staying healthy while traveling) on the CDC website, cdc.gov. Click their “Traveler’s Health” link or call toll-free 24-hours at 1-800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636).

Your “Final Vacation Details & Meetup Information” including transportation and how to meet up with the group will be available on the YOUR TRAVEL DOCUMENTS button on the left navigation bar on the trip site, 21 days prior to trip start date.

Questions and comments after you have reserved your vacation are addressed promptly when you send a message to us at service@singlestravelintl.com.

Our office is open Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. In an emergency after hours, please contact Tammy Weiler at 815-715-6998.

**CALLS AND INTERNET IN CUBA**

Cell Phones: US cell phones do not work in Cuba, even if you have an international plan. You will have an opportunity to purchase a SIM card with a data package once you arrive in Cuba for a reasonable amount.

Calling Home:  It is expensive to call home, sometimes more than 2.50 CUC per minute, and connection charges may also apply.

Internet: Wi-Fi is very limited throughout Cuba and because of the limited technology in Cuba, it is not uncommon to have internet outages.

Communication with the US: Though internet is the best way to communicate with family back at home, you may want to warn them of the difficulty in communications between Cuba and the US. Not only can it be costly, but internet may be experiencing difficulties, or you may have problems getting a line to the US from Cuba, since they are often rerouted through third countries.

Per US regulations, you are allowed to bring back art (such as paintings, ceramics, handicrafts) or informational/educational items (such as books, music, or printed materials). You may have to pay a small fee to Cuban Customs ($3 per item), but not always applied.

Rum, cigars and other souvenirs ARE ALLOWED and may be purchased while in Cuba for personal consumption only.  Cigars are unlimited.

Upon returning to the US, you will have to go through immigration and customs. Often travelers returning from Cuba are asked additional questions.