YMT Vacations Introduces An Affordable People-to-People Exchange Program to Cuba

EL SEGUNDO, CA– YMT Vacations, the leading provider of affordable group travel packages, is pleased to announce the introduction of a People-to-People exchange program to Cuba.  The 9-night cultural immersion is affordably priced from $1999* per person and features an in-depth exploration of Havana and Santa Clara as well as cultural and educational activities designed to give program participants a meaningful understanding of the island nation.  Departures begin September 4, 2012.
 
“At the core of each and every one of our itineraries is the desire to provide our guests with a once-in-a-lifetime travel experience at an affordable price,” stated Jerre Fuqua, President of YMT Vacations.  “Our new Cuba program is truly unique as it allows value-oriented travelers the opportunity to visit a destination that was closed off for many years.”
 
YMT Vacations has been issued a specific license by the Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) authorizing travel to Cuba.  The license (CT-18935) permits YMT Vacations to organize “People-to-People” group travel that includes a full time program of educational and cultural exchange activities to promote contact and interaction with the Cuban people.
 
The program includes a visit to Old Havana & Revolucion Plaza, Jose Fuster’s House, Ernest Hemmingway’s Farm, the Che Guevara Museum, and a tobacco farm for cigar rolling lessons.  Guests will also have the opportunity to interact with locals and participate in painting and dance classes.
 
Priced from $1999 per person for September departures, YMT’s Cuba, People & Culture program includes 8-nights of hotel accommodation (1-night in Miami, 5-nights in Havana, 2-nights in Santa Clara), a full program of cultural exchange activities, 15-meals as noted in itinerary, a professional tour manager, roundtrip charter flights from Miami to Cuba, baggage handling, and required Cuban visa and fee. 
 
*$299 per person tax and fees are additional.  Price does not include $30 per person departure tax, airfare to Miami from home city and extra airline baggage fees.
 
For more information about YMT’s Cuba program, please contact YMT Vacations at 1-800-922-9000 or visit the website at www.ymtvacations.com.
 
About YMT Vacations:
Based in sunny Los Angeles, YMT Vacations has been a leader in providing affordable travel packages since 1967. YMT programs are targeted to a mature audience and feature land and cruise itineraries to popular destinations including Alaska, Hawaii and Europe.  Over one million travelers have enjoyed YMT’s time-tested tour programs and nearly half of their guests are repeats or referrals – two facts that illustrate that YMT Vacations truly is the best travel value available.

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