Cuba Trip 2010 &

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The Florida Chapter of the Institute of Classical Architecture / Classical America is proud to announce a (5 day/ 4 night) sketch & photography tour of select locations in Cuba. The intent of this tour will be both humanitarian & educational. During the trip, the participants will have the opportunity to sketch and photograph specific study locations. In addition, at select locations we will be accompanied by local historians & architects.

The Focus will be Havana with a few day trips to the surrounding towns. Havana is rich with a variety of Architectural styles ranging from Spanish Colonial, Baroque and Beaux Art. This trip promises to be a good introduction to the Islands’ sites, history and architecture. Additionally, this trip has a humanitarian component will provide much needed supplies and clothing for children at select church locations.

The Florida Chapter will always seek opportunities to provide such outreach when available. Following is a description of the financial requirements in order to make this event possible. This trip will be limited to the first 25 persons submitting deposits.

Pricing:
Under $2900.00 
We are currently establishing pricing. For single & double occupancy. 

These prices include air fare from Miami to Havana and return flight. Also included will be lodging, select meals (Lunch & Diner) , travel via tour buses and contribution to the Florida Chapter ICA & CA with a single individual annual membership.  

Deposit & Deadlines:
500.00 deposit on or before February 26th
Remaining Balance due on or before March 26, 2010
Refundable cancelation date: April 16th, 2010 

Suggested Equipment & Supplies:

Educational Event:

• Cash
• Camera
• Sketch book & drawing materials
• Portable seat
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Etc.

Humanitarian:

• Shoes
• Shirts
• Under garments
• Toiletries
  • Tooth Paste
  • Sanitizers
  • Tooth Brushes
  • Feminine health aids
  • Reading glasses

All inquiries, questions and payments to be made to the Key West Botanical Society & Tropical Gardens.

Contact Person:
Misha D. McRae
Bookings 9am – 5:30pm. Tuesday - Friday 
(305) 296-1504
kwbgs@bellsouth.net

Itinerary for this memorable event:

Day 1 - Wednesday - Miami/Havana 

• Converge in Miami , Fl. (Miami International Airport)
• Brief orientation
• Depart Miami
• Arrive in Havana
• Stop at Hemingway’s house and lunch
• Hotel check-in Parque Central
• Free Time
• Group Dinner @ La Dominique

Day 2 - Thursday - Havana  

• Meet in Conference room for Breakfast and brief instruction
• Tour of Old Havana – Part One – Meet Historian
• Lunch at Hotel National
• Tour of other parts of Havana including Miramar - with architect
• Free time
• Dinner on your own

Day 3 - Friday - Havana

• Meet in Conference room for Breakfast 
• Havana architect presentation
• Travel to Morning Select study location
  • 90 minutes of sketching and painting
  • Prado Walk
  • Main City
  • Courtyard/Plazas
• Lunch @ El Templete
• Walk to Afternoon study location.
• 90 minutes of sketching and painting
• Break Free time - (market and Book stall open)
• Group Dinner @ Le Meson de Flota - entertainment

Day 4 - Saturday - Havana 

• Meet in Conference room for Breakfast and brief instruction
• Walk to Morning Select study location.
• 90 minutes of sketching and painting
• Lunch (on your own)
• 90 minutes of sketching and painting
• Break Free time (market and book stall open)
• Group Dinner - Location to be determined

Day 5 - Sunday - Havana/Miami

• Meet in Conference room for Breakfast and brief instruction
• Review Studies and student examples
• Issue Certificates
• Lunch @ hotel
• Depart hotel for Airport
• Depart Havana
• Arrive in Miami
• Depart for Home locations

Schedule & Itinerary subject to change. Cultural Venues such as Museums and Music will be available to non architectural spouses and partners.