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Visit Cuba with the AHC !

The proceeds from this special fundraising campaign will support the AHC and our programs. Check out this fun opportunity to see the beautiful country of Cuba while supporting our home in Portland!

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Explore Cuba's gorgeous architecture!

Cuba is a country unlike any in the world, and today we invite our members and supporters to join us on our specially curated, all-inclusive week long tour of this distinctive island country.

Throughout the week we will meet with distinguished economists, architects, historians, and political scientists from the University of Havana, tour Cuba’s UNESCO Heritage sites, visit museums with renowned art historians, and enjoy Cuban music at private concerts with prominent jazz, classical, rumba, and trova artists.

A long line of classic, 1950's cars outside of a street in Cuba, lined with beautiful architectural buildings.

We will attend exclusive performances at the country’s famed ballet and flamenco studios, hear the stories of Afro-Cuban and LGBT activists, visit the private studios of celebrated artists, and drink and dine at the new paladars (private restaurants), recently introduced as part of Cuba’s economic reforms.

  • "Our Cuba trip with Charles was fabulous and certainly the highlight of a lifetime! We will long remember his excellent logistical skills, great understanding of how things work in Cuba, charming humor, relaxed attitude, ability to flow and adapt at a moment’s notice when there’s a change of plans or a challenge, and his genuine desire to change lives for the better through this tour program."

    Alicia and Alan S.

  • "The music at the Café Madrigal with Frank Delgado was brilliant; even more brilliant (can this be?) was the performance unrolling the history of music by Alberto Faya (what a voice!)."

    Stanley C.

  • "The schedule of presentations and activities was truly extraordinary: each day’s schedule included three or four major activities—all nicely balanced between experts conveying information, artists and performers presenting their work, and walking tours of urban Havana and rural Viñales."

    David W.

  • "The experience is something that we will never forget, and it was truly inspiring to see the kindness, talent, and creativity of the Cuban people. The amount of activity that was packed into those few days was extraordinary. The fact that we had so much direct access to these brilliant artists, musicians, dancers, and scholars made it very special and unique. Tours that we have taken elsewhere have not given us direct access to the local people in such a personal way."

    Giang N.

Your journey will be hosted by Charles Bittner, an expert on Cuban culture and a professor of sociology at St. John’s University. Charles has coordinated and hosted over 50 tours in Cuba. Throughout the week, you will also be accompanied by Migdalia Carballosa Rodriguez, a graduate of the eminent Facultad de Lenguas Extranjeras at the University of Havana. Migdalia, a lifelong Cuban, is one of the island’s most experienced and highly educated guides.



The cost of this November 9 - 16, 2024 weeklong tour, is $3,985 - $4,485 per person (double/single occupancy) and includes five nights at the four-star Hotel Grand Aston de Habana, two evenings at a private 19th century guesthouse in Trinidad, health insurance, all ground transportation within Cuba, guided tours, seminars, lectures, entrance to Cuba’s preeminent museums and attractions, several private music concerts and dance performances, all your meals, including libations, and many other captivating activities and events.

Additional fees apply. Ask Charles Bittner for details.

A tour guided by Dr. Charles Bittner in a plaza in Cuba.

SPACE IS LIMITED

For further information or to register, contact Charles Bittner

Charles Bittner | (617) 833-1435 | charlesbittner@verizon.net