CUBA
CONEXIÓN
WOMEN’S MISSION
Wednesday, January 15-Sunday, January 19, 2025
Make Your Cuba Connection. Second bus added!
Make Your Cuba Connection. Second bus added!
Limited spots remaining.
If you would like more information regarding registration, contact Jordan Tal at jtal@jfedpgh.org.
Participation in this Mission requires a minimum commitment of $1,800 each year to the 2025 and 2026 Federation Community Campaigns.
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Itinerary is subject to change.
ITINERARY
FLIGHTS
Required Flights
Mission participants are strictly required to book the flights* listed below for arrival to and departure from Cuba. Participants are responsible for booking their own flights. We strongly encourage you to purchase refundable flights immediately upon registration to ensure you will travel with the group.
DEPARTURE
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Pittsburgh to Miami 6:19-9:20 AM
American Airlines AA2313
Miami to Havana 10:31 AM-12:05 PM
American Airlines AA743*
RETURN
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Havana to Miami 4:00-5:14 PM
American Airlines AA838*
Miami to Pittsburgh 7:30-10:25 PM
American Airlines AA1772
*Required group flight
Travel Note: Participants must have a valid passport that is valid through July 19, 2025 – a minimum of 6 months beyond the trip date.
Insurance
We strongly suggest the acquisition of comprehensive medical and travel (‘Cancel for Any Reason’) insurance prior to your arrival in Cuba. If you are interested in “cancel for any reason” trip insurance, it must be purchased within 15 days of making your trip deposit or purchasing your flight, whichever occurs first.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh does not currently, and will not in the future, provide any medical insurance coverage while on the mission. Any medical insurance coverage desired must be purchased by mission participants. All commercial airlines flying to Cuba automatically include mandatory Cuban medical insurance. Your boarding pass serves as proof of insurance.
Travel Insurance: There is no trip cancellation insurance offered by Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA)/Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh.
Note: JFNA/Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh highly recommends that all mission participants review their own personal insurance coverage needs with their insurance advisors to determine if additional travel insurance is required. Additional travel insurance could cover items such as reimbursement for trip delay, missed connections, sickness and/or accident medical expenses, lost baggage/personal effects, baggage delay, etc.
Please visit www.squaremouth.com to compare your travel insurance options.
PRICING
Cuba Conexión Women’s Mission Price Land Only
Per Person Based on Double Occupancy: $3,199
Per Person Based on Single Occupancy: $3,499
YAD Per Person (ages 22-45 at the time of the mission) Based on Double Occupancy: $2,999
YAD Per Person (ages 22-45 at the time of the mission) Based on Single Occupancy: $3,299
Price Inclusions
- Havana accommodations with daily breakfast and WiFi at Royalton Habana
- Visa/Tourist card required for boarding flights to Cuba
- Completed D’Viajeros Cuba Visitor QR codes
- VIP Havana expedited airport screening
- Private airport transfers
- All meals
- Minimum suggested tips for driver and guide
- Dedicated private full-time expert guide who serves as host, itinerary navigator, and nightlife concierge
- Private driver and air-conditioned bus
- Water on the bus and in hotel rooms
Price Exclusions
- Airfare (Participants are required to travel via the group flight and are responsible for purchasing individual tickets).
- Supplemental Travel and Health Insurance (All commercial airlines flying to Cuba automatically include mandatory Cuban medical insurance. Boarding passes serve as proof of insurance.)
- Personal expenses of any kind
- Anything not expressly included
Payment Details
A $500 non-refundable deposit per person is due upon registration to reserve your space on the mission.
Remaining Balance Due: Friday, October 11, 2024
Cancellation Policy
50% Refund (minus deposit): Cancel on or before Sunday, November 10, 2024
35% Refund (minus deposit): Cancel on or before Friday, December 20, 2024
No Refund: Cancellations after Friday, December 20, 2024
For more information, contact Jordan Tal at jtal@jfedpgh.org.
ACCOMMODATIONS
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Full inclusion is a core value of Jewish Pittsburgh. The Jewish Federation welcomes participants of all abilities, backgrounds, races, religious affiliations, sexual orientations and gender identities. Some mission activities require physical mobility. Please notify us prior to the trip if you require accommodation for accessibility or any other needs. We will do whatever possible to assist. Additional costs may apply. Call Jordan Tal 412-992-5227 to discuss.
NOTICE: By registering for this event, you agree that your (and your guest's) picture and/or video may be taken and potentially used in Jewish Federation marketing material and social media. If you do not agree, please call 412-681-8000 to register by phone and indicate that you decline to agree. Thank you.
Our COVID Plan
The Federation cares about the health and well-being of all mission participants. We encourage everyone to follow current CDC recommendations as regards to vaccines, masking and isolation when feeling sick or suspect a COVID-19 exposure. If a participant becomes ill during the mission, the laws and regulations of local, state, federal and international governments may require quarantine in a separate location, at your expense, without physical access to family and friends, and could result in the interruption or cancellation of your mission participation.