Graduation Trip to Cuba!
- Apr 1, 2017
- 2 min read
☀ ☀ ☀ 42 sign ups ☀ ☀ ☀
*IMPORTANT* Same price as the previous sign up for the first 13 people that sign up!!
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The second and final sign-up for our amazing 1T8 Grad Trip is now LIVE! Here’s what you need to know:
Resort
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria at the Warwick Cayo Santa Maria Resort (4.5 stars)
Date and flight details
Departure: Depart from Toronto on May 1 @ 06:15am; will arrive in Cuba @ 9:50am
Return: Depart from Cuba on May 6 @ 10:50am; will arrive in Toronto @ 2:20pm
Dates
Monday, May 1st, 2017 - Saturday, May 6th, 2017
Destination Details
Santa Maria, Cuba
Living the laid-back life style, this private tourist island has a long beautiful beach with 12 beach resorts and is connected to the mainland by a 30 mile causeway. Available nearby activities include colonial city tour, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, and catamaran cruises.
Prices (includes taxes and fees)
Single occupancy rooms = $960/ person
Double occupancy rooms = $888/ person
Triple occupancy rooms = $873/ person (There are two beds and a sofa mattress)
What this trip includes:
Round trip airfare and resort transfers
6 days, 5 nights resort accommodations
All inclusive meals, snacks, drinks, and dranks
Opportunities for off-resort excursions (additional costs)
Itinerary and Activities
There are many OFF-RESORT full day/half day excursions available. These can be purchased directly from the vendor when we arrive in Cuba. From our research and recommendations from fellow classmates who have gone, the most rewarding activities are:
Sun Cruise Catamaran (full day everyday)
Carnival (night event offered on Wednesday)
Jeep Safari (full day everyday)
Trinidad City Tour (full day event offered on Thursday)
For a full list of activities and their descriptions, please click here.
In addtion to land activities, there are also a variety of water sports that are offered daily by local businesses near the resort. Activities include snorkeling, diving, water jet skiing, etc.
If excursions do not interest you, the grad committee will also be organizing ON-RESORT events, such as beach volleyball tournaments, outdoor Zumba sessions, and beer pong games!
Students are free to plan their week however they wish, but for those who do not wish to plan, we have a proposed itinerary that allows for plenty of rejuvenation and fruitful experiences.
Cuba Travelling Tips
Travel enthusiast Ran Shu compiled a document on the "Do's and Don'ts" while in Cuba based on his own experience over the winter break! Check it out here.
Thank you Ran!
What you need to do:
Sign up using the google form below!
Include your FULL PASSPORT NAME. Double check for spelling mistakes!
Indicate who you want to room with based on your room occupancy
And pay the FULL AMOUNT by Monday, February 27th, 2017. This deadline applies to students from the first round of sign ups as well. Payment options are as follows:
Cheque payable to "Blue Sky Holidays". We will be collecting cheques in the atrium on February 27th from 1-2pm.
E-transfer (Takes an extra dollar) Email: 1t8gradcommittee@gmail.com Secret question: Did I add an extra dollar? Answer: OfCourse
Credit Card (Amex, Visa, Mastercard) - Please message Terence or Hillary
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the graduation trip, please fill out the form under the "Contact Us" tab!
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