Fwd: NEW! Travel to Cuba With National Geographic

Click here to see images. August 2011   NEW! Travel to Cuba With National Geographic Expeditions National Geographic Expeditions is thrilled to announce an exciting new program in Cuba. Thanks to a special license issued to National Geographic by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, we invite you on an extraordinary, immersive program to discover Cuba's fascinating people and culture. Meet and talk with Cubans across the country, from the colorful neighborhoods of Havana to the legendary tobacco farms of Viñales Valley. Engage them directly in discussions about their lives and work, and experience the splendid colonial cities, lush landscapes, and vibrant traditions of this fast-changing nation through the eyes of its people. Learn about the restoration of Old Havana from local preservationists, visit the Bay of Pigs with Cuban veterans, and meet innovative artists who are reshaping the cultural landscape. Throughout the journey, meet and engage with Cuban teachers, musicians, Santería priests, park rangers, and more. Cuba: Discovering Its People and Culture 10 Days | 2011 Departure Dates: November 26, December 10, 10 Days | 2011 Departure Dates: December 24 10 Days | 2012 Departure Dates: January 7, January 21, February 4, 10 Days | 2012 Departure Dates: February 18, March 10, March 24, 10 Days | 2012 Departure Dates: April 7, April 21, May 12 View the full itinerary and reserve your space. As always, a National Geographic expert will accompany each departure, serving as an ambassador between our travelers and local Cubans, and providing insights along the way. On upcoming departures, we'll be joined by such esteemed experts as travel writer and photographer Christopher Baker, whose award-winning books include Mi Moto Fidel: Motorcycling Through Castro's Cuba. Read our interview with Chris, who talks about the transformative experience of traveling to Cuba, and details his observations on its fascinating culture. This is a trip unlike any other—an incredible opportunity to discover Cuba through personal, in-depth encounters with its people. Learn more about this exciting program by reading the full itinerary. Departures are likely to sell out quickly, so we encourage you to reserve your space soon!   For more information or to reserve your place, call 1-888-966-8687 or visit us online at nationalgeographicexpeditions.com If you received this email from a friend and would like to subscribe to this or other National Geographic emails, click here. Unsubscribe | Change Email Address | Update Email Preferences | Privacy Policy | Mission Statement Click the unsubscribe link above to be removed from our email program, or send your request to… National Geographic; Attn: E-newsletter Program; 1145 17th Street N.W.; Washington, D.C. 20036 Copyright © 2011 National Geographic Society. All rights reserved. To ensure that you receive your National Geographic emails, please add ngs@newsletters.nationalgeographic.com to your address book now.