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Mariah Travel
Gail's Cuba Birthday Bash!
🎉🎶 Havana Nights & Gail's Birthday Bash! 🎶🎉
Turning 70 is like being a classic car—vintage, well-loved, and in need of a little more maintenance… but still running like a champ (mostly)! hehehe...
Join us in Havana for a week of music, laughter, and tropical magic
as we celebrate with our dear friend Gail Habener! Get ready for good
vibes, great company, and plenty of dancing under the Havana stars—
plus, we might even stay up past 9:00 PM!
🥂🌙 ✨ 🥂🌙 ✨ 🥂🌙 ✨ 🥂🌙 ✨ 🥂🌙 ✨ 🥂🌙✨
We’ll toast to another fabulous year of Gail’s adventures,
sip on something delicious, sway to the rhythm of Cuba,
and soak up the 🇨🇺 irresistible spirit. 🥂
Come ready to celebrate, dance, and make unforgettable memories!
Mark your Calendar, January 25-February 1, 2026
Gail can’t wait to celebrate with you—so grab your guayaberas and flowery dresses, and let’s make this a birthday week to remember!
🎷 🎂 🎊
Do you have any special interests in Cuba?
Let us know and we'll try to make it happen!
Cultural and architecture
Nature - Bird watching
Fishing - Deep sea
Music & Arts
Beaches and Sun
Food & Drinks, oh my...
Meeting and interacting with Cuban people
Other things - Let us know and we'll make it work!
For more information contact
Michael Sanders at Mariah Travel
Phone: 406-222-5660
Emails: info@mariahtravel.com
A deposit of $500 made payable to Mariah Travel will reserve your space.
Cost: $2000 per person double occupancy including all accommodations, transportation in Cuba, breakfast & lunch daily, entrance fees, and a professionally guided tour. Fully licensed Support for the Cuban People.
Highlights and Daily Itinerary (subject to change)
An 8-day journey of music, culture, and adventure in Cuba!
Day 1, January 25: Welcome to Havana and a Grand Birthday Celebration! 🎂🎊 🎉
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Arrive in Cuba and be greeted by our host and transfer to your hotel. 🚗💨
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Sunset rooftop mojitos at a stunning terrace overlooking the Malecón. 🍹
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Private birthday dinner & party with live music and dancing! 🎶💃🏽
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Overnight in Casa La Posada de Chacon or similar in Habana Vieja
Day 2, January 26: Exploring Old Havana & Salsa Night 💃
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Breakfast included at your casa ☕🥐
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Guided walking tour through Habana Vieja’s cobbled streets 🏛️
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Lunch at a popular café with traditional Cuban cuisine. 🍽️
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Afternoon salsa lesson—get ready to move those hips! 🔥
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A night out with the legendary Buena Vista Social Club. 🎶
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Breakfast & lunch included.
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Overnight in Casa La Posada de Chacon or similar in Habana Vieja
Day 3, January 27: Day Trip to Matanzas & Varadero 🌊 (subject to change)
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Breakfast included at your casa ☕🥐
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Visit Matanzas, the birthplace of rumba. 🥁
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Tour Ediciones Vigía, a unique artisanal book press. 📚
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Lunch in Varadero with time to enjoy the turquoise waters. 🌴
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Breakfast & lunch included.
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Overnight in Casa La Posada de Chacon or similar in Habana Vieja
Day 4, January 28: Vintage Cars & Beach Day 🚗🏖️
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Breakfast included at your casa ☕🥐
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Morning cruise in classic American cars through Havana. 🚘
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Day trip to Playas del Este for sun, sand, and seafood. 🌊🥥
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Sunset cocktails at a beachfront bar. 🍹
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Evening at leisure—explore Havana’s nightlife or relax at the hotel.
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Breakfast & lunch included.
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Overnight in Casa La Posada de Chacon or similar in Habana Vieja
Day 5, January 29: A Taste of Afro-Cuban Culture 🌺
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Breakfast included at your casa ☕🥐
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Afro-Cuban exhibit and demonstration at Callejón de Hamel. 🥁
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Visit the Museo Nacional de la Música. 🎼
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Lunch at a lively paladar with a rum tasting. 🥃
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Private meet-and-greet with Cuban musicians. 🎵
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Evening: Sunset dinner on the Malecon overlooking Havana Bay. 🚤🌅
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Breakfast & lunch included.
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Overnight in Casa La Posada de Chacon or similar in Habana Vieja
Day 6, January 30: Deep-Sea Fishing Adventure! 🎣⚓
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Breakfast included at your casa ☕🥐
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Optional: Marina Hemingway for a full-day deep-sea fishing experience! 🛥️🐠
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Try your luck at catching marlin, tuna, or mahi-mahi with an expert crew. 🎣
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Enjoy an onboard lunch with fresh ceviche and Cuban rum. 🍹🍽️
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Return to Havana to cook today's catch for dinner at a local restaurant.
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Breakfast & lunch included.
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Overnight in Casa La Posada de Chacon or similar in Habana Vieja
Day 7, January 31: Arts, Cooking, and Music...
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Breakfast included at your casa ☕🥐
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Visit Fusterlandia, a whimsical mosaic wonderland. 🖌️
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Private tour of an artist’s studio. 🖼️
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Afternoon cooking class—learn to make a Cuban feast! 🍛
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Cocktail-making class featuring Cuban classics. 🍸
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Breakfast & lunch included.
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Overnight in Casa La Posada de Chacon or similar in Habana Vieja
Day 8, February 1: Farewell Havana – But Not Goodbye!
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Breakfast included at your casa ☕🥐
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Last stroll around Habana Vieja before transfers to the airport. ✈️
Important Information for Traveling to Cuba
IT IS LEGAL FOR AMERICANS TO VISIT CUBA!
Contact Mariah Travel with any questions you may have.
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Cuba visitors require a valid passport from any country.
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Cuba visitors require an entry eVisa.
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US credit and debit cards don’t work in Cuba. Plan trip expenses carefully.
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See our Planning for your Trip section. https://www.mariahtravel.com/planning
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US Passports MUST be valid for 6 months from your arrival date.
Included in your tour cost:
• Cuba Tourist Visa (Mariah Travel will apply for each visa)
• Airport transfers: From José Martí Int'l Airport and return.
• All breakfasts and lunches.
• All activities, services, speakers, meetings and meals as described in tour itinerary except those noted as "optional" or "not included in cost."
• Air-conditioned transportation and a full-time driver.
• Mandatory Cuban medical insurance coverage during your island stay.
Not included in your tour cost:
• International airfare to and from Cuba. (Mariah Travel will research best fares)
• Gratuities for Cuban tour guide(s), bus driver, chambermaids, restaurant staff, porters, etc. Please review link for recommended gratuities guidelines.
https://www.mariahtravel.com/planning
• Meals not listed in the itinerary.
• Any personal items.
• Optional travel interruption and cancellation insurance with USI Affinity. https://www.mariahtravel.com/travel-insurance
~ About Mariah Travel ~
Mariah Travel is licensed by the U.S. Department of Treasury, Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to organize and conduct legal Support for the Cuban People travel to Cuba. These exclusive tours engage participants with the warm beautiful people of Cuba along with a strong emphasis on the island’s natural and cultural history. You will experience Cuba in a most personal way, through the eyes of the Cubans. Stroll historic Habana Vieja, view the incredible architecture, meet the people, eat delicious food, and enjoy the sweet Cuban vibes.
Mariah Travel’s programs inspiration, concept and design are modeled on similar Mariah's international natural history trips and earned the honor as “One of North America’s Best Wildlife Tour Companies” by the National Wildlife Federation.
Mariah Travel has a full staff and the best guides in Havana to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. This itinerary is subject to change and probably will. Cuba is a wonderful country with beautiful people and natural/cultural beauty, however sometimes things simply do not go as planned. Flexibility and patience are key.
As always, your health & safety is our #1 concern. I hope by traveling with us, you will feel comfortable trusting Mariah Travel to ensure your well-being while traveling.
