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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
Moderately ChallengingFor hardy explorers who enjoy a good physical challenge, spending most of their days on the go.
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Priscilla from Newtown Square, PA Number of programs attended: 3
Date attended: 04/30/13 - 05/08/13
This program was educational, organized and fun. The group bonded very well and all were active, well informed people. The guides were excellent and I can't express how very much I learned about Cuba. Wonderful people. I wish more Americans could visit Cuba and learn what the country is really like.

Judith from Merrick, NY Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 04/23/13 - 05/01/13
The trip was extraordinary, introducing me to a sophisticated and complex culture and a delightful, well-educated and independent people. We don't hear much about Cuba now-a-days and what we heard in the past is way outdated. Cuba is well worth a visit. It's not what you think it is, it's more impressive and more fun. RS has a wonderful curriculum and itinerary. I highly recommend this trip for those who are flexible in body, mind and spirit.

Tonia from McMinnville, OR Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 04/23/13 - 05/01/13
I thoroughly enjoyed my trip to Cuba. The program covered all aspect of Cuban society and I learned a lot. I appreciated the professionalism and friendliness of the group leader, tour guide and the bus driver.

Richard from Virginia Beach, VA Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 04/16/13 - 04/24/13
A wonderful trip, well planned and well executed with tons of things to see, great personalized concerts and lectures. This trip really opens your eyes and your heart to the Cuban people and their continued struggle to find their true identity. The food was true Cuban food, not some impersonation. The people are warm and friendly and not once did we ever feel threatened in any way, even walking the streets alone at night and not speaking any Spanish.

Anita from Philadelphia, PA Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 11/27/12 - 12/05/12
The Road Scholar trip to Cuba was fabulous! I have not stopped talking about it since I returned home, and to my joy, most people I talk to are very interested in hearing about Cuba. The leaders were very informative and fun to be with. The group was great. I highly recommend this program.

Cheryl from Shaker Heights, OH Number of programs attended: 21
Date attended: 01/29/13 - 02/06/13
Trip was interesting and showed some of the "reality of Cuba" and the gaps between intent and actuality. Cuban people warm, friendly, welcoming and also quite economically poor. The contrast between the two currencies in the country, convertible and national Cuban Pesos,and what was available with each was quite interesting and unfortunately problematic for the Cuban people.
I would have wanted more lectures. The level of information and instruction our Cuban guide provided was less than we have experienced on many Road Scholar adventures including those to other communist/socialist,developing countries.

Susan from New York, NY Number of programs attended: 1
Date attended: 02/14/13 - 02/22/13
The Cuba and Society trip was absolutely excellent. We saw many aspects of Cuba which you would never get to see on your own. Our guides were outstanding wherever we went (as were those who shepherded us around). I learned so much, and so many questions have been floating in my mind now that we have returned. I now understand why friends have raved about Road Scholar!

Carole from Brooklyn, NY Number of programs attended: 9
Date attended: 01/29/13 - 02/06/13
I attended the People and Society program and loved every moment of it. The country is fascinating and the people are wonderful. The hotels were first rate, the food was wonderful, and the tour guides were caring and knowledgeable. Thank you Phil and Magaly for a great experience. Carole Hinkelman

Margy from New Marshfield, OH Number of programs attended: 4
Date attended: 01/01/13 - 01/09/13
Excellent, well planned trip to a fascinating country. The Cuban/American trip coordinator and the Cuban tour guide added the perspective from a family that left after the revolution and a family that stayed. Expert lecturers were interesting and informative and the people to people visits were varied and gave insight into what life is like in contemporary Cuba and the effect the US embargo has on their lives.
Accomodations and meals exceeded expectations.
We look forward to returning to the island we hope will soon no longer be "forbidden."

Ralph from Celina, OH Number of programs attended: 12
Date attended: 03/06/12 - 03/14/12
A very profound trip! Well planned and balanced experiences. Leaders very perceptive in meeting any unforeseen circumstances. A most insightful trip. Enjoyed the food, art, and music.


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