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XI ANNIVERSARY & X MEETING
OF THE FRIENDS OT THE CASA DEL HABANO, PARTAGAS
FACTORY, HAVANA, CUBA, NOVEMBER 2005.
An exciting reunion of cigar lovers in one of the most interesting colonial cities in the World - Havana, Cuba. A week long orgy of the senses (well, taste anyway) with a cigar expert.
Hotel Saratoga, Havana
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NOV 13, Sun:
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'LA BIENVENIDA' ~ THE WELCOME
For passengers flying with Virgin airlines from Gatwick, UK, meet at
Havana airport and private transfer to the 5* Hotel Nacional or the
fabulous new 5 star Saratoga where you will spend 7 nights B&B.
Welcome cocktail.
Dinner at the famous El Ajibe ranchstyle Cuban restaurant with Cigar
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NOV 14, Mon:
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'LA CIUDAD' ~ THE CITY.
After a leisurely breakfast, we visit the famous Partagas factory for a
tour of all the cigar making processes, followed by a cigar & cocktail
in the VIP room.
We then conduct a tour of the Romeo y Julieta factory. There will be
Ample opportunity and seasoned (well-aged) advice on purchasing cigars in the Factory shops.
Lunch at the lovely courtyard restaurant of La Mina in the historic
part of the old city with live Cuban country music.
Free afternoon at leisure.
Dinner at El Ajibe, the ranch style Cuban restaurant with a cigar.
Option to visit the world famous cabaret at the Tropicana.
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NOV 15, Tues:
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'EL MAR' ~ THE SEA
Full day excursion to the fabulous escape island of Cayo Levisa.
Depart Partagas factory at 08.00 am.
Breakfast en route along with some tobacco-related games.
Boat trip to the island of Cayo Levisa.
First Vitola tasting.
Nautical activities.
Seafood lunch.
Second Vitola tasting.
Free afternoon to enjoy the beach.
6:00 p.m. Return.
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'LA TIERRA' ~ THE LAND
Depart Partagas at 10:00 a.m to Parque Lenin (Lenin Park).
We take the train through the forest with cigar and cocktail on board.
Campesino fiesta in the forest.
Cuban creole lunch.
Second Vitola tasting.
4:00 p.m. Return to Partagas.
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SMOKING ON THE BEACH ALLOWED
3:00 p.m. Depart Partagas to the eastern beaches of Havana.
Welcome cocktail.
First Vitola tasting.
Nautical sports with participation games..
7:40 p.m. Sunset dinner by the sea.
Second Vitola tasting.
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DIA 18, Fri:
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'LA CENA DE DEGUSTACION ~ GALA DINNER
Special tasting of 3 Vitolas.
Gifts of cigars and souvenirs.
Auction of special humidors.
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DIA 19, Sat:
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THE LAST SUPPER
Free day at leisure.
Farewell dinner at a private restaurant with cigars.
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DIA 20, Sun:
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'ADIOS' ~ FAREWELL
Hasta la Vista!
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Flights can be arranged from UK with the following airlines: Cubana, Virgin, Air France or Iberia.
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