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Havana
From the minute we landed in Havana, we were introduced to the Cuban lifestyle. Between taking coco taxis to dancing on the streets in Old Havana, we were immersed in the culture and welcomed with open arms by the locals. I appreciated the fact that the trip gave us a true Cuban experience and we were able to experience the art, music, food and of course, dance! Unlike other tours I have been on, this trip gave us freedom to explore and experience Cuba like a local (especially attempting to find wifi!)
Cuba
"for me Cuba helped restore my faith in humanity. The instructors, musicians and guides were so warm and patient, and eager for us to fully enjoy the country. It was quite humbling, and I can't wait to return. I was prepared for the beauty of the land, the water, and of course the art, music and dance. But, I was somewhat stunned by the grace and generosity of the Cuban people. They were the most inspiring."
Jannelle to Cuba
My experience traveling to Cuba with Jannelle:
I would definitely recommend traveling with Jannelle to Cuba, the accommodations were selected with care and thought.
1) what did you appreciate the most about the trip?
Jannelle provided excellent details about what to expect from airport navigation, visas, etc. Jannelle was knowledgeable about the Island and what I should expect and experience as a nonpareils speaking traveler, which was a comfort to me.
The trip are well planned and organized, with Jannelle's great communication skills and connections with the local people, my group was able to transition from place to place with ease.
Jannelle made the trip everything we'd hoped for!
Our trip to Cuba with Jannelle was awesome! Her itinerary based on our interests, her travel tips, and her deep knowledge of the country made the trip so special — exactly what we hoping for. She was always willing to go the extra mile for us, down to getting us two different dance instructors based on our previous experience at the last minute for our salsa lesson. When we got behind schedule (our fault, not hers), she patiently made calls and rearranged the day so we still got to do everything we wanted. I was so happy to get all of Janelle's insights into Cuba and really enjoyed her company, and I’ve been recommending taking a trip to Cuba with her to everyone I know.
Destination Cuba
Beautifully curated family journey to Cuba-experienced Havana and Varadero-our family enjoyed amazing food(restaurant and in our beautiful casa), views of Havana(walking and classic car tour), boxing and drumming classes and phenomenal beaches(Havana and Varadero)-it was a trip that we will always remember as a family.
Cuba 🇨🇺
Hands down, Jannelle at Grove Trips is phenomenal!!
Her work ethic is beyond customer service, and her dedication to assuring your travel plans are a complete success is what won me over.
She was always available, and there was no other agent like her. She was an excellent guide, and her attention to detail was very appreciated. She created an extraordinary and memorable trip to Cuba
Amores Cuba
Recently experienced Cuba through Groove Trips by way of a yoga and cultural retreat. The hospitality was top notch as was the curated experience. Cuba is a complicated place but we got to experience many different layers of this island. I feel Groove made this experience super authentic as it had levels of culture, history and exploring. I would take another trip with Groove Trips any time and I would 100% go back to Cuba. 🇨🇺
The Only Way to Travel
This was my second Groove-trips experience. So much care and planning goes into the itinerary. I recommend them to friends and family. Whenever I see a listing from Groove-trips, I'm packed and ready no matter where they go. I love traveling with Jannelle Cortes ❤️.
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1. How will OFAC implement the changes to the Cuba sanctions program announced by the President on June 16, 2017? Are the changes effective immediately?
OFAC will implement the Treasury-specific changes via amendments to its Cuban Assets
Control Regulations. The Department of Commerce will implement any necessary
changes via amendments to its Export Administration Regulations. OFAC expects to
issue its regulatory amendments in the coming months. The announced changes do not
take effect until the new regulations are issued.
2. What is individual people-to-people travel, and how does the President’s announcement impact this travel authorization?
Individual people-to-people travel is educational travel that: (i) does not involve
academic study pursuant to a degree program; and (ii) does not take place under the
auspices of an organization that is subject to U.S. jurisdiction that sponsors such
exchanges to promote people-to-people contact. The President instructed Treasury to
issue regulations that will end individual people-to-people travel. The announced
changes do not take effect until the new regulations are issued.
3. Will group people-to-people travel still be authorized?
Yes. Group people-to-people travel is educational travel not involving academic study
pursuant to a degree program that takes place under the auspices of an organization that is
subject to U.S. jurisdiction that sponsors such exchanges to promote people-to-people
contact. Travelers utilizing this travel authorization must maintain a full-time schedule of
educational exchange activities that are intended to enhance contact with the Cuban
people, support civil society in Cuba, or promote the Cuban people’s independence from
Cuban authorities, and that will result in meaningful interaction between the traveler and
individuals in Cuba. An employee, consultant, or agent of the group must accompany
each group to ensure that each traveler maintains a full-time schedule of educational
exchange activities.
4. How do the changes announced by the President on June 16, 2017 affect individual people-to-people travelers who have already begun making their travel arrangements (such as purchasing flights, hotels, or rental cars)?
The announced changes do not take effect until OFAC issues new regulations. Provided
that the traveler has already completed at least one travel-related transaction (such as
purchasing a flight or reserving accommodation) prior to the President’s announcement
on June 16, 2017, all additional travel-related transactions for that trip, whether the trip
occurs before or after OFAC’s new regulations are issued, would also be authorized,
provided the travel-related transactions are consistent with OFAC’s regulations as of June
16, 2017.
5. How do the changes announced by the President on June 16, 2017 affect other authorized travelers to Cuba whose travel arrangements may include direct transactions with entities related to the Cuban military, intelligence, or security services that may be implicated by the new Cuba policy?
The announced changes do not take effect until OFAC issues new regulations.
Consistent with the Administration’s interest in not negatively impacting Americans for
arranging lawful travel to Cuba, any travel-related arrangements that include direct
transactions with entities related to the Cuban military, intelligence, or security services
that may be implicated by the new Cuba policy will be permitted provided that those
travel arrangements were initiated prior to the issuance of the forthcoming regulations.
6. How do the changes announced by the President on June 16, 2017 affect companies subject to U.S. jurisdiction that are already engaged in the Cuban market and that may undertake direct transactions with entities related to the Cuban military, intelligence, or security services that may be implicated by the new Cuba policy?
The announced changes do not take effect until OFAC issues new regulations.
Consistent with the Administration’s interest in not negatively impacting American
businesses for engaging in lawful commercial opportunities, any Cuba-related
commercial engagement that includes direct transactions with entities related to the
Cuban military, intelligence, or security services that may be implicated by the new Cuba
policy will be permitted provided that those commercial engagements were in place prior
to the issuance of the forthcoming regulations.
7. Does the new policy affect how persons subject to U.S jurisdiction may purchase airline tickets for authorized travel to Cuba?
No. The new policy will not change how persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction traveling to
Cuba pursuant to the 12 categories of authorized travel may purchase their airline tickets.
8. Can I continue to send authorized remittances to Cuba?
Yes. The announced policy changes will not change the authorizations for sending
remittances to Cuba. Additionally, the announced changes include an exception that will
allow for transactions incidental to the sending, processing, and receipt of authorized
remittances to the extent they would otherwise be restricted by the new policy limiting
transactions with certain identified Cuban military, intelligence, or security services. As
a result, the restrictions on certain transactions in the new Cuba policy will not limit the
ability to send or receive authorized remittances.
9. Does the new policy affect how persons subject to U.S jurisdiction may purchase airline tickets for authorized travel to Cuba?
The new policy will not result in changes to the other (non-individual people-to-people)
authorizations for travel.
Following the issuance of OFAC’s regulatory changes, travel-related transactions with
prohibited entities identified by the State Department generally will not be permitted.
Guidance will accompany the issuance of the new regulations.
10. How will the new policy impact existing OFAC specific licenses?
The forthcoming regulations will be prospective and thus will not affect existing
contracts and licenses.
11. How will U.S. companies know if their Cuban counterpart is affiliated with a prohibited entity or sub-entity in Cuba?
The State Department will be publishing a list of entities with which direct transactions
generally will not be permitted. Guidance will accompany the issuance of the new
regulations. The announced changes do not take effect until the new regulations are
issued.
12. Is authorized travel by cruise ship or passenger vessel to Cuba impacted by the new Cuba policy?
Persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction will still be able to engage in authorized travel to
Cuba by cruise ship or passenger vessel.
Following the issuance of OFAC’s regulatory changes, travel-related transactions with
prohibited entities identified by the State Department generally will not be permitted.
Guidance will accompany the issuance of the new regulations.
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