HAVANA TRAVEL / NOVEMBER 16 - 22, 2024
"One must visit Havana to understand the past" _Lori Patrick
My admiration of Cuba began years ago as a young girl. Fascination over the images I would view made me wonder what it would be like to visit this place. Only 90 miles over the ocean waters from the United States it seemed reachable to explore. And so, in 2017 I had the opportunity. I was offered a commission to photograph a calender called "Natura". I gladly said yes and embarked on my first visit. Seeing this place with a photographer's eye, made the colors brighter, the architecture more poignant even if it was in ruins. The taxi cars were exactly as depicted. But it was the people... they were the gems and whether they were interacting by arguing over baseball scores, celebrating the day through music, working in their daily lives or exhibiting hospitality I knew I would return with photographers. Therefore I took it all in, especially the art, wow is it different and refreshing to see.
I did return in 2018 on my first cultural tour with 5 photographers as I taught a morning photography class and was hosted by Mike and Urszula. We stayed in Vedado, a place near the Malecon off the beaten path of Central Havana. I invited 3 Cuban student photographers to learn with me as well with free tuition.
Immediately I started visualizing my own tour on my way home. A tour by a photographer for photographers in a way that only we envision surrounding spaces. Understanding what this means I designed a tour desined to be my first PhotoCoterie based in Central Havana. I was ready to publish this in 2020 and as I was prepping the website, well Covid hit and so it would wait. I would dream up more places and even did a tour to Morocco. There were hardships in Cuba as well, I wasn't ready to return. But then, as I speak with friends, I know there is a need to return. I know that we can leave Cuba better than we found it and we can share with the world imagery made there that will leave an impact.
HAVANA January 2024 Tour Diary
Amazing trip to Cuba filled with wonderful surprises for the attendees. I will return to Cuba again!!!!! This place and its people have my heart. Our stay was beautiful filled with exciting stops, artful architecture and tasty food. Thank you ♥️ _Karen Senseney
We will visit unforgettable places.
AN AUTHENTIC CULTURAL TOUR
Join the tour as a enthusiast photographer on this exploratory visit.
Use your camera or mobile device to capture the land that is frozen in time.
The itinerary will be announced by the day and will have several surprises during our time in Havana.
The Traveler Portal is for confirmed travelers where you will find more description of our schedul.
In the meantime, trust me on this.
We will dine well, ride in vintage cars, see cigar and rum processes, see incredible art spaces.
Also visit historical sites, see the ocean, the music will inspire you and so many little surprises await you.
Your single person accomodations are lovely rooms with double beds and private bathrooms en suite.
*INCLUDED: Accomodations ... All Transportation within CUBA ... Local Guides ... Water for Rooms ... Breakfast ... Entry Fees ... Some Meals ... Referral Discount ... Private Traveler Portal with excellent advice and more.
A PEEK AT OUR COLONIAL B&B ACCOMODATIONS in Old Havana
*NOT INCLUDED: Airfare ... Some Meals ... Cocktails ... Travel Insurance
TRAVEL INVESTMENT: $1900
*See shopping cart for savings if traveling as a couple, referral credit or a returning traveler.
Once you have booked your travel, contact me at checkout via the message system and connect to the Traveler Portal for many more details concerning the trip, including customs information, currency exchange, flight suggestions, more itinirary detail, what to bring and much more.
I will text to see when I can call you for a quick hello!!
I cannot wait to travel with you and guide this cultural trip to Havana, CUBA.
You are going to LOVE this visit.
Sincerely,
Lori Patrick
