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THE OLD MEN IN THE DUGOUT ReunionTour

"BASEBALL AND CIGARS IN HAVANA"

La Havana, Republic of Cuba

"Here is the "chance of a lifetime" to see baseball as it was originally played while visiting the island Mecca of the sport - CUBA! Our select group of "over 50" (active and inactive) players will play some of Cuba's best "Old-timers" in a series of three games. We are also talking with some former USA Major Leaguers about joining us in this historic event. So put a shine on your cleats, dust of the mitts, pine tar the bats and bag up the seeds! You are in for a week of fun, sun, rum, cigars and even a little "good natured" baseball. Everyone who goes will be guaranteed playing time (at bats). Those more serious will be guaranteed a lot of "playing time." Everyone will be guaranteed (9) innings of "night life."  This is a very, very limited opportunity so please reserve early. Sorry, over 50 only!

You will be hosted by noted Cuba baseball expert, Mark Rucker, noted author of the popular and definitive book on Cuban baseball called "Smoke: The Romance and Lore of Cuban Baseball." We will also be accompanied by at least one former Major Leaguer from the USA.

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Day One Arrive at Cancun Airport no later than 5:00 PM. We depart Cancun, Mexico for Havana Cuba via Aerocaribe Airlines (Mexicana) at 7: 30 PM. Each person is responsible for Mexico airport tax ($11.00). Private transfer in Havana to the legendary, ocean front, five star, Hotel Nacional De Cuba.  Check in, followed by welcome buffet, cocktail, and cigar reception. Strap on those cleats and let the night life begin!! Note: for those of you who want to come to Cancun a day early we will be able to arrange for accommodations at the Presidente Intercontinental Hotel.

Day Two Breakfast. Private tour of the Partagas cigar factory followed by a cigars and cocktail reception with Partagas President, Sr. Abel Diaz in the President's Cigar Salon. A visit to the area in Old Havana called the "Hot Corner" where Cubans can be seen, and heard, (sometimes heatedly) discuss baseball at all hours of the day. Lunch at Hemingway's favorite "haunt," Restaurant El Bodeguita del Medio.  One bus will depart for afternoon bar crawl and rum museum tour, the other bus will return to the hotel. Dinner at Havana's most popular Restaurante El Aljibe.

Day Three Breakfast.  Late morning game at a local ballpark with Cuban "Old Timers."  Lunch at the field. The Cuban players will be our guests for an informal lunch. Afternoon open.  Dinner at Restaurante Palanque.

Day Four Breakfast. Morning group marlin fishing tournament or optional activities. Lunch. Afternoon ball game followed by a reception for both teams at a local Restaurante. Dinner for USA team members at Restaurante El Ranchon.

Day Five Breakfast. Morning Partagas cigar golf tournament at the historic Havana Diplomat's Golf Club or optional activities. Afternoon ball game. Dinner at the Chinese Embassy's, Restaurante Dos Dragones.

Day Six Breakfast. Afternoon or morning game? This will be an optional activity day also since there is so much to see and do in Havana. Dinner in the garden court of Mansion La Ferminia.

Day Seven Depart for Cancun, Mexico at either 8:10 AM or 3:50 PM depending on your flight connections to your final destination. End of services.

You will need a valid passport!


Program will include: Cancun airport services; R/T air Cancun to Havana; Private airport transfers in Havana; Welcome reception; (7) nights (single or double) occupancy at Hotel Nacional De Cuba; Daily buffet breakfast; Partagas cigar factory tour & reception; El Bodeguita del Medio lunch; El Aljibe dinner; (3) ball games with lunch; USA/Cuba team reception; La Palanque dinner; Dos Dragones dinner; La Fermina dinner; Air-conditioned transportation to all events in Havana; English speaking drivers and guides; Souvenir team shirts and caps (each player is asked to play in his home team uniform shirt which will later be exchanged with the Cubans for their shirts); Visit to local ball parks and other baseball sites of interest; Custom leather cigar cases with private label tour cigars; Custom logo tour baseball and tips to drivers and guides. Each person will be traveling to Cuba legally under a US Treasury (OFAC) License and will be able to bring $100.00 of cigars back to USA.


 

 

 

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