DESTINATIONS & ITINERARIES
WHAT'S THE PLAN?
NOTE: Contact Scott Schwar (sschwar@comcast.net) for assistance with Speaker application, Colloquium Registration, Housing, transportation and tours or with questions. Scott has attended and coordinated U,S, travel for many Colloquiums over the past 18 years,
SPEAKER INFORMATION
HEMINGWAY COLOQUIO
SPEAKER INORMATION:
The Ernest Hemingway Museum at Finca Vigia, in coordination with Cuba’s National Council of Cultural Heritage invites speakers to the 17 International Colloquium Ernest Hemingway, to be held on June 20 to 23, 2019. The event will promote the exchange of information on the most recent research regarding the life and work of the writer while commemorating the 75th anniversary of the first publishing of “The Sun Also Rises,” and the 70th anniversary of the publication of “Farewell to Arms.”
Topics: – Ernest Hemingway: Citizen of the World. – Ernest Hemingway as a theme if study in Universities all over the world. – Research works related to his life and work. – Ernest Hemingway Collections, Foundations, Associations, Projects and Museums around the World.
- Each speaker will have 25 minutes for their presentations and 10 minutes for questions and answers.
- The Organizing Committee will notify acceptance of your submitted paper or audio presentation by March 31, 2019.
- A copy of each presentation will be presented to the Resource Center and Library of
Speaker Presentation Applications: – Present a digital summary of your presentation (limited to one page) along with professional data by March 15, 2019 to the Ernest Hemingway Museum at Finca Vigia.
NOTE: As in past years, I can work with you at no charge to submit your application at no charge. Contact: Scott Schwar, sschwar@comcast.net
Museo Hemingway: M.Sc. Grisell Fraga Leal, Directora Museo Ernest Hemingway, Calle Vigía s/n e/ Steinhart y Santos, San Francisco de Paula, San Miguel del Padrón, Cuba. CP:19180. Telf: (53) 7692 01 71/ 7692 01 76. Fax: (53) 7693 80 90 Email: mushem@cubarte.cult
US organizer: Scott Schwar, The Committee on Illinois, 725 Wisconsin Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304, 708-386-8506, schwar@comcast.net.
20-23 JUNE 2019
COLOQUIO ITINERARY
PROGRAM ITINERARY
20 JUNE 2019
8:30-9:30 AM: Registration
9:30 AM – Opening Event
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Colloquium Working Sessions
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Coffee Break
12:30 – 2:30 PM – Colloquium Working Sessions
3:00 PM – VISIT to COJIMAR including Lunch at Terrazas de Cojimar, Visit to Hemingway Memorial, Visit to a community project in the fishing village of Cojimar.
21 JUNE
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Colloquium Working Sessions
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Coffee Break
12:30 – 2:30 PM – Colloquium Working Sessions
3:00 PM – Visit to Sloppy Joe’s Bar for lunch followed by Visit to El Floridita to enjoy a daiquiri toast and then to the Ambos Mundos Hotel to Visit the Hemingway Room.
22 JUNE
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Colloquium Working Sessions
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Coffee Break
12:30 – 1:30 PM – Colloquium Working Sessions
2:00 PM – Visit to Hemingway Marina for lunch and a Visit to the site of the fishing club site of the Hemingway Fishing Tournament.
23 JUNE
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Colloquium Working Sessions
12:00 – 12:30 PM – Coffee Break
12:30 – 2:30 PM – Colloquium Working Sessions
3:00 PM – Coloquio Closing Cocktail Party
HOTELS & PRIVATE HOMES
COLOQUIO HOUSING
17th International Ernest Hemingway Colloquium
Havana, Cuba: 20- 23 JUNE 2019
HOTEL and Private Home Accommodations
Accommodations Arranged through PARADISO. Cuba’s Cultural Tourism Agency
All Pricing as Shown Internationally The Committee on Illinois can handle your housing application.
Hotel Name Category ½ Double Single
Four Nights Lodging w/ Breakfast Included
Hotel Nacional de Cuba 5 $ 966 $ 1,190
Hotel NH Capri 4 $ 854 $ 1,073
Hotel Tryp Habana Libre 4 $ 854 $ 1,134
Hotel Iberostar Riviera 4 $ 854 $ 1,106
Hotel Elite Vedado 3 $ 647 $ 731
Private Home Rooms – $ 600 $ 686
Additional Night, Per Traveler in USD, Breakfast Included
Hotel Name Category ½ Double Single
Four Nights Lodging w/ Breakfast Included
Hotel Nacional de Cuba 5 $ 123 $ 181
Hotel NH Capri 4 $ 94 $ 151
Hotel Tryp Habana Libre 4 $ 94 $ 167
Hotel Iberostar Riviera 4 $ 94 $ 160
Hotel Elite Vedado 3 $ 45 $ 65
Private Home Rooms – $ 35 $ 55
INFORMATION
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
COLOQUIO ATTENDEE REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
The Ernest Hemingway Museum at Finca Vigia, in coordination with Cuba’s National Council of Cultural Heritage invites speakers and attendees to the 17 International Colloquium Ernest Hemingway, to be held on June 20 to 23, 2019. The event will promote the exchange of information on the most recent research regarding the life and work of the writer while commemorating the 75th anniversary of the first publishing of “The Sun Also Rises,” and the 70th anniversary of the publication of “Farewell to Arms.” Paper presentations will be held at the Hemingway Museum, Finca Vigia.
Official Registration and Colloquium Fees per Museo Hemingway Pricing:
Registration Fee: Speaker or Observer:$180; Students: $75: Companion: $100
Registration includes all conference sessions, coffee breaks and lunches
Additional:
Airport Transfers: $70 USD – Round trip transfers to and from Jose Marti Airport
Colloquium Transportation: $80 USD – Daily Transfers to Colloquium, Visit/Event Sites
Lodging: Special Pricing on approved Hotels and Private Homes (See Housing Above)
CubaTours4U Tours and Services
At this moment, all Cuba travel license regulations are in effect. University professors and such can qualify for an academic license. Hemingway aficionados (observers), companions and friends can qualify under the people to people group travel license which my company, as a recognized license holder, can issue.
Special Paperwork Assistance
The Committee on Illinois can handle all your official Colloquium registration, transfer, transportation and hotel/private home accommodation paperwork at $35 per person. NOTE: A small but additional bank transaction fee will be added for international payments.
WELCOME DINNER
PRE & POST COLOQUIO TOURS
The Committee on Illinois (dba CubaTours4U) will, as in past Coloquios, offers a Pre-Colloquio package.
PRE COLOQUIO TOUR: 18-19 JUNE 2018:
- Bus Tour of Central Havana and Vedado.
- Dinner and Canonazo Ceremony at the Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana across the bay from the city
- Tour of Old Havana with lunch
Price: $195 per person
POST COLOQUIO Tour Package to be announced. We are exploring a Hemingway themed visit to Cayo Guillermo (Islands in the Stream).
The Committee on Illinois will also be coordinating a WELCOME DINNER Celebration for all interested Coloquo attendees on 19 JUNE, the night before registration and the opening event.
Museo Hemingway: M.Sc. Grisell Fraga Leal, Directora Museo Ernest Hemingway, Calle Vigía s/n e/. Steinhart y Santos, San Francisco de Paula, San Miguel del Padrón, Cuba. CP:19180. Telf: (53) 7692 01 71/ 7692 01 76. Fax: (53) 7693 80 90 Email: mushem@cubarte.cult
U.S. Organizer: Scott Schwar, The Committee on Illinois, 725 Wisconsin Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60304, 708-386-8506, Email: sschwar@comcast.net.
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CONTACT SCOTT SCHWAR
NOTE: Travel to Cuba from the U.S. is not inexpensive but a review of competing programs shows our tours to be in-depth, very attentive to interaction with Cubans and a good value.
Please let both Scott Schwar (sschwar@comcast.net) and Lisa Greyhill (lisa@adventure-travelers.com) Committee on Illinois partners know if you are planning to participate or if you have questions.
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