Hidden Backroads Adventures !

Colorful Cuba
January 14th - January 22nd, 2026

Our friends at PhotoFly Travel Club (https://www.photoflytravel.com/) are going back to Cuba. This small group tour is the ideal way to get up close and personal with this colorful country's people, food, culture, and incredible scenery. From the rural Viñales Valley with its gorgeous landscapes and friendly locals, to the romantic sea wall in Cienfuegos, to Trinidad with its colorful buildings and cobblestone streets, we're just scratching the surface of these unforgettable experiences that await us. Learn about Cuba’s proud and patriotic culture, its tumultuous history, its thriving arts scene, and its burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit.

It is an excellent program full of surprises, fun, and off the beaten path sights - and it is 100% legal! Take this once in a lifetime trip to this undisturbed Caribbean gem!

• 8N/9D throughout the best of Cuba with amazing off the path experiences!
• One-of-a-kind "casa particulares" (small converted homes & guesthouses!)
• Privately guided adventures and local experts throughout
• Breakfast every day
• 4 Dinners, 6 Lunches INCLUDED
• Legal, licensed & permitted program with all USA compliance requirements met under the SCP Program

Join Here: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/
Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Havana

• Old Havana: Privately guided walking tour including many of the historical sites
• Fusterlandia & Jaimanitas Fishing Village: Colorful fishing village made famous by local artist, Jose Fuster, outside Havana

Soroa

• UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
• Callejon de Hamel: Street art project where resident Salvador Gonzáles Escalona has decorated and painted in vibrant colors a pedestrian alleyway with scrap objects
• Las Terrazas: Mountain community was built as a reforestation project in the 1960s and is now part of the same UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
• Orchid Garden: Specialized botanical garden, with a collection of 20,000 specimens and more than 350 species of orchids

Viñales

• Sustainable Farm Discovery: Cuban farmer and his family who'll show us around their organic farm and explain the methods they use to grow their produce without pesticides or artificial fertilizers
• Valley Walking Tour & Tobacco Plantation: A beautiful walk through the valley to a local tobacco farm to learn about the making of Cuba’s famous cigars
• Cuban Cooking Class: Learn to cook Cuban-style with a cooking demonstration of 'platos tipicos'.

Cienfuegos

• Bay of Pigs: Scenic drive along the site where the Bay of Pigs occurred in 1961.
• Sinkhole or Ocean Snorkel: Stop for a swim and snorkel in the ocean or by a sinkhole which resembles a huge natural tropical fish tank.
• Guided Orientation Walk & Palacio de Valle : A short walk to see and learn the local landmarks followed by a visit to the Palacio de Valle, an "Arabian Nights" like aspiring restaurant with a fantastic terrace bar.

Trinidad

• Guided Trinidad Walk: Cultural tour of numerous churches, museums, and many colonial buildings
• Learn to Bartend: Bartending demonstration and discussion of the history behind Cuba’s most popular cocktails.
• Salsa Lesson: Visit a local dance school for a demonstration and lesson in the dances of Cuba
• Salto de Javira Waterfall: An easy hike to this beautiful waterfall, perfect for photos and a dip to cool off.
• Dinner on the Beach: Weather permitting, we'll celebrate this amazing journey together with a feast on the beach!

Email us at joinus@photoflytravel.com for the daily itinerary!

Price: $2,549
Single Supplement: $795

Check out our club's official trip page: https://photoflytravel.org/tour/cuba-small-group-tours/

Ready for a fun, fast-paced way to expand your social circle? Join us for an exciting evening of speed dating designed specifically for singles ages 25-45.

Meet new friends, 5 minutes at a time, at an upscale venue in San Jose’s famed Santana Row! Dress to impress! Sunday, February 15, 2026, 3- 5pm. Monday is a Holiday!

DISCOUNT TICKETS: $30/early birds. $45/advance. $55/door, if space permits. RSVP does NOT guarantee you a spot, only if you buy a ticket. We request that everyone purchase at least one drink, so this fine venue invites us back!

SCHEDULE:

2:45 – 3:00 Registration.

3:00 – 3:15 Speed Dating Introduction

3:15 – 5:00 Speed Dating

LOCATION: Suspiro San Jose, 3060 Olsen Dr Suite 20, San Jose, CA 95128

We often sell out, and strongly suggest securing a spot online. Your spot will be given away if you have not checked in by 3:15 PM.

CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, *BayAreaFun.org*, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind.

MORE PARTIES at [www.thepartyhotline.com]().
· The Masquerade Ball, 21-49, Jan 17, San Francisco
· 50 & Fabulous, 50+, Jan 18, Lafayette
· East Bay Speed Dating for 40s/50s, Jan 24, Emeryville
· Dating Success for Men, Jan 25, San Rafael
· Salsa & Soul Sisters, all ages, Feb 1, San Rafael
· Galentines Day Party, women only, Feb 12, Sausalito
· Valentines Day Celebration, adults of all ages, Feb 14, Sunnyvale
· Presidents Holiday Speed Dating, 25-45, Feb 15, San Jose
· Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 45-65, Feb 18, Campbell
· Speed Dating, 30s/40s, Feb 22, Tiburon
· Yoga for Singles, all ages, March 8, San Rafael
· St Patrick’s Day Celebration, March 14, Sausalito
· 50 & Fabulous, 50+, March 15, Tiburon

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM.

VIDEO from our New Years Eve Bash.

PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.

Don't miss the party of the year! You are formally invited to an evening of mystery, elegance, and non-stop celebration!

· Where: The iconic Westin St. Francis Hotel on Union Square
· When: Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 8:00 PM – Midnight
· Ages: 21–49

Don your finest attire and embrace the intrigue of the masquerade! Dance the night away as our DJ Glen Coco spins today's hottest hits in this spectacular setting.

Mask Details: Bring your own dazzling mask or receive a complimentary mask at the door.

TICKETS $35/advance; $45/door, if space is available.

LOCATION: Westin St Francis Hotel on Union Square, California Ballroom, 2nd Floor, 335 Powell St, between Geary & Post, San Francisco CA 94102. The Powell Street entrance is closed. Enter on Geary Blvd. Conveniently located near BART (Powell Station) and MUNI. Please note: the hotel bars will operate on a cashless payment system and will only accept credit card and tap-to-pay options.

CO-SPONSORED by The Society of Single Professionals, Singles Bay Area, BayAreaFun.org, and dozens of singles organizations and meetups. All events benefit The Seva Foundation, to restore sight to the blind.

MORE PARTIES at www.thepartyhotline.com.
· The Masquerade Ball, 21-49, Jan 17, San Francisco
· 50 & Fabulous, 50+, Jan 18, Lafayette
· East Bay Speed Dating for 40s/50s, Jan 24, Emeryville
· Dating Success for Men, Jan 25, San Rafael
· Salsa & Soul Sisters, all ages, Feb 1, San Rafael
· Valentines Day Celebration, adults of all ages, Feb 14, Sunnyvale
· Presidents Holiday Speed Dating, 25-45, Feb 15, San Jose
· Silicon Valley Speed Dating, 45-65, Feb 18, Campbell
· Speed Dating, 30s/40s, Feb 22, Tiburon
· 50 & Fabulous, 50+, March 15, Tiburon

FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM.

VIDEO from our New Years Eve Bash.

PLEASE NOTE: The number of people who RSVP on this meetup doesn't reflect all who have registered or will be attending. We promote our events on 26 different singles meetups and dozens of major websites, including Facebook, Twitter, Yelp, Yahoo, Google, etc., plus email blasts to thousands of Bay Area singles.