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Cultural Crossing

Uncover the depth of Havana’s history, take in Colón’s verdant surroundings, taste fresh seafood in Puntarenas, lounge on the half-moon beach as you watch surfers ride the waves in San Juan del Sur, explore Puerto Quetzal’s colorful country, view Acapulco’s beautiful bay, walk Mazatlán’s old town, see Cabo San Lucas’s beautiful rugged coast, and learn about San Diego’s Spanish heritage.

Cabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas

Uncover the depth of Havana’s history, take in Colón’s verdant surroundings, taste fresh seafood in Puntarenas, lounge on the half-moon beach as you watch surfers ride the waves in San Juan del Sur, explore Puerto Quetzal’s colorful country, view Acapulco’s beautiful bay, walk Mazatlán’s old town, see Cabo San Lucas’s beautiful rugged coast, and learn about San Diego’s Spanish heritage.

  • Airfare Included.
  • Choice of eight free shore excursions OR beverage package.
  • Unlimited complimentary non-alcoholic beverages.
  • Seminars led by naturalists, historians, and local experts.

Day-by-day itinerary:

  1. Miami, Florida
  2. Havana, Cuba
  3. Cruising the Caribbean Sea
  4. Cruising the Caribbean Sea
  5. Cólon, Panama
  6. Panama Canal daylight transit
  7. Cruising the Pacific Ocean
  8. Puntarenas, Costa Rica
  9. San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
  10. Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
  11. Cruising the Pacific Ocean
  12. Acapulco, Mexico
  13. Cruising the Pacific Ocean
  14. Mazatlán, Mexico
  15. Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
  16. Cruising the Pacific Ocean
  17. San Diego, California
  18. Crusing the Pacific Ocean
  19. San Francisco, California
Cultural Crossing Map

Robert Broyden
Associate Vice President for Capital Assets and Financial Management

Broyden is a double Hokie, ’87 and ’89. After a few years working in government and industry, he returned to Virginia Tech in 1993 to work in finance and budget and is currently serving in the role of associate vice president for capital assets and financial management. Broyden and his wife Lisa have been married 28 years and live in Blacksburg with their children, Max (’21), Jennifer (’23), Nicholas (Blacksburg High School Class of 2021), a couple dogs, and a horse named Breeze. Bob and Lisa enjoy many outdoor recreation activities, time with family, and traveling.

Location
North America, Central America

Price
$4,299* (airfare included from select cities)

Dates
May 1-19, 2019

Tour Length
19 days

Tour Operator
Go Next

Tour Type
Ocean Cruise

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Call Go Next at (800) 599-2934

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