Friends of Fabretto 2012
Consider joining us on the Friends of Fabretto Trip to Nicaragua. This insightful travel experience is a great opportunity to see some of the raw beauty of Nicaragua; visit Fabretto’s centers and some of the rural schools supported by Fabretto. You will also get to meet the students, teachers, and staff and experience Fabretto programs in action on the ground.
Also, if you are participating in the child sponsorship program, we will do our best to plan a personal meeting with your sponsored student during your stay. Everyone that has participated on this trip finds it to be a moving, uplifting, and inspiring experience, and Fabretto hopes you consider joining us on the next one!The total per participant is $710 this year. This price includes three meals a day, as well as lodging and transportation. Fabretto arranges lodging for you. It does not include airfare, though we have a travel agent that will work with the group to find the best rates. For an idea on what the rough estimate is for a flight from where you would be departing, please feel free to check out a travel site such as kayak.com or travelocity.com. When you are ready to book, we will connect you to our agent.
To secure spots, we are requesting a deposit of $250 as soon as possible. Second payment would be due in January and final payment in February before the trip. If the entire payment can be made at once and/or by check, we would appreciate it as it saves Fabretto on credit card processing fees. Trip participation is limited to approximately 20 people so please sign up soon!
2012 Proposed Itinerary
Saturday, February 18th
· Arrival to Nicaragua
· Hotel Shuttle picks up FOF guests
· Welcome Dinner
· Hotel Reservations at Hotel Barceló
Address: Villa Fontana, Club Terraza 300mts al sur (Managua); Phone: 011 (505) 2280-9810 ext: 1719/1713; Website: www.barcelo.com
Sunday, February 19th
· 7:00AM: Breakfast (Mass Service across the street for those that would like to attend) 
· 9:00AM: Departure to Masaya
· 9:30AM – 12:00PM : Masaya Volcano & Market
Wednesday, February 22nd
· 12:00 – 1:00PM: Lunch in Masaya
· 1:00 – 7:00PM: Travel to Cusmapa
· 7:00PM: Dinner at Casa Loyola
Overnight: Casa Loyola, San José de Cusmapa
Monday, February 20th
· 7:00AM: Breakfast
· 8:00 – 11:00AM: Tour Fabretto Cusmapa Center
· 11:00AM – 3:00PM: Visit to Rural Communities Primary Schools & SAT Groups (Packed Lunch)
· 3:30PM: Return to Cusmapa
· 4:00 – 6:00PM: Visit to Basket Cooperative, and Experience Cusmapa’s Sunset
· 7:00PM: Dinner at Casa Loyola
Overnight: Casa Loyola, San José de Cusmapa
Tuesday, February 21st
· 7:00AM: Breakfast
· 8:00 – 10:00AM: Visit Las Sabanas Schools
· 10:00 – 11:00AM: Tour & Inauguration of New Classrooms at Quebrada Honda Center
· 12:00 – 1:00PM: Lunch at Somoto
· 2:30 – 3:30PM: Visit to La Cruz, Estelí
· 4:00 – 5:00PM: Student concert, Estelí center
· 6:00PM: Dinner in Estelí
Overnight: Hotel Cuallitlán
Address: Del Restaurante el Sopón, 4 c. al Este 1 c. al Norte, Estelí. Phone: 011 (505) 2713-2446
Wednesday, February 22nd · 6:30AM: Breakfast
· 7:30AM: Departure to Managua
· 10:00AM: Tour of Fabretto Office& Warehouse
· 11:00 – 12:30PM: Tour of San Francisco Center & Acahualinca Primary Schools
· 12:30 – 1:30PM: Lunch
· 1:30 – 4:30PM: Tour Fabretto San Isidro Center, Schools & Farm
· Dinner & Overnight: Hotel Barceló
Thursday, February 23rd: Departure
For further trip information, please visit www.fabretto.org, contact the US office at 703-525-8716, or email Christina Falck at falckc@fabretto.org.
For trip reviews by past participants, please check out the following links:
2010 - Jane Kenamore, Fabretto E-Newsletter
2009 - Mary Arends, Fabretto E-Newsletter
2009 - Boyd Matson, National Geographic Travel Magazine
