πŸŽ“ Empressive Co is joining Mood Travel Club for HBCU Alumni Weekend β€’ Secure Your Spot Today

The Yard Goes Coastal

July 2 – 6, 2026 β€’ Cartagena, Colombia

πŸŽ“ HBCU Alumni Weekend β€’ 🌴 July 4th Weekend

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Spots are limited. Payment plans available. 25% deposit secures your package.

Please note: Empressive Co is joining Mood Travel Club for this experience. After you click to book, you’ll be redirected to Mood Travel Club’s booking page to complete your reservation.

Homecoming. But Make It Caribbean.

Empressive Co is joining Mood Travel Club for this HBCU Alumni Weekend experience in Cartagena. This isn’t just a trip. It’s a link-up for the diaspora. Culture, energy, and unforgettable moments.

The 5-Day Experience

Curated for the culture.
From the moment you touch down at CTG, this experience is designed so you can focus on the fit.
Day 1 β€” Welcome Party

πŸ₯‚ The Icebreaker β€” Rooftop Welcome Party

Welcome to the Yard, Cartagena Edition. Check in, settle into your hotel or villa, and meet your people. The evening kicks off with a rooftop meet-and-greet featuring a 2-hour Don Julio open bar, signature cocktails, and appetizers.

  • Don Julio Open Bar
  • Rooftop Venue
  • Appetizers Included
Day 2 β€” Palenque + Dinner Show

πŸ₯ The Pilgrimage β€” Palenque & Latin Dinner Show

Visit San Basilio de Palenque β€” the first free African town in the Americas, known for preserving African-rooted culture, language, and traditions.

  • UNESCO Cultural Site
  • Traditional Lunch
  • 3-Course Dinner Show
Day 3 β€” Catamaran Day Party

β›΅ The Main Event β€” Island Hopping Tailgate Catamaran Day

Happy 4th. You’re celebrating on a catamaran on the Caribbean Sea. This is the pinnacle of the weekend β€” island hopping through the Rosario Islands with a live DJ, drinks, and a catered lunch.

  • Catamaran Cruise
  • Live DJ
  • Rosario Islands
  • Lunch Included

β›΅ The Main Event β€” July 4th on the Water

This is the moment. Island hopping, DJ, drinks, and HBCU energy in the Caribbean.

Day 4 β€” Pool Party

🏊 The Soak β€” Beachfront Pool Party

A 2-hour open bar rooftop pool party with your entire crew β€” soaking up the Caribbean sun in pure style.

  • 2-Hour Open Bar
  • Rooftop Pool
  • Bites Included
  • Caribbean Views
Day 5 β€” Dinner Cruise Finale

🚒 The Finale β€” All-White R&B Dinner Cruise

Dress in your finest whites and close the weekend on Cartagena Bay.

  • All-White Dress Code
  • R&B Cruise
  • 3-Course Dinner
  • Bay of Cartagena

Don’t Watch the Recap. Be There.

Secure your spot with a 25% deposit.

Please note: after you click to book, you’ll be redirected to Mood Travel Club’s booking page.

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