You have to understand that sore throat can be caused by many things, not just allergy. The pain in the throat is a serious complication and in most cases it is caused by some sort of an infection, bacterial or viral infection. The pollen allergy will also affect your eyes as well and your breathing.
Cuba is the most expensive destination for travelers in Latin America. You are absolutely correct to point out that our program in Cuba is more expensive than our other programs in Latin America. This reflects the fact that Cuba is one of the most expensive destination for travelers in Latin America.
When you say New York City is expensive, that's a sweeping statement. What makes New York City expensive is the bite the rent takes out of your budget. Live in the small Jersey towns that abut the City such as Union City, Elizabethville, Newark, Hackensack and my favorite, Secaucus, and the pain is a lot more bearable.