We have travelled extensively in Mexico, the USA , Dominican etc. Nothing compares to the value for your money as well as the beaches that we saw here. STAFF The staff are extremely hard working and friendly. We didnt have one staff member not rush to fill our request or meet our need. DRINKS VERY VERY VERY important to bring your own go mug!! The resort is mandatory all inclusive and the drinks are dispensed in these tiny plastic cups that arent much bigger than shot glasses. we brought coleman 20 0z. cooler bottles with snap lid and wide mouths (important for the slush drinks!!) and these were perfect!! BEACHES It was calm during our stay and you can walk out and play for about 50 yards. Soft soft white sand and clear blue water! world class and hard to match FOOD There is an exceptional variety to the food! we did bring our own ketchup and salt and pepper but not as bland as advertised. They have a fresh sautéed pasta line that can get busy sometimes but well worth it!! DIAMOND CLUB Just avoiding the check in and check out chaos that this membership provides make it well worth it! You also have priority seating in the dining room. Otherwise we really didnt take advantage of the premium booze (only one bar offers with very limited selection) and didnt go down to the diamond club area on the beach. Still this is an upgrade that is worth getting SCOOTERS Everyone told us to avoid the scooters, maintenance issues. This could not be farther from the truth. Our scooters were pretty much brand new, and were a blast. we rented two different days and it gave us the freedom to explore all of the island. its only 13 km long NIGHTCLUB AND SHOPPING just to the west of the resort is a small complex that has shops and a nightclub. There are also a few restaurants here to. You can access via the little motorized train that runs regularly , walk or catch one of the guys on the golf courts and they will be happy to run you over CLEANLINESS The staff work very hard to keep everything clean!! they are always seen around touching up, sweeping, washing everywhere!! TIPPING Just like at home, you tip well you get better service at the bar. A no brainer here!! FLIGHT/SHUTTLE We had a diversion on the way down due to a plugged toilet!! but it was handled very professionally and they were waiting for us when we arrived late!! The shuttle is NINETY minutes from the airport to the hotel, but there is lots to see!! AND you can always pick up beers at the airport bar before you leave!! EXCHANGE MONEY You pretty much have to exchange money when you get into Cuba. I am told the best rates are at the airport, but long lines and you are delaying everyones arrival at the hotel if you do that. The hotel has a bank for exchange that is pretty close to the same exchange and has extended hours to meet your needs EXCURSIONS we did the speed boat catamaran one ...speed boats were disappointing but the snorkelling was amazing!! Trying to figure out a way of just doing snorkelling next time down ...we are thinking of taking the kayaks out as an answer CIGARS The store onsite has an impressive selection of a variety of hand rolled and machined cigars!! Not a smoker, but these were GOOD!! I would highly recommend this resort/trip to anyone!! Especially over Mexico!! The shuttle seems to be a deterrent to some bit it was really no big deal and we got to some of the REAL Cuba! The service, rooms, staff and unspoiled beaches and NO CROWDING makes this resort/trip soooo worth while!! Varedero and Havanna area are busier and more popular, and really do have a larger variety of things to do...but a relaxing ...albeit maybe a little drunken time ....nothing matches going here!!! oh ya ...one last thing ....if you only catch one show at the big amphitheatre they have there, make sure its the Michael Jackson tribute...it was amazing!!! GOING BACK IN JANUARY 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for reading
Posted on: Fri, 07 Nov 2014 01:37:04 +0000
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