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Cuba => Cuba => Topic started by: nickiscorpiop on July 09, 2006, 10:40:00 AM

Title: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 09, 2006, 10:40:00 AM

hi guys hope u all well , id become some what of a lurker as late so thought id say a quick hi from the paradisus varadero.
 
 its very hot here and the staff rememberd us from last year . however its a bit quieter than last year and this shows esp with the animation team.  will ce u soon
 
 nicki

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: bellagio on July 09, 2006, 10:54:00 AM

Thanks nicki for posting 'live' and hope you are still having a great time.
 
 My experience at the PCV was exactly the same ie: quieter.
 
 I think the World Cup has affected European travellers - it is low season at the moment in Cuba, due to the Canadians staying at home for the summer months.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: Milli on July 09, 2006, 11:03:00 AM

:7:  Happy Anniversary Nickiscorpio!
   Hope you are enjoying Cuba and Paradisius. We walked around the perimeter of this resort several times when we were at the IV and it looks very nice. Anyway, here's to many more Anniversaries   (http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_4_13.gif)

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: Bulldog on July 09, 2006, 11:39:00 AM

Hope you guys have a great Vacation   :)

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: flopnfly on July 09, 2006, 09:14:00 PM

Hi nicki,
 
 thanks for posting live.  Hope you're having a wonderful time and enjoying your anniversary.
 
 We had a Happy anniversary thread going for you.  
 
   Happy Annivesary (http://www.7daysinparadise.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=001561)
 
 Enjoy the rest of your vacation.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 10, 2006, 10:23:00 AM

hiya guys
 
 belagio,  you wouldnt believe the amount of spanish here and theres quite a few canadians here too which last yeare there wasnt, i was trying to tell one about the crazy canadian cocktai but our barmen dont know how to make it .
 
 they had plazma screens all over the shot here even in the swim up bar.
 
 it has got busier last to days few more english but all they seem to do is moan.  look at trip advser at the last 2 reviews for here .  they are quite poor and we have found it excellent.
 
 ce u soon
 nicki

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: bellagio on July 10, 2006, 12:25:00 PM

I thought everyone knew how to make a Crazy Canadian cocktail!!!
 
 Thanks for posting once again Nicki - hope you enjoy your time left in Paradise.
 
 Safe flight home and do come back and POST when you arrive back.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: lunagirl on July 10, 2006, 12:40:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by bellagio:
  I thought everyone knew how to make a Crazy Canadian cocktail!!!
 
 

Oh oh, I  don't - what is it.
 
 And btw Happy Anniversary Niki and hubby. Have a wonderful time in Paradise.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: bellagio on July 10, 2006, 12:47:00 PM

I haven't got a clue!!!  Perhaps I should have said every BARMAN knows how to make one.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 14, 2006, 12:23:00 PM

hi guys i got back 7 am this morning, small delay from cuba coz of a catering mess up but all good flight.
 
 just as we left a big storm was kicking off too.
 
 am sad to be home ,  i want to be by the pool and having cocktails from the best 2 barmen you will ever meet.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: bellagio on July 14, 2006, 02:15:00 PM

Welcome home nicki.  It was great reading your 'live' postings.
 
 I know it is sad to be back and the weather has been great whilst you have been away too!!!
 
 Come back on soon and tell us all about your holiday and post some pictures, please!!!!

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: Bulldog on July 14, 2006, 04:07:00 PM

Welcome Home...  :)  
 
 Sounds like you had a great time   :)  
 
   :6:

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 14, 2006, 07:24:00 PM

pics as requested
 
  (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/cuba2006005.jpg)
  (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/cuba2006015.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/654b98f4.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/34cea25c.jpg)

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 14, 2006, 07:25:00 PM

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/95c3310a.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/825eb197.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/3c501a37.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/b86f6cba.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/3f23584a.jpg)

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: bellagio on July 14, 2006, 07:29:00 PM

Thanks nicki - that was sure quick!!!!!
 
 Looks like the wine was flowing freely and that you were having a great time.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 14, 2006, 07:30:00 PM

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/d6e1f63c.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/1a181c0d.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/133a0c0e.jpg)

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 14, 2006, 07:32:00 PM

was fab belagio,  so wheres next on your travels

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: flopnfly on July 14, 2006, 07:32:00 PM

thanks for the pics nicki, keep them coming.
 
 Looks like you guys had a great time again.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 14, 2006, 07:35:00 PM

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/cuba2006089.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/cuba2006067.jpg) (http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y203/nickiscorpio/cuba2006069.jpg)
 
 
 thats all pics for now these off digital camera, others require developing and scanning , will do soon.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: bellagio on July 14, 2006, 07:58:00 PM

Thanks for sharing nicki.   Lovely photos.  Are you planning to return next year or is it too early to say yet?
 
 I have just booked the Playa Pesquero for Sept 23rd and am monitoring prices for the PCV for the 15 nighter departing October 25th.  Also hope to make it back there in early December. It's all down to getting a good deal!!!!

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 15, 2006, 08:08:00 AM

no wont be going back next year, a bit to pricey. maybe dom rep next year

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: bellagio on July 15, 2006, 08:51:00 AM

Nicki:
 
 Keep your eye open for deals to other resorts in Cuba.
 
 PLEASE don't jump ship to the Dom Rep, it just doesn't compare with Cuba, well not in my opinion anyway.

Title: Re: hola from cuba
Post by: nickiscorpiop on July 17, 2006, 09:32:00 AM

lol we will return to cuba one day , its just the excursions their dont really apeal other than the ones we have done, and christian wasnt over thrilled with the scuba and safety/instruction either , ive been to dom rep before and know their scuba and snorkeling is fab , but this is only an option if i can find a hotel i like with in our budget.  there is one hotel i like but its in punta cana but i want to be up north dom so i can go to ocean world.  idealy we would go to cosumal but its a little over priced at mo, though id found some good deals online with tohmas cook then i go to price fully and they add on 130 quid surcharge plus 30 quid for food.
 
 i know some of the americans will anoy us if we go either tho( sorry if any) they did when we went st maarten .
 
 oh well kep looking and buying lottery tickets