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Cuba => Cuba => Topic started by: bellagio on September 15, 2006, 12:22:00 PM

Title: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: bellagio on September 15, 2006, 12:22:00 PM
Just thought I would like to start a new thread to wish Heather and John a wonderful time at Royal Hideaway.
 
 This resort is set fair to knock the PRDO off it's No. 1 spot.  By all accounts you can sit on the beach and a waiter will bring you lunch and drinks!!
 
 I feel sure this hotel will spoil you for anything else Cuba has to offer and at the prices it is now going for I can't understand why the occupancy rate isn't higher.  I'd be booking it if I lived in COTU I can tell you that.
 
 Please take as many photos as you can and I'll look forward to 'live' postings from the resort.  If you don't eulogise about this place on your return, well I'm a Dutchman.
 
 'Goede zorg, Ik werkelijk am een Nederlander'
 
 Seriously though, hope you have a safe flight and the best holiday of your lives.
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: LindaBT on September 15, 2006, 02:18:00 PM
Have a fabulous time.  We want to know all when you return.  In addition to your review of the hotel, I would like to know your thoughts on the airport and the trip from the airport to the resort.  Take care.
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: laurat on September 15, 2006, 02:35:00 PM
John and Heather,
 
 I'm sure you will have an absolutely wonderful time at that gorgeous resort.  
 
 But look out -- it may spoil you for anything else!  
 
    :MOM:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: Charmainiac on September 15, 2006, 03:52:00 PM
Have a great holiday you guys!!!! We'll be thinking of you...  :rof:    :rof:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: zombie on September 15, 2006, 04:54:00 PM
Have a wonderful vacation guy's !!
 
  :D
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: Harlequin on September 15, 2006, 05:52:00 PM
Have a great holiday at a fantastic resort
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: JohnnyCastaway on September 15, 2006, 06:10:00 PM
Thanx everyone, we'll try to post live.     :D  
 
 Now's the crazy part of the last minute scramble to get ready.     :eek:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: FredTracie on September 15, 2006, 06:36:00 PM
Jealous..Jealous..Jealous!   :D    :D
 
        Enjoy! (But easy on the web cam!)   :D    :D
 
           :1: ..F&T
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: bellagio on September 15, 2006, 07:48:00 PM
John:
 
  PLEASE  DO  NOT  FORGET  TO  TAKE  YOUR  SUITCASE !!!!!!!
 
    :rof:      :rof:      :rof:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: millybess on September 15, 2006, 08:03:00 PM
:D
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: JohnnyCastaway on September 15, 2006, 08:21:00 PM
Hey Mr B!
 
    ;)
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: millybess on September 15, 2006, 08:38:00 PM
Quote
Originally posted by johnnycastaway:
  Hey Mr B!
 
       ;)    
Why are you "over the moon" for Mr. B?    :confused:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: flopnfly on September 15, 2006, 08:48:00 PM
Thanks for the good wishes everybody.
 
 I'm sure we'll have a great time if we don't get blown away by a hurricane.     :D
 
 I think we've got everything but I'm sure we'll forget something.  Just so long as it's not Johnny's suitcase.     :rof:    :rof:    :rof:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: JohnnyCastaway on September 15, 2006, 08:57:00 PM
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Why are you "over the moon" for Mr. B?
Not over the moon Millybess, just being mooned for his comment.      :D
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: bellagio on September 15, 2006, 09:21:00 PM
Well John, it happens to the best of us.   Imagine how stupid I felt when I picked up the wrong suitcase at Calgary Airport!!!
 
 Just thought I'd give you a timely reminder that's all!!!
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: JohnnyCastaway on September 15, 2006, 09:24:00 PM
and it's appreciated Mr B     ;)
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: flopnfly on September 15, 2006, 09:46:00 PM
Still haven't finished packing my bags yet, but I never close it up until 10 minutes before we leave.
 
 Have to stop for a mojito break, so the first round is on me.
 
 Here you all go     :w:
 
    :moj:    :moj:    :moj:    :moj:    :moj:    :moj:    :moj:    :moj:    :moj:    :moj:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: JohnnyCastaway on September 15, 2006, 10:41:00 PM
Dive Gear is packed...  
 I guess I should pack some clothes too.     :D
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: That Woman on September 15, 2006, 11:00:00 PM
Have a great time guys..Just remeber all us po' folks while you're living it up like "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous".
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: Milli on September 15, 2006, 11:17:00 PM
Have a wonderful week Flopnfly and Johnnycastaway!  Hope your flights are on time, the resort as gorgeous as it looks and that there is a bumper crop of mint.   :moj:     (http://smiley.onegreatguy.net/wave.gif)
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: Gambitt on September 15, 2006, 11:26:00 PM
John, I'm almost positive, that you forgot to pack your required "Dive Instructor" in your dive bag!  I can be packed in 4.5 minutes!
 
 Here's hopin' You and Heather have an Amazing time!!!
    :band:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: JohnnyCastaway on September 15, 2006, 11:54:00 PM
it's gonna be a bit strange diving without my "little buddy"     :D
 
 Thanx for the good wishes, got some new tips to try for the underwater photography so hopefully I'll have some good pictures to show.  At least I won't have to fight the current to get the Blennies and Hamlets up close this time.  
 
    :1:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: bellagio on September 16, 2006, 05:48:00 AM
Don't know what time you are leaving for the airport but just a final reminder John to check that you've got that suitcase!!!!
 
   :rof:    :rof:    :rof:  
 
 Have a great time and let us know as soon as you can that you've arrived safely.  We are all going to be sooooooo envious of you.
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: flopnfly on September 16, 2006, 07:06:00 AM
I just checked the flight board and our flight is still leaving on time.
 
 Westjet flight 6018 departing yyz at 15:13 terminal 3.
 
 it's supposed to be a scorcher of a weekend here in Toronto, it figures.     :roll:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: bellagio on September 16, 2006, 07:22:00 AM
Thanks for the info.
 
 I'll be tracking it.
 
 What time are you leaving for he airport?
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: flopnfly on September 16, 2006, 08:01:00 AM
We're being picked up at 11:30, should be at the airport around 12, and then john will be back home around 12:30 to pick up his suitcase     :rof:    :rof:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: bellagio on September 16, 2006, 08:41:00 AM
You'll kill him if he does it again, no doubt.
 
   :rof:    :rof:    :rof:  
 
 This time next week I'll be airborne, heading out for Holguin.  Not to such a plush resort as yours though.  I do envy you really.
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: millybess on September 16, 2006, 09:58:00 AM
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Originally posted by flopnfly:
 
 
 it's supposed to be a scorcher of a weekend here in Toronto, it figures.      :)
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: flopnfly on September 16, 2006, 10:50:00 AM
We'll post tonight when we arrive.  Either from the laptop if the room has internet as advertised, or we will find the lobby computer.
 
 Wendy, I don't imagine I'll find many Brits at this resort, but I'll do my best to be the welcoming party if they do arrive.     :D
 
 It's very cloudy outside here too, which makes me feel better about leaving.     :cool:
 
 Dogs are in the kennels, my suitcase is closed up and it weighs 40 lbs.  John has his packed, and it is sitting by the door, in exactly the same spot it was in the last time.     :rof:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: millybess on September 16, 2006, 10:56:00 AM
Quote
Originally posted by flopnfly:
  John has his packed, and it is sitting by the door, in exactly the same spot it was in the last time.      :rof:  
You might want to put that one outside where you'll trip over it when you leave.  :rof:
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: bellagio on September 16, 2006, 11:23:00 AM
Sound advice Millybess!!!
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: bellagio on September 16, 2006, 06:31:00 PM
Confirmation that they have landed:
 
   (https://bwi.flightview.com/fvSabreVT/fvCPL.exe?qtype=gif&acid=WS6018&depap=YYZ&arrap=SNU)
Title: Re: Bon Voyage, Flopnfly & johnnycastaway
Post by: bellagio on September 17, 2006, 07:46:00 AM
Had hoped to hear from them but obviously they must have been too busy unpacking, wining and dining, etc.
 
 I'm sure they'll be posting later on today.  I'm actually very keen to read their first impressions of Paradise.