Re: Club Amigo Holguin

[FredTracie]

Hi Guy's
   Bellagio and Heather
  The time frame is great, except for Bellagio! Are there no flights coming into Holguin around the 12th of Nov.? Anyway the price for the PCV sounds OK and we understand that you have to book much earlier than we do, so it seems obvious to us that you should book what you want and then we will work with you! We have never done a tour of Holguin, but think it would be OK to do with a group like we are getting together????? We are hoping the boy's (Scott & Sean) will join us as hopefully Wendy will include Kristen? Anyway the Barbie is ready for September, so don't worry Heather we'll cook for you! You're invited to the Barbie, and John as well!!!!
 
        Cheers.....F&T

[flopnfly]

Thanks F & T we'd be delighted to attend.    :D  
 
 Are you still thinking of Club Amigo or are you just going to grab a last minute deal no matter which resort?

[FredTracie]

Hi Flopnfly
  Your Welcome, anytime. Being 5 months away it is difficult to totally commit to specifics. We have every intention of being in Guardalavaca on the 12/13 November. Club Amigo is likely the hotel, but who knows which hotel? Maybe CK will be there with all his friends in which case we would likely choose another hotel!  ;)
 
         Cheers.....F&T       :1:  
 
  Price is a big consideration!

[bellagio]

My TA hasn't rung back with any info yet about Brisas.    
 
 I know she is off to the Daiquiri herself sometime this week and she was off to the bank to get Travellers Cheques this morning, so she did warn me it might be later on before she called.
 
 Switching back to BBQ night - have we a date in mind?

[flopnfly]

Originally posted by FredTracie:
  Maybe CK will be there with all his friends in which case we would likely choose another hotel!   ;)          
 

Well if CK was there at least we wouldn't go hungry.    :rof:

[FredTracie]

We need to get your intinerary figured out? But for you Bellagio we will fire the Barbie anytime!
 
    Off to work.....F&T ...When are you coming to Ont, and for how long?... You may need a month with your social calender?  :)    :)

[bellagio]

Morning F&T - Heck hadn't thought about CK.   Now he doesn't post on Debbies I've completely lost track of his proposed Cuban visits.
 
 I don't think he stays in the 'popular' resorts though, but Guardalavaca is one of his favourite hunting grounds.
 
 Caveat Emptor    :rof:

[bellagio]

My TA never did ring back about Brisas and as she's off to the Daiquiri until July 1st I think I can write her off for the time being.
 
 I checked Hayes and Jarvis website myself, as that is who she said had the good deals on Brisas, but prices started from £911 but the site didn't allow you to choose flights so it wasn't much use and that price is higher than the PCV anyway.
 
 Now I know she'll not be ringing I'll try elsewhere tomorrow.

[rupietoot]

Hi There,
 
 We stayed at Club Amigo Guardalava Village in Feb 2005.  Loved it.  My review is posted at Debbies review site and just about covers everything - much too long!!  Anyway, there are four areas in this complex as follows:
 
 Club Amigo Atlantico - Hotel
 Club Amigo Bungalows - Bungalows
 Club Amigo Guardalavaca Village - Villas
 And one more which I am not sure what they call but it is the oldest part of the complex.  the Guadalavaca Village is the newest section and is very close to Las Brisas although you cannot share facilities with Las Brisas.  I think you may be able to get a pass to the Las Brisas buffet once per week.  Anyway, for a three star we loved it but it was our first time away anywhere so we have nothing to compare it to but would go back again in a flash!
 
 Good luck and have fun in November!!!!
 
 Susan  :)

[bellagio]

rupietoot:
 
 Thanks for that, I've also read your excellent review over at Debbies (Susan & Buck I presume).    Your recommendations, along with Fred and Tracies, have certainly eased my concerns about this resort, but I'm still not sure whether or not I'd want to be in the Hotel section.  I've never had any reservations about staying in the Villas.
 
 To be fair I suppose I should go off and read as many reviews as possible to try to get an overall opinion but with a 4 in 1 type of resort it's not that easy particularly when you are probably unsure of which section you are staying in until you actually arrive there, that's my major concern with this hotel complex
 
 When I have a few minutes and go back and read the reviews of the Atlantico Hotel, because I've a sneaking suspicion that's where I would finish up.

[FredTracie]

Bellagio
  If you do end up at Club Amigo Atlantico (Tropical section)It's not the end of the world, honest....Some of the rooms are small.Tracie and I had one.but the location is fantastic..just a few steps to the beach.. the souvenir market is adjacent.. the 24hour bar is a 2 min. walk. The A/C worked well.. The elevators worked and the bartenders were great.. the buffet was on the 2nd floor.. Totally convenient! IMHO!!! The bars on the beach were fantastic...Just don't end up in the Guardalavaca section.. (the original hotel).. The only drawback might be no balconies???
 
     As Always.....F&T
 
   If you are flying on points and doing 3/4 days in Havana.. Don't be afraid..but if you are spending 2 full weeks there then probably look at options??...20weeks!!!!

[bellagio]

F&T:
 
 I've decided to play the waiting game myself, so I probably will be doing the Club Amigo/Havana trip in the end.
 
 The First Choice flight dates of Nov 2nd and 16th to the PCV are not ideal to fit in with you, whereas the Nov 9th flight for the Club Amigo for 10 days seems more convenient, flying onto Havana at 1830 on 19th November fot three nights.  
 
 The November 12th date, which would be more suitable, gives me 13 nights at Club Amigo and 3 nights in Havana, but I'm not sure if I can do a 10 day Amigo + 3 day Havana on this booking.
 
 Early days still yet, but the options are there.

[FredTracie]

Bellagio
   Keep us updated!!
 
     Cheers.....F&T

[bellagio]

F&T:
 
 On checking their website I find this:
 
 13 nights packages comprises of:
 11 nights on the beach and 2 nights in Havana -Saturday flights
 10 nights on the beach and 3 nights in Havana - Wednesday flights
 
 Now 2 nights in Havana is no good, because it's bedtime by the time you arrive at your hotel, so I need to take the 3 night option and that only operates on Wednesday.  Therefore the 9th and 16th are the dates under consideration, so I would have thought that the 9th is the more suitable, would you not agree?

[FredTracie]

Bellagio
   Absolutely!!!
    How is your "Ontario Canada" Intinerary coming along??Oooh The Pressure??????  :)    :)
     :1:    Cheers.....F&T