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Offline Jammyisme

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Jammy is going back to cuba :)
« on: April 11, 2006, 07:07:00 AM »
Four days and counting . Last year it was at holguin at Grand Playa Turquesa and now we are going to be at villa cuba in Varadaro. Anyone been there before? Any hints and tips? I heard there was a church in Varadaro so we are gonna be bringing our goodies there. I can hardly wait to go .    :b:
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Re: Jammy is going back to cuba :)
« Reply #1 on: April 11, 2006, 07:18:00 AM »
Well done Jammy!!!
 
 If you love the beach at HOlguin you're going to be blown away with Varadero.     :D
 
 villa Cuba has been on our list for many years, but we've never made it there yet.  
 
 Please take loads of pics's and tell us all about when you return.  Maybe you'll convince me to try it next time.   ;)
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Re: Jammy is going back to cuba :)
« Reply #2 on: April 11, 2006, 08:02:00 AM »
Hope you have a GREAT time going BACK to Cuba   :D  
 
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« Reply #3 on: April 11, 2006, 09:57:00 AM »
Jammy have a great trip.
 Our very own Charmainiac is our resident Villa Cuba expert, so hopefully she'll log on before your trip. She's off to MoBay this weekend so hopefully she'll pop in before leaving
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« Reply #4 on: April 11, 2006, 01:54:00 PM »
Thanks for the kind wishes everyone  :)  Its really appreciated. And to think I missed out on a good deal at Cayo Largo. cuba villa here we come   :cubadreamin:
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« Reply #5 on: April 11, 2006, 01:55:00 PM »
oh and Im bringing my new digital camera with me. Gonna take lots of pics  ;) .
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Re: Jammy is going back to cuba :)
« Reply #6 on: April 11, 2006, 03:12:00 PM »
Hello Jammy,
 Glad to hear you're going to Villa Cuba..we've been visiting the resort since the eighties (before they expanded).
 We enjoy the location ...great beach and close to the town (within walking distance).
 It's not as "posh" as some of the newer resorts in Varadero but it is a comfortable 3 star hotel for the area.
 We use to stay in the villas(original part of the resort) but prefer the newer hotel section (rooms are more comfortable).
 We've always been treated well..as a matter of fact heading down there this November for a couple of weeks with a group of Canadians who have never been to Cuba.
 Do visit the bar on the ninth floor for a drink and a panoramic view/sunset.
 Have a great holiday!
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« Reply #7 on: April 11, 2006, 05:12:00 PM »
Thanks for the "props" MoMiss! But, I honestly can't say much more or better than MCB did.
 I'll give it a try with a couple things...
 I've been going there off and on since 1990 and more recently (2005), got married at Villa Cuba! Please send regards to Lissett (Manager you can locate thru the front desk) for Zephie (DH) and I.
 The only thing I tell people about this resort, I'll tell you...
 It's the only resort I've ever been to that doesn't force activities down my throat that I don't want, yet makes them available enough that if I decide to get up off my beach lounger...I don't have to go far at all!   :ham:  
 Also, I have never tried the Italian a la carte, "La Fontana" (I'm fussy about my pasta - Italian and all!). However, I do suggest you visit La Mariposa and El Sitio (which doubles as the beach bar. By day, it triples as a fabulous location for BBQ'd chicken, hamburgers, dogs, salads, etc.
 Also, I never changed my money at the hotel...walk down the road to the Cadeca (bank)...better rate! And while you're there, check out the Caracol store next door - they have a few things that the ones at Villa Cuba don't, in the way of Liquor.
 The second thing, you might miss it if you're not careful...it's a small stone building that is adjacent to the bank corner. It's actually a post office! It's very old...and tiny.
 Got any questions? I'll be logging off Friday night, so ask away 'til then.
 Charmaine
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« Reply #8 on: April 11, 2006, 07:19:00 PM »
wow This is wonderful information. So if I want to buy smokes, do I get them at the resort or at the store near the bank? And I was going to change some money at the airport on Saturday night? Is that a good idea or should I only get a little bit and make my way to the bank on Sunday? Also what do you think of us bringing our goodies to the church in Varadaro? How far is it? Should I take the horse and buggy ride or taxi? And Im in awe of you by the way. Your knowledge is ammazing    :notworthy:
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« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2006, 07:38:00 PM »
Hello Jammy,
 Smokes..depends on what you smoke...get Canadian cigarettes at the duty free shop before you fly out.Cigars are available in a store (actually there are two in Villa Cuba..one inside the resort (second floor I think) has cigars,cigarettes(limited import), water,etc.
 We always get a start on currency at the airport (enough for tipping the first few days)..not certain if the bank down the block is open on Sunday.The other years we used the resort (at the reception desk) for currency exchange..it wasn't that much of a difference and we didn't want to line up at the bank (some days the line up was rather long).
 The church run will require a cab..hauling things in the heat is exhausting down there.
 There is also a double decker bus that runs throughout the day..actually stops right in front of Villa Cuba that you can use all day for 5CUC per person...great way to get around and see the entire area of Varadero.
 
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Re: Jammy is going back to cuba :)
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2006, 08:47:00 PM »
Ahhh Jammy...no awe required! Just have a great trip!   :b:  
 MCB's advice is great on all counts - smokes, church visit, bus vs. taxi and the currency exchange. The main reason for sending you down to the Cadeca on the corner is to get you to the other Caracol and the little post office. Changing a bit of money at the airport and the rest at the resort or Cadeca is good too.
 The only addition I would make is regarding the number of Caracol stores...there's actually 3 on the resort. The last one is a little lesser known and a bit out of plain view. If you are on the west side of the beach bar facing the water, there's a little lane that appears to go off into nowhere/ or maybe the Riu Las Morlas...take it, walking west and you'll find another Caracol! Great location for munchies or anything you might need while at the beach...ice cream too!
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« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2006, 12:06:00 AM »
Char, I always knew that MCB had been going to the same resort for a very long time, but I had no idea it was the Villa Cuba. Wow we have 2 Villa Cuba experts here   :)  
 
 MCB and Char thanks for answering all of Jammy's questions (and some others on this forum who had wondered about this resort)
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« Reply #12 on: April 12, 2006, 12:31:00 AM »
Happy to help when I can! And there's another expert around these forums too...BJ...both BJ and MCB have been going there longer than I have! So our combined years of experience with this resort are older than the Revolution!   :rof:
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« Reply #13 on: April 12, 2006, 06:12:00 AM »
yeah really , this is wonderful. I did a copy and paste into word of all this stuff and printed it off. Im bringing it with me, so I dont forget. Nice to have such experts on hand I tell ya. So its time to get rid of my pasty white Canadian winter skin and lose some of my winter fat. Ill be back with a ton of photos for you and a full report  :)    :)
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Re: Jammy is going back to cuba :)
« Reply #14 on: April 12, 2006, 09:55:00 AM »
Have a great trip Jammy! And I hope you have a fabulous flight! You'll appreciate arriving in the morning, for sure!
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