Author Topic: Re: Royal Hideaway Ensenachos (Read 26928 times)

FredTracie · « **Reply #60 on:** August 11, 2006, 05:39:00 PM »

FlopnFly
What does Johnny think about a "live" webcam in your room???? :D :D :D ;)

;)

flopnfly · « **Reply #61 on:** August 12, 2006, 11:09:00 AM »

LOL, I think it was his idea :rof: :rof:

I doubt if a webcam would work on dial up connection, so maybe we'll have to forget about it.

Gambitt · « **Reply #62 on:** August 12, 2006, 11:15:00 PM »

Have a great time Guys!!!!

JC, I'll need a full dive report, as soon as you get back!

I just wish we could join you!

PS... Pls. no more bedroom pics!

flopnfly · « **Reply #63 on:** August 24, 2006, 06:54:00 AM »

The deal for Royal Hideaway just got better,

Sept 16th out of toronto $663 plus tax !!!

flopnfly · « **Reply #64 on:** August 25, 2006, 04:51:00 PM »

I really have to stop looking. :(

It's down to $637.50 on YTT today. We paid $707 and we thought we got a great deal. :eek:

bellagio · « **Reply #65 on:** August 25, 2006, 05:05:00 PM »

I'm not surprised.

I've just read that someone who returned from there on 13th August said there was less than 100 guests there, although they said the resort was FABULOUS.

Bulldog · « **Reply #66 on:** August 25, 2006, 05:13:00 PM »

Well it's $1 x $1113.26 for a single... :eek:

:s:

flopnfly · « **Reply #67 on:** August 25, 2006, 08:07:00 PM »

Bulldog,

even at $1100 it's going to be worth it, I hear that it's a fantastic resort and the beach is amazing.
I'm looking forward to doing nothing more than relaxing and soaking up the sun.

flopnfly · « **Reply #68 on:** September 03, 2006, 09:48:00 AM »

We have never been to this area of Cuba before, and I'm just wondering what it's like off the resort.

Can you get off the resort by yourself and explore or is it necessary to book an excursion?

Are there any schools or orpahanges to do a drop off? I'm just wondering if it's worth lugging another suitcase full, but, I know the staff would appreciate it regardless.

bellagio · « **Reply #69 on:** September 06, 2006, 10:13:00 AM »

Latest prices for 16th September ex YYZ are:

Royal Hideaway $648.19 + $199 taxes
Melia at Cayo Santa Maria $437.11 + $199 taxes

Surely the Melia is a fantastic bargain.

If you could go on the 9th the prices are even better:

Royal Hideaway $586.63 + $199 taxes
Melia $401.93 + 199.00 taxes

LindaBT · « **Reply #70 on:** September 06, 2006, 11:50:00 PM »

Message for FlopnFly:
Have you seen the latest photoshows on www.voyagesarabais.com
One is dated Aug. 17th and shows some lovely pics and the latest is dated today and shows photos of the food lol. Looks delicious!

flopnfly · « **Reply #71 on:** September 07, 2006, 07:28:00 AM »

Linda I have not seen those yet.

thanks for the update, I"m off to look at them now. :D

laurat · « **Reply #72 on:** September 07, 2006, 10:27:00 AM »

Heather, I've not been to Ensenachos (just drove by it) but from my experience at Melia CSM, I would say that there is nothing to see immediately surrounding the resort. It is separated from the nearest town by a causeway and even then, you're at least a 30-45 minute drive to anywhere. So I guess your best bet is to book an excursion through the resort. I'm sure there would be school in Remedios that would love to receive any supplies you might wish to contribute.

FredTracie · « **Reply #73 on:** September 07, 2006, 04:30:00 PM »

Hi Heather
When we were in Santa Clara with Dr. Jorge from the resort we attempted to donate school supplies to the school the Dr. actually attended and with Jorge trying to explain just what it was. They refused the donation, which happens and in this case it was the Dr. attempting to make the donation as we stayed very low key. This area of Cuba is very political (as this is where much of the revolution was) and with Che there, you will likely find it much different than Holguin and certainly Varadero!
With that being said we were able to drop the school supplies off at another location. We also really enjoyed touring the city with the Dr. as our guide and were able to donate 20kg. of medicine to the proper authorities. Also we found Santa Clara to be quite prosperous in the city centre as compared to Holguin, Shops that were full of goods, very modern in a sense! If you get the opportunity to go to Santa Clara you would probably enjoy it, but probably better via cab!
IMHO!

:1: .....Fred

YHZ · « **Reply #74 on:** September 07, 2006, 06:16:00 PM »

Heather - hope you guys have an awesome time. CSM is being offered from Halifax for the first time this year and we are seriously considering going. Can you check on the progress of Melia Las Dunas while you're there? It's supposed to open November 6/06 and we're seriously considering going there - prices are really good. Obviously we've never been to this section of Cuba before so again, wondering if 1 or 2 weeks would be better?? Not that I'm trying to hurry your vacation but ...can't wait to hear all about it on your return!! ;) ;)

Author Topic: Re: Royal Hideaway Ensenachos (Read 26928 times)

bellagio

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