Re: Royal Hideaway Ensenachos

[flopnfly]

Price Flash !!!!
 
 Royal Hideaway Ensenachos - Santa Maria
 
 http://www.yourtraveltickets.com//
 
 From Toronto - one week
 
 July 22nd = $775 plus
 
 July - Sept 23rd = $862 plus
 
     :eek:      :eek:

[bellagio]

With these current temperatures both in the UK and Canada who needs to go to Cuba?
 
 It would have to be a very tempting price to get me there during the months of July and August and with current prices at £1580 for 29th July and £1292 for early August for the PCV I think I'll stay at home and enjoy temperatures that are as hot as Cuba but with the benefit of being bug free.

[laurat]

Oh Heather, that is so tempting!  I would love to spend a week at that gorgeous resort.  Have you seen the photos of Royal Ensenachos?  Heaven on earth!  
 
 Ken, I agree that we are enjoying tropical temps at home now, but it's not quite the same as being oceanside in Cuba with a beach bar a few yards away, someone to clean your room each day, and meals prepared for you.  
 
 Do I sound as if I need a trip real soon?  
 
    :cubadreamin:

[bellagio]

Originally posted by LauraT:
 
 Do I sound as if I need a trip real soon?  
 

Yes you do Laura.
 
 Go out book one....right now.

[flopnfly]

When a deal like this comes up it's not about getting away to the sun, it's all about going to an upscale resort at a bargain basement price!!!
 
 Once this resort is fully finished and established you can guarantee that you won't be able to get a week for under $2500 plus taxes.
 
 Something to think about.

[laurat]

It sure is something to think about Heather.  Unfortunately, life tends to get in the way of vacation planning, preventing us from just packing our bags and going.  
 
 Do you think that if you went to a place like Royal Ensenachos, it would spoil you for anything else?  I was saying to a friend yesterday that the gorgeous rooms at Melia CSM will make everything else seem so tiny and bland by comparison.  And now that I've flown Club Transat, I can't imagine flying in cattle class ever again.  
 
 My fear is that after a week at Ensenachos, I don't think I would ever want to go anywhere else!
 I can't imagine what else in my price range could possibly compare with that place.

[flopnfly]

Laura,
 that's one of my fears as well.  I really think we would be spoiled if we went there, although I don't imagine I would ever go again and pay full price.
 
 But, it would be nice to see it and see how the other half lives.     :D
 
 Some photos of  Royal Hideaway

[mojitomiss_cuba]

Wow, isn't that tempting *sigh*
 
 This would be the only way I'd be able to go to this resort (unless my 649 numbers come up tonight)  :rof:
 
 It is certainly a beautiful resort and the sunquest rep told us the beach was even more beautiful than the beach at the Sol/Melia resorts.
 Plus it's sheltered so red flag days would be very rare indeed.
 
 *sigh*

[millybess]

Thanks for the photos link Heather.
 
 WOW! is all I can say.  I'll have to start on messybill now as an anniversary location for next year!  :D  
 
 In that case, maybe only one trip next year, but it might be worth it!  :cool:    :cool:

[flopnfly]

It looks like a fabulous resort, but if it doesn't have a dive shop we will probably never be there.
 
 I've sent emails to different addresses trying to find out if they do in fact have a dive shop on site and if it is open.

[millybess]

How about this one:
 
 www.netssa.com/lasbrujas.html
 
 or:
 
 Cayo Santa Maria - 24 scuba-diving sites
  A necklace of islands with virgin landscapes and long beaches lies just off the northern coast of Villa Clara Province.
 The main scuba-diving areas here are near Fragoso, Cobo, Frances Frenchman’s, Las Brujas "Witches", Borracho Drunkard’s, Espanol de Afuera, Los Diablillos "Little Devils" Ensenachos, Santa Maria and Los Caimanes Cays, all of great natural beauty.
 
 The beaches on Santa Maria Cay, 5 square miles 13 square kilometers, extend for 6.8 miles 11 km and are of excellent quality. There are lodgings on the cay, which makes it easier to enjoy other natural attractions, as well.
 You can reach it by driving along a stone causeway 30 miles 48 kilometers long which starts at Caibarien on the Cuban mainland. Its virgin seabed is noticed for the many species of coral and fish to be found here, making this favorite spot for both beginning scuba divers and professionals.
 
 This exception underwater area is 37 miles nearly 60 kilometers from Villa Clara and about 220 miles 355 kilometers from Havana.  
  Diving center:
 - Las Brujas Diving, Cayo las Brujas, Villa Clara
   Tell: 20 – 41.99
 
 
 Shall we meet up there in mid-May?  June was a little too hot.  :D

[flopnfly]

hmmmmmm should this be the location for the next 7 Days Trip??  
 
   

[bellagio]

hmmmmmmmm - just can't wait - if I'm invited!!!!!!

[flopnfly]

Originally posted by bellagio:
  hmmmmmmmm - just can't wait - if I'm invited!!!!!!

Of course you're invited!!!!  It wouldn't be a 7 Days trip without you.     :rof:

[flopnfly]

I received a reply to my email from this resort.
 Very quick response.
 
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 Hello Mrs. Drummon:
 
 Thank you for trusting in OH & Resorts services, specially in ours. It is a wonderful news to know you are planning to visit us . We will be pleased to welcome you in our Royal Hideaway Ensenachos.I guaranty you have made the wisest choice while choosing us to enjoy the paradisiac vacations you are longing for, since this hotel is a Royal Hideaway int he very sense of the words. It is a luxurious five stars plus hotel where the enviroment . Unfortunately, our resort does not have diving shop onsite but if you are divers and are interested in visiting us, you can receive diving sessions in  Cayo Las Brujas, a key located very near from the resort which owns the second largest coral reef barrier in the world. We are sure you will never regret the experience. The rates for diving are as follows:
 1 diving session is 35 CUC and 2 diving sessions are 55 CUC.
 There are instruction lessons prior to the divings which are of no cost and are carried out by certified divers in the pools of the resort.
 Thus, we guaranty, in advance, unforgettable holidays among us!! Should you need more information, do not hesitate to ask.
 
 Kind Regards,
 
 Sussett Amador Canova
 Jefa de Ventas/ Sales Manager
 Occidental Royal Hideaway Ensenachos
 Cayo Ensenachos. Caibarién.Cuba.
 
 Tel.     (53) 042 350300
 Fax :   (53) 042 350301
 E-mail:  jventas@ensenachos.co.cu
             www.occidental-hoteles.com
 
 "Es un privilegio servirle/ It is a privilege to serve you"
 
 
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