AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!
This was our first time and we will definately go again. The staff was amazing. Thanks to Tony, Rita and Manuel. Since the resort is exactly between Varadero and Havana there really is no where to go at night, but the disco is great. The seclusion of the resort makes it really quiet. It is not on a strip of resorts which is great. Makes day trips to Varadero and Havana much more easy, cheap and not as long. The pool and games room were open 24hr which we liked a lot. Make sure you bring gifts for the staff, we found that gifts were more appreaciated than tips. Items such as makeup, lipstick (anything female hygiene), t-shirts, ballcaps, (any clothing really), kids' toys and candy. The maids get the most, so try to give people like the waiters, waitresses, enertainment staff and gardners things as well as they are often forgotten.
FOOD:
Lots of variety but nothing spectacular. Please make sure you don't get red beef like I did once. For sure go to the two restaurants. Martino's is the best, as it is a classy Italian restaurant. Be sure to try the Spanish white wine. Mmmmm! We liked the food at the beach bar and the breakfast at the buffet the most.
TOURS:
-Havana Tour with the Tropicana Show was absolutely amazing. Worth the 120USD.
-The giant Catamaran tour was also great. Like a party on the ocean with a stop on the most beautiful beach ever. Fresh lobster on the Catamaran worth the extra 10 bucks.
-Take a least one Scooter tour. We took the Sunset Tour and it is awesome.
-Do a day trip to Varadero. Try an get 4 people together and get a cab as it is pretty cheap, around $23/person. A tour guide is not really needed for this, but make sure you get the interest points from your tourguide before you go.
MUSTS:
-Snokelling the reef and feeding the fish bananas.
-Scuba Diving was unbelievable. I went twice and it was my first time doing it. Great Scuba instructors.
-Havana with the Tropicana Show.
-Canada vs Cuba Hockey on the beach
-Beach bar chicken, so good
-Market in Havana
-morning hike to the mountain top
-most of the night shows were funny and great
DON'T FORGET:
-Insect repellent,as we got a few bites
-Insulated Mugs

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