We were at Breezes Jibacoa from Dec. 19-26. We were a group of 10. The resort is terrific. Staff go above and beyond their call of duty to serve you. The rooms are very clean. The food was very good. We unfortunately were at the resort during a bad bout of weather. It was windy and rainy for some of our 1 week stay. I did not know prior to going to Jibacoa about the jellyfish that plague the beach during bad weather. We had a red flag 6 out of the 7 days we were at the resort which meant that we could not go into the ocean. Even if the weather was mild (a bit windy still), that darn red flag was still up. The one day we did get into the ocean was terrific (even though we still saw two people stung by small jellyfish that day, not the giant man of war jellyfish, just tiny ones). The snorkeling is fabulous like others have said, but it was disappointing for us on our beach holiday to have to swim in the pool 6 out of 7 days. Of course no one can control the weather and it certainly wasn't the resorts fault, but it would have been nice to know beforehand about those nasty jellyfish. One of our tour guides on the a.m. hikes even said that Cubans would never swim at the Jibacoa beach even during good weather for fear of the jellyfish. I think that says it all.
So although the resort itself is amazing, just be warned that if you get windy weather, your beach holiday might end up being a poolside holiday.

My husband and I along with 2 friends have just spent Christmas and New Year at this resort. The rooms were lovely, the maids kept them immaculate. The staff were friendly and made the stay special. The Buffet was different every night and the Italian Restaurant brilliant. Our only negative experience was the Cuban Restaurant, but you can only eat there once a week. Wee will be going back, a brilliant holiday.

What a great experience, especially for my first time at an all-inclusive. The trip was a 40th birthday gift from my husband, but I was accompanied by my cousin who was also celebrating her 40th (poor hubbys had to stay home and work).

Because of the resorts location, we were the first to be dropped off upon arrival and the last to be picked up for our return flight (more time for sunbathing). And the resorts isolation only adds to it's beauty, making for easy access to hiking trails, horseback riding, and bike/scooter rides through the country side and local villages. For all you touring activities try "Tourism Cuba", located at the resort, as they are very knowledgeable and always available.

We have no complaints regarding the accomodations, resort staff, live music, food (try the fresh sea bass at the resort's Cuban restaurant). Be sure to participate in all activities, so that you can collect as much "funny money" as possible for the auction on Thursday, it's a blast. Also, register for sailing a day in advance, we went almost every second day, it was great fun. And the snorkeling, it's fantastic (start from the center of the beach and swim out to the right towards the coral reef). Be sure to bring your gear if you can, as the resort's gear can be signed out for only certain lengths of time.

Be sure to bring your own cup (I brought a large plastic, insulated camping-style cup with lid, from Walmart, makes for fewer trips to the bar, a cooler beverage, and no bugs or sand get in your drink). One of the highlites of our trip was spent handing out small gifts to all the resort staff and local residents. Necessities such as personal hygiene items, basic medications, school supplies (there's a school close by), were all greatly appreciated. Just pack them in your suitcase, and be sure to always have some in your daypack while out touring. Also, be sure to purchase CD's offered by the resort musicians (I listen to mine every day).

Spent most of the 2 weeks laughing outloud with fellow tourists and resort staff, along with great times visiting with the wonderful people of Cuba. What a great time. Have fun!

I went with a friend of mine and we absolutely loved it! The weather was great, only one cloudy day and it was our last so it didn't matter. The highlight of our trip was the amazing snorkelling at the resort! It blew me away. You swim out about 125 metres and the it just drops off revealing a beautiful, underwater world! The coral and fish to be seen was absolutely breathtaking. We tried to snorkel every day that we could, if the water is a bit choppy the water isn't as clear..the best time to go is first thing in the morning when it is calmest.

We also did the catamaran trip to Cayo Blanco, which was a great day trip, with lots of swimming. We also took a cab into Havana for the day, but a warning...we went way out of the heavily touristed area and I had my camera stolen right out of my hand and lap as I sat on a bench. Being two blonde girls I guess we stood out as tourists and we were obviously targeted. I don't regret going outside the tourist areas, but next time I wont have anything in my hands that is valuable and I will always wear a backpack or a bag that can be strapped to the front of me.

We also took the Sunset Scooter Tour, it is only 9CUC and Javier the guide was so informative and really wanted us to learn about the culture of Cuba and how the country operates. He used to be a teacher and therefore was very good at explaining things and I felt I would ask him any question and he would answer with an informative answer and didnt shy away from any questions regarding socialism in Cuba. We had some interesting conversations and was a great learning experience for me.

We went to the disco twice and both times had a great time, I think it is what you make it. We had a group of friends that we met there, so we just all went together and drank and danced, so it was a blast. We hung out in the piano bar on the outside terrace most nights as well, for a lower key feel.

We loved Breezes, Jibacoa and this is one resort where I can say I would return to. The Cuban people, culture and the music was so refreshing. I am hooked on the reggaeton music that we heard everywhere in Cuba...I would explain it as a mix between reggae and hip hop with a dancehall flavour, if that makes sense.

oh yeah..the coffee is great, I drank about 7 cups a day..the best place to get it was the lobby bar and the pool bar, YUM!

Hopefully I will go back some day! Enjoy your stay and learn the Sun Dance if you go!

L.