Sep
19
Filed Under (Travel) by gtrotter2008 on 25-04-2007

Blau Varadero ****
Carretera de las Morlas Km. 15
VARADERO-MATANZAS
Tel. (+53) 45667545
Fax. (+53) 45667494
salesmanager@blauvaradero.cyt.cu

Location: just on the shore of the magnificent and famous Varadero beach, the hotel consists of a 13 floor building, completely new.
Ideal for those who want to enjoy the beauty and the atmosphere of the most well known beach of Cuba, with the best facilities and a wide list of activities.

Juan Gualberto Gómez Airport 35 km / Varadero 0 km / La Habana Airport 140 km

Hotel Facilities

Doubles and Suites:
Doubles with fully equipped bathrooms,220 V. hairdryer, vanity mirrors, towel for the swimming pool, telephone, music channel on TV SAT-TV air conditioning, minibar, safe-deposit box and terrace. Suites in additon contain a livin groom and bathrobes.

Gastronomy:
All Inclusive basis, breakfast and dinner Buffet, including a typical Cuban Buffet once a week and lunch at the Grill-Restaurant. The hotel also has two Restaurants a Ia carte “Palma Real” and “El Criollo”, Grill “Las Adelfas”, buffet “Flamboyan” bar Hall “Orqu Ranchon playa. Snack Bar “Las Dunas” opened 24h. and Piano Bar.

All Inclusive: - Breakfast and dinner Buffet in the main Restaurant - live music in our Speciality’s - Lunch in the Grill Restaurant - Snacks, national and international drinks 24 hours, alcoholic drinks 24 hours - Wellness Buffet during breakfast and dinner - One dinner, per booking and week, in ours a Ia carte Restaurants (previous reservation required) - Typical Cuban dinner once a week - Minibar daily refilled with bottled water, soft drinks and local - Meeting Rooms (capacity for 300 people) - A day and night entertainment program.

All Inclusive Sports: -2 Tennis courts - I Multiple sports court - Outdoor pool - Gym/Sauna/Steam bath/Jacuzzi/hydromasage shower Gymnastics/I/olleyball/Aerobics/ Water gymnastics/French bowling - Windsurf/Canoes/Pedal boats/Sailing boats - 1 lesson of scuba diving in group - Tennis lessons - Scuba diving lessons (with a surcharge). Spa with 4 massage rooms, 2 mud therapy rooms, hairdresser, and Medical consultation.

Entertainment: Our entertainer team offers sport and leisure activities during daytime as well as night shows.
Children’s Entertainment: Free Mini Club for children from 2-12 years, as well as playground and children’s pool.

Meeting Rooms: meeting rooms with capacity for 300 people with the possibility of dividing this room in three different parts (100 people per room).



Sep
18
Filed Under (Holguin, Travel) by gtrotter2008 on 25-04-2007

Blau Costa Verde ****
Playa Pesquero, Rafael Freyre
Tel. 53-24 433510
Fax. 53-24 433515
info@blau-cv.co.cu

Location: In front of the beautiful Playa Pesquero, with fine white sand and the turquoise blue of the Caribbean Sea is located our resort which is surrounded of an exuberant seaside vegetation in a privileged and absolutely tropical environment where the beauty of the Cuban nature can be admired. It’s ideal for those who are looking for completely relaxing holidays, for people who are travelling alone or with the partner, for families or for groups of friends; the pleasant atmosphere and the considerate and cheerful service, which is characteristic for all habitants from the biggest island of the Antilleans, will make your holidays unforgettable.
Airport 65 km / Holguin 45 km / Santiago de Cuba 175 km.

Hotel Facilities

Doubles and Suites: All units have fully equipped bathrooms, hairdryer, Sat Tt telephone, individual air conditioning, mm/bar with water, beers and national drinks, safe-deposit box, terrace or balcony 36 Double rooms have an inside door to be connected. The suites are provided also with Jacuzzis, separated shower and a wide living room. In addition the VIP package features:
sea views, bathrobe, one free excursion to Guardalavaca.

Gastronomy: Breakfast, lunch and dinner/n the buffet restaurant “La Arcada”

Restaurants: Italian restaurant “II Ponticello’ Cuban restaurant “La Cascada”, beach restaurant “Mary sol” with grill specialties and fast food is offering lunch directly on the beach. Snack Bar “Laguna Azul” with fast food from 10.00 until 17.00, tea time from 17.00 until 18.00 and cold sandwiches from 23.00 until 02.00.

Bars:
“Laguna Azul”, Lobby Bar “La fuente” Aqua bar in the swimming pool and beach restaurant “Mar y sol”

All Inclusive: Breakfast, lunch and buffet dinner. One dinner per week in each specialties restaurant (prior reservation) — Alcoholic and not alcoholic drinks, national and selected imported brands 24 hours — Minibar (daily filled with different drinks) — Snacks — Safe deposit box — Sauna and Jacuzzi — Discotheque (admission free and drinks included — Handing over of beach towels

All Inclusive Sports: I Swimming pool for adults — I separate children’s pool, Fitness-room — Tennis courts — Multiple sport court (volleyball, basketball)
— Snorkeling — Nautical sports without engine (kayak, pedalos) — Bicycles — Archery and air gun shooting

Entertainment: Daily entertainment with sports, competitions, dance lessons, Spanish lessons, aerobic. Exclusive salsa course for the hotel guests (5 lessons per week) given by professional dancers (limited registration). Evening entertainment: Traditional folklore shows, shows to take part/n, live music.

Entertainment for children: Miniclub with professional babysitters, weekly entertainment programmes including: trips games on the beach and in the swimming pool, mini disco, dancing with fancy dresses. Babysitting to be requested (with charge).



Sep
15
Filed Under (Travel) by Gerhardlee on 25-04-2007

Blau Colonial Hotel *****
Cayo Coco / Jardines del Rey
Ciego de Avila, Cuba
TEL. 533330 1311 FAX. 533330 1384
sales@blaucolonial.co.cu

Location: the hotel is located in Cayo Coco, surrounded by long beaches of fine sand and crystal clear water; it was opened in 1993 and after its total renovation during the summer of 2004 reopened as a 5 stars hotel on the 16 of December2004 offering new services as well as facilities.

The perfect hotel for all those who, with or without children, want to enjoy one of the bests beach areas of Cuba, combining relax and activities.

Intemational Airport Jarclines del Rey: 12km / Moron 65 Km/ La Habana 550 km

Hotel Facilities

Doubles: Doubles with fully equipped bathrooms, 220 V, hairdryer vanity mirrors, air conditioning, safe-deposit box, towel for the swimming pool, minibar, telephone, SAT-TV music channel on TV, terrace or balcony In addition the VIP package features: sea views, bathrobe, slippers, kettle service and room service.

Gastronomy:
Buffet “Plaza” for breakfast and dinner, for lunch our guests can choose between Grill restaurant “Yarey” and Ranchon playa “Hemingway’ Moreover, our specialties restaurants for dinner are the following Gourmet “La Fontanella”, of fish and seafood “El Dorado” and Creole El Caribeho’ Our Bars are the followings: “Placita” (24 hours), Piano Bar “Fontanella”, Discotheque “Salsa Café”, Bar “Yarey”.

All Inclusive. - Breakfast and dinner buffet - National and international drinks (24 hours), alcoholic drinks (10 a.m - 02.00 am) -Wellness Buffet during breakfast and dinner - One dinner, per reservation and week, in our specialties’ restaurants (reservation required) - Safe-deposit box - Mm/bar daily replenished with local bottled water, soft drinks and beers
- Snacks in “La Placita”24 hours - Use of the Atelier - Library - Free entrance to the disco and the Piano bar, drinks included (from 22.00- 02.00 h.) Typical Cuban dinner once a week.

All Inclusive Sports: - 1 Swimming pool - Gym - Tennis - Windsurf/sail boats/catamarans/pedal boats/canoes - Snorkeling - Bicycles, 2 hours per room and day - One free initial lesson of scuba-diving in our swimming pool.

Aerobics/Volleyball/Waterpolo/Beach Volleyball - Multiple sports court

Entertainment:
Daily sports and maintenance entertainment. The entertainment at nights, taking advantage of the special configuration of the hotel, will be organized in different places consisting of original activities like hand made activities, live music, etc….
Children’s Entertainment. All day long service including Mini Club, Re/az area, Teenager Club (during schools holidays), children’s area with gardens, pools, cots and babysitting.



Sep
13
Filed Under (Travel) by gtrotter2008 on 25-04-2007

BIau Arenal Hotel ****
Santa Maria Mar
LAGUNA DE BOCA CIEGA
SANTA MARIA DEL MAR
LA HABANA, CUBA
TEL. 53 77971 272
FAX. 53 77971 287
reservas@arenal.get.tur.cu

Location: Opened in 1985 and renovated in 1997, it is a warm resort of 3 buildings of 2 floors each, located in the area of Playas del Este, of a very fine sand and the most turquoise blue of the Cuban beaches.

Due to its proximity to La Habana it is the ideal Club for people who search for the combination of sun and see holidays together with the culture and fun that the city offers.
Airport 34 km/La Habana 27km

Doubles and Junior Suites:
All units have fully equipped bathrooms, hairdryer, SAT-TV telephone, 110 V, individual air conditioning, minibar with water and safe-deposit box. Double Rooms have shower and balcony. Junior Suites have bathtub and a wide living room.
Gastronomy: Buffet “Oasis” - Bars: “La Glorieta’ and “Lobby Bar” - Restaurant a Ia Carte “El Pescador”

All Inclusive. -Breakfast, lunch and dinner Buffet - National and international drinks -Snacks in “La Glorieta” from 1200a.m. to 500p.m. - Typical Cuban dinner, once a week -shuttle bus service to the city and back, twice a day

All Inclusive Sports: - Outdoor pool and children’s pool -2 Tennis courts, floodlight without charge - Beach Volleyball - Gymnastics, water gymnastics and aerobics - Water Sports: Canoes/ Catamarans/Pedal boats! Windsurf

Entertainment: Daytime and evening wide entertainment programme with sport activities, shows, competitions, etc.
Meeting Rooms: With capacity for 100 people and technical equipment rental service.



Aug
29
Filed Under (En Español, Hoteles) by gtrotter2008 on 25-04-2007

LOCALIZACIÓN DEL COMPLEJO

Debe su nombre a Santa María, uno de los cayos pertenecientes al archipiélago de Jardines del Rey en el noreste de la provincia de Villa Clara. Dista 10 Km. del aeropuerto local Las Brujas, 50 Km. del centro de la ciudad de Caibarién, y 116 Km. del Aeropuerto Internacional Abel Santa María de Santa Clara.

Nuestro Resort ocupará un frente de playa de arena blanca y aguas cristalinas color turquesa de aprox. 2,6 kilómetros. Su exuberante vegetación y su rica variedad de fauna, le han merecido la condición de Reserva de la Biosfera, y la convierten en uno de los destinos más exóticos del Caribe Cubano.

El Resort en total contará con 2780 habitaciones divido en 4 hoteles, un Club Premium, con habitaciones y servicios para los clientes más exigentes, además de un pueblo turístico, único en Cuba, en tamaño y en oferta de servicios gastronómicos, centros comerciales, salud y belleza, que dará apoyo a los hoteles del Resort.

En la primera fase, contaremos con 2 hoteles que sumarán un total de 1308 habitaciones además de la 1era fase del Pueblo Turístico.

RESUMEN DE SERVICIOS MÁS RELEVANTES DEL RESORT.

• 21 Restaurantes, de ellos 14 Temáticos.
• 28 Bares que incluyen una Discoteca con capacidad para 500 plazas
• 2 teatros para espectáculos con capacidad para 1200 plazas cada uno.
• Jazz Café
• Bar Bolera
• Centros de Negocios.
• 27 Salones de Reuniones.
• Banco Financiero Internacional.
• SPA de 2200 m2. ( Centro de salud y belleza)
• 2,6 Km de frente de playa
• Club Premium único en Cuba.
• Pueblo turístico de más de 45000 m2 de servicios y facilidades.


SERVICIOS GARANTIZADOS CON LA APERTURA DEL 1ER HOTEL NOVIEMBRE 2008 HASTA FEBRERO 2009 624 HABITACIONES

4 Restaurantes: 1 Buffet, 2 a la carte: Marinero e Italiano (2 visitas a 1 restaurante a la carta x semana de estancia) 1 Grill de Playa, 4 Bares: 1 Lobby Bar, 2 Bar de Teatro, y 1 Bar Mojado, Disco, Tiendas de Souvenir en el lobby, Centro de Negocios (servicios de teléfono, Internet y fax) Servicio Médico, 2 Salas de conferencias, 1 piscina con Jacuzzi y área para niños.

FACILIDADES EN LAS HABITACIONES

Junior Suites con 2 camas ¾ ó 1 cama king, todas las habitaciones equipadas con: Teléfono, TV vía satélite, baño privado con bañeras y ducha, secador de pelo, agua caliente y fría, caja de seguridad, minibar con agua, cervezas y refrescos (reposición diaria), aire acondicionado, corriente 220 volt, balcón o terraza, plancha y tabla de planchar. Máxima ocupación 3 adultos o 2 adultos con un niño.
Igualmente tenemos disponibles Junior Suites Ocean View y Suites.

OTROS SERVICIOS INCLUIDOS

• Piscina adultos y área especial para niños
• Canchas de tenis Animación diurna y nocturna
• Voleibol y Beach tenis
• Beach Tenis.
• Petanca/ Boccia
• Animación diurna y nocturna
• Iniciación al buceo
• Deportes náuticos no motorizados (catamarán, windsurf, snorkel, Kayack, etc )
• Estacionamiento
• Mini Club ( Niños de 4 a 12 años)
• Bebidas nacionales y selección de bebidas internacionales
• Bicicletas


SERVICIOS NO INCLUIDOS

• Renta de autos
• Servicios médicos
• Buró de turismo
• Tiendas
• Deportes Náuticos Motorizados
• Centro de Negocios (servicios de teléfono, Internet y fax)
• Cambio de moneda
• Oficina de correos
• Servicio de Niñera
• Lavandería
• Bebidas Internacionales Premium (Carta de Bebidas)
• Servicio de Habitaciones 24 hrs
• Paquetes de boda disponibles.

SERVICIOS GARANTIZADOS Y DISPONIBLES CON LA APERTURA DEL 2DO HOTEL FEBRERO 2009 MAYO 2009 - 684 HABITACIONES

8 Restaurantes: 2 Buffet, 4 a la carte: Marinero, Italiano, Español, y Cubano, 2 Grill de Playa, 8 Bares: 2 Lobby Bar, 4 Bares de Teatro, y 2 Bares Mojados, Disco, Tiendas de Souvenir en los lobbys, 2 Centros de Negocios (servicios de teléfono, Internet y fax) Servicio Médico, 4 Salas de conferencias, 2 piscina con Jacuzzi y áreas para niños.

FACILIDADES EN LAS HABITACIONES

Junior Suites con 2 camas ¾ ó 1 cama king, todas las habitaciones equipadas con: Teléfono, TV vía satélite, baño privado con bañeras y ducha, secador de pelo, agua caliente y fría, caja de seguridad, minibar con agua, cervezas y refrescos (reposición diaria), aire acondicionado, corriente 220 volt, balcón o terraza, plancha y tabla de planchar. Máxima ocupación 3 adultos o 2 adultos con un niño.
Igualmente tenemos disponibles Junior Suites Ocean View y Suites

OTROS SERVICIOS INCLUIDOS

• Piscina adultos y área especial para niños
• Canchas de tenis Animación diurna y nocturna
• Voleibol y Beach tenis
• Beach Tenis.
• Petanca/ Boccia
• Animación diurna y nocturna
• Iniciación al buceo
• Deportes náuticos no motorizados (catamarán, windsurf, snorkel, Kayack, etc )
• Estacionamiento
• Mini Club ( Niños de 4 a 12 años)
• Bebidas nacionales y selección de bebidas internacionales
• Bicicletas

SERVICIOS NO INCLUIDOS

• Renta de autos
• Servicios médicos
• Buró de turismo
• Tiendas
• Deportes Náuticos Motorizados
• Centro de Negocios (servicios de teléfono, Internet y fax)
• Cambio de moneda
• Oficina de correos
• Servicio de Niñera
• Lavandería
• Bebidas Internacionales Premium (Carta de Bebidas)
• Servicio de Habitaciones 24 hrs
• Paquetes de boda disponibles.

SERVICIOS PRIMERA FASE DEL PUEBLO TURISTICO (MAYO 2009):

Este hermoso y espectacular centro de ocio, de más de 45000 m2 de servicios y facilidades, único en su tipo en toda la Isla de Cuba, perfectamente diseñados para ofrecer a todos nuestros clientes una satisfacción garantizada, estará provisto de: centro comercial (tiendas de artesanía, souvenir, joyería etc.…), oficina de correos, salón de belleza, Club Cubano, Gimnasio, un fabuloso y lujoso Spa, una Plaza para espectáculos.

Dentro del Pueblo Turístico en su primera fase nos encontraremos con los siguientes servicios gastronómicos:

Restaurante Japonés
Restaurante Gourmet
Restaurante Italiano
Beer garden & Hamburguesería
Piano Bar
Heladería $
Discoteca $
Bar Bolera $

Servicios que ofreceremos en el Gran SPA: Salón de Belleza, Boutique, Sauna para Hombre, Sauna para hombres y para mujeres, Piscina de Relax, Piscina Fría, Piscina caliente, Baño de vapor Unisex, Ducha Vichy, Chorrojet, Suite de tratamientos, Sala de Fangoterapia, Sala de Hidroterapia, 4 Salas de masaje integral, 2 Palapas de masaje en exteriores, 3 Palapas de Relax.

La segunda fase del Resort contará con 2 hoteles más, y la en segunda fase del Pueblo Turístico adicionaremos 4 Restaurantes temáticos, 6 bares, salones de reuniones y área de juegos infantiles.

Además en esta fase inauguraremos el Club Premium del Resort, que contará con 100 habitaciones exclusivas para satisfacer las necesidades y demandas de nuestros clientes más exigentes.