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The Tryp Peninsula and Paradisus Varadero, both in Varadero, high quality resorts, as is the amazing Paradisus Rio De Oro in Holguin. The Iberostar Varadero not far behind.
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I stayed at the SuperClubs Breezes Varadero in 2002. I thought it was nice. Not the greatest resort I ever stayed at, but still decent. The buffets were very good, and the beach grill was excellent (we slipped the guy a $20 tip and he brought us unlimited steak and lobster - this was back in the days when US were still allowed).
It's close enough to Varadero that you can go in for the day. I'd definately recommend going to Havana - think about staying overnight at least one night.
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While not brand new the Iberostar Laguna Azul in Varadero is only 18 mos. old and has received lots of positive input though I haven't been there yet myself.
Having stayed at other Iberostar resorts in Dom. Rep., Mexico and Cuba they do the all inclusive resort experience very well.
While not brand new the Iberostar Laguna Azul in Varadero is only 18 mos. old and has received lots of positive input though I haven't been there yet myself.
Having stayed at other Iberostar resorts in Dom. Rep., Mexico and Cuba they do the all inclusive resort experience very well.
I've stayed in Iberostar Laguna Azul November last year and I wouldn't believe it is 18 month old. More like 5-7 years old at least, unless you talking about some isolated building or block which may have been refurbished?
Anyway the hotel was quite ok, I liked it except total absence of Wifi, only guest computers at lobby.
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Originally Posted by another_shot
I've stayed in Iberostar Laguna Azul November last year and I wouldn't believe it is 18 month old. More like 5-7 years old at least, unless you talking about some isolated building or block which may have been refurbished?
Late 2009, according to this news article, so slightly older than my memory recalled but still not even 3 years old.
FWIW the Riu Varadero is not quite 2 years old having opened in Oct. 2010 but have heard varying reports of it's quality and is barely in the top 20 on Trip Advisor IIRC.
