Sandals Royal Hicacos, Varadero, Cuba.
Oct 8th, 2002, 02:41 AM
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Sandals Royal Hicacos, Varadero, Cuba.
Some of you may be aware that there have been several "false starts" regarding when this resort is open.<BR><BR>Are there any posters on here (or do you know anybody) actually booked to go during October?<BR><BR>According to the latest information I have it should be open NOW but I'm not so sure....<BR><BR>Regards<BR>Martin
Oct 11th, 2002, 04:40 PM
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Sandals Hicacos is NOT OPEN....it is scheduled to open early November --even that is pushing it...I would say it will be December before they are fully operational.....Originally they were to open in the Spring time....I saw the resort in July, and the rooms were finished (most), the foundations and everything built, but nowhere from being finished!!
Oct 13th, 2002, 05:15 AM
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Hi Laura<BR><BR>Thanks for the information.<BR><BR>You seem very certain that it isn't open. Are you able to say what your source is as I have information (second-hand) that it is open NOW?<BR><BR>I'm not doubting that you are correct - just want to compare your information to mine.<BR><BR>Thanks<BR>Martin
Oct 22nd, 2002, 03:09 PM
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We toured SANDALS last Friday,it was supposed to open the next day.I laughed in our guides face.I personnaly counted over 30 workers, and by that, I mean construction workers.We were allowed to see one room, a garden suite, absolutely gorgeous,well appointed,nice double soaking tub in all rooms,at least that's what we were told.The main restaurant, a most incredible structure,called the "Caribe"was not open,plywood all over the room.Their is no sea view,at all.Painters were evreywhere, electricians running wire,in my opinion,I would'nt book this property for at least another 3-4 months.As I said, it will be a fabulous property but just not now.One thing I thought was neat ,was their fitness centre, it;s open air, under a thatched roof,really nice.
Nov 6th, 2002, 02:41 PM
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It is definatly open and there are pictures posted on the web at: http://homepage.ntlworld.com/martin.dearnley/index.html<BR><BR>Along with a full trip report of people that went from the UK. It sounds great, not all the rooms were finished, but being that it is low season they don't need them all right now anyway. Hope this clears things up, and that it gives the people who are going soon a little peace of mind.
Nov 7th, 2002, 08:15 AM
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I've had to move that trip report. You will now find it here:<BR><BR>http://homepage.ntlworld.com/martin.dearnley/cuba
Nov 7th, 2002, 06:02 PM
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Thank you soooo much for the site with the pictures! I was getting really worried about the resort not being open in time for my trip there next <BR>March 28, 2003.<BR><BR>I'm planning on getting married and spending my honeymoon there so surely you can understand my insecurities! <BR>But i've got to say that the pictures have really helped me put my mind at ease.<BR><BR>Thank you so much for your generosity!<BR><BR>Sincerely,<BR><BR>N.Romanin<BR> Montreal, Canada
Nov 23rd, 2002, 01:48 AM
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Thanks for the information and photos.<BR><BR>I booked this holiday in March of this year as a surpise 10th Wedding Anniversary present for my wife and we visit Cuba in mid March next year.<BR><BR>The reports had been worrying me for months but it is great to see how the resort looks now.<BR><BR>Again many thanks for taking the time to collate the report.<BR><BR>Neil<BR>Cambridge<BR>UK
Dec 3rd, 2002, 02:04 PM
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A valued travel agent of ours stayed at the newly opened Sandals W/O Nov.18.02.<BR>She and her husband loved it.<BR>Best Sandals she has seen.<BR>Freindly courteous staff , Excellennt beach etc.<BR>She liked so much , they went back W/O Dec.2.02.<BR>Good recommendation , We booked for W/O Dec.28.
