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Has anyone been to this area of Cuba? We’ve  atrip booked for the first week in April at the Delta Las Brisas. Any info on the resort or the area would be much appreciated. cheers, john

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> Has anyone been to this area of Cuba? We’ve  atrip booked for the first > week in April at the Delta Las Brisas. Any info on the resort or the area > would be much appreciated. > cheers, > john

Two years ago we stayed at the Delta SierraMar Club Resort which is on the south side of the eastern tip of the island (but in that general off the beaten path corner of Cuba).  It is incredibly scenic and mountainous but we did not stray off the hotel property — there was nowhere to go!! The Delta chain of hotels are quite good and we were pleased with our accommodation and food.  In yesterday’s Toronto Star, there was a listing of the top ten beaches in the world, and Holguin was one.  We enjoyed Cuba and would go back again, and I think the hotel you’ve chosen is comparable to ours so you should be pleased.  TIP:  We used US dollars and they tried to give us change in Cuban dollars — insist you get change in US dollars!!

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> Has anyone been to this area of Cuba? We’ve  atrip booked for the first > week in April at the Delta Las Brisas. Any info on the resort or the area > would be much appreciated. > cheers, > john

great beach – although I haven’t tried the one at the Delta – it’s man-made I think, about .5 km from the main beach. Main beach is about 1.5 km long, shade trees, great swimming, snorkeling (with a decent swim), and scuba Scenic area, people are super, rum & beer fine too. I’ve been there about 8 times, my last trip in Jan stayed with friends in Holguin, so didn’t get diving – only 1 afternoon at the beach. Sandy — plus tu brasses la merde, plus elle pu

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> Has anyone been to this area of Cuba? We’ve  atrip booked for the first > week in April at the Delta Las Brisas. Any info on the resort or the area > would be much appreciated. > cheers, > john

I went to the Delta Las Brisas last year (last wek of May/96) and have booked another trip for april 4-11/97. It’s a great hotel. The rooms are not large but very comfortable, request a room over looking the ocean in advance. If you wait until you arrive you will be put on a very long waiting list. The food is average, the service great. The beach in front of the Las Brisas isn’t the best waterwise (lots of seaweed) but you can walk along until you hit a better part of the beach (maybe ten minutes away). Guadlavaca is very small with not alot to do but it is very safe and the people there are very friendly. The rooms are airconditioned, the bathrooms have great water pressure and lots of hot water (just a tip, use the bathroom on the plane, don’t use the one at the airport). US dollars are the best to use. There is a neat beach bar/restaurant off the resort,three minute walk – but don’t walk, take a carriage ride which will take you around the village, drop you off at the restaurant and pick you up again for $5.00 US. Atnight they have a beach bombfire where a guy rides across the beach on a horse with a torch and lights the fire and then serenades the customers in spanish 0 really very romantic.I had their special (lobster tail, fresh fish fillet and rice for $15.00 US and it was excellent. If you have any specific questions feel free to email me. Where are you flying out of? Kar

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Hi John: I am going to the Delta in March as I had a FABULOUS holiday last year.  The food is excellent the people are great.  I highly recommend it! The beaches are lovely and clean.  If you want further info, feel free to e-mail me.  I am flying out of Pearson on Canadian Airlines–direct flight. The advice given to you by other posts is accurate–don’t use the restrooms at the Holguin airport. Mary

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> The advice given to you by other posts is accurate–don’t use the restrooms at > the Holguin airport.

there’s a new terminal – looks nice – but only had a minute there and didn’t inspect the washrooms. and if you wanna save a $, Club Guardalavaca & Villas Turrey are fine places. Turrey has the 2 best bartenders on the island. Joseph y Abel both of those hotels are close to the natural beach – and dive shop. Sandy > Mary

– plus tu brasses la merde, plus elle pu

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I stayed at this hotel in July 1996. Accomodations were good (you must try to get an ocean-view!). The beach is man-made and sufficient. The Guardalavaca beach is far better and was rated one of the best beaches in the Caribbean (saw that in a magazine somewhere). It’s within walking distance (or a horse-drawn buggy-ride away) from the Delta hotel. This is a public beach and has lots of local flavour (beach cafes, etc.). Other tips..take the Holguin city tour; check out the Rio de Mares/Rio de Luna hotels (2 neighbouring European-run hotels). These are nearby..US$5 taxi ride. There, you can use the (excellent) beach and have dinner (you’ll have to pay for dinner). Have a good trip. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text -> Has anyone been to this area of Cuba? We’ve  atrip booked for the first > week in April at the Delta Las Brisas. Any info on the resort or the area > would be much appreciated. > cheers, > john

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> . The beach is man-made and sufficient. The > Guardalavaca beach is far better

I second that Benoit

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