| The All Inclusive Luxury Hotel Paradisus in Varadero | | | | should expect in a luxury hotel whether or not it is in |
| Cuba is a great place for a Cuba Family Holiday. | | | | Cuba. The way you are looked after by the staff it |
| With 421 air-conditioned guest roomsof which 408 | | | | top class. |
| are Junior Suites, 12 suites and 1 Garden Villa, all with | | | | It is a good idea to bring little gifts for the room |
| a private balcony or terrace, the all inclusive Paradisus | | | | maids, they seem to appreciate this as much as any |
| Cuba, located on the beautiful Rincon Frances Beach | | | | money. |
| Varadero is ideally positioned for a Cuba family | | | | The Rincon Frances Beach outside the Paradisus |
| holiday. | | | | Hotel is beautiful, definitely the nices t in the |
| This huge luxury hotel does of course contain most | | | | Varadero area, and the beauty of an all inclusive |
| of the facilities you would expect for the perfect | | | | holiday is that watersports are free, and as befits a |
| Cuba family holiday. You will find several restaurants | | | | luxury hotel, there were plenty of sunbeds. |
| and bars, a beauty salon, and shops. The Leisure | | | | If swimming off the beach isn't for you, then you'll |
| facilities include swimming pools, children's pool, fitness | | | | just love the huge pool, which has a shallow end that |
| centre with gym and sauna and facilities for horse | | | | is great for the children. No shortage of sunbeds, or |
| riding, cycling, tennis, windsurfing, sailing, kayaking, | | | | shady spots and a really nice swim up bar. |
| diving and snorkelling. | | | | Pool is very big and has a decent shallow end for kids |
| The transfers to Varadero and the hotel takes about | | | | which was good for us. Again, tons of sunbeds all |
| thirty minutes, and you will find as you arrive the bell | | | | around the pool and plenty of shaded areas if you |
| boys are extremely quick and efficient with your | | | | want it. Swim up bar is a must and we met lots of |
| suitcases. Whilst this is exactly what you would | | | | folks there. |
| expect from any luxury hotel, somehow they make | | | | The Paradisus has really nice well maintained grounds |
| it seem more special, perhaps that is just Cuba!! | | | | to walk around in, but one thing to be wary of |
| You'll be offered a glass of champagne and told all | | | | especially in the evenings is the mosquitos. They are |
| about the resort, then whisked to your room in a | | | | nasty and despite sprays being placed on tables they |
| golf cart along with your luggage | | | | can force you inside to eat. |
| One piece of advice before you ever arrive at the | | | | Even the plentiful and free good quality alcohol |
| Paradisus is to phone and ask for a second floor suite | | | | including huge amounts of champagne doesn't seem |
| overlooking the beautiful beach. The rooms are a little | | | | to deter them!! |
| old fashioned but you'll find a large balcony a decent | | | | You could brush your teeth in champagne , but most |
| bathroom, a TV, and a well stocked drinks fridge. | | | | guests will use bottled water, although the ice in |
| Another tip is to make your restaurant bookings | | | | drinks appears perfectly safe. |
| before you arrive. There are four restaurants at the | | | | If you have children then there is a kids club and a |
| Paradisus that you need bookings for, so get in early!! | | | | baby crèche type club which is airconditioned |
| You can't arrive for dinner in these restaurants and | | | | and indoors. |
| get a table without a reservation. The hotel only | | | | For kids, there is a kids club and a babies club. We |
| seems to employ enough catering staff to cover | | | | used the babies club and it was indoor and air |
| bookings. | | | | conditioned which was good. |
| The general buffet restaurant that you don't need a | | | | Alcohol is free and plentiful. There are bottles of |
| reservation for serves breakfast and lunch as well as | | | | champagne everywhere. There are bottles outside all |
| dinner. | | | | of the restaurants when you are going for breakfast, |
| Overall the standard of the food is good, indeed in | | | | lunch and dinner. The waitresses will just keep |
| many cases better than good, but no more than you | | | | topping you up! Its wonderful. |