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Riu Las Morlas, Varadero 09/04/2004
Reviewers Rating:  Excellent
Had a fantastic time (2 weeks) at the Riu Las Morlas resort. The resort is beautiful yet fairly small which means everything (beach, buffets, bars, swimming pool and rooms) are all in close proximity of each other, which is great. With only about 143 rooms available at this resort, you really get to know most of the people at the resort, giving it a sense of a friendly, community atmosphere.
The beach is simply amazing! Probably one of the best stretches of beach if not the best in all of Varadero. Straw huts are available but as with most resorts, you must get up fairly early (before 8:30am) to claim one with your towel.
The food was buffet style and fairly good with plenty of sauces and condiments available. It became repetitive after a while but there was always lots to choose from and quite a variety available, to satisfy your hunger. The bacon, custom prepared omelet’s, orange juice and ice cream were simply amazing!
The entertainment stage is quite small but the animation team does a great job to entertain everyone. Alian, Camillio and Alexis work non stop to entertain everyone from beach volleyball, to water polo, to dance lesson, exercising and stretching to taking out those who were interested, to the discos in town at night time. The animation staff was simply the best! All the bar tenders and hotel receptionists were also extremely friendly.
Cayo Blanco was a great excursion at $75 US. You visit a dolphin show and then take a Catamaran ride out to the most beautiful white sandy island with golden colour water. You do a little snorkeling as well and feast with fresh lobster. Definitely worth doing. The one day trip to Havana was also worth the $67. You visit Old Havana, a cigar store, a very large but beautiful cemetery as well lunch being provided in a nice restaurant. You also have time to bask in the culture and lifestyles of the Cuban people as you spend some time on your own and visit the many flea markets.
All in all it was a fantastic vacation and I would highly recommend this resort to everyone. The only thing I regret was not booking for three weeks. I will definitely be returning to this resort again!
Manny
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