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Quote: Originally Posted by pkitch Thanks for the info,my other half is asking if hair dryers and straighteners work ok out there? pkitch, many Cuban hotels, including the Blau Varadero, use 220V sockets so your equipment will work, you'll just need a UK to US plug adapter. Debbie's Caribbean Resort Reviews Forums - Electricity 201- List of Resorts/Hotels

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs. LowUFO Oh really? When are you getting married? We are looking to do it May 2011. My fiance is actually from England and we will be inviting some guests from there so hopefully they will be able to find decent packages. I am a little worried about the food, but most reviews seem pretty positive. How is the beach?? Beach is great and food is great. We're getting married this May (7 weeks to go!).

Quote: Originally Posted by Mrs. LowUFO yes, they are in different parts. I was just curious as to what people's thoughts were of the actual grounds of these 2 places. I'm sure both places are beautiful. Can't comment on the Princesa del Mar and I think you'll struggle to find many people who have been to both. What I can say is that you won't be disappointed with the Paradisus Rio de Oro. It's a beautiful resort, and I'm sure the same could probably be said for the Princesa; we're going to the Rio de Oro for our third time this year and have chosen it as our wedding venue.

Also worth considering the Paradisus Rio de Oro in Guardalavaca

Fix of the wrong list posted above .... Nov 2009 itsfinallyhere - November 16th, 2009 - Sirenis La Salina, Varadero Blooroze (Beth) - November 25, 2009 - Iberostar Varadero Dec 2009 ltoxopeu (Lori & Don) - December 3rd 2009 - Playa Pesquero, Holguin Niclec - December 16/09 - Melia Las Dunas Santa Maria Cuba Jan 2010 Melissa & Kent - January 5, 2010- Playa Pesquero Kat & Daryl - January 17, 2010 - Tryp Peninsula Amelie & Chad - January 20, 2010 - Breezes Bella Costa C & I - January 22, 2010 - Playa Pesquero N & R - January 25, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas K & G - January 26, 2010 - Iberostar Daiquiri Shannon & Phill - January 27, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas Feb 2010 Kevin and Dwana Feb 03, 2010 Bella Costa Varadero Tracy and Colin Feb 03, 2010 Iberostar Laguna Azul, Varadero Mark and Lolita Feb 12 2010 Iberostar Laguna Azul, Varadero Lori and Travis-February 14th, 2010-Barcelo Marina Palace Gladys and Hycy - February 15, 2010 - Iberostar Laguna Azul, Varadero Erin and Grant-February 16, 2010-Melia Las Dunas Erin and Francis-February 18, 2010-Melia Las Dunas March 2010 Jenna & Derek - March 1, 2010 - Barcelo Marina Palace Lillian & Mike - March 4 2010 - Blau Varadero Jennifer & Kris- March 17, 2010- Iberostar Laguna Azul jackobelle - March 17th 2010 - Blau Varadero Michelle and Jason- March 17th- Location to be confirmed soon!! April 2010 Lana&Craig- April 28th, 2010- Iberostar Varadero Krista & David - April 2 - Melia Varadero Siobhan & Robin - April 27 - Iberostar Laguna Azul Bethany & Jon - April 14 - Playa Costa Verde Jenny & Casey - April 15 - Barcelo Marina Palace Julie & Justin - April 20 - Brisas Guardalavaca Eric & Sylvie - April 27 - Melia Las Dunas Stacey & Ron (staceyg) - April 27 - Iberostar Varadero Melidell- April 28th - Melia Las Dunas May 2010 Anandie & Peter (Mrsaiello2b) - May 3, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas Krista & Josh (K'osh) - May 4, 2010 - Playa Pesquero Amanda & Adam - May 4, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria Sonya & Leon - May 4, 2010 - Iberostar Varasero Jessica & Jason - May 4, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria Lisa & Paul - May 5, 2010 - Iberostar Laguna Azul Grace and Adrian - May 6th, 2010 - Iberostar Laguna Azul Mandi & Mark - May 11th, 2010- Melia Las Dunas, Santa Clara, Cuba Sarah & Andrew - May 12th, 2010 - Paradisus Rio de Oro, Guardalavaca Jill & Alex (JTAlberta) - May 19, 2010 - Playa Persquero Chantelle & George - May 18, 2010 - Melia Varadero or Iberostar Laguna Azul June 2010 Stephanie&Luke - June 2, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Santa Clara July 2010 truelove4life (Rhea & Curtis) - July 2010 - exact day and resort is yet to be determined Sarah&Shaun - 12th July 2010 - Iberostar Varadero Oct 2010 Crystalballl - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Holguin HopelesslyBlissful - October 10th, 2010 - Blau Costa Verde, Holguin (not 100% sure) December 2010 Krishna69z - December 1, 2010 - Iberostar Laguna Azul Lisa1981 - December 9 2010 - Iberostar Laguna Azul April 2011 Janet and Larry(JNL)- Unknown May 2011 Ron and Mel - Iberostar Laguna Azul (or Iberostar Varadero, not 100% sure yet)

Can Grooms post? ;-) Added us to May 2010 Nov 2009 itsfinallyhere - November 16th, 2009 - Sirenis La Salina, Varadero Blooroze (Beth) - November 25, 2009 - Iberostar Varadero Dec 2009 ltoxopeu (Lori & Don) - December 3rd 2009 - Playa Pesquero, Holguin Niclec - December 16/09 - Melia Las Dunas Santa Maria Cuba Jan 2010 Melissa & Kent - January 5, 2010- Playa Pesquero Kat & Daryl - January 17, 2010 - Tryp Peninsula Amelie & Chad - January 20, 2010 - Breezes Bella Costa C & I - January 22, 2010 - Playa Pesquero N & R - January 25, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas K & G - January 26, 2010 - Iberostar Daiquiri Feb 2010 Kevin and Dwana Feb 03, 2010 Bella Costa Varadero Tracy and Colin Feb 03, 2010 Iberostar Laguna Azul, Varadero Mark and Lolita Feb 12 2010 Iberostar Laguna Azul, Varadero Lori and Travis-February 14th, 2010-Barcelo Marina Palace Erin and Grant-February 16, 2010-Melia Las Dunas Erin and Francis-February 18, 2010-Melia Las Dunas March 2010 Jenna & Derek - March 1, 2010 - Barcelo Marina Palace Lillian & Mike - March 4 2010 - Blau Varadero Jennifer & Kris- March 17, 2010- Iberostar Laguna Azul jackobelle - March 17th 2010 - Blau Varadero Michelle and Jason- March 17th- Location to be confirmed soon!! April 2010 Lana&Craig- April 28th, 2010- Iberostar Varadero Krista & David - April 2 - Melia Varadero Siobhan & Robin - April 27 - Iberostar Laguna Azul Bethany & Jon - April 14 - Playa Costa Verde Jenny & Casey - April 15 - Barcelo Marina Palace Julie & Justin - April 20 - Brisas Guardalavaca Eric & Sylvie - April 27 - Melia Las Dunas Stacey & Ron (staceyg) - April 27 - Iberostar Varadero Melidell- April 28th - Melia Las Dunas May 2010 Anandie & Peter (Mrsaiello2b) - May 3, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas Krista & Josh (K'osh) - May 4, 2010 - Playa Pesquero Amanda & Adam - May 4, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria Jessica & Jason - May 4, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Cayo Santa Maria Lisa & Paul - May 5, 2010 - Iberostar Laguna Azul Grace and Adrian - May 6th, 2010 - Iberostar Laguna Azul Mandi & Mark - May 11th, 2010- Melia Las Dunas, Santa Clara, Cuba Sarah & Andrew - May 12th, 2010 - Paradisus Rio de Oro, Guardalavaca Jill & Alex (JTAlberta) - May 19, 2010 - Playa Persquero Chantelle & George - May 18, 2010 - Melia Varadero or Iberostar Laguna Azul June 2010 Stephanie&Luke - June 2, 2010 - Melia Las Dunas, Santa Clara July 2010 truelove4life (Rhea & Curtis) - July 2010 - exact day and resort is yet to be determined Sarah&Shaun - 12th July 2010 - Iberostar Varadero Oct 2010 Crystalballl - October 20, 2010 - Playa Pesquero, Holguin December 2010 Krishna69z - December 1, 2010 - Iberostar Laguna Azul April 2011 Janet and Larry(JNL)- Unknown May 2011 Ron and Mel - Iberostar Laguna Azul (or Iberostar Varadero, not 100% sure yet)

I think it's 300 CUC travel costs (I think both him and his wife travel down)

Hi, you'll see I've linked my photographer's web page in my above message. He is based near Varadero I believe so we are covering transport costs down to Holguin. Good date for the wedding you've got, it's my birthday!

On the off chance... If anyone is getting married (or planning on getting married) in the above location on or around the 13th May 2010 and are considering hiring Peter Van de Maele (BEST DESTINATION WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY BY AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER PETER VAN DE MAELE SPECIALIZES IN DESTINATION WEDDINGS ACROSS THE GLOBE) as photographer please note I have booked him for the above date and that his travel costs can be shared between wedding parties. Regards Andrew

...a groom not a bride here! A quick hello - My fiancee and I are marrying at the Paradisus Rio de Oro, Guardalavaca, Cuba in May next year. Just browsing for tips and ideas for the day! Andrew.