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:DJust posted our review of Melia Las Americas – 3 weeks late but as soon as I got back I was off on business to the Great White North – from one extream to another – hope the review is helpful.

Rosered

Hmmmmmmmmmm interesting about seat selection with SunwingI booked with Sunwing and was charged $100 for my husband and myself RETURN for seat selection which is not bad – we are in the 4th seat from the front ……………..at first I thought she meant each way but No – it was just $100 for both of us return.Never flown Sunwing before but from what Ive heard I’m looking forward to it

Rosered

ewka – where are you staying?

Let me know what the weather is like when you get back – I am so desperate for some REAL HOT sunshine……and ohhhhhh the sound of the waves – I can hardly concentrate at work lol

sea – pools

;)RELAXATIONI can’t wait……………….CUBA here I comeStayling at Melia Las AmericasFlying Sunwing

Yippppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

mojhitos……………sounds awesome (but what is a mojhito)?Im real crazy,excited and work shy right now – fly on the 4th October1st time to cuba – staying at Melia Las Americas – sure its nice (the pictures looked nice)ohhhhhhhhhhhh I want SUN – not nowRIGHT NOWlol

Rose

Oh AND I forgot – if you are getting unsolicited emails DELETE THEM – do not trust AT ALL most are scamsYou have no idea who these people are NEVER give money upfront

delete – delete – delete

It is VERY rare that these kinds of companies are able to offer "really good deals" better than going direct – personally I don’t trust them. I would not give them a PENNY – there are enough deals out there without having to pay for the privilage.Go direct to the tour operator/carrierIf it sounds to good to be true "then it is" The only good deal is when YOU save money – not pay to save (if that makes sense)

Rosie

:DCuba. U.S. bypasses embargo, sells food to Havana Some good newsBypassing its trade embargo on communist Cuba, the United States yesterday announced $250 million in "farm sales" to Havana after hurricanes Gustav and Ike devastated Cuba’s crops.The licences for agricultural sales, which include food and construction materials, were approved after Ike lashed Cuba a week ago and "wood, a material essential to rebuilding, is included," read a State Department memo delivered to reporters at the U.S. Interests Section in Havana.State Department officials in Washington on Monday said they regretted that Cuba rejected up to $5 million in aid for the hurricane victims.

Believe it or not (this suprised me) on the news yesterday it actually said Hurricain Season officially is at its peak in 3 days (hence my comment)HOWEVER – I know what your thinking – they could be wrongwellYou could be right.

Was just reporting from the news. I just hope that things start to improve for Cuba.

Another 3 days before the hurricain season is actually in full swing – current situation from Reuters

Ike weakened to a Category 2 storm with 100 mph (160 kph) after roaring ashore in northeastern Cuba late on Sunday near Punta Lucrecia, about 510 miles southeast of Havana.

At 11 a.m. (1500 GMT), Ike was 45 miles west-southwest of Camaguey, Cuba, heading west at 14 mph (23 kph), the U.S. National Hurricane Center said, adding that Cuba could see up to 20 inches of rain.

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro, who has taken to writing columns since handing over power to his brother Raul, wrote on Sunday that the flow of international aid to Cuba since Gustav showed that it had many friends who wanted to help.

Here’s hoping things start to improve

Just spoken to Sunwing – all is ok – while they have used Zoom for some of their destinations I have been told today that they will use another carrier and that its only certain routes that would be effected. I even asked how their company was doing – I’m sure they told me the truth and said they were just fine and passengers had no need to worry at all……..pheeeeeeeeewYup off to Melia Las Americas 4th October flying from MontrealI can’t wait

I wondered if there would be a ripple effect – we go with Sunwing to Cuba in October and I have to say I’m feeling a bit nervous.Please update us – this is really useful informationCheers

Rosered

Have been to breezes 4 times – first 3 were fantastic – the last time we went was 2 years ago and I have to be honest I was rather dissapointed with the condidtion of the hotel – ALTHOUGH I will say we always enjoy whever we go and are not complainers – it just needed some updating and we had alot of boozers (and believe me we like a drink to) also maybe the tide changed but alot of seaweed brought in by the tide – they do clear the beach EVERY morning before you venture down and the staff are 90% very good.Took a wonderful trip to Rose Island would go there a million times – also went to cabbage beach – which I loved CLEAr BLUE water and pina coladas in a coconut – the bestif its 4 days I’m sure it will be fine.

HOWEVER – on saying that

Thanks so much – have done this trip in Bahamas, Greece and other places and always had a great expereince but thought it was worth checkingAppreciate the comments

Rosie

Just a warning today Zoon Airlinesannounced it is seeking creditor protection because of "acutely difficult" trading conditions in the airline industry. But in a statement, the company said it will continue to operate its routes between Canada, the United Kingdom and the United States.

I belive some people have already been stranded and while they say they will continue to operate they have not been paying their bills – anyone booked with them or thinking of booking ensure you ahve your insurance and keep your eyes open on updated news.

Hi would like some help pleasewe are staying at Melia Las Americas in October (have never been to cuba before)Has anyone been on the catamaran trip or the safari jeep trip we do plan on going to Havana but would like a few other optionsAny comments would be very welcomeCheers

Rosie

Thanks so much everyone – however a few more little questions1) Karen you mentioned the VIP room at the airport – can you please tell me more and how I book this (I want to feel like a VIP for once in my life)lolExactly how long is the flight to cuba and why are they at such unusual times especially coming back…………….

Rosie

Pheeeeeew thanks so much – after reading this link at first I can’t even type what was going through my head lol – and your right – you make your own holiday what it is – as for the somewhat exaggerated posts – please think of us worry worts and try and put in perspective – the thought of 60 yer old females with young 17/18 year old boys blew my mind (I was brought up in a convent after all) and NO I’m no nun……….lolThanks for the reassurances I feel much better and am back to being OVER excited about our trip in October………………

Rosered

OMG……………..we are going to Varadero in October – it will be our first visit to Cuba and it was MY IDEA……….we are staying at Melia Las Amercias anyone know if its OK there?And they do it in the BUSHES?????????????

Rosered

Thanks for your comments ratherbeonthebeach (so wouldI)Regarding the golf – as I’m a fair weather golfer and don’t play often – I think it would be silly not to have a game or two while I’m there (do they rent golf clubs)? might save me bringing mine over.As for it being a low key resort 40ish plus – thats fine with me as I’m also in my forties (and hanging on to them)lol and hubby is in his early 50’s – we always havea great time wherever we go so I’m not worried – I think going with a good attiude makes a big difference, if you don’t want problems – don’t look for them.Just a note – I noticed your been on three cruises – I went on my first last year to Alaska – its a must – ABSOLUTLEY FANTASTIC.I read your full feedback thanks for the link it was very worthwhileCheers

Rosered

	Great info thanks to you all – now I have to think of other questions regarding our trip to Melia Las Amercias…….I can’t wait 2 months to go yipeee

???Hi we are flying to Cuba via Sunwing – has anyone flown with them before – would like to get some idea of how small the seating space is and if its worth paying to upgrade to a roomier seat? Our flight is 7.30 in the evening. So sitting for 4 hours will be a challenge in itself.All comments/tips appreciated

Rose

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