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(Updated - April 18, 2010)

APRIL 2010 NEWS

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
GET $50 RHE BONUS OFFER CREDIT*

This Royal Hideaway Ensenachos promotion is for all new and existing bookings for guests arriving from May 1 to October 31, 2010. It is now available for all markets including Canada.

Click here or the button to find out more eligibility details and terms and conditions.

 
Get $50 CUC RHE Credit

Changes for the Summer Season from May 1 to October 31, 2010

• Royal Suites section and Royal Club Gourmet restaurant will be closed.
• Buffet breakfast served daily at the Ventanas buffet restaurant.
• If less than 200 guests, lunch will be served at Megano Pool restaurant,
   in case of rain, they will open Ventanas buffet restaurant.
• At dinner, the a la Carte restaurants will be closed 2 days a week, during
   these days dinner buffet will be available at the Ventanas restaurant.
   Subject to change based on occupancy levels.

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MARCH 2010 NEWS

-------- IMPORTANT NOTICE for Passengers Travelling To Cuba --------

As of May 1st, 2010, every person travelling to Cuba is required to have health insurance coverage to enter the country.

Under this new measure, coverage can be purchased at the point-of-entry into Cuba (airport) or in advance from foreign companies that have been approved by the Cuban government, see list below.

The measure decrees that tourists, foreigners with temporary residence in Cuba and Cubans living abroad who return to visit will have to be insured. It exempts diplomats and representatives of accredited international organizations.

Click here for a list of approved insurance companies, the list is not yet finalized as more may be added. Here is the list of coverage packages offered in Cuba.

For more information to help plan your next trip to Cuba, consult your travel agent, tour operator, your insurance company, or the Cuban embassy, consulate, or tourist board nearest you. Consult the Web sites of the Cuban Ministry of Tourism at www.gocuba.ca

We strongly recommend that you obtain your insurance documents before arriving in Cuba. This measure will prevent unexpected delays, unplanned expenditures, and possible communication problems, because transactions will mostly be in Spanish. Prepare in advance and leave with peace of mind!


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FEBRUARY 2010 NEWS

New Entertainment gallery album has been added, Faces of RHE gallery has new photos added. More to come...

Click here or above navigation bar to see the new RHE photo gallery.


Click here to read our new review for New Year's 2010.

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JANUARY 2010 NEWS

An exciting project development was created near Barcelo Hotel called "Santa Maria Pueblo", it has been soft openned since December 12, 2009 and is accessible to all guests from all hotels transported on a Pueblo replica red train.

CLICK HERE or new 'Pueblo' button above on the navigation bar to visit the Santa Maria Pueblo information page and see the photo gallery.


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DECEMBER 2009 NEWS

Have a Merry Christmas, Safe & Happy Holiday Season
and a Prosperous New Year!

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NOVEMBER 2009 NEWS

Notice:
As of November 1st, Royal Suites villas will be open and are available for booking with your favourite travel agent, tour operator online, and hotel directly.

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2009 NEWS

All New long awaited reviews are here! Summer 2009 Review & Renewal of Vows Ceremony Review, they are posted in The Reviews section.

Also, don't forget to check out the All New 2009 photo albums in the Photo Gallery section along with more new added photos in 'Faces of RHE' photo album.


Don't forget October is the last month for the popular $50 RHE Credit Offer promotion, see info in June - August news below. This is the final week for this offer.

RHE página de internet: La version en Español viene pronto.
RHE Website: Spanish version coming soon.


TRANSAT DISTINCTION
Occidental Preference Club

(From November 1st 2009 departures
to October 31, 2010)

 
Transat Distinction

New All Inclusive package included with your Transat Holidays bookings.
• Accommodation in rooms close to the beach and services (Hideaway section)
• 4 guaranteed reservations for à la carte dinners per week
• Chocolates in room on arrival
• Welcome gift in room
• 10% discount in spa
• Spa gift
• 1 private bar at the Ensenachos beach (from 11 am - 5 pm)


JUNE - AUGUST NEWS 2009

FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY - GET $50 RHE BONUS OFFER CREDIT*

This Royal Hideaway Ensenachos promotion is for all new and existing bookings for guests arriving from June 1 to October 31, 2009. At this time it is available only for the Canadian Market.

Click here or the button to find out more eligibility details and terms and conditions.

Also, please read the LOW SEASON NOTICE below regards to operations.

 
Get $50 CUC RHE Credit



MAY 2009 NEWS

LOW SEASON NOTICE (This will be in effect from May 1 – October 31)

Royal Hideaway Ensenachos will be revising its hours of operation for all its restaurants, bars and entertainment.

The buffet will be open for breakfast, with a dinner buffet available on two days per week and daily service offered at ala carte restaurant facilities. The Lobby Bar will open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m, other bars hours will vary depending on occupancy levels. The Nighclub disco bar will be open late. Alcoholic drinks are also available through room service and in your stocked mini bar fridge in your room.

Daily activities and nightly entertainment will also vary depending on occupancy levels. Check your bulettin board at the bungalow entrance for up to date information and daily activities. Entertainment information is posted by the Lobby Bar.

NEW BAR OPENED AT ROYAL SUITES

A brand new bar has been opened at the Royal Suites Main Building, the bar is located inside the lobby just before the Royal Suite Gourmet Restaurant entrance. Guests can now enjoy a variety of alcohol drinks and specialty coffees before and after meals. Cheers!

NEW PHOTO ALBUMS ADDED

Check out the new Photo Gallery albums. You won't be disappointed, it's a Paradise waiting to be discovered!

 



APRIL NEWS 2009

NO CASES OF SWINE FLU IN CUBA

In Cuba, there has not been one single case of swine flu to date, nor have any patients displaying symptoms of the illness been admitted into Cuban hospitals, confirmed Dr. Luis Estruch Rancaño, deputy minister of Hygiene, Epidemiology and Microbiology at the Ministry of Public Health. THE Cuban Ministry of Public Health has announced in a note addressed to the population preventive measures that are being taken to prevent the A (H1N1) swine influenza (flu) virus from entering the country.

Click here
for more up-to-date Cuban Government info on swine flu at Gramma.

Click here to be directed to the Canadian Travellers Alert section where you will find a complete list of the most current topics making headlines today.

UPDATE: There are H1N1 cases in Cuba now, brought in by foreigners, but risk is minimal. Always take precautions by washing hands as you do at home and at work.

ROYAL SUITES VILLAS SECTION TO CLOSE THIS SUMMER

The Royal Villa Suites will be temporarily CLOSED for Maintenance and Repairs this summer from June 1, 2009 to October 31, 2009. This includes the Royal Club restaurant, swimming pool and Snack Bar. Ensenachos Beach is accessible.

If your Tour Operator or Travel Agent has sold you this package or is still selling, let them know or they should notify you.

Also, there are some exciting upgrades coming to the hotel which I cannot reveal yet as it is in approvals stage. Once, they are complete I will let you know. I will keep you posted if any further news comes up regards to Royal Suites, etc.



MARCH NEWS 2009

NEW IMPROVEMENTS AT RHE
  • New service from beverage push carts at the Main Lobby Hall sitting area
  • More entertainment variety in the evening during the week
  • Smoking is not allowed inside the Lobby Bar, now you can enjoy the clean air
  • New a-la-carte restaurant at Megano Pool (The Grill)
  • New Palapas and sunbeds at Megano beach as announced in August
  • Volleyball pit has been moved by the beach boardwalk. More palapas added.
  • 2 new mini-hobby cats purchased and all operational with existing ones
  • As announced in August, expanded Snack bar and Bar at Megano beach
  • New Mini bar open on Megano Beach by Bungalow 41/42 boardwalk
  • Bar and Snack bar now open at Ensenachos beach by the Seafood restaurant
  • New Palapas and sunbeds at Ensenachos beach as announced in August
  • New vehicle shuttle service between Main Lobby and Royal Club
  • New massage gazebos operational at Megano and Ensenachos beaches.
  • Handicap wheelchair ramp access to Ensenachos and Megano beaches
  • More selection in room-service menu
  • Canadian CTV Vancouver channel added to TV lineup (First in Cuba)
  • New chairs inside the buffett overflow restaurant section
  • New outdoor dolphin fountain added at Royal Club Building entrance



FEBRUARY NEWS 2009

TRIP UPDATE:
Just returned from our exciting 2-week return trip to RHE from Jan. 23 to Feb. 6, 2009. I am in the process of updating the website with new exciting pages, new review, Faces of Royal Hideaway photos, and more beautiful resort photos, 360 degree virtual QuickTime videos, etc.

My wife and our friends wife cried like a baby on our last day with the crying Cubans, LOL, saying goodbye to everyone is very difficult, but it's the friends and memories we've made there.

CAUSEWAY UPDATE:
2 bridges are still under repair, 1 bridge nearly finished and useable. The causeway is in good shape, constant maintenance is in progress throughout.
The hotel resort is also in excellent shape after 3 hurricanes in Cuba in 2008.

cheers, Rafal and Danielle



JANUARY NEWS 2009

CUC EXCHANGE RATE:
The hotel average rate was around 1.3751 - 1.3871 last week of December and on January 1st the rate was 1.3461, you'll likely will get about $78-80 CUC for $100 CDN. Also check out the Cuban Currency Converter or click here for another exchange rate chart that can be a bit more accurate (in Spanish).

Click here for Climate in Cuba
and year round averages and more Cuba facts.


DECEMBER NEWS 2008

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday Season and Prosperous New Year!

WE HAVE OFFICIALLY BOOKED 6 TICKETS to RHE for 2 weeks!
We are returning for the 3rd time to this amazing Santa Clara region. We are leaving on January 23rd. Hope to see you there!
As there are 5 other resorts there besides RHE, the plane seating is filling up fast as some dates were sold out, especially our return flight.

Our AIR MILES® reward miles Giveaway contest is running to a positive response. Don't forget to enter and 'Thank You' again for visiting our website.
Contest Closed.

ANOTHER CONTEST: I found another contest from Complexe Les Ailes Shopping Mall, it is in the heart of downtown Montreal, it offers you an unbeatable shopping experience and a great contest for shoppers who spend minimum $25! You can win a trip for 2 to Royal Hideaway Ensenachos! Hurry, contest ends Dec. 31st.
For more info visit: www.mernoel.com/en/users/prizes



NOVEMBER NEWS 2008

WEBSITE REDESIGNED,
New news page was added. See comments below.
As we are going to RHE in January for two weeks, I decided to refresh the site for the upcoming busy winter season and return with new updates, new pages and expanded photo gallery.

CONTEST LAUNCHED!
As we launched a new refreshed website, I am giving away AIR MILES® reward miles along with 10% Coupon for Spa Massage at RHE.



SEPTEMBER NEWS 2008

Received another HURRICANE UPDATE from RHE. NO DAMAGES.

The hotel and the entire employees with their family are OK thanks God nothing happened. On behalf of the entire employees and myself we thank you so very much for your concern.

Agnes


AUGUST NEWS 2008

I have received email from Agnes Yousif, as you see they are working hard to keep everyone happy.

The change we have done for the time been we have changed the sun beds completely in Ensenachos beach and we add more “palapas” or umbrella at the beginning of Ensenachos beach, which is close by Punta Pirate seafood restaurant, this part could be used by the hotel guests from SPA and Royal Hideaway if they want and there is bathroom and bar close by.

By the end of Ensenachos beach which is exclusive for Royal Villa suite guests we have changed their sun beds too.Please fine the attached picture of the kind of sun bed we are using right now in our two beaches.
 

Regarding the Megano beach we have added more Palapas and change 50% of their sun beds and I request the owner to change the rest otherwise will be big problem with the guest during high season. We have expanded the beach bar, and added a small Palapa Hut for the grill sandwiches, pizza, and burgers we offer on the beach and we are waiting for the owner approval to make a Ranchon Restaurant on the beach hope we get this approval soon in order to make it ready for the high season.

Because of the low occupancy we just keep one snack in SPA section open plus mini buffet with barbeque under the big Palapa which is near by the pool area.
Regarding the rooms the three sections of the hotel are all open this summer and we give our guest room up to their reservation of course not all the bungalows or royal suite villas are open, we open just up to the occupancy.

That’s all about our hotel right now.

Best regards and hope to be in touch always.

Agnes Yousif
General Manager




August HURRICANE UPDATE:

NO DANGER, but a lot of rain and wind.
Some sections on causeway had to be repaired along with 2 bridges that are under repair with one bypass created. Pedestrian Walkway Bridge to Megano Beach repaired.

 
 
DID YOU KNOW?
 


"Cuban Spanish is generally spoken much more rapidly than Spanish in Mexico or Central America, and it contains many idioms. Que bola? (How's it going?), le da chango! (that's amazing!) and esta infumable! (that's terrible!) are but a few of the common expressions. Cubans also tend to slur their speech, omitting certain consonants and blurring words together."


"Cabarets (espectaculos) featuring skimpily clad showgirls and lots of flashing color and fabulous music are an integral part of Cuban culture. Every town has at least one, drawing Cuban couples on weekends. The largest show, Havana's Tropicana, has been running nonstop since New Year's Eve 1939."


"Royal Hideaway Ensenachos has different daily performances in the Auditorium and also in the Main Lobby in the evenings, don't miss it."


" The Montecristo No. 4 is the most popular cigar in the world, and is the standard by which other Cuban cigars are judged. They have a unique characteristic spicy flavour, and taste like a Cuban cigar should. In 1963, the Cohiba cigar brand was launched in tribute to revolutionary leader Fidel Castro. When it was first introduced, the brand was reserved only for Fidel and friends of the Revolution. It was released for commercial sale to the public in 1982. The Cohiba factory is the first cigar factory staffed exclusively with women cigar rollers."

Holidays & Celebrations

January 1
New Year's Day
and Liberation Day

January 28
Anniversary of Jose Marti

February 24
Beginning of the Revolution of 1895

March 13
Anniversary of the attack on the Presidential Palace

April 19
Victory of the Bay of Pigs

May 1
International Workers Day

July 25 to 27
Celebration of National Rebelliousness

October 8
Anniversary of the death of Ernesto "Che" Guevara

October 10
Celebration of the Wars for Independence Day

December 16-26
Las Parrandas de Remedios Festival

December 24
Las Parrandas de Remedios Festival
Competition/Fireworks

December 25
Christmas Day

December 31
End of the Year
Public Holiday


 
 
     
 

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