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In the News (Thu 26 Nov 09)

  
  Varadero
Varadero is the largest resorts complex in the Caribbean, national tourists started to coming here in 1872, but the international development didn't begin until 1930's when the US chemical millionaire Irenee Dupont Nemours built a large estate on the peninsula.
Varadero is Cuba's premier beach resort, set on a sheltered peninsula with what many claim to be one of the finest beaches in the Caribbean.
Among excursions from Varadero are a Jungle Tour on jet skis through the waterways, a submarine trip to the offshore reefs, a boat trip on the Canimar River, helicopter trip to the Yumuri Valley and the nearby Bellamar Caves.
www.netssa.com /varadero.html   (757 words)

  
 Varadero travel guide - Wikitravel
Varadero is a relatively exclusive part of Cuba, abundant with private hotels, beach and the country's only full golf course.
The clubhouse at the Varadero Golf Course (this was the old Dupont Mansion) has an extensive menu and a lovely setting overlooking the ocean on one side, the golf course on the other.
In the town of Varadero, there is everything from open-air marketplace-type food stalls, to the local version of fastfood - Pollo Loco (pronounced Po-Yo Lo-Ko, or crazy chickens), hamburguesas con queso (cheesburgers), sandwiches (surprisingly, pressed Cuban sandwiches are hard to find), the odd pizza joint, to restaurants serving sit-down dinners and lunches.
wikitravel.org /en/Varadero   (815 words)

  
 Varadero Beach, Hotels and resorts, Cuba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
The charm of the beach, the kindness of the sun and the pleasure of the Caribbean all in one; over 20 km-fine sand-shore and crystal-clear waters, along with a privileged position in the Caribbean, Varadero enjoys an exceptional place among international beaches.
Pure air, clean and safe beaches, four and five star-hotels close to the sea and entertainment everywhere are granted.
Varadero is the materialization of anyone's dream about holidaying: with the family, alone or with us.
www.cuba.tc /Varadero/CuVaraderoHotels.html   (110 words)

  
 Varadero Beach, Hotels & resorts, Cuba   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Located on one of world’s finest beaches - Varadero Beach - Grand Lido Varadero welcomes couples and singles 16 years old and older, combining an atmosphere of elegance, harmony with nature and relaxation, with the unique hospitality of the Cuban people.
This resort is thirty (30) minutes away from Varadero International Airport, ninety (90) minutes away from Havana International Airport and ten (10) minutes from downtown Varadero.
Located 5 km from the center of Varadero, on the ocean next to the Dolphinarium, this hotel has two separate buildings, one of four floors and one of six floors.
www.cuba.tc /Varadero/VaraderoHotels.html   (1850 words)

  
 Varadero Hotels - Reservations of Varadero Hotels with Gran-Caribe.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Varadero began to be developed as a summer vacation resort in the 1940s, but it wasn't until the last ten years that its network of hotels and other facilities was given an unprecedented boost.
Varadero is a free port and has exceptionally good conditions for scuba diving, deep-sea fishing, yachting and other water sports.
Varadero's Juan Gualberto Gómez International Airport receives direct flights not only from other parts of North and Central America and the Caribbean but also from Europe, South America and Africa.
www.grancaribe.cu /english/varadero.asp   (1214 words)

  
 Cuba-Junky | Varadero
The Varadero beach became the center of the rich and famous.
The city of Varadero which extends over 14.4 square km and has a population of approximately 8.000, accounts for 55% of each hotel rooms in Cuba.
Varadero has 32 wellestablished diving sites at Matanzas bay and on the western side of Sabana-Camaguey archipelago, home of a must for any experienced diver: the Ojos del Megano Blue Hole, and enormous under-water cave located between the Los Cabezotes and Mega-no Chico reefs, at the Bay of Cadiz.
www.cuba-junky.com /matanzas/varadero-home.htm   (2306 words)

  
 Varadero, Cuba Package Vacations from Canada
Varadero is the first beach that comes to mind when we think about all-inclusive Cuban vacations.
Today, Varadero’s main roads are lined with large all-inclusive resorts and the village is home to 20,000 Cubans, but you can still walk for miles on unspoiled beaches.
Varadero is also home to Cuba’s first 18-hole championship golf course, a short walk from the Melia Los Americas.
www.tripcentral.ca /trip/PACK/CUBA/VARADERO/index.html   (602 words)

  
 Varadero: The Good Life!
Varadero, the best beach in the Caribbean, once the exclusive playground of the Dupont family, is now open for the World to see and enjoy.
But, there is more to Varadero than beach...world famous golf, scuba diving, horseback riding, visits to old Varadero and Josone Park are just a few of the things for visitors to do in order to avoid too much sun.
After the visitor sees Varadero, it is only a short trip to Cardenas, Matanzas and her three rivers, or the Bay of Pigs for more wonderful diving and snorkeling.
www.varadero.net   (235 words)

  
 USA CUBA TRAVEL: Varadero, Cuba
Varadero also is the focal point for more than 10 virgin islets and marine floors offering over 40 types of coral, a wide variety of fish, lobsters, shrimp, crabs, sea-tortoises and more than 70 types of mollusks.
It was only during the 1950s that new construction projects began to spread, featuring vacation homes built for their owners so that they might rest during extended holiday periods.
Now Varadero is the undisputed tourist capital of Cuba and its most sought-after beach site, featuring almost 20 kilometers of surprising sands and a hotel industry in full development.
www.usacubatravel.com /varadero.htm   (833 words)

  
 Epinions.com - COMMUNISM'S BEST BEACH, VARADERO CUBA
Varadero is a small town at some points only three or four streets wide, but crammed into this space are enough night clubs, bars, discos and restaurants to satisfy anyone's desires.
In Varadero attempts to curb this have been successful of late, due to the geography of the place.
Varadero is no longer the Bangkok of the Caribbean that it was in the early 1990's.
www.epinions.com /content_2189467780   (1144 words)

  
 Varadero - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
However, hotels began to appear in the 1950s and after the Cuban Revolution in 1959, the beach's many mansions were expropriated from their rich owners.
The number of American tourists visiting Varadero, although increasing, has been limited because of the restrictions which prevent U.S. citizens from flying directly from the U.S. to Cuba.
Juan Gualberto Gomez Airport (Varadero's airport) is the second-most important airport of the island after José Martí Airport in Havana.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Varadero   (374 words)

  
 Hotels Varadero Cuba - Venere.com
In one of the most beautiful areas in the world-famous Varadero beach, since late in 1991 the Meliá Varadero hotel, with its remarkable Cubanness, receives visitors from all parts of the world by promoting diverse manifestations of the national culture...
The Tryp Península Varadero hotel is located in Varadero, Cuba s tourist resort par excellence and also one of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Hotel Iberostar Varadero, opened in late 2004, is spread on three buildings scattered through beautiful landscaped gardens, in a peaceful location about 20-minute ride from the centre of Varadero.
en.venere.com /hotels_varadero   (735 words)

  
 Twohigs Worldwide Holidays - Cuba - Varadero from Ireland
Varadero is approximately a 2 hour drive from Havana and is the premier Cuban resort along 12 miles of beautiful palm-fringed white sandy beaches.
Many argue that Varadero beach is the best in the Caribbean and with our carefully selected choice of hotels and watersports, Varadero is an excellent beach destination that can cater for both the most relaxed and the more energetic visitor.
The Playa Alameda Varadero, designed in traditional Andalusian style, is situated directly alongside the magnificent white sands of Varadero and right next to the Hicacos nature reserve and is approximately....
www.twohigs.com /cuba/varadero/varadero.htm   (311 words)

  
 Varadero travel guide
Cuba's premier beach resort and tourist Mecca, Varadero, is situated on a spit of land that reaches out into the Atlantic, a two-hour drive to the east of Havana.
Varadero is internationally known for its transparent waters and beautiful setting and is the largest resort complex in the Caribbean, with more than 50 hotels.
Varadero's largest shopping complex is Plaza America where fancy boutiques and all manner of shops cater to American-style consumerism.
www.world66.com /centralamericathecaribbean/thecaribbean/cuba/varadero   (334 words)

  
 Varadero - GoCuba.ca - Cuba Tourist Board in Canada
Varadero beach—some call it the world’s greatest beach—has long been the pride of Cuba, and a magnet for the rich and famous.
Southwest of Varadero, on the province's Caribbean coast, is the Zapata Peninsula, famous for its ecotourism and history.
The drive from Varadero takes you through Cienfuegos and stops in Trinidad for lunch at the Las Cuevas Motel, followed by a tour of the colonial city, with visits to the Romantic, Natural Sciences and Archaeological Museums.
www.gocuba.ca /en/destination_varadero.asp   (1606 words)

  
 Varadero Beach | Cuba | Cuban Beaches, Keys, Marinas & Diving
Varadero beaches shallowness allows swimmers to go several meters into the sea and have a good time at the wide sandbanks.
Varadero also stands out for its fine white sand of calcareous origin covering the length of the shore.
Varadero’s hotels much varied in architectural design, fit to perfection into this natural paradise favored by tourists and Cubans alike.
www.cuban-beaches.com /matanzas/varadero   (510 words)

  
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The new 2003 Varadero is likely one of the highlights at the ‘2003 International Motorcycle Showing in Munich, Germany, due to be held from September the 18th till September the 22nd The bodywork is redone and gives the bike a more dynamic appearance.
Varadero to operate at lower revs in all gears for a significant
Pannier outer cases are colour-matched with the Varadero's new bodywork.
users.bart.nl /~stikfort/new_models2003.html   (2097 words)

  
 Varadero beach hotels: best destination in Cuba. Varadero hotels.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Beach Varadero Cuba, the leading tourist destination, offers all inclusive hotels beach Varadero ideal to play golf, relax and enjoy with family and friends.
Varadero hotels are considered a marvelous refuge for couples and lovers and a world of fantasy for the whole family vacation.
Varadero, the Cuban tourist resort par excellence is located in Matanzas province.
www.solmeliacuba.com /destiny/index.php?destiny=3   (353 words)

  
 Quick Fang - Honda Varadero
V-Twins are notorious for using quite a lot of fuel compared to their 4-cylinder brethren but this poses no problems for the Varadero as a monstrous 25-litre fuel tank ensures that stops can be kept to a minimum.
Riding the Varadero long distance would be a breeze with the upright riding position combining with a well-padded seat and tall screen which make long stints a no fuss affair.
I only covered around 500 wet kilometres on the Varadero but did come to like the beast a little more each time I rode it which is a sure sign towards happy ownership.
www.mcnews.com.au /Testing/Honda/Varadero/Default.htm   (482 words)

  
 Varadero - National Parks International Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
It was an all-inclusive holiday and I would highly recommend going anywhere on holiday with this as you don't have to worry about food or drink, just spending money and we went for 2 weeks.
The people are very friendly in the resort in which we stayed in, which was Super clubs Ponterina, Varadero.
The hotel was two towers of seven floors each, but one was closed due to a Regatta (what they call maintenance work).
www.dooyoo.co.uk /national-parks-international/varadero   (239 words)

  
 Cuba diving | Varadero   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Varadero is Cuba’s most famous beach resort, extends along the northern coast of the Hicos Peninsula.
The sandy insular shelf descends gently here and has many coralline formations and a great diversity of fish.
Varadero is near 87 miles 140 km from Havana and just under 10 miles 16 km rs from Cardenas, where there is a unit specializes in underwater medicine, with a hyperbaric chamber.
www.varadero-travel.com /divingsite_10.html   (111 words)

  
 Images from Varadero, Cuba - photos of sightseeing in Cuba on Worldisround
Images of Varadero This is my album showing pictures from island, beaches and people whom we met on the street or at the airport.
I called this article "Images of Varadero" because in many situations we encountered many surprises, proud people who struggle to have decent life in difficult times.
Varadero is a beuatiful place, I'm very happy for you to have escaped the Calgary winter back in Nov. & Dec. 2002.
www.worldisround.com /articles/15969   (506 words)

  
 Varadero on 43 Places
Varadero has one of the best beaches I have ever seen.
As honeymooners we had our standard room upgraded to a private cottage, where we had breakfast served, and we were also given a lobster dinner (I always used to say hello to the lobsters in the tank at the grocery store, but I feel a bit guilty now).
Varadero has all the things you would expect of a package holiday destination, but without the americans.
www.43places.com /places/view/202684   (566 words)

  
 Varadero at night
And of course, there are opportunities to take part in marine sports, horse riding and bicycle tours, you have all range of choices.
Located: Playa Giron, Zapata Penninsula 90 km from Varadero.
A theme park where family tourists amidst typical plants and animal life, where there are examples of national Cuban culture and a varied cuisine.
www.varadero-travel.com /varadero_day_activities.html   (254 words)

  
 Varadero Hotels - Reservations of Hotels in Varadero, Cuba
The widest selection of hotels throughout Varadero, Cuba.
For all Varadero hotels, access to one of the top ten beaches in the world is guaranteed.
With discount hotels and resorts, Varadero is the ideal place for a holiday combining beach and nightlife.
www.varaderohotelbookings.com   (166 words)

  
 Why not the Varadero? - The HUBB
My reason not getting the Varadero, whitch acctually was one serious candidate, was the excessive fuel consumption, the centre of weight felt strange to me and too much plastic on it, felt strangely too soft indeed, but that wasn't that bad.
The Varadero has a larger tank and greater range, which is a plus but the Beemer has a center stand, fully adjustable suspension and stronger sub-frame.
But what really made the choice clear was this: I’d have to spend far more on making the Honda overland ready than the BMW and… during test rides on both I dropped the Honda in loose sand but not the BMW… that all I needed to see, thank you sir.
www.horizonsunlimited.com /hubb/which-bike/why-not-the-varadero-5004   (690 words)

  
 Honda Varadero - Jess and Theresa'sSite
This is Jess and Theresa's Honda Varadero, standing in front of the oldest Norman castle ever built, in Colchester, the oldest recorded town in Britain.
We thought that we would give a British view of Varadero riding, especially as our European friends have done so much for the cause already.
Whilst we would be pleased to receive your comments on any issue, please share any views that you may have with the rest of the community on the message boards above, especially by joining Richard's Varadero forum for International interest or the bikegroups forum for UK interest.
www.camulos.com /motor/varadero.htm   (212 words)

  
 für die SD01 Varadero (bis BJ 2002)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
jeder, der schon mal - aus welchen Grund auch immer - seine geliebte Varadero in die Horizontale gebracht hat, weiss, was ein guter Sturzbügel wert ist.
everybody who has ever brought his beloved Varadero to a horizontal position knows how precious good bars can be.
This report was just written to show you what can be done.
www.honda-varadero.de /436.html   (754 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
Auch Boddy hat kräftig an seiner 2002er Varadero geschraubt.
Momentan werden von Honda Rückrufschreiben verschickt, in denen den Besitzern von Varaderos der o.
Der unter tatkräftiger Unterstützung der Teilnehmer der Kässpatzenrallye 2004 entstandene Artikel "Gebrauchtberatung Honda Varadero" ist heute in der Zeitschrift MOTORRAD erschienen.
www.honda-varadero.de   (300 words)

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