Iberostar Varadero is everything you would expect and more. This was our second time here and we were given a terrific welcome with fruit plate, welcome back T shirts and rum in our room. We requested to be moved to the other side overlooking the garden and the very next day they had a room for us. Building 18, second floor - wonderful peaceful, close to beach.
The food and service was terrific as we had experienced before. Some people write reviews complaining about the food in Cuba, but that h[... read more]as never been our experience - but then we don't stay in 2 and 3 star resorts either. We ate fresh seafood everyday - especially shrimp and mussels for me. Eggs prepared right in front of you however you want them done for breakfast, also pancakes, French toast, hash browns, bacon -you name it. Pizza, pastas and burgers for those who can't get Canadian cuisine out of their sights. Salads, fruits, stews, casseroles, beef, pork, chicken, turkey, fresh baked bread at every meal - how much more can you ask for?
We usually go to Cuba in late January, but for other reasons had to go in early December. Varadero in general had problems with sand fleas this past winter and I am allergic to most bug bites. Wouldn't you know it, my legs from ankles to knees were red, swollen and blistered. I finally went to the on site doctor and had terrific treatment for a very reasonable price. Exam, shots, skin cleanup, antibiotic cream, antibiotic pills, follow up appointment- all for about $115 CAD!
We flew WestJet this time and even though it was not a direct flight from Halifax, it still took much less time than a previous flight with SunWing which was something like 8 hours late leaving Halifax and about 15 or 18 hours late leaving Cuba.
