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BARCELO MARINA PALACE

BeachResort is located directly on the beach.
| ScubaScuba diving at or near hotel.
| TennisTennis at hotel or within walking distance (bringing your own equipment is recommended).
| GolfGolf course on property or golf included in hotel package or golf deal available.
| HoneymoonsSpecial features for honeymooners available or included.
| WeddingsSpecial wedding packages available or included. Prices are subject to change.
| Kid's ClubSupervised children's activities or kids entertainment program available.
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HOLIDAY INFO

MANDATORY INFORMATION:



	FUNDS IN CUBA
	º	Please be advised: Visa and Master card are accepted in Cuba if fully drawn on Canadian banks. Regrettably American Express, MBNA, City Bank and other credit cards drawn from American Banks cannot be used in Cuba as well as American Express travel checks. Debit cards and bankcards cannot be used in the country.

	Travel Insurance to Travel to cuba
	º	Proof of medical insurance is required for all visitors to Cuba who may be spot-checked. Those without proof of medical coverage may be required to buy Cuban insurance on arrival. Please carry your provincial health card and speak to your travel agent about travel insurance. For more information, check the Cuban Tourist Board website at http://www.gocuba.ca/client/home/index.php.

PROMOTIONS / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:



	Children
	º	Children 2 years and under stay free, children 2-12 years pays discounted rate when sharing with 2 adults.Maximum 2 children per room.

	Miscellaneous
	º	Check in : 03.00pm Check out: 11.00amOther facilities available at the hotel: Currency exchange Car rental Bicycle rental Tours Doctor

	Booking Information
	º	Hotel reservation details: Tel: 011-534-566-9966 Fax: 011-534-566-7484 Email: marinapalace.res@barcelo.com Email: reservasbarcelo@marinapalace.co.cu
	º	INTERNAL REMARK

	Cancellation Information
	º	Cancellations within 7 days prior to arrival = 2 nights penalty.No-shows = 2 nights penalty.
	º	INTERNAL REMARK

HOTEL DESCRIPTION:

Located at the tip of the Punta Hicacos Peninsula in front of one of the world's most spectacular marinas, the Barcelo Marina Palace is a shining example of Varadero's stylish beachfront resorts. Natural splendour combines with beautifully manicured grounds, aquamarine sea and sun-drenched pools to create an environment that is a delight for the senses.

HOTEL GENERAL INFORMATION:


General information
º	Date of built or opened: 2005
º	Number of buildings: 27
º	Total number of rooms: 548
º	Car parking on site
º	Cost per day: FREE
º	Check-in time: 1500
º	Check-out time: 1300
º	Late check-out available
º	Check-out details: 50

Management

	Hotel manager: Estaban Sedano
	°	Telephone: 53-45-669966
	°	Fax: 53-45-667022
	°	Email: directorbarcelo@marinapalace.co.cu

	Reservation manager: Clara Anabel Glez
	°	Telephone: 53-45-669966
	°	Fax: 53-45-667022
	°	Email: reservas.barcelo@marinapalace.co.cu

	Sales manager: Tania Tintorer
	°	Telephone: 53-45-669966
	°	Fax: 53-45-667022
	°	Email: comercialbarcelo@marinapalace.co.cu

	Accounting manager: Antonio Bermudez
	°	Telephone: 53-45-669966
	°	Fax: 53-45-667022
	°	Email: Economicobarcelo@marinapalace.co.cu

Suitable for
º	Singles
º	Couples
º	Families
º	Seniors
º	Groups
º	Student groups
º	Gay groups

HOTEL LOCATION:

•	Town/Area the hotel located in: Varadero, Punta Hicacos

	Transfer from airport
	º	Distance(km): 35
	º	Time(mins): 35

	Surrounding areas

		Nearest Town: Downtown
		°	Distance(km): 15
		°	Time(mins): 15
	º	Main attraction: Close to the Punta Hicacos Ecological Park

	Surrounding Facilities

		Shopping area: Plaza Amircas (Comercial Center and Bank)
		°	Distance(km): 11
		°	Time(mins): 11
		°	Taxicost approx($): 13

		Restaurants: Dupont House
		°	Distance(km): 11
		°	Time(mins): 11
		°	Taxicost approx($): 13

		Medical Facility: International Clinic
		°	Distance(km): 15
		°	Time(mins): 15
		°	Taxicost approx($): 17
	º	Neighbouring hotels: Sandals Princesa del Mar

	Public transportation
	º	Transportation available near hotel
	º	Public transportation
	º	Details: shuttle bus

HOTEL FACILITY:

•	Babysitting service
•	Medical services - Nurse
•	Laundry service
•	Dry cleaning
•	Nightclub/disco
•	Credit cards accepted
•	Currency accepted in hotel Specify: CUC, EUROS
•	Money Exchange at hotel
•	Car rental
•	Spa on site
•	Beauty salon/barber/hairdresser
•	Shops on site
•	Wedding packages
•	Honeymoon packages
•	Telephone
•	Internet
•	Meeting rooms/Conference facility
•	Bottled water available free of charge
•	Soft drink machines
•	Restaurants on site
•	Bars on site
•	Watersports center
•	Childrens playground
•	Childrens pool area
•	Indoor games room
•	Game room details: table games, electronic games for kids
•	Voltage: 110,220V
•	Ironing board/Iron
•	Hairdryer
•	High chairs available in restaurants
•	Adjoining rooms available
•	Rollaway beds available
•	Cribs available
•	Others services: Cayo Libertad at Marina Palace, post office, Internet in the business center in lobby- extra charge.

ROOM FACILITY ALL:


	General Information
	º	Air conditioning
	º	Ceiling fan
	º	Tub
	º	Hairdryer
	º	Iron/Ironing board

	Electronic Information
	º	Television in room
	º	Satellite/cable
	º	Phone
	º	In room safety deposit box

	Amenities Information
	º	Mini bar
	º	Balcony
	º	Terrace
	º	Coffee maker

POOL GENERAL INFORMATION:

•	Jacuzzi
•	Number of Jacuzzi: 3
•	Chairs available
•	Sun lounger available
•	Towels available

	Swim-up bar
	º	Hours of operation from 1000 to 1700

	Bar near pool
	º	Hours of operation from 1000 to 1700

	Restaurant near pool
	º	Hours of operation from 1230 to 1500

	Snack-bar near pool
	º	Hours of operation from: 24HR

•	Waterfalls

ADULT POOL:


	Adult pool name: Pool #1
	º	Separate pool area
	º	Pool feature - Walk in
	º	Steps
	º	Freshwater
	º	Lifeguard
	º	Chairs available
	º	Sun lounger
	º	Towels

	Adult pool name: Pool #2 (with child section)
	º	Separate pool area
	º	Pool feature - Walk in
	º	Steps
	º	Freshwater
	º	Lifeguard
	º	Chairs available
	º	Sun lounger
	º	Towels

LOCATION TO BEACH AND FACILITY:


	Beach Information
	º	Name: Varadero

	Location to beach
	º	Directly on: Beach Bay
	º	Beach on site
	º	Distance to beach(km/meters): 20m

	Features of Beach
	º	Type of sand: Fine
	º	Color of sand: Gray
	º	Swimmable features
	º	Private beach

	Amenities On Beach
	º	Motorized watersports allowed
	º	Clothing optional area on beach
	º	Palapas/huts on beach
	º	Lounge chairs on beach
	º	Sun umbrellas available
	º	Towels available

RESTAURANTS:


	Restaurant name: Restaurant Bacunayagua
	º	Type Of Food: Cuban- a la carte
	º	Dress code in effect
	º	Reservations required
	º	How to reserve: reservations should be made directly at the Public Relations Desk

	Restaurant name: Playa Grill
	º	Location: Near Beach
	º	Fully enclosed eating area
	º	Open air eating area
	º	Ceiling fans in eating area

	Restaurant name: Italian Restaurant
	º	Type Of Food: Italian a la carte
	º	Dress code in effect
	º	Reservations required
	º	How to reserve: reservations should be made directly at the Public Relations Desk

	Restaurant name: La Zarzuela
	º	Type Of Food: Spanish- a la carte
	º	Dress code in effect
	º	Dress code details: yes
	º	Reservations required
	º	How to reserve: reservations should be made directly at the Public Relations Desk.

	Restaurant name: La Marina
	º	Type Of Food: International buffet

	Restaurant name: El Faro
	º	Type Of Food: seafood, fish, lobster, rice
	º	Dress code in effect
	º	Dress code details: yes

BARS:


	Bar name: Club Hemingway
	º	Location: Lobby Bar
	º	Operation hours/days: 24 Hours. Bar hours are subject to change.

	Bar name: El Faro
	º	Entertainment: cuban life music

	Bar name: El Ancla
	º	Location: Discotheque

	Bar name: Theater Bar
	º	Location: Theater
	º	Operation hours/days: 2200-0100. Bar hours are subject to change.

	Bar name: The lighthouse
	º	Operation hours/days: 10:00hrs.-22:00

	Bar name: La Boya
	º	Location: poolside

ENTERTAINMENT LIST:


	Entertainment name: Theater
	º	Type of entertainment: live shows every night, capacity of 550 PAX
	º	Days of week: 7
	º	Available on: Nighttime

	Entertainment name: Disco
	º	Type of entertainment: enjoy best selection of music
	º	Available on: Nighttime

	Entertainment name: Club Cubano
	º	Type of entertainment: board games, billiards, table tennis, table football
	º	Available on: Nighttime
	º	Location: Barcelo Marina Palace

KIDS CLUB GENERAL INFORMATION:

•	Supervised childrens program available

	Kids club detail

		Club name: El Definito baby club
		°	Age range from 0 to 5
		°	Indoor activities
		°	General notes: Hours subject to change.

		Club name: El Definito mini club
		°	Age range from 5 to 12
		°	Indoor activities
		°	General notes: Hours subject to change

GOLF COURSE:


	Course name: Varadero Golf Club
	º	Course location: Nearby
	º	Number of Holes: 18

GOLF RESERVATION:


	Course reservation information
	º	Course Name: Varadero Golf Club
	º	Book Locally
	º	Course Notes: For bookings July 14/09-Oct 31/09 and travel July 15/09-Oct 31/09, green fees will be included for all guests. Only the green fees are included, cart services and golf clubs are at an additional cost.

HONEYMOON:


Honeymoon Package Name:Honeymoon Bonus

	General Information
	°	Date From: 01-NOV-08
	°	Date To: 31-OCT-12
	°	When to reserve/request : Request at time of booking
	°	Marriage documentation required
	°	Further requirements to qualify: Marriage certificate required upon arrival, in case it has not been requested previously. Inclusions subject to change.
	°	Room type upgrade available
	°	Upgrade to: Ocean view room (subject to availability)

	Free Inclusions
	°	Bottle of sparking wine (AI)

	Special Inclusions
	°	Private check-in (AI)
	°	Breakfast in bed morning after arrival (AI)
	°	Dinner reservation (AI)
	°	Special dinner arrangements: A romantic dinner at one of the a la carte restaurants
	°	Others: Chef surprise in room upon arrival, welcome cocktail upon arrival, Special attention in room

	Honeymoon coordinator
	°	Contact: Sandra Linares Dávalos
	°	E-mail: guestrelationsbarcelo@marinapalace.co.cu

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

WEDDING:


Package Name:Symbolic Wedding Package

	General Package Information
	°	Date From: 01-NOV-08
	°	Date To: 31-OCT-12
	°	Pay locally

	Wedding locations
	°	Gazebo on property (AI)
	°	Wedding package notes: Wedding area decorations, beautiful ocean front gazebo or beach area.

	Feature of wedding
	°	Wedding co-ordinator (AI)
	°	Champagne at reception (AI)

	Food feature
	°	Dinner offered (AI)
	°	Maximum number of guests: Dinner guaranteed for the wedding group in one of our a la carte restaurants.

	Amenities
	°	Flower bouquet (AI)
	°	Buttonhole/boutonniere (AI)
	°	Live music (AI)
	°	Wedding cake (AI)
	°	Continental breakfast in bed day after wedding (AI)
	°	Decorate wedding location (AI)
	°	Bonus/surprise gift: A bottle of sparkling wine, late check out free (subject to availability), sailing tour (whole day tour to Cayo Blanco, a virgin island close to Varadero).
	°	Spa treatment(Bride): Massage for couple
	°	Spa treatment(Groom): Massage for couple
	°	Additional package upgrades available
	°	Details: Upgrade to suite on the wedding night (subject to availability at check in).
	°	Additional wedding cost may apply
	°	Details: Extra Services Available: Photo Service $150cuc (24 photos 5x7, 2 enlargements 8x10, CD with pictures, photo album for your wedding pictures and professional photographer). Video $200cuc (professional wedding video production, video filmed and edited digitally and includes 2 DVD copies, details and locations of your photo/video session should be agreed upon with the photographer, the memories of your special day are delivered personally to you in a few days). Also Available: Pedicure and manicure- $20 cuc, Make up- $20cuc, and Hairdresser- $50cuc. Prices are subject to change and include tax.

	Legal Documentation Required
	°	Passports of both parties and witnesses
	°	Birth certificates
	°	Other requirements: A copy of the birth certificates and passports of bride and groom should be sent to the hotel by fax or email at least 3 weeks before the wedding for the legal arrangements. The guests must bring the originals with them. There is no need of translation for these 2 documents. If the divorce certificate or death certificate applicable legalized by the Cuban Consulate in the country of origin ($100 cuc to be paid after arrival for the protocolization of these documents + stamps). Should the couple desire to have the ceremony outside of this schedule, they must inform the wedding coordinator. So that she could assess the feasibility with the Law Office and and extra charge of $150 cuc will apply.

	Wedding Coordinator
	°	Coordinator name: Wedding Co-ordinator- Sandra Linares Davalos
	°	Telephone: 011-534-566-9966
	°	Fax: 011-534-566-7022
	°	E-mail: guestrelationsbarcelo@marinapalace.co.cu

	Payment details
	°	When to reserve/request: Booked and arranged directly with the hotel
	°	Amount: $700.00cuc
	°	Details: Prices and inclusions subject to change.

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

SPORTS ACTIVITIES:


	Tennis
	º	Total number of courts: 2
	º	Daytime (AI)

	Land sports
	º	Others: fitness centre

	Water sports - General
	º	Windsurfing (AI)
	º	Catamaran (AI)
	º	Kayaking (AI)

	Water sports - Special
	º	Aqua Trykes (AI)
	º	Snorkelling (AI)
	º	Equipment for rent

	Scuba diving
	º	Scuba diving availible through hotel
	º	Courses available through : Another company. Company name: Marina Gaviota
	º	Beginners courses availible (AI)
	º	Location: At hotel
	º	Free introductory lesson
	º	In-pool lessons/clinic

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

ALL INCLUSIVE:


Package Inclusions
º	Room Category Name: Applicable To All Categories , N/A , All-Inclusive
º	Date From: 01-NOV-08
º	Date To: 31-OCT-20

Package Inclusions

	Room Service
	°	Room Service hours: 24 hours

Restaurants Included
º	Breakfast available (AI)
º	Food type: Buffet
º	Limits: daily
º	Lunch available (AI)
º	Food type: Buffet
º	Limits: daily
º	Dinner available (AI)
º	Food type: Buffet
º	Limits: daily
º	Snacks daily (AI)
º	A la carte dining (AI)
º	Limits: Two visits per 7 night stay at the a la carte restaurant including : Spanish,Cuban and Italian. (dress code in effect, reservations required)
º	Use of restaurants: On site
º	Use of restaurants details: Reservations should be made directly at the Public Relations Desk for a la carte dining. Dress code in effect.

Beverages included
º	Domestic brand beer (AI)
º	Hours available if restrictions in place: 24 hours
º	Domestic brand liquor (AI)
º	Hours available if restrictions in place: 24 hours
º	International brand beer (AI)
º	Hours available if restrictions in place: 24 hours
º	International brand liquor (AI)
º	Hours available if restrictions in place: 24 hours
º	Comments: Unlimited domestic and selected international drinks available at pool bar, lobby bar, theater bar. Hours are subject to change.

Beverages included

	Access to bars
	°	On site

Activities included
º	Kids club
º	Gratuities (AI)
º	Other activities if applicable: aquatic bikes, catamaran,kayaks,windsurfing,snorkeling,diving clinic

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

HEALTH AND WELLNESS:


	Fitness room/Gym
	º	Facilities on site
	º	Jacuzzi (AI)

	Spa
	º	Facilities on site
	º	Massage services[$ payable locally]
	º	Facial treatments available[$ payable locally]
	º	Body treatments available[$ payable locally]
	º	Aromatherapy available[$ payable locally]
	º	Reflexology available[$ payable locally]

(AI) = All Inclusive items are included with packages only.

NATURE INTERESTS:

•

Botanical Gardens

HEALTH AND SAFETY:

•	Pools Depth markers present
•	Pools Water clean and clear
•	Pools Division between adult and child pools
•	Balconies Height greater than or equal to 850 mm
•	Balconies Gaps between railings more than 100 mm
•	Balconies Safe and sturdy
•	Glass doors In rooms Large expanses of glass marked
•	Glass doors On property Large expanses of glass marked

SPECIFIC ROOM AMENITIES:


Special room amenity: Junior Suite

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 4
	°	Max adult occupancy: 3
	°	Max child occupancy: 2

	Bedding Configuration
	°	King bed or 2 double beds

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Ceiling fan
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

	Electronic Information
	°	Television in room
	°	Satellite/Cable
	°	In room safe/safety deposit box

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini bar
	°	Balcony
	°	Comment: Balcony or terrace
	°	Terrace
	°	Comment: Balcony or terrace
	°	Coffee maker

Special room amenity: Junior Suite Ocean View

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 4
	°	Max adult occupancy: 3
	°	Max child occupancy: 2
	°	Unique selling description: with oceanview

	Bedding Configuration
	°	King Bed
	°	2 3/4 beds

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Ceiling fan
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

	Electronic Information
	°	Television in room
	°	Satellite/Cable
	°	In room safe/safety deposit box

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini bar
	°	Balcony
	°	Terrace
	°	Coffee maker

Special room amenity: Suite

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 2
	°	Max adult occupancy: 2
	°	Unique selling description: suite on request basis only

	Bedding Configuration
	°	King Bed
	°	2 3/4 beds

	Special Amenities
	°	Living area

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Ceiling fan
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

	Electronic Information
	°	Television in room
	°	Satellite/Cable
	°	In room safe/safety deposit box

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini bar
	°	Terrace
	°	Coffee maker

SHOPS ON SITE:

•

Gift shop

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOM:


Meeting Room Name: meeting room at the Barcelo Marina Palace
º	Room capacity: 300
º	Room can be divided

Meeting Room Name: meeting room at the Barcelo Marina Palace

	Meeting co-ordinator name: Nancy Gonzalez
	°	Title: Assistance
	°	Telephone: 53-45-669966
	°	e-mail address: a.comercialbarcelo@marinapalace.co.cu

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