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MELIA LAS AMERICAS

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.
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MANDATORY INFORMATION:



	UNLIMITED GOLF
	º	Please note that in the Sunquest Brochure on page 159 for Melia Las America it states that 3 rounds of golf are included per person, however please note that info is incorrect. Please refer to the updated golf info below and action accordingly. WINTER & SUMMER 09-10 GOLF - Unlimited rounds of golf per person per week included for every 7 night stay - from Nov 01/09 - OCT 31/10 Golf Club Storage included. Transportation & mandatory carts are not included. All other expenses are to be paid at the golf club.

	UNLIMITED GOLF CONT'D
	º	Please be advised that the "unlimited rounds of golf will only be applicable to passengers staying minimum 7 nights". For stays less than 7 nights a special rate applies (subject to change).

	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.

	POOL RENOVATION
	º	We have just been advised by the hotel that the main pool at the Melia Las America is under repair from now until September 15th 2010. Please note the hotels three other swimming pools are available, one of them in the area of the main buildling right next to the snack bar La Robleza and two other pools in the bungalows area where there is another snack bar with a swim-up bar.

PROMOTIONS / ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:



	Miscellaneous
	º	Check in : 03.00pm Check out: 11.00amOther facilities available at the hotel: - Hairdresser - Boutiques - Art gallery - Car rentals - 24 Medical service - Internet - Conference rooms - 24 hour room service

	Booking Information
	º	Hotel reservation details: Tel: 011-534-566-7600 Fax: 011-534-566-7625 Email: reservas1.mla@solmeliacuba.com
	º	INTERNAL REMARK

	Cancellation Information
	º	Any cancellations made less than 3 days or No-show = 1 night penalty.
	º	INTERNAL REMARK

HOTEL DESCRIPTION:

Open to adults only, this fabulous resort located right on the beach, offers guests unlimited rounds of golf at the nearby 18-hole championship course. For those not so interested in golf, there are plenty of other things to do that you are sure to enjoy. Sail, kayak, play tennis, learn to dance salsa, work out at the gym, or just sip a mojito¿ the list goes on.

HOTEL GENERAL INFORMATION:


General information
º	Date of built or opened: 1994
º	Date of last renovated: 2004
º	Number of buildings: 1
º	Total number of rooms: 340
º	Floors in hotel : 4
º	Elevators
º	Floors in rooms: 4
º	Elevators
º	Acreage of property: 3.5 HCT
º	Car parking on site
º	Car parking nearby
º	Check-in time: 15:00
º	Check-out time: 12:00 noon
º	Late check-out available
º	Check-out details: 16:00 HRS (up to availability)

Management

	Hotel manager: Ignacio Martin
	°	Telephone: 53-45-667600
	°	Fax: 53-45-667625
	°	Email: director.general.mla@solmeliacuba.com

	Reservation manager: Ivon Lluis
	°	Telephone: 53-45-667600
	°	Fax: 53-45-667625
	°	Email: reservas1.mla@solmeliacuba.com

	Sales manager: Reynaldo Leon
	°	Telephone: 53-45-667600
	°	Fax: 53-45-667625
	°	Email: jefe.ventas.mla@solmeliacuba.com

	Accounting manager: Anelys Gonzales
	°	Telephone: 53-45-667600
	°	Fax: 53-45-667625
	°	Email: jefe.admisnistracion.mla@solmeliacuba.com

Suitable for
º	Families
º	Groups
º	Student groups
º	No student groups at March break
º	Minimum guest age: 18 yrs

HOTEL LOCATION:

•	Town/Area the hotel located in: Varadero

	Transfer from airport
	º	Distance(km): 33
	º	Time(mins): 35
	º	Hotel shuttle bus available
	º	Frequency: every 30 mins
	º	Hotel shuttle bus details: From Melia Las Americas to Sol Palmeras Hotel

	Surrounding areas

		Nearest Town: Downtown
		°	Distance(km): 7
		°	Time(mins): 10

		Main attraction: Dolphin Show
		°	Distance(km): 5
		°	Time(mins): 5

		Other attractions: Golf Course
		°	Distance(km): 0.15
		°	Times(mins): 5
		°	Taxicost approx($): 2

		Other attractions: Marinas
		°	Distance(km): 4
		°	Times(mins): 5

	Surrounding Facilities

		Shopping area: Plaza Americas(Shopping and Grocery)
		°	Distance(km): 0.5
		°	Time(mins): 2
		°	Taxicost approx($): 2

		Nightlife area: Disco La Rumba
		°	Distance(km): 5
		°	Time(mins): 5
		°	Taxicost approx($): 7

		Restaurants: Downtown
		°	Distance(km): 7
		°	Time(mins): 10
		°	Taxicost approx($): 7

		Medical Facility: Downtown
		°	Distance(km): 7
		°	Time(mins): 10
		°	Taxicost approx($): 7
	º	Neighbouring hotels: Melia Varadero Sol Palmeras

	Public transportation
	º	Transportation available near hotel
	º	Public transportation
	º	Details: Bus and Taxi

HOTEL FACILITY:

•	Medical services - Doctor
•	Medical services - Nurse
•	Laundry facility
•	Laundry service
•	Dry cleaning
•	Room service
•	Wake-up service
•	Tour desk
•	Credit cards accepted
•	Travellers cheques accepted and cashed
•	Fees: 3%
•	Canadian travellers cheques accepted and cashed
•	Fees: 3%
•	Currency accepted in hotel Specify: CUC
•	Money Exchange at hotel
•	Car rental
•	Spa on site
•	Fitness gym room on site
•	Beauty salon/barber/hairdresser
•	Shops on site
•	Golf course nearby
•	Wedding packages
•	Honeymoon packages
•	Business center
•	Telephone
•	Fax
•	Internet
•	Photocopier
•	Printer
•	Bottled water available free of charge
•	Pool waiter service
•	Beach waiter service
•	Restaurants on site
•	Bars on site
•	Barbeque areas
•	Watersports center
•	Voltage: 220V
•	Adaptor required from Canada/US
•	Ironing board/Iron
•	Hairdryer
•	High chairs available in restaurants
•	Adjoining rooms available
•	Off-shore island
•	Note: Keys
•	Others services: Internet conection available.

ROOM FACILITY ALL:


	General Information
	º	Air conditioning
	º	Shower
	º	Bidet
	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	Coffee maker

POOL GENERAL INFORMATION:

•	Whirlpool
•	Number of whirlpool: 1
•	Jacuzzi
•	Number of Jacuzzi: 2
•	Chairs available
•	Sun lounger available
•	Towels available

	Swim-up bar
	º	Hours of operation from 1100 to 1700

	Bar near pool
	º	Hours of operation from 1100 to 1700

	Restaurant near pool
	º	Hours of operation from 1100 to 1700

	Snack-bar near pool
	º	Hours of operation from 1100 to 1700

ADULT POOL:


	Adult pool name: Pool #3
	º	Separate pool area
	º	Pool feature - Walk in
	º	Freshwater
	º	Lifeguard
	º	Chairs available
	º	Sun lounger
	º	Towels

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

	Adult pool name: Pool #4
	º	Separate pool area
	º	Pool feature - Walk in
	º	Freshwater
	º	Lifeguard
	º	Chairs available
	º	Sun lounger
	º	Towels

CHILD POOL:


	Children pool name: Pool #1
	º	Pool feature - Walk in
	º	Wading
	º	Freshwater
	º	Lifeguard
	º	Chairs Available
	º	Sun lounger
	º	Towels available

LOCATION TO BEACH AND FACILITY:


	Beach Information
	º	Name: Las Americas

	Location to beach
	º	Directly on: Beach Bay
	º	Beach on site
	º	Distance to beach(km/meters): 0

	Features of Beach
	º	Type of sand: White sandy beach
	º	Color of sand: White
	º	Swimmable features
	º	Public beach

	Amenities On Beach
	º	Topless sunbathing permitted
	º	Palapas/huts on beach
	º	Lounge chairs on beach
	º	Sun umbrellas available
	º	Towels available
	º	Restaurant/snack bar on beach

RESTAURANTS:


	Restaurant name: La Terraza
	º	Type Of Food: International

	Restaurant name: Sakura
	º	Type Of Food: Japanese
	º	Dinner

	Restaurant name: La Arcada
	º	Type Of Food: Gourmet

	Restaurant name: La Robleza BBQ
	º	Type Of Food: Barbeque

	Restaurant name: Aqua Bar
	º	Type Of Food: Snacks

	Restaurant name: Il Limoncello
	º	Type Of Food: Italian
	º	Lunch
	º	Dinner

BARS:


	Bar name: Poolside Bar
	º	Location: Pool
	º	Operation hours/days: 1100-1700. Bar hours are subject to change.

•	Bar name:: Jazz Bar "La Casada"
•	Operation hours/days: 1900-0030. Bar hours are subject to change.
•	Entertainment: jazz

	Bar name: Havana Club
	º	Location: Beach
	º	Operation hours/days: 1000-1830. Bar hours are subject to change.

	Bar name: Las Americas
	º	Location: lobby
	º	Operation hours/days: 24 hour snack bar. Bar hours are subject to change.

	Bar name: Aqua Bar
	º	Location: Swimming Pool
	º	Operation hours/days: 1200-1800. Bar hours are subject to change.

ENTERTAINMENT LIST:


	Entertainment name: Daily Activities
	º	Available on: Daytime

	Entertainment name: Jazz Bar
	º	Type of entertainment: jazz
	º	Available on: Nighttime

	Entertainment name: Nightime Program
	º	Type of entertainment: Nightime Activities
	º	Days of week: Daily
	º	Available on: Nighttime
	º	Drink included
	º	Hours of operation from 21:00 to 01:00
	º	Location: Theater
	º	Dress code: Casual

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT LOCATIONS:


	Attraction name: Golf course
	º	Location: By the hotel
	º	Distance: 0.15 KM
	º	Approx taxi cost: 0.00
	º	Days of week: daily
	º	Hours of operation from 0700 to 1630

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

Course reservation information

	Contact Name: Sol Melia Golf Office
	°	e-mails: solmeliagolf@solmeliacuba.com
	°	Telephone#: 011 53 45 66 7600
	°	Fax#: 011 53 45 66 7625

GOLF PACKAGE INFORMATION:


	Package Information
	º	Date From: 01-NOV-10
	º	Date To: 31-OCT-11
	º	Package name: Golf Bonus 2011
	º	Package available at course: Varadero Golf Club
	º	Mandatory Cart Fee Conditions: Transportation and mandatory cart are not included, all other expenses are to be paid at the golf club
	º	Instruction: Unlimited Golf all year round, minimun 7 night stay, reservations required subject to availability
	º	Date From: 01-NOV-09
	º	Date To: 31-OCT-10
	º	Package name: Golf Bonus
	º	Package available at course: Varadero Golf Club
	º	Mandatory[$ payable locally]
	º	Club storage (AI)
	º	Instruction: Unlimited rounds of golf per person per week, minimum 7 nights stay ( may01/10-oct31/10)
	º	Transfers to/from course

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

HONEYMOON:


Honeymoon Package Name:Honeymoon Bonus

	General Information
	°	Date From: 01-NOV-08
	°	Date To: 31-OCT-20
	°	Room type upgrade available
	°	Details of upgrade conditions, if any: special room for honeymooners, subject to availability.

	Free Inclusions
	°	Bottle of sparking wine (AI)
	°	Flowers in room upon arrival (AI)
	°	Fruit basket in room upon arrival (AI) (AAI)
	°	Turn-down service (AI)

	Special Inclusions
	°	Private check-in (AI)
	°	Late check-out (AI)
	°	Breakfast in bed morning after arrival (AI)
	°	Dinner reservation (AI)
	°	Special dinner arrangements: romantic dinner for two
	°	Others: -Private check in, special room for honeymooners (upon availability), bottle of sparkling wine and fruit in room upon arrival, amenities put in room daily (only for Paradisus and Melia hotel brands), flowers in room upon arrival, maid service after 11:00 and before 15:00, turn-down service, welcome cocktail with sparkling wine, romantic honeymoon dinner for two (half & full meal plans and all inclusive only), honeymoon breakfast in the room the morning after arrival, special gift, late check out (upon availability)

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

WEDDING:


Package Name:Free Weddings and Renewal of Vows

	General Package Information
	°	Date From: 01-NOV-08
	°	Date To: 31-OCT-20

	Amenities
	°	Additional wedding cost may apply
	°	Details: Day pass: For guests staying in any of the Melia hotels the cost is $45CUC. For guests not accommodated in Melia hotels the cost is $70CUC. Cocktails and Dinners: Private cocktail party after the cermony (open bar serving international beverages and cocktails for 1 hour) $14CUC per person, children receive a 50 percent discount. A la carte private dinner (open bar serving international beverages and cocktails for 1 hour) $35CUC per person, children receive a 50% discount. Music: Musical trio (1 hour of traditional Cuban music) $140CUC. Musicial trio (30 minutes of traditional Cuban music) $80CUC. Classical Music (1 hour) $199CUC. Others: Horse drawn carriage $50CUC, sparkling wine $8CUC, wedding cake (personalized colours available) for more than 15 persons $60CUC, gifts "Club Passion" for guests (containing bonbons, 1 bottle of aged Havana club rum and a postal CD with Cuban music $6.5CUC. Beauty and Spa: Manicure $15CUC, Pedicure $15CUC, Prenuptial coif $35CUC, Prenuptial makeup $20CUC, Prenuptial massage (25 minutes) $30CUC. Flowers: Bouquet for the bride from $35CUC, boutonniere $4CUC, corsage $12CUC, special decoration of the area where the ceremony will be held from $100CUC, table floral arrangement (ceremony or dinner) from $25CUC, bracelet $6.5CUC, bouquet for the bridesmaids $15CUC. Photographs and Video: 12 6"x8" black and white $65CUC, 24 6"x8" blacka nd white $110CUC, 24 6"x8" colour $125CUC, 36 6"x8" colour $170CUC, 24 5"x7" colour $100CUC, 36 5"x7" colour $145CUC. Package 1 (24 4"x6" plus 1 6"x8" album $100CUC). Package 2 (12 6"x8" plus 1 8"x10" album $80CUC). Package 3 (12 5"x7" plus 1 8"x12" album $65CUC). Additional photographs $5CUC, copies of extra videos $30CUC, Video (DVD) of the ceremony (edited, with a 30 minutes duration plus personalized cover) $150CUC Prices and inclusions are subject to change.

	Legal Documentation Required
	°	Other requirements: Minimum 17 people.

	Wedding Coordinator
	°	Telephone: 011 534 566 7600
	°	Fax: 011 534 566 7625

	Payment details
	°	Minimum nights stay required
	°	Number of nights: 7
	°	When to reserve/request: 4 weeks in advance
	°	Details: 4 weeks advance booking required. Minimum 17 people needed for for free wedding, if not a cost applies. Inclusions are subject to change.

SPORTS ACTIVITIES:


	Land sports
	º	Beach volleyball (AI)
	º	Table tennis (AI)
	º	Giant chess (AI)
	º	Archery (AI)
	º	Billiards (AI)
	º	Darts (AI)
	º	Aerobics (AI)
	º	Putting green (AI)
	º	Badminton (AI)
	º	Others: Golf nearby, gym on site, dominoes, beach football

	Water sports - General
	º	Water volleyball (AI)
	º	Water polo (AI)
	º	Windsurfing (AI)
	º	Sailing (AI)
	º	Catamaran (AI)
	º	Canoeing (AI)
	º	Kayaking (AI)

	Water sports - Special
	º	Hobie cats (AI)
	º	Pedal boats (AI)
	º	Aqua Trykes (AI)
	º	Water aerobics
	º	Snorkelling (AI)

	Scuba diving
	º	Scuba diving availible through hotel
	º	Courses available through : Another company. Company name: Club Barracuda
	º	Beginners courses availible (AI)
	º	Location: At hotel
	º	Free introductory lesson
	º	In-pool lessons/clinic
	º	Introductory course details: Introductory scuba lesson in pool

(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 hour room service

Restaurants Included
º	Breakfast available (AI)
º	Limits: daily
º	Lunch available (AI)
º	Limits: daily
º	Dinner available (AI)
º	Limits: daily
º	Snacks daily (AI)
º	Hours of operation: 24 hrs
º	Location: at lobby bar
º	Use of restaurants: On site
º	Use of restaurants details: wine served with lunch and dinner.

Beverages included
º	Domestic brand beer (AI)
º	Hours available if restrictions in place: 24 hrs
º	Domestic brand liquor (AI)
º	Hours available if restrictions in place: 24 hrs
º	International brand beer (AI)
º	Hours available if restrictions in place: 24 hrs
º	International brand liquor (AI)
º	Hours available if restrictions in place: 24 hrs
º	Comments: Afternoon coffee & tea corner with select pastries, champagne fountain corner. Bar hours are subject to change.
º	Premium brand beer[$yes]
º	Premium brand liquor[$yes]
º	Comments: Premium drinks available at extra cost.
º	House wine with meals only (AI)

Beverages included

	Access to bars
	°	On site
º	Liquor dispenser notes: Champange fountain corner

Activities included
º	Spanish lessons (AI)
º	Dancing lessons (AI)
º	Welcome cocktail party (AI)
º	Other activities if applicable: Cocktail Making Lessons

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

HEALTH AND WELLNESS:


	Fitness room/Gym
	º	Facilities on site
	º	Exercise classes
	º	Aerobics classes
	º	Yoga classes
	º	Personal trainer on site
	º	Private showers
	º	Sauna (AI)

	Spa
	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]
	º	Specialist treatments available[$ payable locally]
	º	Sauna available (AI)
	º	Hair services available

	Other wellness
	º	Yoga hut
	º	Meditation Pond

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

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 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: Hotel Room

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 3
	°	Max adult occupancy: 3
	°	Max child occupancy: 0

	Bedding Configuration
	°	2 twin beds

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Shower
	°	Tub
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

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

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini fridge
	°	Coffee maker

Special room amenity: Junior Suite Bungalow

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 3
	°	Max adult occupancy: 3
	°	Max child occupancy: 0

	Bedding Configuration
	°	2 double beds

	Special Amenities
	°	Other: Located in bungalows, spacious, garden view

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Shower
	°	Tub
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

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

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini fridge
	°	Coffee maker

Special room amenity: Oceanview Room

	Room setting
	°	Max occupancy: 3
	°	Max adult occupancy: 3
	°	Max child occupancy: 0

	Bedding Configuration
	°	2 twin beds

	Special Amenities
	°	Other: Oceanview

	General Information
	°	Air conditioning
	°	Shower
	°	Tub
	°	Hairdryer
	°	Ironing Board/Iron

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

	Amenities Information
	°	Mini fridge
	°	Coffee maker

SHOPS ON SITE:

•	Gift shop
•	Supermarket
•	Clothing store
•	Jewellery store
•	Duty free store
•	Internet cafe
•	Art gallery
•	Local arts and crafts

MEETING AND CONFERENCE ROOM:

•	Room Name: Conference rooms at Plaza Americas

	Room Name: Salon Rio
	º	Room capacity: 175
	º	Lecture style
	º	Banquet
	º	Classroom
	º	Cocktail/Reception

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