DumbasSi

So the fiance and I have decide to go away to get married in November. Our families don't have alot of cash and aren't too traditional, so we are skipping the usual church ceremony and reception.

A friend from work who travels alot suggested a Sandals Resort. They are ultra-inclusive (everything is included) and cater to honeymooners and marriages. The one in Varadaro is relatively new and looks pretty sweet. Any comments on Varadaro or Cuba in general. Anyone have any other nice places to go to?

http://www.sandalshicacos.com/

BOND007

Been there 9 times ...going again in July.. Let me know what resorts you are looking at and I will let you know what they are like

DumbasSi

We are looking at the higher-end 5+star resorts. Any of the Iberostar or Riu resorts. Have you been to the Sandals I mentioned. Is Varadaro as nice as I have heard?

imported_audiophilia

The Sandals' resorts are not as good as *they* think they are. But, they are clean, have good food, are safe and have nice beaches. You can find a lot better (but, a lot more expensive!), especially in Jamaica, but they are a good general recommendation.

, BTW...

DumbasSi

Thanks Anthony. I like the Iberostar Resorts myself, but their wedding packages are really expensive. The Sandals will suit our needs. Oh, we looked into a few in Jamaica but I was told that the island isn't one othe cleanest or nicest places you could visit. The Sandals in Varadaro will cost us about $4000 for the two of us taxes inc.

imported_dmacbo

don't go to sandals, so many other resorts that kill them, i've been there a few times, go last minute, you'll get it very cheap, just don't go below 4 stars

imported_Torrey

I went to Varadaro 4 years ago, very clean place and the people were very friendly. Like anywhere else be careful when going into town.

I'm sure you'll have a blast.

The Prophet

I was in Veredero like 5 months ago and im going back in september

we went to Barcelo Solemar and it was awesome, we had our own bungalo right next to the water so it was awesome

imported_audiophilia

The tourism infrastructure of Jamaica is the best in the Caraboon. Just don't step outside the compound. It's a guaranteed 2 '*** you' from the locals.

The Sandals at Ocho Rios is wonderful.

For the best, check out Sans Souci or Ciboney. Both in Ocho Rios. Fabulous all inclusives...

BOND007

I was at Sandals Hicacos last year in Cuba.... 5 star... I must say it is a great place to stay .....and would be a very senic place to get married ... It is not for children though at all . Couples only ...The 2 best in Varadero right now are sandals hicacos and Paradisus.... I am staying at paradisus this year . My family has been to Paradisus twice and have hasd nothing but great things to say ... And my mother should know. She is in incentive travel and has been all over the world ......