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Today, Varadero has gotten all spruced up with a new kind of beauty: a breathtaking resort with an original architecture marked by the modernity of spanking-new bungalows blended with the traditional and picture-perfect, thatch-roofed huts of wooden walls that are so commonplace in the Caribbean.

The mixture of building styles coupled with the typical flavors and pastel colors of the Caribbean, the enchantment of a particular atmosphere and ambience, and the exotic realities of this neck of the woods, combine at the Sandals Royal Hicacos Hotel, a top-of-the-line resort specially designed for weddings and honeymooners that brings the “ultra all-inclusive” concept to Cuba.

Hedged by lavish gardens, water mirrors, original waterfalls that spurt out from huge rocks, little wooden bridges that hook up the different facilities and an assortment of other attractions, the Sandals Royal Hicacos resembles a floating hotel that packs a wallop for both your body and senses. Its wide and well-equipped suites slotted in different categories are an ode to good taste and live up to any guest's expectations. That's what the Sandals Royal Hicacos was designed for in the first place, anyway.

On the other hand, cuisine excellence gives this establishment a touch of its own. That's what patrons can enjoy in its international smorgasbord and four specialized restaurants: exquisite dishes served in an assortment of ways, plus the pleasure of a professional and customized service.

A Paradise For Love Why do honeymooners choose the Caribbean to spend the most wonderful days of their lives? What's that special charm they find in this region to exchange their vows of everlasting love and tie the knot in so idyllic an environment? The answer is no doubt the Sandals Royal Hicacos Resort & Spa, the romantic place that lovers have always yearned for.

This hotel, specially designed for couples, offers the very best money can buy to satisfy the needs of those who want to hit the roof at their wedding and make that moment the most important of their lives.

Notary service, decoration of the handpicked place –the usual spot of choice is a marvelous gazebo hemmed in by gardens, fountains and a water mirror- based on bouquets of flowers, a special cocktail party and a tailor-made service for both the broom and the bride and their invitees are all in the bag. You name it. Everything is guaranteed, including some wonderful surprises cooked up by the hotel staff just for that special occasion.

Ceremonies are really something, each and every one of them marked by the distinctive touch of personal tastes, traditions and customs established for this particular function. However, love is the name of the game here, no matter how sophisticated or simple the weddings might be.

In a word, the Sandals Royal Hicacos in the place where newlyweds have a unique chance to show their inner feelings, those same feelings that come together with the everlasting fire of love, human warmth and pleasure that seem to be way deep inside all of us. All this happens with a backdrop of engulfing music, sunlight, ocean scent and exuberant vegetation.

A realm of initiatives are at the beck and call of honeymooners in this resort. Never mind what your expectations might be; there are surprises awaiting everybody. That explains why so many couples choose this hotel as the right spot to exchange “I do's.” When one of the couples was asked why they had chosen the Sandals Royal Hicacos Hotel to stage their marriage ceremony, this is what they had to say: “We've got these friends of ours who'd told us there's something magical about this hotel, some sort of magic spell cast on them. But you bet we found here a whole lot more than we'd expected. Here we feel kind of carried into that paradise that we'd always dreamed of for such a wonderful moment like this. We feel whole down here, satisfied and thankful for being alive and having the chance of visiting places like these.”

Conveniences and services at the hotel: . 404 suites in different categories: oceanfront, premium, with a fully-assorted bar and special orderly services that include pickup at the airport, special cocktail, special check-in and checkout service, preferential reservations at the hotel's specialized restaurants and 15 percent off on all spa services. The suites are broken down in one presidential and a couple of Sandals Royal suites fully outfitted with all abovementioned conveniences, plus a butler and spa services absolutely free. . 5 bars and a disco club, snack bar open round the clock. . European-style spa services. . Three fresh water pools; the main one featuring warm water and a waist-high bar. . 4 Jacuzzis . Gym, sauna and steam bath room . Roofed and air-conditioned squash court . Fully-blown facilities for a number of recreational activities. . An assortment of equipment for nautical and water sports. . A privileged strip of beach. . Great entertainment day and night . Other services provided with extra charges are car rentals, beauty salon, stores and medical services.