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Celia Sanchez's Resort in Vinales, Cuba
This resort was built by Celia Sanchez, who was Fidel Castro's
secretary and lover. Celia lived up in the mountains with
Fidel during the Revolution, and she was quite a nature lover,
which could explain why she would build a resort in the trees
in the forest, where almost no Cubans visit! This also explains
why it is almost always deserted, despite being allowed to
camp in the huts for free. However, there is no running water,
electricity or even bedding, which may be another reason why
this resort is more of a ghost town than a happening holiday
destination.
Oloffson Hotel, Port-Au-Prince, Haiti
Built in the late 19th Century, The Oloffson is the most
famous Hotel in Haiti and has been immortalised in a novel
called The Comedians by Graham Greene. It's a traditional
rock-star style hotel and has a guest list to match its reputation.
Mick Jagger, Marlon Brando and Noel Coward are just some of
the high profile guests that enhance the status of The Oloffson.
A huge and decadent veranda creates a friendly atmosphere,
because this is where all the meals are served.
Located in Port-Au-Prince, the capital of Haiti and a city
that teems with activity of every sort. There are plenty of
Churches, museums and classical architecture to please any
history buff. The architectural style aptly named Gingerbread
Architecture, which, as its name would indicate, is characterised
by graceful balconies with Gothic designs and plenty of decorative
lattices, which really creates that fairytale Gingerbread
house impression. The Oloffson Hotel shows this architecture
in its finest.
Room prices range from US $68.90 US for a standard room to
US $112.90 for a suite. Check their informative website for
up-to-date information.
The Oloffson Hotel, Haiti
P.O. Box 260
Port-au-Prince
Haiti, W.I.
Telephone:
(011-509) 223-4000, 223-4101, 223-4102
Fax:
(011-509)223-0919
Email the Oloffson
Hotel
Located on the Junction of Rue Capois and Ave H Christophe.
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