I love being the person on the plane, that just makes everyone jealous. I know that some people are looking at me and thinking "That guy is a dick! Why does he need all of that stuff? He basically has a full multi-media system in his lap." I am always very happy on planes, chatting with people, making friends, enjoying free snacks, watching shows or movies on my laptop, and having some drinks. Why not? I'm trying to live an endless summer vacation of a life.
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| Not quite the same size as Pearson in T.O. |
I have everything that I need to get the most out of travelling: laptop, portable speakers, headphones, wireless mouse, booklets of 100+ movies, multiple seasons of my favourite TV shows, books, magazines. If the people around me on the plane or waiting in the terminal want to have a good time, I’ll even start mini dance parties! Well, until someone complains and the flight attendants make me stop. Ha Ha!
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| So Refreshing!! |
A long bus ride later, maybe an hour, I have arrived at my new home for the next two weeks. Hotel Villa Cojimar. On the bus ride I meet 4 new friends that are staying at the same resort: DJ, Tasha, Julie, and Kevin. We chat, get to know each other a bit, and I tell them a bit about Cuba. Looks like it’s going to be a fun trip.
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| I feel right at home!! |
The first night is fun but no one parties too hard, since everyone is a little tired from all the travelling. Luckily no jet lag, because Cuba is still EST.
The resort is very nice and has everything I could want. Although only considered a 3.5 star, I would happily give it a 5. Why? Because I live simple, want to enjoy everyday, and I am not one to bitch and moan about all of the little details that might not be "perfect". Afterall, I’m paying like $45 a day, in paradise and living like a king. Would I pay double or even triple that amount for a slightly larger selection at the buffet, fresher paint, or to have staff that is willing to wipe my butt? No, I can do that myself. I would go back and would definitely recommend it to family or friends.
I love random dance parties and insist this must happen if we ever meet in an airport! LoL
ReplyDeleteAlso, while I can definitely appreciate the value in spending/complaining less and enjoying what you have, I feel as though you're glossing over the perks of five star accommodation - it's more than just (food) selection and decor. And yes, the staff are more helpful/knowledgeable/treated better by their employers so they're happier, but I'm the kind of person that will pay extra for that (especially in a country where English isn't the main language), cause bad service (and bad food) are my two biggest peeves, and you really do get what you pay for. Seriously. Stay in a place like that once and you'll see what I mean... People don't just pay those prices cause they're crazy LoL. All that being said, however, if you stay at a five star every time you go away it would be ridiculously expensive, especially in your situation.