We went to MI from 22 June to 6 July this year. We stayed at Laguna Mar and it was fantastic. I was a bit dubious before going as i'm not a lover of big hotels but my fears were unfounded. We booked a junior suite but to be honest i don't think we'd bother
WHEN we go againbecause we didn't really spend enough time in the lounge part of the room to warrant it.
We spent time around the Waterfall pool with the swim up bar (past the olympic size laned pool!). We would get there any time between 9 and 11am and there was always plenty of sun loungers available until the last few days (italian schools broken up for hols?) and then it was a bit more crowded.
Mealtimes were no problem - Topaz, where you go for breakfast always had plenty of choice and you couldn't fail to find something. Ok, somethings weren't to our taste, such as shredded fish for breakfast, but there was cereals, fruit, breads, cold meats, waffles, bacon and eggs. Lunchtimes were normally spent at Salvatores where, again, there was a great choice, burgers, pizzas, chicken in a basket, chips, salad. Then for dinner we went back to the Topaz where they had a different theme each evening but with enough choice that no-one was going to go hungry. Each person has one meal at the italian and one meal at the mexican per week. You can only book for each the day before with the customer services in the lobby. We had one meal at the Italian which was beautiful. Its a bit more formal and there is a sign stating no shorts, but of course you get the ones who just ignore it and come in looking like they've not changed from the pool. We were going to book for our last night but didn't go to book till that morning and it was booked up and we couldn't get in so make sure you see the staff on the morning before the day you want to go. We had two meals at the mexican - Brill. Take a camera to get you piccy taken with the sombrero's on - and try the mexican coffee - an aquired taste but i thought it was good! Service was fantastic and food was beautiful. Its a more relaxed atmosphere than the italian and i'd greatly recommend it. There is also the beach grill bar which we went to once - chicken, steak, sausages, salad, fish - lovely.
We did a couple of trips booked with Milton the First Choice rep who was great. The Jeep Tour - takes you all around the island stopping at different places where you can get out, have a look round and get a drink. Really worthwhile for the info and pics. Angel Falls (overnight) - This made our holiday! i took a change of clothes for the evening of the 1st day and a set for the 2nd day. Shoes-wise, you need sandals with grip or trainers for walking thru the falls. I wore those waterproof canoe shoes (with the holes in the bottom that let the water out) they were great. I chose to wear vest top and shorts in the falls (just cos i don't like walking round in a bikini) but if i was to do it again i'd not wear them. The night accomodation is basic - 2 beds, small bathroom with a loo,sink and shower. Don't expect hot water - its from the river and is cool - but just what you want. The food at the camp is ok but not really to my taste. I'd suggest taking some snacks with you. Insect repellant and suncream is a must particularly when you've been thru the falls and are walking back to the lunch area - you must be like basted meat for those mossies - a couple of us on our trip just got eaten! And the shopping trip - erm... don't think i'd do it again. Went to Porlamar and the flea market (once you've seen one stall in the clothes part, you've seen them all!!) then to the mall (Sambal?)
So, our feelings overall... yes we'll go back to MI and yes we'll go to Laguna Mar.
Hope that gives some help if you are trying to decide where to go on your hols.
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). So how much walking/ standing up time is there actually ? How far away would we be at most from somewhere safe to sit down ?
(colleen)
