Boa Vista Experience

jak · Senior Member Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 912

These are the pictures from late September 2009:

My understanding is that this is only half of the structure, once they have finished this section they will build the other half on the current works site. It is also rumoured that they will be building a new taller hotel next to the exisiting Riu Karamboa and then they will start a new Riu at Santa Monica.

John

andre · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:34 am Post subject:

Rumours, rumours, rumours!

John, I presume most of the people on the flight were going to the Riu Karamboa! Many families? I suppose kids back at school ( or should be!) now! Sporting types ( windsurfers/kitesurfers)? Pisscats?

How can the planning authorities allow such development ( if truth in rumours!) on an island still so lacking in infrastructure?

Any news on what's it called, the Irish 9 star resort? The one with the marinas and private jet-hire?

Andre

jak · Senior Member Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 912

Andre,

no sign of any family's at all, but yes almost the whole plane was going to the Riu. Sadly the vast majority of people on the flight were totally clueless about Boa Vista, and indeed on the return flight it was apparent that many of them had never even left the hotel.

With regard to the 18 star luxury resort to be built by the little green people from Ireland including expansive golf courses and infinity pools, the mere mention of it caused confusion and laughter in equal measure.

Regards,

John

peterhr · Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 43

People who go there just want to escape the bad weather at home and don't want to spend all day and all night flying to the Caribbean and back then have a huge time zone difference to get used to.

They would like to see something interesting - but if there's nothing special to draw them out - they'll just sit on the beach.

Will these people see the island - no.
Will they spoil it - no, but the people who come to work at the hotels could well do so.

A 'Captain Hooks Restaurant' - collect the customers by boat from the hotel if the sea conditions allow - use a bus if not (pirate style bus - hard seats would be part of the adventure), and so on.

Are there any hills someone could put a ski slope on for example (not very boa-vista, but it might get people off the loungers)

It would be interesting to see what theme the hotels will have, ClubHotels, Classic or Palace

peterhr · Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 43

Just as a matter of interest - Riu are currently building the Riu Panama plaza in Panama, the Riu Guadalajara Plaza, Mexico, The Riu Palace Guanacaste, Costa Rica, There are rumours of a hotel in Huatulco, south Mexico, Pacific coast as well as the BoaVista sites

Chris · Joined: 03 Apr 2008 Posts: 49 Location: Dorset, UK

Building is progressing....

jak · Senior Member Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 912

Yes Chris,

it certainly is progressing:

John

andre · Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:22 am Post subject:

Many investors/ property purchasers waiting for the completion of their properties must be asking themselves:

" If the RIU LUCACAO can go up so quickly, and it is such a large development, WHY is my development taking so long?!!"

It does look stunning on a stunning beach. Expect Riu Lucacao to become a well known destination in future decades. The Riu Karamboa put Boa Vista on the map, the Riu Lucacao will cement Boa Vista as an internationally renowned tourist destination!

Sadly the beach will never be the same again!

Andre

andre · Posted: Sun Oct 31, 2010 6:01 pm Post subject:

Visited the Riu Touareg site Lucacao Beach today. Had a good snoop around. Rooms will be stunning! Luxury suites with sea-views are awesome, especially those on top floor! Palm trees aready in place many areas, the recent rains should have done them good! It is like a town!

Knowing the RIU, although there is still a lot to do before May, they will complete!

Andre

admin · Site Admin Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 547

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admin · Site Admin Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 547

This is the latest announcement from the Riu group regarding the opening of the Riu Touareg on Lacacao Beach:

admin · Site Admin Joined: 19 Oct 2007 Posts: 547

Riu Hotels & Resorts will open on May 6th 2011 a beautiful 24 hours All Inclusive beachfront property located on the paradise island of Boavista.

The Riu Touareg will be the 5th hotel in Cape Verde, as the Spanish hotel chain already operates two resorts on the Island of Sal and two in Boavista. For the first time, RIU will present a new concept in this hotel with three separate areas which will meet the requirements and preferences of all types of guests: “Adults Only”, “Family & Children” and “Classic”.

In the “Adults Only” area, guests will be able to enjoy several amenities including a restaurant and a swimming pool exclusive for them. The “Family Zone” will feature exclusive pools and plenty of playground areas with different activities during the day. Finally, the “Classic” area will offer the renowned traditional RIU service which has made Riu famous.

The Family Zone at the new hotel Riu Touareg is equipped with family rooms, ideal to accommodate families of two adults and up to three children. The hotel offers for the little ones two children´s swimming pool with playgrounds and the RiuLand club which offers activities for children of all ages.

The “Adults Only” zone consists of 185 double rooms and 16 suites that occupy the most exclusive area of the new resort. Guests can enjoy the gourmet a la carte restaurant "Imuhagh", a pool area, sun terrace and a swimup bar as well as a bar which offers snacks and refreshments during the day and at night, a selection of cocktails perfect for a snack or drink after dinner. These rooms, besides having the best ocean view rooms, offer a liquor dispenser and mini-bar which is refilled daily.

Customers will be able to enjoy the wide gastronomic offer that the Riu Touareg provides in its restaurants. The restaurant "Santo Antao”, which offers international cuisine buffet for breakfast and dinner, the restaurant" Boavista " which offers typical Cape Verdean food, the Asian restaurant “Kabuki”, the barbeque restaurant "Berber" and the gourmet restaurant "Imuhagh", which will be exclusive for guests of the “Adults Only” zone. The hotel has a total of four bars and a nightclub named Pacha where guests can dance the night away.

In addition to a stunning white sand beach ideal for relaxing in the sun or enjoying all kinds of sports such as windsurfing, kayaking or snorkeling, the hotel offers a pool of over 1,000 square meters with integrated whirlpool and swim up bar, and three salt water pools. To these are added the two children's pools and the pool which is located situated in the “Adults Only” zone.

The Riu Touareg will provide activities for all ages. Besides the water sports offered by Scuba Caribe, the hotel will have tennis courts, beach volleyball, table tennis, a hobby club and gym. For relaxation and beauty treatments, the Touareg offers the Renova Spa services, where guests will be able to enjoy the complimentary use of the steam room and jacuzzi.
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andre · Posted: Mon Jan 24, 2011 7:35 am Post subject:

The existing hotels on Boa Vista are obviously Karamboa, and as most probably don't know, Lucas Calema, previously Dunas Beach Hotel in the centre of Sal Rei.

Anyone aware how Lucas Calema being marketed, or is it partly being used for management from the Riu Karamboa?

Regards

Andre

Chris · Joined: 03 Apr 2008 Posts: 49 Location: Dorset, UK

Hi Andre,

See http://www.riu.com/en/Paises/cape-verde/boa-vista/hotel-luca-kalema/index.jsp

regarding the Luca Kalema hotel - this can still be booked.

Kind Regards

Chris

peterhr · Joined: 01 Jun 2008 Posts: 43

The Luca hotels are family owned - if you like - a hobby for Carmen and Luis Riu-Guell and are not seen by Tui as strategic (I would be very surprised to see 'World of Tui' on the hotel name boards).

You cannot earn Riu Class Loyalty points for stays at these hotels.