CAYO COCO VS VARADERO CUBA (WHICH IS BETTER) Resorts, Beaches, Solo Travels, Food and More...
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2024
- Comparison Video Between the 2 Locations and I explain the details of Cayo Coco Vs Varadero Starting With Locations, Beaches, Food, Rooms, Resorts and What each Area Offers Entertainment and Solo Travellers.
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FINDING FISH MIKEJENN FISHER
Cayo Coco , adults only , the best! If you are 50+ ,you will not be disappointed! Thank you " Finding fish" for all you tips ! We will be in Cayo Coco Caribe in a week , its our second time and we loved this little paradise, thanks to you! ❤
You are heading to Paradise!!!
Great people and an amazing Beautiful Beach!!!!!
Enjoy
Mike
@@Finding-Fish
Thanks Mike!
We will be staying in Al Fresco, how is mosquitoes situation in these accommodations?
I did bring bug spray
Another great video Mike and Jenny
For me they all the same the beach in Varadero was perfect as Cayo Coco
Last year we went to Melia International and Barcelo Solymar. The beach was perfect. No mosquitos. Cayo Coco is remote that even on July there was mosquitos. If I go back to Cayo Coco I like to go at Tryp because the beach was wide.
And yes sometimes it's annoying to see noisy crying kids and grabbing food on the counter with runny nose
3 years ago we went to Iboristar Playa Pilar. Kids were crying screaming , eating on the dining room with dripping nose
You went to the International
Wowzers was it epic??
Tryp for the money you can’t beat it, and really no kids in the off season
@@Finding-Fish 4 years ago we went on July at Iboristar Playa Pilar kids are everywhere. Screaming with runny nose
Lol kids haters soon we will not have younger generations in this world.
@@alexlam907 lol
Another great video Mikey, thanks for sharing
Hey Darryl!!!
Glad you had a great time at the Flamenco!!!
Thanks for watching!!!!
Another great video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching
Great video Mike! I’m happy you touched on the topic of the difference between men vs women solo travelling. There’s definitely some risk factors and experiences with locals. I also agree it depends on the individual and what type of experience they’re seeking while away.
Well Said Lianna!!!
Thanks for watching and your feedback!!!
I always appreciate great feedback!!!!
Mike
Thanks for the great video Mike!! That's an interesting comparison. There are quite a few differences but I think I like the not so busy Cayo Coco. Take care and safe travels.
Absolutely Gordon!!!
I like quiet too!!!
I’m actually in Varadero right now and it’s very quiet!!!
Mike
Amazing like always sir. Thank you
Thanks for always watching and supporting me
Great Infos Mike.. I love it.. ✌️🤗
Thanks Serge!!!!
We love Cuba..Cayo Coco is beautiful-Great video idea!Mikey -Thank you 💞💯💯💫👋
Thanks So much for the awesome comment and watching!!!!
💯 percent appreciated
Mikey
Good comparison Mike. I definitely prefer the adults only resorts. It really doesn't matter where in Cuba I go lol... it's Cuba! Thanks for sharing!
I hear you A-O the way to go at our Age
Well said. You’re the only guy on YT who goes into this kind of detail and depth on this topic 🙏
Awesome! Thanks for watching
Thanks Chief!!!
Absolutely appreciate your feedback and support!!!
Mike
Very happy to see a huge improvement in your style of presenting video! The information is very truthful and well presented. Advices are very valuable. Well done!
Great Video Mike,
Way to explain both destinations, lovin’ the Cuban videos. Keep them coming .
Cheers 🍺
-Joe
Thank Joe!!!
Down in Varadero making more,
Sweating to death but more on the way!!!
Lol
We preferred cayo co co, or Santa Maria, just because less of a party atmosphere, we are in our early sixties, but all of Cuba is amazing inn, later this year we are taking first times with us, so we have them watching your videos, so they know not just from us but from a top notch reviewer with great videos to help them see what to expect. You have been a great help, thank you
You did a great job on this Mike- some significant differences thanks for another awesome video 🇨🇺🩷✅
Thanks Jenny!!!
I appreciate your comment so much
Very informative and to the point. Love your channel.
Glad you enjoy it!
thanks for watching
Mike
Learning more every watch 👍
Thanks Terry
Great video Mike cheers. GRIMSBY DAVE
Great info Mike I'm going to cuba next month possibly varadero hopefully it will be good well thanks for the video ❤
I’m in Varadero right now
No shortage at this resort
Good weather
Great prices
Varadero videos out soon
Great information
Thanks Heather
Thanks for this video Mike... Well done. 👍🏽
Thanks Michael!!!!
I'm going to the Grand Aston next week! Really looking forward to it. Was in Cayo Guiilermo for Christmas and it was very nice. Great video!
Enjoy,
I’m in Varadero right now and the weather is amazing
Hi Jason. My name is Ella. I have a question.....where did you stay in Cayo Guillermo for Christmas and how was it
@@bogdantrzymaj Hello. I stayed at the Grand Muthu Cayo Guillermo. It was great in my opinion. The room, particularly the bathroom was dated, and water pressure was good most days, and no pressure at certain times, but it didn't bother me. Beach was amazing, food was ok/good.
Great video as always, really helpful information. Wife wants to do Cayo Coco now.
Lol!!!
That’s awesome ,
If she had any issues!!!
Please tell her to blame you Bud E!!!!!!
Lol
Mike
Love the video Mike! Thanks. We've been to both places as well.
Just one note, Newfoundland is not a part of the Maritimes. They only include 3 provinces.
Please keep up the fantastic work
Oh Really!!
Sorry,
I went to school but honestly in public school I messed around a lot!!!
But I truly love easterns they say it like it is
@@Finding-Fish that's not a problem at all!!
The reason Newfoundland is not considered a part of the Maritimes is that Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. Prior to that, we were a separate country 😊
We maybe going to Cayo Coco Holguin next year.Thank you for all the information about Cayo Coco
I’m Heading to Holguin this fall😀
Another amazing video! Spoken like a homie from around the way and not some privileged entitled tourist. The time you took to edit this must have been extensive. Very much appreciated. I’ve been to both. Varadero I find too commercial and very much over populated by visitors but that long beach is perfect for daily walks. And cause it’s less separated from the mainland I have always found less supply issues when it comes to food and pop. Cayo Coco’s beach is so much nicer and the beach is floury soft. But food selection and supply often an issue. Cayo Santa Maria is my fav though and hope you add this part to your next mega comparison. Playa Cayo Santa Maria Resort is my fav of all the Cuban resorts minus the exclusive adult only isolated section of Ibeostar Ensenachos that you walked through. Those accommodations were fabulous. Getting that whole villa with kitchen and hot tub was wow! Even had a private meal cooked by a chef in our villa one night. But getting back to Santa Maria I hope you review Royalton one day. One resort I still need to visit but always so pricey compared to all others.
Have a great day from VanCity!
Well Said 💯 percent!!!
For the traveler that likes busy, Varadero 101 coming your way!!!
Low Key and pristine beaches!!’n Coyo coco!!!
Absolutely!!!
Editing this Video!!!20 hours plus,
All my footage!!!
Thanks for mentioning it!!!
Your spot on 100 💯 percent!!!!!!!
Royalton Santa Maria is on the List!!!!!
About everything you mentioned!!!!!
Mike
Great info Mikey! Thanks man! 😎
Thanks Steve!!!
I hope you’re enjoying the weekend
Hi we are loving your videos we are regular viewers, we really appreciate your honest reviews. We are wondering if your ever going to go Holguin area to visit the Playa Pesquero resort it came highly recommend to us. Thanks
Hey thanks so much for watching and supporting me!!!
I’m heading to Holguin this fall haven’t figured out the resort yet!!!
But definitely going 😀
Great info ! Thanks Mike 😊
Thanks Derek!!!!
I appreciate it!!!
Mike
Thanks Mike! This is exactly the video I was looking for! My husband and I stayed in Varadero lin February and it was a great place to be but you are right, it is very busy. We are focusing on Cayo Coco for next year's vacation. We like the quiet and the beaches. Could you possibly recommend a few of your favourite resorts in Cayo Coco please? Nothing too big, adults only and after dinner entertainment. We don't like the large apartment building type resorts. We have done a lot of research but it would be nice to hear it from you because of your vast experience and you look for the same things in a resort as my husband and I do. Thank you so much Mike!
Memories Caribe I’d a fan Favourites
We made 2-3 videos there in the past, small easy to get around beautiful beach!!!
I’m heading back to Cayo Coco soon to make even more videos!!!
Stay tuned!!!
Also working on my Top resort of 2024
Thanks for watching and your question!!!
Mike
@@Finding-Fish , thanks Mike! I'll be watching!
I've only been to Cayo Coco and have wondered if i should do a Varadero or other city area. Great video idea!
Morning LoloDawn
Here right now in Varadero!!!
Having a great time!!!
Thanks for watching
Mike
@@Finding-Fish so jealous! This video has convinced me I am an island girl. I was already pretty sure but this helped me stop wondering whether I should try a Varadero trip.
My sister and I traveled together and felt very safe. We met a couple ladies traveling solo, also felt very safe.
We’re in Grand Aston right now while seeing your video! Totally agreed with your review. Hope people will find your video before they decide where to go. Cheers 🍻
Thanks Bella!!!!
Have fun!!!
Mike
Great video!!
Thank you
Great video Mike. As soon as i saw your notification about this video I told my wife let's grab a coffee and look at video. We love Cuba also and most likely will book a Cayo Coco trip next Jan -Feb timeframe. How about Meliá Cayo Coco? Have you visited there before? We have and i was just wondering how everything is currently there. Great video again. Cheers Peter
Hey Peter
Jenny and I were at the Melia like 10 years or more ago so I can’t really comment because it was so long ago!!!
But I always hear great things about it!!!
Thanks for supporting me!!!
Mike
Heading to Grand Aston (Club) soon, for my 21st visit to Cuba. I agree with you; all that I care about are the beach, a clean room, and a comfy bed. I’ve been all over Cuba, and elsewhere, but Cayo Coco is my fav because I can enjoy some solitude if I want to. My favourite resorts are Memories Caribe, Sol Cayo Coco (2 beaches) and Sol Cayo Santa Maria. I detest anything fancy, I’m 63, was widowed 7 years ago, but I feel very safe when I come to Cuba on my own. Anybody who has complaints about Cuba, just doesn’t “get it” and are not my kind of people.
Absolutely Nancy and we’ll said!!!
Good for you to keep going!!!
63 is so young
The new 50
Keep going and good for you!!!
We get it😀
Sol Cayo Coco!!!
That comes up a lot!!!
Should I go?
@@Finding-Fish yes, but it doesn’t look like there are any flights until the fall. I love the calm beach to the left, and I’m a sucker for wooden boardwalks!
Thank you for the very informative video. i like these type of videos especially when I am about to travel to a country. I am planning on going to Cuba in late November . Do you think that the season has picked up then ? I am thinking of Royalton Hicacos in Varadero or a hotel in Cayo coco ?
It will be slightly busier, but it really gets busier after Christmas
Royalton has great reviews
Thanks for the info Mike! Still considering which option would be best for a young couple who's main focus would be outdoor adventures (hiking, caves, snorkeling, mountains, renting scooters, bikes & cars for road trips etc). Not interested in the party scene but also not needing to sit at the beach all day. Cheers ✌️
Well I all kinds of videos coming out on these topics
Great video. I've been to Varadero, but not Cayo Coco. I've never had a problem in Varadero, but I understand Cayo Coco has lots of mosquitoes and " no se- eems " ?
Yes very true,
I'm in Varadero right now and NO BUGS!!!!
but that will change after the first good rain!!!
Hi Mike, what resorts do you recommend for a family of 4 with 2 boys age 13 and 11? We have never been to Cuba. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, probably traveling next April, thanks.
Take a look at my Top Resort Video it might help!!!
Mike
I love watching your videos. It's been a huge help in planning my honeymmon to Cuba. Can you please check out Sanctuary at Grand Memories Holguín.
Absolutely on the List!!!
I’m at the Grand Memories (Sanctuary)
Right now making videos but I will head there this Fall
Thank Victoria for watching
Mike
Hi Mike. Good video showing the pros and cons of each destination. I was in Cayo Santa Maria in 2019 with my family and really enjoyed it. We would love to visit again and are considering Varadero, Cayo Coco and Cayo Cruz. Which would you recommend? Our boys are 14 year old twins. I really like that Cayo Cruz is underdeveloped, I would like to visit before it gets built up, I have looked at the Iberostar Selection there and it looks good. Like you and your wife, we love beautiful beaches.
Keep up the great videos, I really enjoy them.
Cheers!
I might be heading to Iberostar Selections in the near Future!!!
Also
Grand Aston Paredon is a Family Resort and close to the airport in Cayo Coco, good beach, and god lobby bar and pool area.
Brisas Guardalavaca one of our favorites
Oh Really!!!
Thanks for sharing
Mike
Hi Mike...another informative video. In my opinion Caribe can't be beat for adults only but I'm a senior with similar views. Thanks for the great comparison, and I look forward to your next video.
Cheers
Bill
Bill totally
$ dollar for dollar it’s a great deal and resort for the price paid
Can you compare between the Melia Jardines Del Rey’s beach and the beach at Starfish Cayo Guillermo please. Thank you. ❤
Starfish beach
Fantastic breeze
Massive beach beautiful colour
At low tide it’s awesome!
Jardines beach is nice no breeze really because it’s in a bay!!! It’s beautiful at low tide but it doesn’t really compare to Starfish!!!!
Hi Mike, we are considering going to Memories Flamenco just after Canada Day. Wondering what your experience is with the misquitos and other bugs like noseeums this time of year.
I’m in Cuba now!!!
I believe Flamenco is doing some Renovations in the buffet area!!!
Bugs can be bad bring lots of bugs spray
And it hot down here
Enjoy
@@Finding-Fish Just booked it. I guess you cant go too wrong for $700 oceanview. One more question as i usuallly just bring carry on. Sunwing is offering free checked back so i was giong to take advantage of that and bring a bunch of bug spray and other things. Are there any restrictions with aresol cans in checked luggage that you have run into?
Hey Mike, great video! Do you have any thoughts on solo supplement fees? I know not all resorts charge them but given that you’ve been to so many resorts I was wondering if you know of any ways to circumvent them or if you just factor them in?
Solo supplement fees
Usually in low Season most resort don’t apply them!! Especially memories properties!!!
Until November then the fee is added
@@Finding-Fish Ah ok! Great to know! Thanks Mike!
How about cyo santa Maria ? Do you have a video reviewing it ?
Cayo Santa Maria!!!
Take a look
I’ve been many times and to many Resorts check them out!!!!!
Hi Mike. My girlfriend and I are looking to book a resort in Varadero in January. We're in our mid-20s and looking for kid-free atmosphere. But we still want to be able to party at night. Are there any resorts you suggest I check out? Thanks in advance. Great vids.
I’m in Varadero right now making videos
3 different resorts
Check back in with me in 2 weeks Matt
Morning
Thanks for watching
Currently in Varadero!!!
Videos coming soon
🩷☀️
Are you at the Grand Aston Cayo Paredón Beach Resort? This is Camagüey right? How is the depth of water at the beach? Im looking to go just for the beach and quiet time for as a solo traveller. Cayo coco i found the water way too shallow for miles out and HOT i did not like that about the resort (grand muthu) even though it was beautiful. How was the beach where you are?
Great Vid ... FYI, 5:18 "Jardines" is pronounced "har-di-nes", its Spanish for "garden".
Thanks Steve
I also have problems pronouncing my English words to!!!
My grade 2 teacher used to tell me this all the time
Hey steve i wonder how is your english pronunciation??? 😂 😂
Jardines 😂 really 😂
How about mosquitos in October?
Yes
In 🌧️ rain season the bugs will be out!!!!
Just like Canada
The Russians are cool. Think of it more like a Russian TV series called, Keeping Up With The Gorbachev's. They just drink vodka, never tip, eat hamburgers by the beach, drink more vodka, eat more hamburgers by the beach, drink more vodka so on and so forth. LOL. The one experience that stands out with the Ruskies, was in Santa Lucia. On the fourth day? a plane load of them just checked in. Within hours, the music went from the usual bamamamam kind of stuff, to Russian techno pop. Honestly Mike, I have never talked so much about Wayne Gretzky, or the Russian Summit Series, while seeing the resorts cache of vodka quickly disappear on the horizon? man can those dudes drink and party
They don't have respect for anybody,trying put theirs no culture everywhere.
80% of them support this criminal Putin.
Hi Mike just watched nearly all your videos as I’m planning to go to Cuba for my birthday in March next year, for the first time. I’m 47 single woman travelling memories Caribe looks good but have you reviewed Melia Cayo coco and would you recommend it over the memories Caribe please?
We been to Melia Cayo Coco
Its under renovation right now,
Also for singles Grand Aston Paredon
And Sanctuary White sands are Fun for singles!!!!
@@Finding-Fish thank you and I’ll look at them now, it’s more more relaxing, good food and amazing beaches 👌🏼 videos are so helpful thank you 🙏🏽
Have you been to Melia international in Varadero? Do you recommend it? If you could compare the Aston grande or the Melia internacionale please
I'm Hopefully Heading to that resort This Year!!!
Melia international in Varadero
Thanks for posting this Mike. Question about solo travelling, which resort did you enjoy the most? For me, I've been to Melia Las Antillas 5 times and out of all 5 different resorts I stayed at, I found Las Antillas to be like a 2nd home. Although the buildings and rooms are in need of repair and the food isn't the greatest, the staff are friendly and down to earth and they always seem to attract guests that I feel comfortable with. I also really like the layout of the whole property.
That’s cool I might hit that resort
Sanctuary white sands is a good option and Grand Aston Paredon also is a good options in my opinion
I just got back from Cayo Coco yesterday. I was very disappointed. I stayed at the Memories Flamenco. The buffet was closed and there was hardly anything to eat. No bread, no fries, no sandwiches no eggs. The a la cart restaurants were awful. Portions were so small and the variety of food in the restaurants were minimal. Dinner was fast, about 15 to 20 minutes and you're out. The worst part was the mosquitoes. We were all eaten alive, no joke. I know that isnt their fault but i had no idea it would have been that bad. People were nice, met great folks, beach was gorgeous. Just no food!! :(
Did you know the buffet was closed?
Did you take bug spray?
@@Finding-Fish Yes, our travel agent told us but we still went as I had no idea that a resort packed full of people would barely have food. As for bug spray, I did bring some ( per your recommendations) but I would have had to bathe in it for it to really help. My toilet stopped working 4 times and my cards to get into my room.
@@antoniettavilleneuve498 Sounds like the vacation from hell like we did; see my recent review here. It's bad enough with mosquitoes but we had the horde of tens of thousands of house flies. We were beside Memories Caribe which was near your place. Maybe the flies are finally gone. When we arrived at the hotel I noticed that the floor was completely black. It turned out to be the dead flies from a fumigation.
Memories is run by Sunwing/WestJet which likes to underperform and charge a lot. We stayed in Villas Jibacoa the year before and Air Transat charged $957 for two weeks single as part of their Solo deals. Great!! The hotel was taken over by Starfish when we were there. The price doubled under Sunwing.
Toilets in Cuba are a problem too. My Hotel Playa Coco had a information paper that said to not flush the used toilet paper but to put it in the waste basket. Ugh. Luckily my toilet worked with downing toilet paper.
Now for the door situation. My door was super difficult to shut so it had to be slammed. Luckily my travelling buddy had some WD40 which magically solved that problem.
We knew we were in trouble when getting to the room. There was no top sheet on the bed for a few days.
People seemed to like our hotel in spite of the decifiencies. They seemed to be there to get drunk. The food was actually quite good and plentiful in January. The so-called specialty restaurants were a joke and the Italian restaurant served a chicken leg as its national fare.
The siting of hotels in Cayo Coco was done when Castro (as the story goes) flew over the nice beachedsthere and said to build hotels there. Oops. They forgot about the watery bogs that breed flies and mosquitoes.
The reviewer here definitely has a glass half full. Cuba is facing a bad economy. I will be staying at upscale hotels that are afforded more money to operate and even have food; crappy hotels get the short end of the stick. for Cayo Coco.
@@timchapman164I was so happy to get back home.
Hi, I’m planning to go to Cuba in few days solo. Where you recommend i should go at adult resorts. Thanks
More fun at adults only and busier
what about seaweed?
Nope pretty much nothing
This is Cuba
Not Mexico
I know what it is I have been to both several times. They are both in the Caribbean
Se ve completamente vacío, no hay tráfico porque la Isla no tiene combustible, ya no hay mucha gente que quiera ir porque la comida es pésima, nada comparado con Punta Cana y Mexico!
Bueno, no estoy de acuerdo, en realidad me gusta la comida cubana y siempre disfruto de la isla.
@@Finding-Fish Si, pero el Pueblo que está oprimido no disfruta de lo mismo que tu y esa es la gran diferencia!!