Traveling to Cuba in 2022 Vlog - Where to go, things to do & Cuba updates!
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I'm Cuban and I have to say I love your Video :) Thank you very much your Visit in my Beautiful Island CUBA
Thank you so much! 😊😊
Nice to see Cuba coming back from dark ages
Don't think so ... for Cubans it has been really bad times with 8h no electricity and no medicines or food. Warto się poinformować. Dla turystów zawsze wszystko się znajdzie ale jakim kosztem. Jestem kubanka , informacja z pierwszej ręki
@@evuna5180 a Ty mieszkasz na Kubie? I po polsku rozmawiasz??
@@Pawel33007urodzilam się i mieszkałam ;)
Cuba is still in the dark ages. This just looks nice because its a goverment owned Hotel (like all of them) Don't stay at Hotels like ignorant westerners who are supporting the regime, use instead AirBnBs to support the local economy.
Beautiful hotel. I'm cuban myself and when i see the amount of food hotels have for tourist my blood boils. I'm going to cuba in May and 9 was considering staying in a hotel but decided to stay in Casa particular and help local businesses. But each to their own. Very good video I really enjoyed it 😀
For sure I hear! And thank you very much 😊😊 Buen viaje!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Good luck, I hope you return alive from Cuba: You already saw the lie: Now look at the truth: ua-cam.com/video/Fz6VJK3mS08/v-deo.html
@@luissmith8559 eso es conmigo?
Casas Particulares should always be your choice, but they are going to have great food there as well! Cuba's bread and butter industry is tourism. Probably 90% of their foreign currency comes from tourism. If the tourists don't get good food they won't come back. It's just the way it is. I agree the people of Cuba deserve much better, but that's a political discussion when it comes to why they don't have better.
when i stayed at sol palmeras in June, i loved the plaza.. spent a couple of hours here just sat chatting with some of the locals.
Nice! Yes the Cuban people are so friendly.
Great video Asya! Heading to Varadero next month. Look forward to the gorgeous beaches and creating some videos to share with others. Thanks for sharing..new subscriber and fellow content creator. Cheers!
Thank you very much! 😊 That’s awesome enjoy your trip! Thanks for stopping by. You have some great videos too.
@@asyamuzlera Thanks so much! Hope mine can be as entertaining as yours ;)
@@KardosoMedia Can you confirm what's in this video?
Loved it decade or more ago looks even better now too. Can't remember went to nudist beach with big dragons on it maybe someone remembers if still doing it . My wife loved it too
Great video. Glad to see things are coming back to normal in Cuba. Last time I was in Varadero in 2020 just before covid hit , the mall beside your hotel was closed and boarded up except for one bar and the bank. The service and food at the Dupont mansion was terrible. Despite only a few people in the restaurant it took almost an hour to get our food, and when we did it was cold. Glad to see they have a Tropicana show in Varadero now. The famous one of course is in Havana. I tried to go to that once but the bus never showed up. 🙃
Wow! Thank you 😊. Yes it was like normal it was great! We loved the famous Tropicana show in Havana we went before the pandemic. Yes the service at the DuPont house has improved for sure. 😀
Loved the vlog!!! Does the pool have a swimup bar?
Thank you so much! 😊 yes it does
I love the video. It's super informative and beautifully made. Questions: Which airport did you fly into, how long was the ride from the airport to your hotel and what was the cost? How frequent does the bus in Varadero run, does it run from downtown to the very east tip and were the tickets $5 each or for the both of you? Is Melia Las Americas an all-inclusive resort? If so what's included? Were the food prices reasonable? For example how much was the mango daiquiri and the octopus salad at Xanadu? Please feel free to share any info I have not asked about. Thanks! I'll be looking out for your next video.
Thank you very much! 😊 Great questions, I did my best to answer them for you here:
1) We flew into the Varadero Airport (Juan Gualberto Gomez International) & its about a 30 minute drive. Usually all the tour companies you book with offer free shuttle from the airport to the hotel. Sometimes that shuttle is a big or small bus in our case heading back to the airport our shuttle happened to be a taxi and no other passengers.
2) The double decker bus runs every 30 minutes and it was $5 per person. Yes, it runs from Downtown Varadero all the way to the tip with the last stop being the Marina Varadero.
3) Melia Las Americas is all-inclusive adults only 21+. Everything is included (food, drinks, room service, golf, spa, etc) of course if you want to buy something at the store in the hotel, this isn't included.
4) Food at the Plaza Americas next door is pretty cheap I don't remember the exact prices but it was reasonable and places in downtown Varadero were pretty cheap too.
5) The Xanadu house is more expensive like for 2 people you can expect to pay for a full meal $300 US if you get alcohol too. Upstairs the drinks range around $12-$20 but I don't remember exactly. The Xanadu is worth it if you want to have a more upscale dining experience in Varadero. The food is seriously delicious so it's worth it.
Hope that helps!
@@asyamuzlera Oh My Goodness, thank you so much for all the details. You are the best!! So, of course I watched this video for the second time and this time around I heard the answers to my questions. I guess I was more in tune with the visual than I was with the audio part of the video. Thanks bunches!!!
@@ivettefig151 My pleasure! 😊And thank you as well. So happy to hear that 😊❤
@@asyamuzlera Are you going to enlighten us with the cost of all incl. 1wk stay there?
Hello again. We are flying into Santa Clara in July. Do you know if they have a similar VIP lounge? If yes, is the fee the same?
Thanks again. Love your videos. On a side note, you mentioned that you pay the lady in Canadian dollars. Does that mean you are Canadian?
Thank you so much! Yea I am and yes they have that lounge in all the airports and yes the price is the same. Have a great trip!
I love your videos almost as much as I love Cuba! Thanks for the great info and tour, we will now be visiting Melia in Varadero. 🙏🥳👍⚘😘😎🍹
Oh thank you so much!! ☺️☺️ That’s great, enjoy your time!!❤️
I like your videos but it will help you mention prices on the hotels and things to do.
Can’t believe they have modern resorts. It use to be so rustic
Cinematography and production was very good. That lovely lady was so charismatic🙂👍👍!!
😊😊🙏🙏 really appreciate your kind words PC!! Thank you
@@asyamuzlera It really was a nice job well done. And you did it even being distracted by Stephen Segal🤣🤣🤣🤣!! Regards PC
@@paulclarke7139 🤣🤣🤣
Hi Asya, I really enjoyed your video as the camera work and editing and your commentary was quite good. You and your husband are very classy and I’m sure the Cubans enjoyed your company and generous tips. There seems to be good deals to Cuba from Toronto and Montreal but not from Vancouver this year…not yet…maybe in 2023. Thanks for sharing your memories and suggestions for us.
Thank you so much for your kind words!! 😊 That is too bad but yes hopefully maybe early 2023? All the best!
One more thing- we would like a Level sea view room but we've looked can't find a video showing that room. Did u have the opportunity to tour that room or have you seen a video uploaded for that room. You've sold us on Melia Las Americas, The Level!
Unfortunately I did not but I don't think you can go wrong with any room at The Level. Yay! so glad to hear that because its a great hotel plus you're right next to the Dupont Mansion 😁
Great information! With which company did you book the trip and what was the cost?
Thank you very much! I booked with AirTransat it was about $1800 CAD per person for 2 weeks with the upgrade which was a great deal but of course this price varies all the time. The same now in June with the upgrade is higher so we lucked out.
Any idea on giving away things to local people along with the hotel staff? We are going to Santa Maria next week. We are taking one large luggage of clothing and school supplies and etc to them. This is the most exciting than our own personal time🤗❤.
Any idea how can we give it to them? Any right place to drop off them? We wanted to go to the right people. Please advise. Thanks
Thats a great idea it will go a long way. 😊 So the best way is to make friends with the staff and let them you have some gifts for them and ask them how they would like you to give it to them. Sometimes they can stop by your room or other times they may ask you to bring it to them but it’s best to find out from them. Have a great trip!
Asya you made this video?? woow you are super pro video maker and editing. Great views in Varadero, i'll be there for 14 days end of november 2022. thanks for your great video and,... you look amazing, bye!
Thank you so much you’re kind! 😊🙏 I’m glad you enjoyed it and have a great time in Cuba! 🇨🇺
Good tips Asya viva 🇨🇺
Thank you! Happy it was helpful 😃
Looks like you enjoyed your vacation. Would like to see the real Cuba though
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Good: You already saw the lie: Now look at the truth: ua-cam.com/video/Fz6VJK3mS08/v-deo.html
hi, during what month did you go to Cuba? Was it raining lots or nice sunny weather? And what is the currency and how much spending money do you recommend to take to Cuba, Im Canadian if that matters 😅
Hi Ashley! Great questions. We were there last time in June and it rained the 1st 2 days when we got there and then it was sunny and hot the rest of the 2 weeks. They use CUP & in terms of spending money that is hard to say because it depends on if you plan to leave the resort and how many off resort activities you plan to do. If you plan to rent a car that’s a bit more pricey.
Hi! Thank you so much. I've been doing a ton of hotel research & looked at Melia Americas. You're staying in The Level section but what class of room are u in? We really like the room & wld like to book the same. Thanks for your help!
My pleasure! Yes The Level is so worth it. We stayed at the Garden View Junior Suite Level. Enjoy your trip!
❤hello.mam..amzing place of Cuba👍🎯🚴🏻♂️🌐🇵🇭🇵🇭
How much tickets to go into Continental Cabaret and where to buy them? 🙏🏼😊
Sorry I don’t remember!! I don’t think it’s more than $50 USD per person but I really don’t remember. We bought them from a guy walking around the beach but you can also go directly to the Continental Cabaret and buy there
Nice video, I’m travelling in February, what was the cigar prices like as I know they went up but unsure on how much also how was the variety of choice there regarding cigars?
Authentic cigars should only be purchased at the local malls by certified cigar stores, if you buy them at the beach you risk them being fake. Variety of cigars are limited in varadero, but if you take a trip to Havana you will have your pick from all kinds of Cubans. Prices ranges from 11$ USD each to about $20USD, funny things they were all going up in price a week after we left. Cigars like Rocky Patel, Placencia and others I found to be cheaper in Florida then Cuban cigars in Cuba.
Hope that helps
Never heard of Varadero. Is this the city that you most recommend staying at in Cuba?
I haven't been to every city in Cuba but out of the ones I've been to, definitely! It's also great because it's close enough to Havana to visit there as well.
Good vid you two
Thank you 😊
Nice video. I have been all over Cuba at least 15 times and its Muy Importante to stay at the right hotel, makes or breaks your vaca. and yes the airports now don't seem to have A/C so its best to book the VIP lounge. Also, you can give Canadian loonies and toonies for tips, you just have to tell the locals to ask the Canadians to swap out bills for the coinage. I have done this many times. Maybe mention the "no see ums" in one of your vids, they are bad and nothing but socks and trousers seem to work...best of luck!
Thank you! 😊 We didn’t encounter the no-see-ums in Cuba but we got eaten alive by them a few times in Florida so I was going to talk about that in my upcoming Florida video. 😂
@@asyamuzlera I have yet not to be eaten alive whilst being in Cuba, buy far the best beaches though. Cayo Coco has best beaches I have ever seen and they are pretty much empty, was there 2 times this year and got super sick staying at the Playa. and did not enjoy my stay at the Flamingo, loads of Cuban families and they devoured everything, that is why I say its so important to chose your hotel wisely, they say the Melia is the number one but I stayed there a couple of years ago and I did not enjoy it, too many old people and they were not friendly, Cayo Santa Maria is sublime but almost a 2 hour bus ride from the airport. The Royalton and the Playa Cayo Santa Maria are fantastic. You in Toronto? I am in Calgary.
@@macleancat thx for sharing that. Yes hotel makes a difference. My fave are the Royalton in Varadero and Melia Las Americas
Hi Asya, can you tell me about the dress code at the restaurants? I saw in a video that you can't take sandals, but which type? Thanks :)
Yes the A La Carte restaurants have a dress code. For the most part you can wear sandals that are heels or wedges those should be fine, because that's all I wore no one ever said anything to me, but not flip flops. For men definitely any closed shoes. Also if you go to the Tropicana show or Continental Cabaret they are actually very strict on the dress code.
Thanks ❤️
Going to Cuba in Feb. 2023. Have heard staff preference is now Canadian money?? True?
They like all international currency. Canadian currency has always been valuable as well.
I sell travel , the food at the Level Melia Las Americas would be better than most other Cuban resorts but it’s also almost double the cost. Saying that the food looked good but not great . I’ve sent a lot of golfers here and they liked the food but they paid to play golf. If your not golfing the America’s often prices itself over what people want to pay for Cuba based on the food and availability of some key items that are often hard to stock . It was a good review , the beaches and the people are the draw for Cuba, and then of course the great price.
Very good content!👍
Thank you so much!! 😊
Very nice and instructive video.
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Hello! Great video. Do they allow US credit cards? Or did you have enough cash to last you? TIA
Thank you very much! I am guessing not. You should call and ask your credit card company if you can either use it there or use it at an ATM but safest best is to take cash with you before you get on your plane.
Amazing video, Folks! ..... an of course..... Cigars
😁😊 you know it! Thanks Walter! 👍
Hi Asya. How you was able to stay in this hotel, as I know it is prohibited by Us gov for American citizens?
I’ve never heard about this but we aren’t American but now I’m curious I will have to ask the hotel if this is true.
@@asyamuzlera Americans can only travel to Cuba under one of 12 licenses, usually it is "Support for the Cuban People" which requires stay at Casas Particulares. Staying at most any of the 4 and 5 Star hotels is illegal for us because those hotels are owned by the military or government. We would not be supporting the people if we stay there. There is a complete list of illegal hotels at the US State Department website. Your hotel is included among them. :( [I'm only saying what the law is. I'm not agreeing with it or saying that all Americans follow it.]
@@rolyfisher9137 yes this is true. I recently learned this! You’re right.
Hello..love the video..what all is recommended documents..etc to go to Cuba..I will be traveling there next year once I receive my passport..And I see it's best to bring cash instead and exchange once there in Cuba..appreciate the feedback..🙏🏾
Thank you! 😊 For sure! I’m actually posting a video tomorrow answering this question so stay tuned for that and if you still have questions just let me know. In terms of documentation required just your passport and depending on your nationality and which country you’re coming from you may or may not need a special visa so just double check. From Canada you only need a passport. All pandemic mandates are over so you don’t need proof of vaccination right now (Nov 2022) but it may or may not change when you travel so just double check before you go. Print out a copy of your travel health insurance. They say to have that with you but every time I flew I was never asked for proof by customs but I’ve always had it on me just in case.
Hope that helps. Enjoy your trip! 😊😊
@@asyamuzlera I am Black American so I know it's specific things I have to use to get there..but any additional will help..thank you..
@@tristanjenkins9836 I will say the Cuban people are super friendly and nice! That's a reason we really love Cuba is the people! It's so safe it's the safest country we've been to for sure. With regards to paperwork as an American I don't think you need anything in particular, but I do know that you can't fly direct. You most likely have to connect like in Mexico or something.
@@tristanjenkins9836 I just posted a new video with recent updates and things you should be aware of so please check it out, it will be helpful.
@@asyamuzlera thanks so much for the update..I have a lady friend out there I talk to so she tells me how it is..but I will go to Varadero for the trip..thanks again..🙏🏾
Nicer that guy looks Trini
Very informative ❤️
Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Has anyone played any golf on the course next to this hotel?
@@joescopo8933 a friend of ours only stays at the Melia Las Americas because he is a golfer and really enjoys playing golf at the course. He says he would give it a 4.5 out of 5. He says the course and greens are beautiful and it’s not an easy golf course to play but the only negative was some of the fairways are not as green. Hopefully that helps you!
@asyamuzlera , I appreciate it. Thank you!
Dupont owned the Dupont chemical Company, had 90000, employees at one time
Hey! I cannot get a direct answer so I thought I’d ask someone who recently when you get to cuba. I’m planning to visit cuba with some friends from Canada. Some of them are not vaccinated. Are they still allowed to come ??
Yes 100%! Cuba has removed all entry & travel restrictions on the island. It’s back to normal now so anyway can travel to Cuba even if they’re not vaccinated. And Canada as of Oct. 1 removed all travel restrictions too so unvaccinated people can leave and enter Canada no problem and no restrictions. Hope that helps! And enjoy your trip 😊👍
@@asyamuzlera thank you so much for the response. So this also means they don’t need to take a PCR in Canada before travelling to cuba then I assume ?
@@ashleyb5533 yes that’s right. No testing anywhere, no proof of vaccine, no masks required anywhere & definitely no quarantine. 😊
Oh, and that dude looked like Stephen Segal!!
😂👌😁💯 totally
brotth~ gorgeous content~talk you later- ;))
Thank you! 👍😀
They need some Jamaican Jerk Chicken 🍗 😊
What hotel are you at?
Here we stayed at the Melia Las Americas in Varadero
@Asya Muzlera thank you! This should be a nice surprise for the misses 🙂
One thing and listened for did not hear, are you Canadian? I only ask because, from what I understand, that there is large list of hotels, etc, that US Citizens may not use, under US law.
Yes I am but I’ve accidentally never heard about this from other Americans who travel to Cuba.
@@asyamuzlera Are you from Toronto?
@@asyamuzlera Americans can only travel to Cuba under one of 12 licenses, usually it is "Support for the Cuban People" which requires stay at Casas Particulares. Staying at most any of the 4 and 5 Star hotels is illegal for us because those hotels are owned by the military or government. We would not be supporting the people if we stay there. There is a complete list of illegal hotels at the US State Department website. Your hotel is included among them. :( [I'm only saying what the law is. I'm not agreeing with it or saying that all Americans follow it.]
How much do those cigars cost?
It depends on the brand and size as well as if you buy singles vs a box. The ones that are hand rolled in front you are cheaper like couple of dollars per cigar. The other ones range from like $12 and up
@@asyamuzlera not bad. Do you have an address were they sell the best ones? I’m planning to visit Cuba in a few months
@@yourpapichulo8859 la casa del habano if you Google they have several locations and they sell everything there.
@@asyamuzlera okay thanks