I just adore your chemistry with one another! Makes the videos so much fun to watch! Loved when you said “hey that’s my line” awww :) watching these videos as I’m planning a trip for April ❤
Another great video Mike. I never really realized the catamaran and non motorized stuff was free on the beach. Now I seem to notice that when looking for my next trip to Cuba. Keep the videos coming!
Have fun! You will The weather will be Beautiful!!! i have a new video Out Wednesday 9;am taking out Cuba and it Current state and preparing for you Cuban vacation
Same with us. The beaches are fantastic but the food shortages and variety is what keeps us away. It is disingenuous to suggest it just "picky" people who have a problem.
Hi Mike and Jen. My wife and I (from New Brunswick) came across your video while we were looking for video reviews of our next Cuban vacation destination, Memories Caribe. (April 13th - 20th) Having been to Cuba 4 times before, we have grown to love the country and completely agree with you that you go to Cuba with an open mind and happiness in your heart and you will not be disappointed. We subscribed to your channel as you two do a bang up job with your videos, reviews and your love for travel and Cuba! We are so excited about Memories Caribe just based alone on your videos. We then spent the next 4 hours watching more of your videos. Awesome job folks!! You mentioned that you wanted to hear some places to go and we have one for you. Memories Jibacoa. It was our first visit there 10 years ago when it was a Breezes. Amazing layout, beach, beach bar/restaurant and the snorkeling is top notch! Highly recommended. Thanks again for your videos and we can't wait for your next one! Take care.
You will love Caribe!!! And I actually just got a message from the head bartender from Caribe( he’s in the video) Cuba has issues (like what we’ve mentioned in our videos) But you will have a great time!!!! That beach is absolutely beautiful and so are the people!!!! Thanks for your comments!!!! We have a Our Top Resorts video out tomorrow!!!! Enjoy tonight and best of luck in 2024
You just gained a new subscriber!! love your honest review of Cuba. My husband and I are headed to this resort in 2 weeks and we came across your channel to learn more about the resort and Varadero. We were in Cayo Santa Maria several years ago loved Cuba and decided to head to Varadero this year. Thanks for sharing your adventures cheers from Brockville Ontario.
Brockville!!!!I spent many summers in Brockville and that area growing up as a kid!!!! Like we said about this resort the Beach Lunch is awesome for food quality we found. Buffet was okay, might be better now because of bigger budgets, but for the price we couldn’t complain. Upper floor would be better in my opinion!!!in a updated room!!!! We did have fun there!!!! Enjoy!!!!
Well if you're ever through the area shoot us a line and we'll join ya for a brew ;) We are book in for the upgrade as part of our package- definitely will be asking for a room on the second floor. Biggest concern is that we have been hearing reports of bed bugs- but what I have researched is saying it is very rare for BB in Cuba.. anything you can add would be fantastic. Keep up the amazing work!!@@Finding-Fish
All that food and drinks...how do you and Jen keep so fit, Mike? 😊 How much do you work out? Please share. You both look great. ❤ your informative VIDEOS!
Hi Mike and Jen! Thanks for sharing your honest review of the resort. Just curious if the entire resort is adults only or not (booking sites had it as adults only) as you’ve mentioned on your video to upgrade to the adults only section.
When we were there, for the size of the resort and pool and beach area they didn’t have enough loungers!!! We never went early but in high season 8 am probably
Great videos. I checked this place out on tripcentral. Leaving from Toronto. Prices are $800 and up. I still think this is a great price, but I was wondering where you are getting pricing like that.
Hi Mike and Jenny, my husband and I are planning to go here this April and would like to know if we can use the facility and be able to get to the restaurant before the actual check in. We will be arriving at 9:30am in Varadero. Also how far is VRA to the resort? Can you also go outside the resort for a walk. I’m a new subscriber btw, my husband and I just watched almost all of your videos in one seating 😂 Thank you!
Can't book the restaurant until you get there and check in. And yes you can walk anywhere off the resort and even talk the bus into town for 5US dollars
I really miss Cuba but after the last experience we had in 2022 we decided to have a break ( we had a bad experience in Aug at Playa Cayo Santa Maria - dirty, crowded, recycled food, shortages, unpolite locals resulted in us being sick with tourists for 4 days and the covid when we got home)😏
Just my 2 cents, as a "veteran" traveler of Cuba, my one piece of advice is NEVER stay at a resort managed by Cuban operators. Playa Cayo Santa Maria is managed by the Cuban group Gavioto S.A. Playa Cayo Santa Maria used to be run by the Spanish firm Sirenis. It was once called Sirenis Cayo Santa Maria. Stick with resorts that are foreign managed (I.e. Melia, Iberostar, Memories, etc.). Not to sound too negative, but the Cuban managed resorts are : run by a skeleton staff, lack maintenance, tend to be unkempt, and even during the best of times suffer shortages. Also, at the risk of sounding derogatory, the Cuban managed hotels tend to be occupied by less than cultivated "locals" as guests. The foreign managed & operated resorts (I.e Melis, Iberostar, Memories) are just better.
Is there much difference between 3, 4 or 5 star resorts in Cuba? Come to think of it I don't think I've seen a 5 star on the Sunwing website. It's new to me never booked an all inclusive package before or been to Cuba. Thanks for all your videos, I've learned allot
was there from 20 march to 3 april, 4 days with eggs and bacon , same with butter, after no more for the rest of holidays, the public bathroom in very poor condition a lot are broke, they dont repair, toilet paper almost never in public toilettes, will never go back, viva mexico
I just adore your chemistry with one another! Makes the videos so much fun to watch! Loved when you said “hey that’s my line” awww :) watching these videos as I’m planning a trip for April ❤
Yay! Thank you!
New Videos out every Saturday!!!!
thanks for your sweet comment!!
Just beautiful Keep them coming
Keeps me tied over till I get back there love Cuba
Another great video Mike. I never really realized the catamaran and non motorized stuff was free on the beach. Now I seem to notice that when looking for my next trip to Cuba. Keep the videos coming!
Thanks Adam
Enjoy the News Years Festivities!!!!
Another great video cheers and happy new year to you and your wife Dave from grimsby
Morning Dave!!!
Hope your enjoying the Day!!!
Cheers
Mike
Love the calm music ❤
thanks for your comment!!!
Happy New year’s
I'm agree with you guys! This is very nice place relaxing snd fan. I love Cuba ❤.
Thanks Elena
Thank you so much for sharing your video. We are going there from Ottawa Feb 1-8 Hopefully we have a great time.
Have fun!
You will
The weather will be Beautiful!!!
i have a new video Out Wednesday 9;am taking out Cuba and it Current state and preparing for you Cuban vacation
Love your videos....I miss Cuba but I'm concerned about the shortages. Not certain if we'll be back this year.
Same with us. The beaches are fantastic but the food shortages and variety is what keeps us away. It is disingenuous to suggest it just "picky" people who have a problem.
great thorough video Mike! Happy New Year!..Have a beer & Spanish coffee for me today :)
Will Do-Ski!!!
Just picked up some beers!!!
Happy New Year’s to you too
Hi Mike and Jen. My wife and I (from New Brunswick) came across your video while we were looking for video reviews of our next Cuban vacation destination, Memories Caribe. (April 13th - 20th) Having been to Cuba 4 times before, we have grown to love the country and completely agree with you that you go to Cuba with an open mind and happiness in your heart and you will not be disappointed. We subscribed to your channel as you two do a bang up job with your videos, reviews and your love for travel and Cuba! We are so excited about Memories Caribe just based alone on your videos. We then spent the next 4 hours watching more of your videos. Awesome job folks!! You mentioned that you wanted to hear some places to go and we have one for you. Memories Jibacoa. It was our first visit there 10 years ago when it was a Breezes. Amazing layout, beach, beach bar/restaurant and the snorkeling is top notch! Highly recommended. Thanks again for your videos and we can't wait for your next one! Take care.
You will love Caribe!!!
And I actually just got a message from the head bartender from Caribe( he’s in the video)
Cuba has issues (like what we’ve mentioned in our videos)
But you will have a great time!!!!
That beach is absolutely beautiful and so are the people!!!!
Thanks for your comments!!!!
We have a Our Top Resorts video out tomorrow!!!!
Enjoy tonight and best of luck in 2024
Amazing- thanks for your support!
Hope your New Year is as great or better than the last. Another great video as usual.
Happy new year!
Thanks For your Comment!!!!
You just gained a new subscriber!! love your honest review of Cuba. My husband and I are headed to this resort in 2 weeks and we came across your channel to learn more about the resort and Varadero. We were in Cayo Santa Maria several years ago loved Cuba and decided to head to Varadero this year. Thanks for sharing your adventures cheers from Brockville Ontario.
Brockville!!!!I spent many summers in Brockville and that area growing up as a kid!!!!
Like we said about this resort the Beach Lunch is awesome for food quality we found. Buffet was okay, might be better now because of bigger budgets,
but for the price we couldn’t complain.
Upper floor would be better in my opinion!!!in a updated room!!!!
We did have fun there!!!!
Enjoy!!!!
Well if you're ever through the area shoot us a line and we'll join ya for a brew ;)
We are book in for the upgrade as part of our package- definitely will be asking for a room on the second floor. Biggest concern is that we have been hearing reports of bed bugs- but what I have researched is saying it is very rare for BB in Cuba.. anything you can add would be fantastic. Keep up the amazing work!!@@Finding-Fish
Great video! It was so great meeting you both at this resort!!!
We met you by the 24 hr bar!! And I shared your UA-cam videos on my Facebook page :)
I appreciate that!!! Have a Great New Year’s !!!!
I had this resort booked but never got to go because Covid hit but I’m going to rebook , looks really nice 😊
It was a nice resort,
But the food quality in the main buffet wasn’t great
Better food at the beach restaurant and snack bar
I was shocked when you didn’t say “maybe get a Spanish coffee” at the beginning! 😂
I was Really Hungover!!!!could you not tell????
lol
I was shocked too LOL....
All that food and drinks...how do you and Jen keep so fit, Mike? 😊 How much do you work out? Please share. You both look great.
❤ your informative VIDEOS!
We try to work out everyday!!!
And thanks for your comment
Thanks for your support!!!
Mike
Work out- swim- walk and not a lot of junk! 💕
Hi Mike and Jen! Thanks for sharing your honest review of the resort. Just curious if the entire resort is adults only or not (booking sites had it as adults only) as you’ve mentioned on your video to upgrade to the adults only section.
That’s for the Upgrade (adults Only)
Not for kids
Great vid guys. When you say you have to go early for a lounger, how early do you mean? 7, 8?
When we were there, for the size of the resort and pool and beach area they didn’t have enough loungers!!!
We never went early but in high season 8 am probably
Great videos. I checked this place out on tripcentral. Leaving from Toronto. Prices are $800 and up. I still think this is a great price, but I was wondering where you are getting pricing like that.
Yes,
Like I said I get seat sales,
If you can get it for $800 that’s a good deal for January!!!!
I Buy Seat Sales!!!!
I do this for a living!!!
Hi Mike and Jenny, my husband and I are planning to go here this April and would like to know if we can use the facility and be able to get to the restaurant before the actual check in. We will be arriving at 9:30am in Varadero. Also how far is VRA to the resort? Can you also go outside the resort for a walk.
I’m a new subscriber btw, my husband and I just watched almost all of your videos in one seating 😂
Thank you!
Can't book the restaurant until you get there and check in. And yes you can walk anywhere off the resort and even talk the bus into town for 5US dollars
I really miss Cuba but after the last experience we had in 2022 we decided to have a break ( we had a bad experience in Aug at Playa Cayo Santa Maria - dirty, crowded, recycled food, shortages, unpolite locals resulted in us being sick with tourists for 4 days and the covid when we got home)😏
Happy New year’s
Just my 2 cents, as a "veteran" traveler of Cuba, my one piece of advice is NEVER stay at a resort managed by Cuban operators.
Playa Cayo Santa Maria is managed by the Cuban group Gavioto S.A. Playa Cayo Santa Maria used to be run by the Spanish firm Sirenis. It was once called Sirenis Cayo Santa Maria. Stick with resorts that are foreign managed (I.e. Melia, Iberostar, Memories, etc.).
Not to sound too negative, but the Cuban managed resorts are : run by a skeleton staff, lack maintenance, tend to be unkempt, and even during the best of times suffer shortages.
Also, at the risk of sounding derogatory, the Cuban managed hotels tend to be occupied by less than cultivated "locals" as guests.
The foreign managed & operated resorts (I.e Melis, Iberostar, Memories) are just better.
Is there much difference between 3, 4 or 5 star resorts in Cuba? Come to think of it I don't think I've seen a 5 star on the Sunwing website. It's new to me never booked an all inclusive package before or been to Cuba. Thanks for all your videos, I've learned allot
We are not sure about ratings at all. You never know
5 star in Cuba is a 3 star in North America. The beaches are usually 5 star though :)
@@slipperyjim1497 thanks
Yes!!
was there from 20 march to 3 april, 4 days with eggs and bacon , same with butter, after no more for the rest of holidays, the public bathroom in very poor condition a lot are broke, they dont repair, toilet paper almost never in public toilettes, will never go back, viva mexico
Yup I get it!!!
Mike
Is that gold chain 14k and 20"?
Lol,
Fake Gold!!!!!
I think it’s 20”inch