Once again mike, your videos are so informative, your honesty is what Lorraine and I really like, we love Cuba and the people, our last trip there, on our way to lunch one of the gardeners called us over and put a beautiful flower in Lorraine’s hair, and he made me a grasshopper out of leafs, which I put in my cap, turns out he was an older gentlemen and probably never gets any tips, needless to say later that week I gave him some things for his young son, and ten dollars, he started to cry and we made a friend we hope to see again, this was on cayo Santa Maria, again your videos are the best for people wanting to go to Cuba, thank you so much
Ronnie!!! Nice Comment, love reading this!!! I absolutely love it when people help out the Cuban people especially the Gardeners and the Cubans that often do great work but often don’t get tips!!! Good for you!!! Mike
Hi Mike, Watching all your videos and they are awesome...looking for the beach and the ability to shower..the folks in Cuba are the best..would love to run into you and your mrs some day on the sand..awaiting your pictures of GACP.
Thanks for another great video Mike!! That upgrade sure looks like good value for the dollar. What a great view out of your room. The beach walking looks unlimited and very private. There are so many great resorts to choose from in Cuba it is hard to choose one but you make it much easier with your reviews. Take care and I look forward to your next video!!!
Wooooooooooooo like always you made my saturday very happy listen all the waves of the beach beautiful and better with that cerveza . Thanks again for the video the hotel really look very good i will go to Cayo Paredon and Cayo Cruz all new hotels but the best is the beach where you can walk kilometres and kilometres ..but for me is tooooo hot this months waiting for fall or winter when in Canada is really cold . Thanks thanks again enjoy and Salud !!!!🍻🍻🍻
Your channel is so refreshing we love to see those beach walks. We were big Cuba fans until we discovered a little spot in the jungle in Mexico....have to say its our home away from home....love the Cuban people and the beaches are amazing...maybe one day we will go back we just can't seem to get enough of our number one in Mexico...all the best!...viv
When You Find Home!!!Its an Amazing Feeling!!! thanks for sharing!!!Mexico is a beautiful place!!! Enjoy Darrel and thanks for your comment Mike!!! On my way to Varadero as we speak!!!
Hey Mike great video I might have to try that resort one day I’m heading back to Cuba Mon may 29 th or 31st for my birthday the prices are crazy cheap anywhere from 565 for single I’m going back to the caribe for the eighth straight time lol keep up the great videos and cheers to you and your wife. Hope you received my address
Fantastic looking resort. Definitely will visit on our next Cuba trip. (We were at Melia Cayo Coco our last two trips to Cuba). Are all the Club rooms ocean view? What was your room # and is there a buffet restaurant in the Club section? Cuba has always been our #1 vacation destination. Beautiful video. Thanks Mike
I stayed at this resort in April and had an absolutely fabulous time. I didn’t upgrade. I had a beautiful ocean view room. The staff was friendly and the beach was beautiful. Will visit again.
@@Finding-Fish Hi Mike, yes, I think it opened in March. It looks beautiful. Thinking about booking for the fall but would love an honest review. Thanks for showing us great places to visit 😁
Morning Mike! Another great vid! We are looking to visit this place or the vila gale cayo paradon at the end of this month. Going to book last minute to be sure the weather is decent as its hurricane season lol. When you book last min how many days do you book out prior to flying out? Thanks and keep it up!
Remember in Low season!!! When the plane fills up deals are over!!! Fewer flights so flights can fill fast!!! When I book I mayb 2-5 days in advance but I constantly keep looking, I’ve missed out to many times this year but of sell outs
Thanks for making such informative videos. My husband and I watch all the time. We love Cuba as you do, for the people, the music, the sun and of course the breathtaking beaches. We appreciate yours and Jenny's optimism and positivity. We have been to several of the same resorts and can relate to your POV. How does this VIP experience differ from Sanctuary White Sands? We were in at Sanctuary over New Year's and truly enjoyed it, except the hour drive, lol. We are considering this VIP experience instead of returning to Sanctuary White Sands. How do the beaches compare? ....looking forward to your take on this and "We'll see you in the nexr one 😊"
The VIP just gives you great choices when it comes to a la cartes and butler service The beach area is the same, Check in is tailored And you room experience depending can be expic
@@Finding-Fishthank you I’m from cuba leaving in USA for years every two years I’m going and I bring my family to different hotels that’s why I’m asking you I want to go soon what web you reserved this hotel ?
Both work great!!! Totally explained it in the Iberostar Daiquiri Video I use either $1 USD or $5CAD and if I don’t have enough I ask if they have any to sell!!!
Do you remember what else was on the lunch menu? And does staying at the club get you infront of the buffet line on the cheaper side? Can you ask for buffet food at the restaurant?
@@Finding-Fish Was the menu the same every day? I want to get that 3rd floor ocean view and can survive off ham and cheese and beer no problem.. my wife tho.. what do i tell her?
Great video Mikey, Due to my knee issue,Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S
This place looks really nice. I love the room. I feel like a lot of places are renovating (at least from what I see in your videos). The seagulls! They are so much cleaner looking in Cuba lol. The beach looks pretty nice. Do you prefer the water when it's calm or wavy? Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the next video!
Thanks for watching! I love The Calm Ocean!!! With some waves!!! When the Ocean is Calm the Water Colour becomes more Vibrant!!! But With the Wind it keeps the Flys and Bugs Away!! Segals are Super White In Cuba!!!! Uber Clean!!!!lol
@@Finding-Fish Thanks, was just curious what you and Jenn do. My wife and I also buy the upgrade when we book from here in Toronto, other times we book regular room and take our chances and ask for FREE upgrade when we get there. For the most part it works out. We were at the Grand Aston Varadero 2 weeks in February, and at Sanctuary Grand Memories Holguin in March. See you in Cuba, or at YYZ one of these days. Cheers!
Hola mike . please you tell me if this hotel is only for adults. I have childrens. I look for some hotels where the kids can have fun. Any recommendation will appreciate it . Thanks.
I really appreciate your advice. I am cuban but i didn't come back home for a while. It will be my first time going to the hotels . I am looking for any hotels in cayo santa maria or closer 😁 any advice will appreciate it 👍 Gracias.
Deals are now!!! When it comes to July, prices may go up closer you get or will sell out!!! Once the plane is full the deal is done!!!! Remember that!!! It’s low season and planes are still filling up I’m in Varadero right now and the plane is Full
Well done as always sir. This one is on the list for this winter. Thank you
It was very nice!!! Very
Once again mike, your videos are so informative, your honesty is what Lorraine and I really like, we love Cuba and the people, our last trip there, on our way to lunch one of the gardeners called us over and put a beautiful flower in Lorraine’s hair, and he made me a grasshopper out of leafs, which I put in my cap, turns out he was an older gentlemen and probably never gets any tips, needless to say later that week I gave him some things for his young son, and ten dollars, he started to cry and we made a friend we hope to see again, this was on cayo Santa Maria, again your videos are the best for people wanting to go to Cuba, thank you so much
Ronnie!!!
Nice Comment, love reading this!!!
I absolutely love it when people help out the Cuban people especially the Gardeners and the Cubans that often do great work but often don’t get tips!!!
Good for you!!!
Mike
You have some of the best videos out there
Thanks So Much RagingAcid!!!
Thanks
Mike
Hi Mike, Watching all your videos and they are awesome...looking for the beach and the ability to shower..the folks in Cuba are the best..would love to run into you and your mrs some day on the sand..awaiting your pictures of GACP.
thanks For watching My Vids!!!!
Mike
Thanks for another great video Mike!! That upgrade sure looks like good value for the dollar. What a great view out of your room. The beach walking looks unlimited and very private. There are so many great resorts to choose from in Cuba it is hard to choose one but you make it much easier with your reviews. Take care and I look forward to your next video!!!
Glad you enjoyed it
Gordon!!!!
Awesome sir!! I'm going to try this resort for sure!!
I think you’ll like it
Congrats on your 40th always watching from Ontario ❤
Thanks Mark!!!
I appreciate it
Another Great Video Mike I Will Be There Next September It Looks Amazing
Yup will love it!!!!!!
Great video
I just got back from the Tryp and omg it was great they have made so many changes I loved it before but now it’s next level
That’s Absolutely great to here!!!
Wooooooooooooo like always you made my saturday very happy listen all the waves of the beach beautiful and better with that cerveza . Thanks again for the video the hotel really look very good i will go to Cayo Paredon and Cayo Cruz all new hotels but the best is the beach where you can walk kilometres and kilometres ..but for me is tooooo hot this months waiting for fall or winter when in Canada is really cold . Thanks thanks again enjoy and Salud !!!!🍻🍻🍻
Veronica
Thanks for watching
Thanks for your comment
And I totally get it!!!
Yes
The Caribbean is always better in the Fall and Winter
Salud to you!!!
Love the opening to this video Mike! So peaceful and welcoming!🩷🇨🇺
Thanks Jenny
Hi Mike, in Varadero at the Royalton Hicacos at the moment. Beautiful place !
Great Resort!!!
Been Many Times!!!
Enjoy
Wow beautiful hotel. Gorgeous beach. Enjoy your stay
My husband and l were there this past January and stayed in the Club Section. We loved it!
Thanks for the message and watching Samantha
Beautiful resort ❤
It was really nice!!
Thank you for sharing with us, love all your videos
You are so welcome!
Another Great Video Mike-Beautiful resort -Thanks❣💯💫💫👋
Thanks Lotus!!!
I always appreciate your comments
Finally you made it ❤I want to go in September or August
you'll love it
Your channel is so refreshing we love to see those beach walks. We were big Cuba fans until we discovered a little spot in the jungle in Mexico....have to say its our home away from home....love the Cuban people and the beaches are amazing...maybe one day we will go back we just can't seem to get enough of our number one in Mexico...all the best!...viv
When You Find Home!!!Its an Amazing Feeling!!!
thanks for sharing!!!Mexico is a beautiful place!!!
Enjoy Darrel and thanks for your comment Mike!!!
On my way to Varadero as we speak!!!
Looking forward to this video, we are doing a trip next February and this resort is one we are considering
I had a beautiful time there
Hey Mike just wondering if you will be doing some videos in the DR .Keep up the good work
..enjoy
Hey Mike great video I might have to try that resort one day I’m heading back to Cuba Mon may 29 th or 31st for my birthday the prices are crazy cheap anywhere from
565 for single I’m going back to the caribe for the eighth straight time lol keep up the great videos and cheers to you and your wife. Hope you received my address
LOL, No i didn’t revieve your address and i want it!!!!!!
Did you send it to Instagram ?
Enjoy you trip!!!
Yah that email address didn’t work that you sent I. Put my address in another message in here
Addresss in the comments for this video
Vamos Cubaaaaaaaaaa
Make Britain Great Again
Thanks for watching
Was in London making content in March!!
Brits Are Back In Cuba coming soon too
@@Finding-Fish Send my best regards to Grimsby Dave
Thanks Mike 😂 I can’t wait till to September 😀
You’ll love it
Fantastic looking resort. Definitely will visit on our next Cuba trip. (We were at Melia Cayo Coco our last two trips to Cuba). Are all the Club rooms ocean view? What was your room # and is there a buffet restaurant in the Club section? Cuba has always been our #1 vacation destination. Beautiful video. Thanks Mike
Some Are Not!!!!
I believed you need to Pick Ocean View!!!
@@Finding-FishThanks Mike
This VIP section seem fantastic... How much expensive is it compare to regular... 😊
Well it depends on the season and timing!!!
The upgrade was a bit pricey but worth it!!!
I think it’s cheaper now!!! But then it’s almost June
@@Finding-Fish OK Mike, I will be looking closely for October.. Thanks
Hi mike, I remember see you outthere and its was really a great moment.
That’s Awesome!!!
Thanks for sharing this comment
I stayed at this resort in April and had an absolutely fabulous time. I didn’t upgrade. I had a beautiful ocean view room. The staff was friendly and the beach was beautiful. Will visit again.
That’s Awesome Brooke!!!
Yes this Resort and Beach are Tops!!!
Thanks for watching
Mike
Hi Mike, love your channel. Great information and awesome videos. I would love to see you review Memories White Sands.
Great suggestion!
Is this a New Resort Rhonda?
@@Finding-Fish Hi Mike, yes, I think it opened in March. It looks beautiful. Thinking about booking for the fall but would love an honest review. Thanks for showing us great places to visit 😁
You're right. We were in Holguin March 23-30 2024, and WOW was it ever windy. Was great though; we didn't sweat to death like we normally do!
That’s so true,
Hardly ever broke a sweat this year in Cuba so far
Just got back. Looking forward to your review.
Fletch!!!
Great Movie!!!!
Do they served your drinks at the beach like they do at Caribe in Cayo Coco?
Yup, not quite like Caribe..
I can’t wait 😝 I would like to know the difference between Club and the others side 😊please
I Show the Other Side in the Grand Aston Video
Morning Mike! Another great vid! We are looking to visit this place or the vila gale cayo paradon at the end of this month. Going to book last minute to be sure the weather is decent as its hurricane season lol. When you book last min how many days do you book out prior to flying out? Thanks and keep it up!
Remember in Low season!!!
When the plane fills up deals are over!!!
Fewer flights so flights can fill fast!!!
When I book I mayb 2-5 days in advance but I constantly keep looking, I’ve missed out to many times this year but of sell outs
@@Finding-Fish it's that fine line of timing and patience lol.
Great video as always. I was wondering if you just had the screen door for the night and no air conditioning and if so how comfortable was it.
It was really good and Comfortable but the Weather was Perfect!!!
If it was scotching out you’d need air conditioning
Was there June 2023
Beautiful place very clean room and the bed is very comfortable.
People are nice and friendly.
Only problem with mosquitos
Thanks for sharing
I'm In Varadero right now, Absolutely no Mosquitos!!!!
but its really dry!!!
Great video thinking of booking here. Any idea what the snack bar served in terms of food and was it 24 hrs? Thanks
the food items at the sanck bar was in the Grand Aston Video i made,
They had Ham Cheese, fries, Cheese sandwich
looks great, when were you there Mike? ( maybe you said and I missed it)
3 weeks ago!!!
April
Thanks for making such informative videos. My husband and I watch all the time. We love Cuba as you do, for the people, the music, the sun and of course the breathtaking beaches. We appreciate yours and Jenny's optimism and positivity. We have been to several of the same resorts and can relate to your POV. How does this VIP experience differ from Sanctuary White Sands? We were in at Sanctuary over New Year's and truly enjoyed it, except the hour drive, lol. We are considering this VIP experience instead of returning to Sanctuary White Sands. How do the beaches compare? ....looking forward to your take on this and "We'll see you in the nexr one 😊"
The VIP just gives you great choices when it comes to a la cartes and butler service
The beach area is the same,
Check in is tailored
And you room experience depending can be expic
Hello Mike ! Nice video once again…was your room a deluxe or a junior suite ? Tks
I’m pretty sure Junior Suite!!!!
If I can remember
Maybe it’s a stupid question, but when do you do the upgrade?
The Time of Booking is typically the Cheapest!!!!
but you can also ask at the RESORT!!!
@ thanks
Hey Mike have you checked out the new "Grand Aston"? Thank you
In Cayo Cruz?
I made video Grand Aston Paredon
Check it out
@@Finding-Fish yes we did they are great. The new Aston in Varadero that opened Nov 2023
How much cost vip section
It changes all the tip!!
It was prici
@@Finding-Fishthank you I’m from cuba leaving in USA for years every two years I’m going and I bring my family to different hotels that’s why I’m asking you
I want to go soon what web you reserved this hotel ?
Going there on June 14 th can’t wait
Enjoy,
The Ocean temperature is beautiful
Hey Mike, would you recommend CAD dollars for tips or US dollars? Thanks
Both work great!!! Totally explained it in the Iberostar Daiquiri Video
I use either $1 USD or $5CAD and if I don’t have enough I ask if they have any to sell!!!
how much was the upgrade?
Mike what do you think of Holguin?
Heading there next week,
I’m currently in Varadero, on my way to Havana, the off to Holguin!!!!
Videos out in about 3 weeks or so
@Finding-Fish Will keep my eye out for that one. Thanks !
Cheers!
Do you remember what else was on the lunch menu? And does staying at the club get you infront of the buffet line on the cheaper side? Can you ask for buffet food at the restaurant?
No!!!
But you have your own entire restaurant
@@Finding-Fish Was the menu the same every day? I want to get that 3rd floor ocean view and can survive off ham and cheese and beer no problem.. my wife tho.. what do i tell her?
Hi..how.much to upgrade?
They price changes weekly like the price of the Resort
Thank you
So you paid A la carta or is everything included?
What about another option in the home like no VIP ?
Everything is included!!!
Just the resort itself, Amazing
Check out the Video I made about GAP
Great value for Money
where'd you get that sweet brown collared shirt Mike?
Marks And Spencers!!!!
Thank you
You're welcome
Great video Mikey, Due to my knee issue,Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S
This Resort is pretty flat and had Elevators but not in Club Sections Steve!!!
But they have golf carts
@Finding-Fish Thanks man!
Oh baby ... That last steak has me drooling... 😋
This place looks really nice. I love the room. I feel like a lot of places are renovating (at least from what I see in your videos). The seagulls! They are so much cleaner looking in Cuba lol. The beach looks pretty nice. Do you prefer the water when it's calm or wavy? Thanks for sharing! Looking forward to the next video!
Thanks for watching!
I love The Calm Ocean!!!
With some waves!!!
When the Ocean is Calm the Water Colour becomes more Vibrant!!!
But With the Wind it keeps the Flys and Bugs Away!!
Segals are Super White In Cuba!!!!
Uber Clean!!!!lol
Hey Mike, did you upgrade once you got there, or when you booked your trip from Canada.
I always Find it cheaper to Upgrade at the Time of Booking!!
I never upgrade When I arrive!!!
The Price for Upgrade goes up and down the Availability, Season and Timing
@@Finding-Fish
Thanks, was just curious what you and Jenn do. My wife and I also buy the upgrade when we book from here in Toronto, other times we book regular room and take our chances and ask for FREE upgrade when we get there. For the most part it works out. We were at the Grand Aston Varadero 2 weeks in February, and at Sanctuary Grand Memories Holguin in March. See you in Cuba, or at YYZ one of these days. Cheers!
Please how is the wifi?
It’s getting Better in Cuba
Hola mike . please you tell me if this hotel is only for adults. I have childrens. I look for some hotels where the kids can have fun. Any recommendation will appreciate it . Thanks.
Grand Aston is Family
VIP portion of the Resort is Adults only
The kids would like the Grand Aston Paredon!!!!!
Kid Friendly clean and new
Muchas gracias 💕👍
I really appreciate your advice. I am cuban but i didn't come back home for a while. It will be my first time going to the hotels . I am looking for any hotels in cayo santa maria or closer 😁 any advice will appreciate it 👍 Gracias.
Oh one more thing you buy the vacation package through sunwing aeroline website or another website. Thanks . 👍
Hi there. i love your videos. I am trying to figure out if I should book Cuba now for july or wait for a deal. What are your thoughts?
Deals are now!!!
When it comes to July, prices may go up closer you get or will sell out!!!
Once the plane is full the deal is done!!!!
Remember that!!!
It’s low season and planes are still filling up
I’m in Varadero right now and the plane is Full
Any kids in the club side my nephew is two years old 😊
NO KID-Os....Sorry adults Only