Cheapest Resort I Could Find, Valentin El Patriarca Varadero Cuba Hotel Review.

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  • We Find an incredible travel deal to Varadero Cuba in the 2nd Week of December and decide to Check It Out. The Resort is very big, the Coffee bar was great and the Nativa beach resort was a total Surprise. We enjoyed our Stay even though there were the typical Cuban issues.
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  • @ashleycamacho98
    @ashleycamacho98 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Tysm for this video! My bf and I are flying over first week of April and you guys seem to be the only one to do a vlog at this resort! Can’t wait to create my own! 😊

  • @matthewsemenuk8953
    @matthewsemenuk8953 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Awesome stuff.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Matthew I appreciate it!!!

  • @marie501061
    @marie501061 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just started watching your videos and I love them thanks for giving us all this information I am looking forward to watching them all thank you for sharing.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching We really appreciate it
      Mike and Jenny

  • @theodorereading5785
    @theodorereading5785 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Another grate one guys Happy holidays Keep them coming

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much
      Happy Holidays Merry Christmas

  • @jimlofaro5695
    @jimlofaro5695 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    great info, and video. Nice couple. Lucky with the price.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally
      When it comes to price
      Luck and Timing

  • @jameswyatt2662
    @jameswyatt2662 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    love you guys.....jealous but appreciate your videos.....as we can t travel because of illness,its like we are in cuba ....memories thank you

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for appreciating our Videos and watching!!! I feel for you that you can't travel due to illness!!! My Parents suffer the same ( they loved to travel but can not now)
      This is one reason we make videos (not all people can go due to various reasons)
      thanks for you message and support!!!
      feel free to message me anytime
      Mike

  • @juggerneezy
    @juggerneezy 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video.

  • @doug7745
    @doug7745 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Another great video. I've been putting off travel due to cost, but even I can afford this vacation.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey thanks Doug!!!
      I appreciate it

  • @williammccormack5769
    @williammccormack5769 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hi Mike & Jenny: as aways an excellent, honest, informative video. Merry Christmas 🎅 & keep enjoying Cuba!!

    • @jenniferfisher4912
      @jenniferfisher4912 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you 🎄Merry Christmas 💕

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks So much!!!
      Same to you

  • @yvanar-sp3rz
    @yvanar-sp3rz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for sharing. For a quick safe beach getaway can’t go wrong for the price . p.s. you guys are such a cute couple!🥂🇹🇹🇨🇦 🇨🇺 💕😎🥂

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks So much!!!
      Merry Christmas

    • @yvanar-sp3rz
      @yvanar-sp3rz 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Finding-Fish thanks, Merry Christmas to you both as well , cheers! 🥂

  • @user-xk4lq3wv7u
    @user-xk4lq3wv7u 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much for your honest review of this resort. We just upgraded to the Alegance room based on your video. I was getting worried based on some recent TripAdvisor reviews but your videos have given me a renewed confidence with my choice. Sad to hear about the lack of seating at the beach and pool but I'm sure we'll manage. We are aware of the expectations to have in Cuba and appreciate your take!

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We have stayed at the Alegance room before!!!!
      Much nicer than the room we just had!!!
      The lobby and Mike’s coffee and the grounds are beautiful!!!
      The food quality at the main buffet wasn’t great when we were there!!!
      But that might change!!!
      You will have more options with your upgrade
      Enjoy

  • @Al-se1te
    @Al-se1te 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey Mike Fisher, love your videos about Cuba ! Keep up the good work ! Cheers !

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Al!!!
      I appreciate it

    • @Al-se1te
      @Al-se1te 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I’m going to Melia Trinidad Peninsula Feb 16. Different from the beaches at the North . But the hotel is new and the scenery and town is beautiful. Looking forward to your videos in 2024 .

  • @KardosoMedia
    @KardosoMedia 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Nice guys! I always go with adults only route if its an option. typically always the better call. thanks for sharing and hope you both have a Merry Christmas!

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks For watching

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Me too!!!
      Adults only!!!!
      Merry Christmas Enjoy

  • @danielcabrera3650
    @danielcabrera3650 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    hey mike hey jenny! im new to the channel and just wana say love what you guys do! sharing my country and the way you guys enjoy our cuban heritage i would like yo say thank you! and keep it going!!!

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks So Much Daniel!!!
      Thanks for watching and your support
      Mike

  • @julieloucks8623
    @julieloucks8623 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for the great video. We are staying there February 1st to the 8th.

    • @afefgharsalli1932
      @afefgharsalli1932 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I will go 22 how s the hôtel plz

    • @julieloucks8623
      @julieloucks8623 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Just got home from there.. Lots of familiar faces of the staff in the video. We had a great time. Sure there are shortages but all in all it was great. Mike's coffee bar was my favorite. We did not upgrade, but if you can get it for a great price it probably wouldn't be a good idea. They do not have face cloths or hand towels so if you want those bring it.

  • @afefgharsalli1932
    @afefgharsalli1932 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Im in this hotel already of course i saw your vidéo before coming here everything u said is true

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much!!!!
      Mike

  • @cpic3danes
    @cpic3danes 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Have you been up to the marina on the hop on hop off? There's a great little coffee and cigar shop there.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      A few years back
      It was awesome!!!!
      Mike

  • @qualitybydesign5119
    @qualitybydesign5119 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Closing in on 4K subscribers ! Another milestone .. 🇨🇦

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks So much!!!
      I appreciate it
      And I’m so Thankful

    • @qualitybydesign5119
      @qualitybydesign5119 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We’re heading to Memories Caribe next Saturday. Our group of 8 is looking forward to having a great time

    • @jenniferfisher4912
      @jenniferfisher4912 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks so much!!

  • @mambicubano7303
    @mambicubano7303 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God willing, today is not the same disaster it was at that time. The food was very good and quality, I'm not complaining about that.

  • @stevenmaw7491
    @stevenmaw7491 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great work, just a little wee advice 11:00 bring your own refillable (e.g. bubba) ... its better for you, the environment & the resort

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We do!!!
      I do, sometimes it’s full of water and don’t want to waste it

  • @user-qp8in1yu4f
    @user-qp8in1yu4f 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love watching your videos. Cuba has always been one of our favorite places to go. Just wondering if you have been to the Sanctuary at Grand Memories Varadero? Or if you have any plans on going there to do a video?

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      We have been!!!!
      Many Many Times!!!!
      We always get room 33206 love it there

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hopefully in 2024

    • @JoeS1956
      @JoeS1956 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How do you manage to get that specific room and who do you usually book your trips with? We watch all your video's and we just got back from Memories Flamenco in Cayo Coco in late November.
      @@Finding-Fish

  • @jamesowchar8557
    @jamesowchar8557 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    HOLY CHEAP! I just booked there for early march for 10 days and flights+stay+insurance+tax ect was $3000 cad.

  • @safiyas.2546
    @safiyas.2546 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We are at Dhawa Santa Maria!

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Beautiful enjoy

  • @bailey1945sam
    @bailey1945sam 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What sites do you normally use to search for the vacation sales?

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I like trip Central Bailey

  • @sudiaz9942
    @sudiaz9942 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    La habitación del video es de la zona alegance?

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oui Varadero,
      Le complexe offre un très bon rapport qualité/prix

  • @sebastientherrien-wl9qd
    @sebastientherrien-wl9qd หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello, small question, what kind//brand of coffee machine is there in the room? Keurig, Tassimo? Thank you!!

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey in our room can’t remember but the 24 lobby bar makes a great coffee and so does mikes

  • @deweyvu8870
    @deweyvu8870 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you post the links/websites that you use to book the cheap vacations or seat sales??

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Trip Central
      But the sales come and go

    • @deweyvu8870
      @deweyvu8870 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Finding-Fish Thank you!! 🙏

  • @mamatravel6917
    @mamatravel6917 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    9

  • @user-pr8ss4ft1g
    @user-pr8ss4ft1g 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi there, I’m going to Varadero in 3 weeks does anyone have suggestions on what to bring or things they wish they had while there? Also I know they say not to drink the water but what about ice is it safe to use in drinks? Thank you!

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ice is Safe!!!
      When it comes to bringing items
      What do you life to have?
      Hot sauce peanut butter white wine?
      Ketchup
      If you can’t live without them
      Bring them!

  • @marsha32lou
    @marsha32lou 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This looks sooooo much different than 2022. There was no butter etc. Also Mike's was not open.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Resort was great!!Food quality wasn’t the Best

    • @matthewsemenuk8953
      @matthewsemenuk8953 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      its good to see things are getting better

  • @evelyne444
    @evelyne444 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    We’re leaving for this resort on December 29. Did you get the adult only upgrade? If so, was it expensive and worth it? Thank you

    • @jenniferfisher4912
      @jenniferfisher4912 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We didn’t but I definitely would if I went again.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would upgrade!!!
      I didn’t really like our room on the lower floor!!!
      Enjoy!!!
      The beach lunch was our favourite place for food

    • @debracook8859
      @debracook8859 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I highly recommend springing for the Privledge section…the rooms are beautiful, and there is a private al la carte restaurant to have breakfast, lunch and dinner on the terrace near there beach. The private pool and elevated bar service makes your stay more relaxed and private. It’s lovely.

  • @BrokeDad_Rich
    @BrokeDad_Rich 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Mike, what website are you using for these seat sales and how far in advance; on average, are you booking.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      right now Trip Central and it really depends, right now Cuba is on sale for Mid January booking this morning
      i have entire video about this topic coming out soon

    • @BrokeDad_Rich
      @BrokeDad_Rich 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Finding-Fish That's great. Thanks and Merry Christmas

    • @matthewsemenuk8953
      @matthewsemenuk8953 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      i use sunwing on a computer insead of a smart phone.

  • @tomesaigon4635
    @tomesaigon4635 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    have you been in trindad, cuba?

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      on the Radar!!!
      Tom!!!
      Hopefully Soon

  • @paolaacosta2750
    @paolaacosta2750 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Looking to travel to Cuba next year, from the US. Any tips?

    • @lyubovs2357
      @lyubovs2357 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Any one who is American , please share your experiences about your visit🙏🏽

    • @Fyyt
      @Fyyt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, don't go!!!

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think you might have to go from Canada????

    • @matthewsemenuk8953
      @matthewsemenuk8953 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If you like ketchup, bring ketchup incase they are out (or whatever preferred condiment). Also keep watching more Finding Fish episodes for more tips. Maybe they have been where you're planning on going. I'm not sure how much more difficult it is for US citizens tho. I think there is just a little more paperwork/online documents. But the beaches, the people were fantastic. It was great value for my trip and had a great time, but i knew before hand to not have high expectations and was pleasantly surprised when those lowered expectations were exceeded. There is just more room for some errors there than in a richer country, but they do what they can, the best that they can.

    • @Fyyt
      @Fyyt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Americans can't travel there for vacation!

  • @TheGarnok
    @TheGarnok 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is it true it's better to bring US 1$ bills than canadian for tiping ?

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      yes!!!
      $1.00
      Everyone brings loonie and twoonies!!
      Cubans can't use them!!!
      Only paper money in Cuba!!!
      So USD $1.00 Bills or ($5.00 $10.00 Canadian

    • @TheGarnok
      @TheGarnok 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@Finding-Fish thanks been watching the chanel a lot lately and got a good deal for el patriarca with free upgrade. It's booked for august :D !

  • @donaldbeamer6627
    @donaldbeamer6627 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @mambicubano7303
    @mambicubano7303 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Friends, I tell you that I was there in August 2022 and I had a very bad experience, they had to change my room three times, I was without a face towel for several days, the Club Hause It was closed and changing the beach towels was an odyssey, in the lobi bar there were not enough glasses, I swear it was a very bad experience that almost cost me a divorce. Cockroaches on the tables and Buffet floors, it is better not to continue.

    • @jenniferfisher4912
      @jenniferfisher4912 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Things do change- sorry for your experience.

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Well no vacation should cost you a divorce!!!!
      That’s unfortunate!!!!
      And yes there can be bugs!!!
      You are in the tropics!!!!
      I hope you have a great Christmas

    • @mambicubano7303
      @mambicubano7303 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Finding-Fish Thank you very much my friend, after three years without a vacation, taking one and having these things happen to you is not very pleasant. I look forward to your visit to the market in 2024. Merry Christmas and I wish you lots of health and prosperity in the coming year.🙏🇨🇺👍

    • @shawnmckay2507
      @shawnmckay2507 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If there are no Bugs in my room I will be disapointed. 😂 I was in Cuba 12 years ago and the sand fleas loved me.😮 and a couple lizards climbing the walls. 😂 Haha I can't wait. It's all part of the Adventure.

  • @albertroitman5339
    @albertroitman5339 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Not sure if you are not working for travel company. Just returned back from Cuba with Air Canada: no eggs, no vine, no soda. Just rum and cigars. Not a vacation. Go to Mexico!

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not sure
      Have you watched any of my TH-cam videos!!!
      If you have you’d know what your getting into and would be informed

    • @Finding-Fish
      @Finding-Fish  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Clearly your uninformed!!!
      Do your homework before traveling and save us all

    • @jenniferfisher4912
      @jenniferfisher4912 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We show what we get - it’s very important to do your homework

    • @Fyyt
      @Fyyt 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cuba is not for everyone

    • @albertroitman5339
      @albertroitman5339 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I actually was watching you review of Cayo Coco Memories Flamenco resort before buying Air Canada vacation to this resort (previously we were travelling to Mexico, Dominican Republic, Bahamas etc). The beach is OK and room is dated as you told. This is not a problem. However, what was missing in your video that corruption and bribes are extreme in Cuba: servers in restaurant told us that they have no vine for dinner. BUT: for 10 dollars they can find half bottle. In one week I spent more than 200 dollars to get some service, which is essential in other countries. Overall trip expenses with these "tips", were same as going to much better resort in Mexico. Point is: you have to spent LOOTS of money in Cuba to stay "normal". Why in your videos you are not showing how much money are you giving in tips to get good coffee and vine in Cuba?
      Otherwise you videos are very professional and nice@@Finding-Fish