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Best Cuban Resort I've Been to in 2024
In this video, I reminisce on the 6 Cuban all-inclusive resorts I've been to in 2024. After being all over the country, I thought I'd end the year off on a high note and pick my most favourite one.
00:00 Intro
01:02 Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Cayo Santa Maria
02:12 Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Holguin
03:55 Memories Caribe
06:26 Valentin Perla Blanca
09:41 Melia Trinidad Peninsula
12:22 Grand Aston Varadero
17:20 My Favourite Resort
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00:00 Intro
01:02 Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Cayo Santa Maria
02:12 Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Holguin
03:55 Memories Caribe
06:26 Valentin Perla Blanca
09:41 Melia Trinidad Peninsula
12:22 Grand Aston Varadero
17:20 My Favourite Resort
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Valentin Perla Blanca, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
Просмотров 2,9 тыс.12 часов назад
Valentin Perla Blanca was a massive resort with over a thousand rooms. It's situated at the end of the Cayo Santa Maria strip of resorts, so I was the last one to be dropped off. It was low season so there were only 25 guests when I checked in, which meant that the resort was much quieter than usual. Some of the areas and amenities weren't in service since there were only a few guests at the re...
Alone in a Natural Reserve at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba
Просмотров 92314 дней назад
I explore a Natural Reserve just beside Valentin Perla Blanca in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. imaginetherevlogs@gmail.com
I got lost at Valentin Perla Blanca (First Impressions) | Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.28 дней назад
I arrived at Valentin Perla Blanca at night and went out on a stroll to find the quickest way to the lobby. Little did I know, I'd get lost, even though it was a pretty short walk there. The resort is massive and Google Maps wasn't properly working, so I kept on going the wrong way. But eventually, I did find my way. During the day, I walked around and tried to find the perfect spot at the beau...
The food at Memories Caribe was better than I expected | Cayo Coco, Cuba
Просмотров 2,2 тыс.Месяц назад
I didn't expect much at Memories Caribe in Cayo Coco, Cuba. Especially for the price I paid and the fact that I went during low season. But I was pleasantly surprised by their selection of food. Even though the resort was at less than half capacity, they made an effort to provide a good selection of food. They had a good selection of proteins, vegetables and breads. Overall, I always found some...
Playa Pilar is one of the best beaches in the world | Cayo Coco, Cuba
Просмотров 2,7 тыс.Месяц назад
Join me as a visit Playa Pilar, which was a 50 minute bus ride from my resort in Cayo Coco, Cuba. Nestled on the stunning Cayo Guillermo in Cuba, Playa Pilar is famous for its powdery white sands, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and serene atmosphere. I definitely have to go back there soon! imaginetherevlogs@gmail.com
Memories Caribe Room Tour (Diamond Club), Cayo Coco, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort
Просмотров 1 тыс.Месяц назад
Join me as I show you the room I got when I visited Memories Caribe in Cayo Coco, Cuba. I was fortunate to get a free upgrade to Diamond Club since it was low season. My room was relatively barebones, but came with everything that I needed. It had a spectacular lake view. Despite the abundance of mosquitos, it was relaxing to spend time in the balcony during the day. It was also close to the lo...
Memories Caribe, Cayo Coco, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
Memories Caribe in Cayo Coco, Cuba has a spectacular beach, and it's the best asset. The resort opened at 2002 and is on the smaller side, which is great! I personally love smaller resorts so that I don't have to walk much. Join me as I walk through the entire resort showing you the lobby, buffet, bars, pool, and especially, the beach! imaginetherevlogs@gmail.com
Cuba's Resource Shortages: What to Pack for a Hassle-Free Resort Vacation
Просмотров 10 тыс.2 месяца назад
In this video, I explore the recent severe power outages in Cuba and delve deep into the ongoing resource shortages impacting the island. The power crisis has affected daily life, including the tourist experience at resorts. I provide crucial insights into how these shortages are shaping the current situation. More importantly, I share essential tips on what to pack for your resort vacations in...
Why is Memories Caribe Resort so popular? (First Impressions) | Cayo Coco, Cuba
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
I share my first impressions of Memories Caribe Beach Resort in Cayo Coco, Cuba. This place is a gem with its stunning beach and vibrant entertainment that keeps guests coming back for more. From the crystal-clear waters and soft sands to the lively shows and activities, there's always something to enjoy. Join me as I explore why so many people choose this resort for their tropical getaway. ima...
10 Minutes of a Cuban Beach - Cayo Coco
Просмотров 2752 месяца назад
Listen to the relaxing sounds of the turquoise sea of a Cuban beach in Cayo Coco. It was one of the best resort beaches I've been to. imaginetherevlogs@gmail.com
Comparing 3 Sanctuary Resorts at Grand Memories - Varadero, Cayo Santa Maria & Holguin | Cuba
Просмотров 7 тыс.2 месяца назад
I compare the three Sanctuary at Grand Memories resorts in Varadero, Cayo Santa Maria, and Holguin. We dive deep into the nitty-gritty: resort sizes, food quality, beach beauty, employee friendliness, drink options, noise levels, cleanliness, pool vibes, room comfort, transfer times from the airport, entertainment, and activities. Plus, find out where to get the best Wi-Fi, the types of guests ...
My honest experience with Cuba resort rooms
Просмотров 8333 месяца назад
I dive into what the Cuban all-inclusive resort rooms are like. I also include some tips and tricks to ensure that you get the best room possible. imaginetherevlogs@gmail.com
Low season in Cuba: Should you book a trip to an all-inclusive resort?
Просмотров 3,3 тыс.3 месяца назад
Low season in Cuba: Should you book a trip to an all-inclusive resort?
This is what I pack for Cuban resorts
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.5 месяцев назад
This is what I pack for Cuban resorts
Room Tour: Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Holguin, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort
Просмотров 1,7 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Room Tour: Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Holguin, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort
What's really happening in Cuba? Here's what I noticed. | Beach walk in Holguin
Просмотров 11 тыс.5 месяцев назад
What's really happening in Cuba? Here's what I noticed. | Beach walk in Holguin
Grand Memories at Holguin, Cuba (Including Diamond Club) | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
Просмотров 6 тыс.5 месяцев назад
Grand Memories at Holguin, Cuba (Including Diamond Club) | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
Cuba's Old Capital: Santiago de Cuba City Tour
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Cuba's Old Capital: Santiago de Cuba City Tour
Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Holguin, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
Просмотров 9 тыс.6 месяцев назад
Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Holguin, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
First Impressions: Grand Memories at Holguin, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort
Просмотров 3,6 тыс.6 месяцев назад
First Impressions: Grand Memories at Holguin, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort
Should you book a trip to a Cuba all-inclusive resort? It depends.
Просмотров 1,2 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Should you book a trip to a Cuba all-inclusive resort? It depends.
10 Minutes of a Cuban Beach with Relaxing Ocean Sounds | Holguin, Cuba
Просмотров 2137 месяцев назад
10 Minutes of a Cuban Beach with Relaxing Ocean Sounds | Holguin, Cuba
Grand Memories at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
Просмотров 4,3 тыс.7 месяцев назад
Grand Memories at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
Catamaran Ocean Sailing Trip in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba
Просмотров 3228 месяцев назад
Catamaran Ocean Sailing Trip in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba
Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba | All-Inclusive Resort Review
Просмотров 7 тыс.8 месяцев назад
Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba | All-Inclusive Resort Review
Plaza La Estrella at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba (Between Grand Memories & Royalton)
Просмотров 6088 месяцев назад
Plaza La Estrella at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba (Between Grand Memories & Royalton)
I love cuba . Selectrum is right next door from Grand aston . It is a great resort . Nice and quiet. Clean and staff are great. Goung back to that dame resort for the third time in April . Great review. Thanks.
I wanna go to Grand Aston but are you saying their beach is full of rocks? Kinda wish you took pictures of beach. I went to International, Melia and Barcelo Solymar and they all had a great beach
As I said, full review coming soon.
Wish i like cuba....its so cheap but food and luxury come first for us
Understandable.
I looked up Valentine casa blanca but could only find valentine Perla blanca.Are they the same?
It's Valentin Perla Blanca
What’s the hotel with that boardwalk you’re walking on thanks
It's Grand Aston Varadero.
@ sweet thanks 🙏
Thanks for the video. My s/o and I will be at Sanctuary in 10 days ☺️
Thanks for watching. Hope you have a wonderful time there.
Well done!
Thanks for watching!
Great review. We are looking to go back to Valentin Perla Blanca. We were there when it first opened. I love that Lobby Bar.
Thank you! I totally agree about that lobby bar. All lobby bars need to be open and spacious as far as I'm concerned.
Go over Christmas if you can...the Christmas eve meal is amazing. I've been to the resort christmas's 2023 and 2024. They put on a great meal.
That's great to hear.
Hey man, nice video! I am the front desk guy of Valentín Perla Blanca, we talked last time you were there, just wanna say thank you for sharing your experience in Valentín Perla Blanca! See Ya!
Lester, my friend. Thank you very much for how kind you were when I was there. I sent you an email with a link that might help you on your SEO journey.
Paradisus los Cayos is better!!!! It’s a 5 star melia hotel and it’s just next to VALENTÍN CHECK IT OUT
I'll add it to my list, thanks.
It would be great if the Canadian gov would give money to Cuba to help out
All we can do is go there and help directly.
i hear you say price was great but you no tell us the price why do you not say ......are you paid by the resort to make these viedos
I'm not paid a single cent by anybody. These trips are funded by my own pockets. Take your hostility elsewhere Alan.
I can confirm that Cayo Coco has the best beaches, period. Been all over cube and a few other countries in the Caribbean, and nothing compares. Me and my wife have been to Cayo Coco nine times.
Yup, I totally agree.
Mine as well, we were there 3 years ago with friends in Jan. Awesome time.
You get it!
The beach is so dreamy. I've never been to that part of Cuba, only Varadero. The long drive to and from the airport has held me back. I might just need to suck it up and go anyway.
The beaches in CSM and Cayo Coco are definitely better than Varadero. Cayo Coco has a shorter drive, so you might wanna check that area out.
Thank you for your honest review. I really appreciate it! I'm looking forward for Grand Aston video!
Thank you for watching! Grand Aston video is due soon.
I also get that luxe feeling with Paradisus Rio de Oro in Holguin, which is also owned by Melia! I also heard they have their own transportation. Yeah, the south beaches in Cuba are usually rocky.
I've had my eye on that resort. Is it very empty and secluded usually?
Valentin is my favourite, happy to hear the service is setting it apart! Hope to see you there!!
You get it!
if you ever get a chance to visit Cayo Largo do it. been there twice and no beach is like Playa Paraiso
They stopped flights from Toronto, unfortunately. I'll definitely visit once they fly there again.
We stayed at Selectum and we walk to Grand Aston for the beach. Compared to cayo coco where bugs will eat you alive, we didn’t use bug repellent even for 1 day at Selectum. Will try Grand Aston next as we find very convenient to go to buffet area just on the first floor beneath the guest rooms.
The layout of Grand Aston definitely was conveniently designed.
Best beaches in Varadero are at Sol Varadero, Melia International, Blau and Royalton Hicacos. Grand Aston is not hitting it
Yeah, better beaches up the peninsula definitely.
I’ve travelled Cuba solo since 2008, staying in towns and cities all over the country. I have stayed at hotels in Cayo Santa Maria, Holguin, Varadero and Cayo Coco…the best beaches by far are those at Cayo Santa Maria. Melia Chain Hotels generally attract me. Varadero is ok, but the beaches are tired, worn. Holguin is country, and amazing because of the forestation, old gardens, mature trees, but the beaches tend to be shallow watered, with a lot of coral beds. For a quiet, reclusive stay the hotels are fine. I prefer Sol Turquesa. Cayo Coco, ok, but I don’t love it. I’ll keep trying. Maybe Caribe will be my next stay. Thanks for the great reporting.
I'll have to add that to the list. Thank you for watching!
I agree! It’s amazing when it’s busier forsure!
Bro I gotta go back during busier season then.
The beach is beautiful. Do you think this resort is mostly for couples? Looks really romantic and chill
Yup, that beach is gorgeous. It's definitely geared more for a couple's getaway.
@ well I have to stay home them 😂
@@khatia-shan not at all! There are so many solo travellers there, I go solo and always meet them…. Going for the 5th time this year solo tomorrow! 😂😂😂
@@Abstr00se Perhaps I need to visit during high season then.
@@Abstr00se Ok. I will add it to my list. Never been to Cuba but I want to go soon
Haha Cuba NEVERRRR
Haha then don't go
@@ImagineThere Exactly, lol.
I would love to go back. Been going to Cuba from Canada sinse 1995. Food quality has become unbearable and un-eatable so I wont be returning for that reason.
I understand. If food is your priority, most of the resorts won't be satisfactory for you.
Our fav place ❤
I can see why!
You're right, this resort is immaculate. 👍 We're going twice to Cuba this winter Jan and Feb. You just can't beat their current prices We did the same this summer 2 trips in 1 months. Yes the buffet was closed a fews time for breakfast.... breakfast was served at snacks bar and limited.... it's to be expected when paying 825$ for 7 days😮 Wish I was in Cuba right now.... 😊
Yup, this resort is definitely special. Hope you continue to have great trips there!
We made the cut! We’ve been waiting to be in the video! Awesome! We love ya buddy and we are your biggest fans my dude! Keep it up! - Z&K
Bro you guys were the highlight of my trip here, and you guys were the show-stoppers here. Thank you so much for the support! Wishing both of you a beautiful new year. Take care.
Curious about the water and ice situation at a resort. I got sick in Havana a few years ago by drinking some water on a very hot day.
As long as you stick to bottled water, it's all good. I've never gotten sick from the ice.
Wow ur 3rd VPB video!! You clearly love this place haha, I’m going back for the 5th time this year on Wednesday 😂
Haha, definitely loved my stay. Enjoy yourself :)
You still haven’t answered my question of what’s been your fav resort in Cuba ? Haha. Which one is it?
You might want to check out my new video. ;)
I was at this hotel in 2016 and I don't remember any mosquitoes
Definitely not my experience.
❤thank you. Great job on the video. My husband and I just booked this resort.
I'm glad I could be of help. Hope you have a great trip!
Quality work. I enjoy exploring the hotels I have not yet stayed at via your content. I have stuck with Melia hotels over the past 17 years only because I’m familiar with their platform. I find repeat visits or visiting hotels of similar models saves the time I spend navigating new unfamiliar hotels. BUT maybe it’s time I stepped out of my comfort zone a little bit. I too am a solo Canadian Cuba traveller and have explored the island several times over in the 18 years on my own, always feeling completely safe, valued and cared for. Most Cuban’s value Canadian visitors, or at least those who are respectful. I have lived 6 months annually off-resort in Trinidad, Cienfuegos, Vedado, Santa Clara until the pandemic. Durning those extended stays when I became bored the my city my apartment rental was in, I’d simply book 3 to 4 nights at a resort hotel online or at a Cuban Travel Agency, hop on a Viazul and chill for a bit. The world’s your oyster. Enjoy your travels and don’t forget to explore authentic Cuba. It changes you forever. 💕 Oh, maybe you already know this, but the visitors visa you obtain when you book your flight into Cuba to a resort grants travellers 30 days to visit, however, if your Canadian you really can stay for 90 days on that 30 day visa. A day before the 90 days expires, you can renew the visitors visa at a municipal office for another 30 day pass, which gives you an additional 90 days. So it’s easy for a Canadian to stay there and travel freely for six months. The trade relationship between Canada and Cuba has never been marred by the US embargo. We trade freely and have done so since 1945. So I encourage you to take advantage of the freedoms granted to Canadians travelling and staying in Cuba. Go out there and explore.
Thank you! Happy to show you these spots. Definitely do want to explore more of Cuba beyond the resorts once they figure out their fuel issues.
How much was the beer there ?
Like 5 bucks
Google map in Cuba 😮 same thing happened to me in Cayo Cruz, we walked the road an decided to cut back towards the ocean. The trail was showing on Google map....but halfway there, nothing but rocks and bushes. We did make it, not without a lot of 🤬🤬🤬 Love your channel and content
Thank you! You understand the struggle...
Nice video..i love exploration..i recomend u cayo largo del sur
Thank you! It's definitely on my list.
the suffering RUclipsrs go thru for a content!:)
I'm having the time of my life.
@@ImagineThere correct me if im wrong, that part of the beach with huts is a nude beach I've been told
I have no clue, but I wouldn't be surprised.
Cayo Santa Maria … one of the best beach areas , in the world ! 🇨🇦🇨🇦❤️🇨🇺🇨🇺
The beauty of Cuba 🇨🇺 I think I would pass on that hike through the reserve 😁😁
Haha, it's fun though.
Looks like higher tide there, you usually can walk to the reserve on the sand and avoid those rocks without walking in the water when the tides low
Yup, definitely higher tide.
Don’t worry about the wildlife, I can be your friend. You are the bravest guy I know. Keep the videos coming 😊
Haha, thank you. Got tonnes more on the way.
Always happy to see you have posted another video. I’m working on my first video from Cayo Cruz. Hope to have it out soon but still learning. Thanks for your inspiration. ❤
Good luck with your videos! Very happy that my videos provide inspiration. :)
We we're told that we could upgrade for $65/pp per day. In US prices. Was not worth it for us due to renovation
Yeah for that price, it's not really worth the upgrade.
I really like your videos. I just started my channel. Will take me some time to get so many views
Thank you! Make whatever you wanna make and keep posting. I'll subscribe.
How big is your laptop? Would canon 100=400 fit?
Depends on the safe at the resort
@ImagineThere memories holquin
@@rennick1ca If it's a newer resort, the safes are bigger, so it should fit the lens, unless you have a really big telephoto.
Hey. I’m new to your channel. What’s the best resort that you’ve stayed at in Cuba so far ?
Funnily enough, I just shot a video addressing this very question. Will upload soon.
AWESOME !