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Packing for Cuban Resorts: 20 Essentials You Can’t Forget
I dive into 20 essential items that you should bring to Cuba when you're travelling to an all-inclusive resort.
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Room Tour: Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Holguin, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort
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Join me as I take you through my room in Sanctuary at Grand Memories in Holguin, Cuba. The resort is only 2 years old, so the room is new and clean. I loved my stay there.
What's really happening in Cuba? Here's what I noticed. | Beach walk in Holguin
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Join me as I take a walk through a beach in Cuba and explain all the different struggles the country's enduring right now.
Grand Memories at Holguin, Cuba (Including Diamond Club) | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
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Join me as I take you on a journey through Grand Memories. We check out the lobby, pool, the beach, restaurants, and the Diamond Club areas as well. It's a new resort that's fresh and clean, and I had a spectacular time there.
Cuba's Old Capital: Santiago de Cuba City Tour
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Join me as I walk through the second largest city of Cuba; Santiago de Cuba. We visited Santa Ifigenia Cemetery, a famous cemetery where Fidel Castro was buried. Then, we went to the San Pedro de la Roca Castle, which is a UNESCO Heritable Site that boasts impeccable artifacts and a stunning view of the water. And lastly, we walked through the center of Santiago de Cuba, which had beautiful and...
Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Holguin, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
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Join me as I walk through Sanctuary at Grand Memories in Holguin, Cuba. It's the only resort in the area and it's only about 2 years old. So everything feels fresh and brand new. I personally liked the layout of the resort and the beach was fantastic. The food also surprised me.
First Impressions: Grand Memories at Holguin, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort
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Join me on my first day exploring Grand Memories at Holguin, Cuba. It's a 2 year old all-inclusive beach resort that surprised me, quite honestly. Everything is clean and fresh and there aren't any other resorts in the area. Cubans, as you might know, are some of the friendliest people on the planet. I felt very cared for during my time there. But the main attractions are the beaches, and the b...
Should you book a trip to a Cuba all-inclusive resort? It depends.
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The prices of the Cuban all-inclusive resorts have been enticing. But after reading many, many reviews, you've been wondering whether you should book a trip to Cuba or another country. From shortages, to lackluster accommodations, I address my experiences of being at different Cuban resorts.
10 Minutes of a Cuban Beach with Relaxing Ocean Sounds | Holguin, Cuba
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10 minutes of a relaxing beach in Holguin, Cuba with ocean sounds.
Grand Memories at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba | All-Inclusive Beach Resort Review
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Join me as I take you through the Grand Memories beach resort in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. I walk through the main lobby, the outdoor seating areas, pool area, beach, and the buffet. The beach is its greatest asset as it's one of the best beaches in the world.
Catamaran Ocean Sailing Trip in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba
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Join me as I set sail on the crystal-clear waters of Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba! I embark on an unforgettable catamaran journey, exploring the serene beauty of the ocean and the vibrant life beneath the waves. From the gentle breeze filling the sails to the warm sun on our faces, every moment is a slice of paradise.
Sanctuary at Grand Memories, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba | All-Inclusive Resort Review
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Join me as I walk through Sanctuary at Grand Memories in Cayo Santa Maria. I explore the lobby, pool, buffet, and last but not least, the beach. I even checked out the coral reef right beside the beach. Nothing compares to Cuba's beaches.
Plaza La Estrella at Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba (Between Grand Memories & Royalton)
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Join me as I take you on a leisurely stroll through the vibrant and picturesque Plaza La Estrella in Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba. From the charming cobblestone paths to the lively market stalls, every step is filled with the rich culture and spirited atmosphere of this beautiful island. Whether it’s the local musicians serenading us with traditional Cuban melodies or the tantalizing aromas of authen...
Thanks 'Imagine There' for another informative video. Question! In your opinion is the Diamond Club worth the cost? And....does the Diamond Club have their own snack bar and bar on the Diamond Club beach? Thanks...John, Cornwall, Ontario.
Thank you for watching, John! I'd say the upgrade depends on what's important to you. It affords you premium drinks, a separate snack bar and a few more amenities. There's also a separate beach section, which was empty since I went during low season. There's a separate pool area too. If you're going with just adults, I'd recommend upgrading to sanctuary instead.
Thay are forced to be nice but not all of them are nice. I just came back from a 5 star hotel Royal service and quite dissapointed. Not true that is safe for woman. I and another man were agressed by a Toronto woman from the regular side and management did nothing.
Wowww the term “organic human” thats perfect term
Hi! We were there 2-weeks ago. We enjoyed the beach and the pools but not much of the foods. I heard that's normal in Cuba. The room we had so far was okay except that there is no privacy in the shower room if you share with your grown up kids. Also, we had terrible experience experience with Sunwing as it keeps delaying the flight. Our flight back was delayed for at least 12 hrs so at least the resort let us stay overnight because of the delay. The problem was, we missed 1-day of work due to the long flight delay.
Yeah, low season in Cuba can come with severe shortages of food, especially in this economy. Hope your next trip is better.
I’ll be in grand memories holguin cuba in a week. 🇨🇦 🎉❤😮
Nice! Enjoy yourself.
You are the first person to talk about fake service versus genuine service. I always feel the service in the US is fake because they don’t care but want the tip, while everywhere else without a tipping culture, people provide genuine service. I don’t like people with two faces.
Yup, absolutely agree.
I’m planning to there but can you please clarify what’s the difference in Sanctuary & grand memories these 2 resorts Are they two separate one ?
It's the same resort. Sanctuary is the adults section and you get more perks.
Is there a nightclub?
One of the bars turns into one at night.
Who do you book with for your stay ?
I have a travel agent. You can also use sunwing
What hotel you stayed in Holguín?
Sanctuary, Grand Memories
Hello, 'Imagine There'! I enjoyed your video from choice of music to layout....well done. I also enjoyed your low key tone in how you present the resort and its amenities. Looking forward to more of your videos of Cuba. (John, Cornwall, Ontario)
Thank you very much for the kind words John! Really appreciate that you get the vibe.
Face cloths,
I plan to go there, just to be sure, Sanctuary is the adult only side ans you still have full access to the grand memories ? Thanks !
Yup, sanctuary is adults only and you have access to the rest of the resort too. Have fun there!
sadly can not do another Cuba trip
What American Government is doing to lovely people of Cuba is disgusting. Cuba is heaven on Earth and has the potential to be a truly amazing and comfortable place to live. It is a shame to cut people off necessities in the 21st century. We always bring an extra suitcase where we gather clothes, medications, shoes, cosmetics, tools and electronics for Cuban people. We also tip them american dollars, paper no coins. I see so many frugal tourists never tip the staff, which makes me angry because most of those people live in 500K apartments or 1M $ houses... and they can't spend an extra 100-200 on tips... c'mon! I saw a gardener cutting the hedge with a machete in scoring heat ... fuckin' yeah I am going to tip the guy. The waitress asked my wife for help, offcourse we will help her. People forgot to be humain, self-centred egoistic pricks are walking around. Remember people, it can either one of you in their shoes pretty fast, so be kind, be human for God's sake.
Thank you for being kind and considerate. Truly
How much did you pay for the experience with the Catamaran and lunch?
I believe it was around $130 CAD.
I do have a question about the beach. I’m hoping you can answer. I did go to a Cuban resort in April and in the pictures the beach was stunning and obviously you like for me. It’s like I don’t really care about the food as long as I have something to eat, I’ll live off Whatever’s available and most the time I love the food because I’ve really go there for the beach. And my experience with this hotels beach was actually not great. There was a lot of seaweed growing throughout the whole beach like there was no Clearwater not like I’m used to seeing when I go to Cuba I do go to Cuba a lot as well so I was a little shocked and I’m just wondering if this Beach would be nice and clear with not so much seaweed growing from the shallow end to the back just because I am booking and planning to go to this resort on the 31st of this month
It's hard to tell with this resort when it comes to the seaweed situation. They do try to clean up as much as possible, even though there's tonnes of seaweed washing up. I personally had a relaxing time there regardless.
See weed always in Santa Lucia. Varadero, Guardalavaca clean.
From what I can see, it appears that Holguin is presenting itself as the more premier side of Cuban vacation resorts. The reality is, the vast majority of 3 and below stars are already quite old and dated. Ive been to both, and its ahhh challenging. lol. But fun actually. You can see the vast difference in layout than the traditional Cuban all inclusive. More European in design like the Canary Islands. Great videos
Yup, interesting to see how they're modernizing the new resorts. But I always have a great time regardless of it being old or new. As long as it's clean!
Your in the room I stayed in!!
They must've liked us to give us that room.
Be careful booking the extra one I did that and didn’t receive half of the things I paid for such as the bottle of rum, in room robes and the butlers didn’t help at all either Other than that I had a great time at the resort!
Yeah, it's a hit or a miss with these things. Loved my time there regardless.
Wow! I just got back from Cuba. You said everything I've been thinking about the people. I loved them so much- despite all inconveniences , they do try so hard. It's simply not their fault. They really are "organic" What a good way to explain it. They all ENGAGE, it was so lovely. Ripped my heart open!
Glad you could resonate with the video. I agree with you wholeheartedly.
Going there on September 9
Nice! Have fun.
When were you there?
wise
Ive been to cuba over 30 times , stay at hotels in cayo coco and also stay for week at a time in casa s in the town of morón , cuba is friendly country for foreigners , of course its a poor country and they need money but they do not pester you for it , i mix with the locals in the town , going to street parties , drinking rum etc no problems what so ever , food is bland and boring but not there fault as they have the embargo , go and have fun !!
I've honestly never had any issues with the food. Always found something I liked. And the locals are incredibly friendly. Gotta stay at a casa one of these days
Nice beaches that's all they have to offer all they can say is I'm sorry for not having the basics. There are better resorts in the Caribbean stay away from Cuba
The nice beaches are their USP for people like me.
Smells like white privilege to me. There is a Hard Rock resort somewhere that’s waiting for you and your beer can hat.
did you go alone thinking about planning a solo trip
Not much nightlife but if you want to go there and simply relax, it's a great resort.
#20 Yes! I never carry suitcases when I travel. Only a small backpack. I’m planning on going to the sanctuary’s grand memories in September and I’m thinking about packing a suitcase full of Canadian goods. Anything from toiletry to medication to food/ snack items. I’ll even bring mosquito repellent for the gardeners. Thank you for this video. I just subscribed. I like the Cuba videos you’ve made as they are so helpful 😊
Thank you for the sub! It's great that you also bring gifts for the people. It truly goes a long way for them.
Enjoy 🏖️☀️😎🇨🇺🇨🇦✌️
Also, most of the workers are there for 14-16 hours a day and don’t eat, yes you heard me right! Please be kind, if you have a chance offer to get them something like a burger or sandwich and especially water!! The hotel rules are very strict and often they have to hide when you bring them food or water so please be discreet when you bring it over to them. The population of Cuba is starving, please be respectful and kind with them since they give you the best service they can considering the situation.
100% true.
Great video!!!👏🏽Also, for those of you who become the buffet from the Mosquitos, like me 🤦🏼♀️ Don’t forget your bug spray and Benadryl for bug bites or any allergy!
Funny you mentioned bug spray, because up until that point I never really needed it. Only when I went to the resort afterwards did I become a walking buffet for them. That's part of my essentials now haha.
How did you get an upgrade? Also what should we bring with us to give to staff?
It's a sunwing special that's automatic. You can check out my new video for what I bring for the staff.
They need toothpaste, bandaids, gravol etc basic essentials there a lot harder to get in Cuba so they really appreciate them
Great video! I am coming to visit this resort in late August and i am hoping to give as much as i am able to the workers during my stay. i am wondering if you have any adivce for tipping. Who, where , how often, how much, and what currency should i use for tips. Additionally you mentioned the shortages, especially toiletries. I was planning on bringing some gift bags with some necessities to give away. What would you recommend to bring which are the most needed items? Thanks, i am so excited for my trip!
Thank you! I usually tip in USD since Canadian coins can be difficult. Tipping purely is based on how you feel about the service you receive, but several dollars for the housekeeper usually, a dollar for a drink, perhaps 2 for the buffet. Again, depends on you. I end up over-tipping during my stay usually. As for gifts, I usually take toiletries such as toothbrushes, Advil, sanitary pads, bug spray, toys for kids. Anything essential that you can think of, really. Another thing I would recommend is giving gifts to the workers who are not customer-facing. So the cleaners and the landscapers you see at the resort who don't usually get any tips. Hope you enjoy yourself there.
Good video. A question- are there elevators and ramps
Thanks! They do have elevators so the resort is accessible. I would still double check with your travel agent or the resort.
There beaches are amazing compared to Mexico and Dominican Republic.
I agree. Definitely better.
I have been travelling to Cuba since 1980. Since the end of the pandemic have been there twice a year (end of November and end of March). Russia was helping them out a lot before the war with Ukraine. Places like Cayo Coco, Cayo Largo have more trouble with shortages because of where they are. Was in Varadero last November and March and heading back in November for 2 weeks. The Cubans do there best with what the have. I travel alone and feel very secure. Cuba is my second home.🥰
Yup, love the Cuban people. Which is why I have no hesitations going back.
No such word as AnywayS it is ANYWAY there is no S in ANYWAY! Anyway I loved your video! And just subscribed!
Haha. Thanks for the sub!
Just subscribed so that we can follow along on your adventures!
Thank you for subbing! More adventures on the way.
It was a disaster when I was there last April staff looked like they were just out of high school very inexperienced for the most part, butler services screwed up our dinner reservations 3 out of four nights even though they wrote them out on a piece of paper ,sanctuary pool was turned into a party pool certainly not sanctuary lol plus a nearly 2 hour bus ride on a terrible road sucked oh yea , the sanctuary beach was down at the end of the beach and was overrun by local cuban families, as far as sunwing well they screwed up as usual the plane didn't show and left us stranded overnight still no compensation for that ok that's it for my rant enjoy your vacation
Yikes. I'm sorry to hear that. Compared to your experience, I had a seamless time there. Perhaps they figured things out.
@@ImagineThere I am glad you did, it could have so much nicer, maybe they have figured out a few things I had talked with the food manager and he was so frustrated with a lot of the staff but Sunwing will never see me again next time if there is a next time I may try on the diamond club side, I should have mentioned earlier that you make some very decent videos thankyou
hi it was last year in april after march break I hope you have a nice vacation if you didn't book yet I would try somewhere else playa pesquero is my favorite
Despite everything, I love going to Cuba and will continue to do so because I simply love the people and the beaches there.
What about the food?
Food was good, no complaints. I dive into it more in my Grand Memories video.
I was there in June and the food was actually really good. Also the drinks are great. Good selections of rums
Not bad
Cuba made huge mistake with lockdown. I redirected my vacation from Cuba to Mexico during covid time, because Mexico did no any lockdowns and covid tests at all. It was awesome decision. All tourism flowed to Mexico and Mexican economic had a new opportunity, Cuba-lost. Now we know, that pandemic was more plandemic and covid not more dangerous, than flue. In Canada we just had a new type of covid and almost everybody in Canada was infected and no any problem. Amount of death, like statistical. Lockdown in Cuba killed very poor economic of the country. Self isolation made worse for health condition and amount of death. Please, never do this mistake again. We have to live with viruses and have to learn, how to live together. I came back to Cuba as soon Cuba removed last mistake-random covid test in airports. I'm here third time this year and will come back again and again. I'm supporting Cuban people. But I'm against stupid decisions of not only Cuban government. Canada did the same and it was the same results. I have my lovely resort, that I visit all the time. All stuff is like my family. Love Cuba and hope tourism will come back to my lovely vacation place.
Yup, the lockdowns terribly affected the lives of the locals. Totally agree. Which resort is your go-to?
A family of four has been going to cuba for the last 13 years and has never had a problem, i went with them the last 2 years and no problems. As for the horror stories about the food everyone was telling me about, well we have NEVER ran out of food, picky eaters will never find anything to eat no matter where they go. Cubans are awesome people, i shall return. Thanks for the video.
Yup, personally never had any issues with the food at any of the resorts.
I love Cuba i will keep going i also being in Cuba 6 times in 1 year actually and i dont care about all those that says not to go to Cuba cause its Comunist Country !! I live in Canada and lately its not that much better with all this Indians arriving illigally like mice
Definitely great value for our money. Love going there.
Go to Cayo Coco/ Cayo Guillermo, go see the playa Pilar, you will not regret ❤
You must be psychic because I was there a few weeks ago. Pilar Beach video coming soon!
you should smile more often
I need more coffee for that
Thank you for sharing your videos. I know cuba 🇨🇺 has its problems, but so many countries at this time. Cuba has amazing and beautiful people and other things as well. Let’s concentrate on the positive please. Thank you
Cuba has some of the friendliest people I've ever met.
Nice video, i like your smile :)
Thanks very much Gab :)
Please tell us about Sanctuary grand memories and sargassum management how about is it What is the best time to go thank you
I talked to the manager of sanctuary. Really nice guy. The resort is well managed from what I saw. I'd go in the fall or spring if I were you.