Just came back from sanctuary, such an amazing resort, not because of the beach and pools and bars but because of the people working there, I’m trying to make sure I go back 3-4 times a year now. I’m totally in love with Cuba.
Wow! Incredible food. Hard to believe Cuba has a food shortage. I really hope the staff are able to eat there and bring food home to their families. Thanks for this great video.😊
Always enjoy your videos and hope you can do one on the Royalton. Going for the 3rd time next week. Glad to see someone who can give informative information as you do. Keep up the good work
Thanks for another excellent video very informative keep up the great work Mike. Cheers Dave from grimsby. Let me know when I can get one of those T-shirt’s
Hi Mike and Jen....we've been following you since your first video of Flamenco. We love your attitude and love of Cuba. Looking forward to your next video.
If you’ve not been before, Memories Flamenco!!!! Amazing Beach Good pools Easy to get around Close to the airport!!!! Cuba is experiencing shortages!!! And issues!!! Flamenco is a good choice!!!it needs a few repairs but if you can get it for a great deal!!! I think it’s good value for money!!! Also Grand Muthu!!!! Longer drive but good solid resort
@@Finding-Fish never been to Cuba. Iniatially i was thinking about Varadero but there will be charters from Portugal in 2024 for the Cayos. Thank you so much for your help :D
Hi Mike, Which top 3 resorts do you recommend in Cayo Santa Maria in terms of beach and food? Of course family budget...😊planning for Dec 2023. Much love and respect. ❤🙏
You were at both resorts Rialton Cayo Santa Maria and Sanctuary at Grand Memories Cayo Santa Maria. I know both have the same stretch of beach which is great but resort wise which one would you choose if you have to choose one over the other and would a 600$ cheaper price make the Sanctuary at Grand Memories a better choice?
Considering I stayed at both!!! If I want to travel more and work less I would stay at Sanctuary!!! Amazing beach!!! Friendly staff!!! You still have full access to Grand Memories and you get to pocket $600 dollars That’s a return ticket to Sanctuary in the shoulder Season
The wife and I went there last February and enjoyed it immensely. We’re looking to going to memories caribe in Cayo Coco. Any thoughts? It looked like you enjoyed it
Can I book a at this resort without an all inclusive airflight? Also what dates were you actually here at this resort? I'm planning to come but a bit nervous as the electrical power has been limited and I might stay in a Casa so the resort will be my alternative.
@@Finding-Fish Thank you, for replying. Can you tell me is it possible to book online for a reservation for the resort if my flight is not all inclusive?
Watching your videos to get me hyped for our 2nd time at Sactuary..... Almost booked Royalton for round two... Last year had different comments from the people there visiting Sanctuary, would be interested in your thoughts in comparing the two... if it is worth the price difference.
For the Price!!!! My room was ok, The food is typically Cuba!!!! Nothing special But the Beach was fantastic!!!!! If you got a good deal enjoy!!!! The beach is the best part!!!!!
I'm at Sanctuary Grand Memories right now and I'm finding the food to be so absolutely terrible that I've only really eaten fruit - the A La Carte was TERRIBLE. How are you actually enjoying this food? I watched EVERY SINGLE PERSON in the A La Carte restaurant push away their food yesterday.
IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME TO CUBA!!!!! EVERYONE PUSHING THERE PLATES AWAY!!!! Really!!!!! Really!!!!! How much did you pay? And have you ever watched any of my videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ?
@@zochbuppet448 I did. I expected bad food, I truly did. Not inedible. I haven't found half of what he's showing, not a hard booked egg in site. There are SIX servers for the resort right now. Half the things are closed. These are things Finding Fish doesn't mention. No mention of the entertainment being closed. And yesterday - we had no running water for 7 hours. I don't think expecting running water in your room to be "spoiled". When we did get water back, we had a sewage backup and a flood in the bungalow. If you think it's "spoiled" to not want to wake up with other people's shit in your toilet, I guess we expect different things from vacation 😂🤣
Odd travel vlog. I don’t quite understand the “Resort” concept. There doesn’t seem to be much Cuban culture or history there…and since there doesn’t seem to be much to do except eat…that is exactly all you do. Look, I already know how to eat and what I see you eat…I can’t taste so, what’s the point of showing heaps of buffet food? You’re a travel vlog? Why don’t you MOVE AND DO SOMETHING?
@@jenniferfisher4912 - Um…your viewers ASK to watch you EAT? Really? Why do I get the feeling you don’t really know anything about travel? My goodness, what if they asked you to show paint drying? Trust me, it would be just as interesting as what you showed in this video!
Not worth the energy!!! He has that much time on his hands!!! Totally waste of energy!!! This is what the world doesn’t need!!! Perfect!!!! Example of Negativity!!
@@Finding-Fish - I am going to Cuba (as are others) and looking for information, money exchange, safety issues, transportation and how far is this place from Havana or Santiago. Although this would entail homework on your part…it might serve your viewership more, no? In a sense, no one can improve your channel if all you accept is praise.
And I would love to work for a company. That does exactly what you're doing there. I am a food connoisseur and I just love love getting people too. Understand the meaning of good how to prepaperiod get ahold of me If there is any position open abroad I would love to work in cuba
Every time I ask somebody if they had a good time in Cuba, they say no because of the food and the service on the food and drinks? Every time I've gotten the Cuba, I've had loads of food and loads of drink. Mind you, I'm not a big drinker but I am a entrepreneur of food, so I really don't understand these people that are coming back to Canada saying that there's no food in the house.
That beach bar made me thirsty. Thanks for the great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
Love that island
Just came back from sanctuary, such an amazing resort, not because of the beach and pools and bars but because of the people working there, I’m trying to make sure I go back 3-4 times a year now. I’m totally in love with Cuba.
That’s Great!!!!!!
Great folks for sure!!!
If you see Junior, Say hello for me
@@Finding-Fish junior the bartender and is a dj once in awhile?
Wow! Incredible food. Hard to believe Cuba has a food shortage. I really hope the staff are able to eat there and bring food home to their families. Thanks for this great video.😊
Some Resorts have more food offerings than others!!!
Depending on Management and location
I’m actually headed to the flamenco in November because of your video it will be my fourth time going to Cuba this year
FIRE FLY!!!!!love the name!!!!thanks for watching!!!!IN DUBLIN RIGHT NOW MAKING VIDEOS
Always enjoy your videos. We travel to Cuba two times a year best place best people and the beach is second to none
totally agree!!!!!
Thanks!
Love Cuba, this week will be my 4th time there!
That’s Amazing
You can’t beat the price
Looks fabulous!
Thanks Matthew
Sanctuary at Grand Memories beach is world class.
The Best!!!
@@Finding-Fish How does this place compare to memories caribe
Always enjoy your videos and hope you can do one on the Royalton. Going for the 3rd time next week. Glad to see someone who can give informative information as you do. Keep up the good work
Hey thanks so much!!!!
I’m currently in Ireland 🇮🇪 making videos!!!!
They will be out soon
Thanks! Cuba is getting closer with you.
I hope so!
Going at the end of the month, 1st time to Santa Maria. Cayo largo has been my favorite. Hopefully, it will be comparable.
Yup!!! With a good mind set it will be!!!
Your going for the beach and a good time
Thanks for another excellent video very informative keep up the great work Mike. Cheers Dave from grimsby. Let me know when I can get one of those T-shirt’s
DAVE IS THAT YOU!!!!!!!
your getting one for Christmas Brother!!!!!!
Yes it is bro Dave from grimsby cheers bro
Hi Mike and Jen....we've been following you since your first video of Flamenco. We love your attitude and love of Cuba. Looking forward to your next video.
Hey Thanks Roger!!!!
I appreciate it!!!!
I’m in Uk 🇬🇧
Making content!!!
Amazing!! Thank you!!
Ssddzsdsd
looked pretty good! I'd like to try one of those lunch sandwiches
You should! ADAM!!!!!actually amazing!!!!i loved it
A good video of Cuba as usual.
Hope you’ll do videos on Iberostar Coral in Holguin in your lineup as not many videos at this Coral 🎉☕️🏝🇨🇺
I will try!!!!
Friend, I tell you that we were also in this hotel but in the privileges area, and it was fantastic and the beach was not to be talked about.
The beach there is amazing
Nice Mike! Food looked great! See you on the next one brother!
Hey thanks So much!!!!
Over in Ireland!!!
Actually in Belfast making content!!!
Coming Soon
WAU👋I hope we will meet there next year☀🍻
Love Santa Maria
Fantastic videos you make. Thank you. What place you would recommend for a family with 2 kids with beautiful beach and plenty sunshade?
If you’ve not been before,
Memories Flamenco!!!!
Amazing Beach
Good pools
Easy to get around
Close to the airport!!!!
Cuba is experiencing shortages!!! And issues!!!
Flamenco is a good choice!!!it needs a few repairs but if you can get it for a great deal!!!
I think it’s good value for money!!!
Also Grand Muthu!!!!
Longer drive but good solid resort
@@Finding-Fish never been to Cuba. Iniatially i was thinking about Varadero but there will be charters from Portugal in 2024 for the Cayos. Thank you so much for your help :D
Hi Mike,
Which top 3 resorts do you recommend in Cayo Santa Maria in terms of beach and food?
Of course family budget...😊planning for Dec 2023.
Much love and respect.
❤🙏
Sam I’m in London Uk
Making videos
When a minute
I will reply
Could you tell me when you were there doing this video? The buffet looks good so I'm wondering if you were there recently. Thanks... love your videos
it was in October 2023!!Eileen
You were at both resorts Rialton Cayo Santa Maria and Sanctuary at Grand Memories Cayo Santa Maria. I know both have the same stretch of beach which is great but resort wise which one would you choose if you have to choose one over the other and would a 600$ cheaper price make the Sanctuary at Grand Memories a better choice?
Considering I stayed at both!!!
If I want to travel more and work less I would stay at Sanctuary!!!
Amazing beach!!! Friendly staff!!! You still have full access to Grand Memories and you get to pocket $600 dollars
That’s a return ticket to Sanctuary in the shoulder Season
the beach looks very dirty lol just kidding wish i was there love your videos
The question is... is this a better pick than Melia Las dunas?
Any plans to visit Cayo Cruz? Would love to see a review.
Great video. Sometimes I sleep in. Any chance of getting breakfast after 10 am?
Maybe
Lol
Maybe not
I'm here now. No there isn't. And the 24 hour snacks do not currently exist. Bring your own snacks, you'll need it
Great video as usual!! I see there is ice in most of the drinks and wondered if in a resort the ice is ok to have with the drinks? Thanks very much!!
If you’re ever concerned about the water and ice, drink bottle water, and opt out for the ice
The wife and I went there last February and enjoyed it immensely. We’re looking to going to memories caribe in Cayo Coco. Any thoughts? It looked like you enjoyed it
I loved Caribe, Cayo Coco is always having issues with flys as you know, sometimes good sometimes bad!!! Great beach!!! I like the Resort!!
Hi, we are planing on staying at the very same resort in January 2024. When was your last stay? Thank you.
Late September!!!!
Beautiful Beach
I think I’m biased when it comes to the beach, still like Memories Flamenco beach better :)
Can I book a at this resort without an all inclusive airflight? Also what dates were you actually here at this resort? I'm planning to come but a bit nervous as the electrical power has been limited and I might stay in a Casa so the resort will be my alternative.
We never had issues in Santa Maria
Cayo Coco has issues
I was there in September middle
@@Finding-Fish Thank you, for replying. Can you tell me is it possible to book online for a reservation for the resort if my flight is not all inclusive?
Watching your videos to get me hyped for our 2nd time at Sactuary.....
Almost booked Royalton for round two... Last year had different comments from the people there visiting Sanctuary, would be interested in your thoughts in comparing the two... if it is worth the price difference.
For the Price!!!!
My room was ok,
The food is typically Cuba!!!!
Nothing special
But the Beach was fantastic!!!!!
If you got a good deal enjoy!!!!
The beach is the best part!!!!!
I’m talking about the Sanctuary
How were the a la carte restaurants?
They were ok!!!
But it was low season!
@@Finding-Fish How many al la cartes can you get if you stay at the Sanctuary?
Do you get the Butler service at the Sanctuary?
I didn’t use it but it’s available
Thanks for the reply
Mike, I’m curious what career allows you so much travel? (Memories Flamenco was my last stay a few years ago)
Retirement 💕
RUclips
My wife and I like Spanish coffee, which when done well is a requirement.
Absolutely
When done right
It’s absolutely amazing
Is this a adults only resort
Yes All Sanctuary are adults only
How do you pay for your travels
They pay him.
Hello, is this hotel pet friendly
Like???
Bring your own???
Or bring Cat food 🥘?
Bring cat food!!!
@@Finding-Fish My dog. The one you see me holding in my profile picture
How's the WiFi
in the rooms it was good!!!!
I'm at Sanctuary Grand Memories right now and I'm finding the food to be so absolutely terrible that I've only really eaten fruit - the A La Carte was TERRIBLE. How are you actually enjoying this food? I watched EVERY SINGLE PERSON in the A La Carte restaurant push away their food yesterday.
IS THIS YOUR FIRST TIME TO CUBA!!!!!
EVERYONE PUSHING THERE PLATES AWAY!!!!
Really!!!!!
Really!!!!!
How much did you pay?
And have you ever watched any of my videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ?
@@Finding-Fish *their plates. And yes, every single person. It was a full conversation at the pool the next day.
@@zochbuppet448 I did. I expected bad food, I truly did. Not inedible. I haven't found half of what he's showing, not a hard booked egg in site. There are SIX servers for the resort right now. Half the things are closed. These are things Finding Fish doesn't mention. No mention of the entertainment being closed. And yesterday - we had no running water for 7 hours. I don't think expecting running water in your room to be "spoiled". When we did get water back, we had a sewage backup and a flood in the bungalow. If you think it's "spoiled" to not want to wake up with other people's shit in your toilet, I guess we expect different things from vacation 😂🤣
@@Finding-Fish and I paid $1300. How much do they pay you to do these videos?
You have to be there when they receive the stock ..cuba is for beach only..food i have home..
Odd travel vlog. I don’t quite understand the “Resort” concept. There doesn’t seem to be much Cuban culture or history there…and since there doesn’t seem to be much to do except eat…that is exactly all you do.
Look, I already know how to eat and what I see you eat…I can’t taste so, what’s the point of showing heaps of buffet food?
You’re a travel vlog? Why don’t you MOVE AND DO SOMETHING?
We show our viewers what they want to see and what they ask about - 🍔
@@jenniferfisher4912 - Um…your viewers ASK to watch you EAT? Really? Why do I get the feeling you don’t really know anything about travel? My goodness, what if they asked you to show paint drying? Trust me, it would be just as interesting as what you showed in this video!
Not worth the energy!!!
He has that much time on his hands!!!
Totally waste of energy!!!
This is what the world doesn’t need!!! Perfect!!!!
Example of Negativity!!
@@Finding-Fish - I am going to Cuba (as are others) and looking for information, money exchange, safety issues, transportation and how far is this place from Havana or Santiago. Although this would entail homework on your part…it might serve your viewership more, no? In a sense, no one can improve your channel if all you accept is praise.
Maybe watch more than one video - it’s okay to ask questions- not okay to sit in such judgment- good luck🌼
And I would love to work for a company. That does exactly what you're doing there. I am a food connoisseur and I just love love getting people too. Understand the meaning of good how to prepaperiod get ahold of me If there is any position open abroad I would love to work in cuba
Every time I ask somebody if they had a good time in Cuba, they say no because of the food and the service on the food and drinks? Every time I've gotten the Cuba, I've had loads of food and loads of drink. Mind you, I'm not a big drinker but I am a entrepreneur of food, so I really don't understand these people that are coming back to Canada saying that there's no food in the house.
Absolutely!!!!
I don’t get it but !!!!
That’s what makes it better for us!!!
We get it