HEY BRO LOVE YOUR HONEST REVIEWS .....gotta respect them.....folks hes been to cuba More than most , why?because its paradise on earth ,not perfect, but neither are we.loveya, from sarnia !
Hi Mike! The difference between the 3 1/2 and 5 stars is mostly that the food and bars are not offered 24h. But it doesn't mean that the 5 stars will always have everything available at all times, especially in Cuba... I was at Melia Las Dunas last march. Condidered a 5 stars because there's at least one snack bar open 24h, but don't expect a full menu and mini bars were empty unless we brought stuff from the bars and lobby! But people are very nice, and when you are also nice with them, they'll recognize you and even give you colas, water even rhum when you'll walk by their their mini truck! 😁 Thanks fir the update! Enjoy it All!🤗
Yes and that goes for anywhere . The star rating is based on amenities. Doesn’t mean crappy food or service it it’s a 3 star. Just means less amenities . Less luxurious. I’ve stayed at 5 stars and still had issues. Cuba is what it is.. people need to understand that before going
Thanks for the update Mike!! Sounds like lots of rumours going around. Like I said before just get us to the Resort. The small hiccups don't bother us. We go for the beach and the people.
Lots of great information, Mike. I usually never go to a resort below 4 stars in Cuba, but the Starfish is on my bucket list. The Tryp, which is a 3.5-star resort, is great, so why not try something different? Keep them coming in!!!
Marco!!! Good job with the RUclips Channel Brother Keep it up!!! Hello from Cayo Paredon!!! Starfish was fun!!! Chat soon and let’s meet up in the Future Mike
@ I’m sure it will happened at some point Mike. Thanks for the feedback much appreciated. Leaving for the one gallery on Friday Take care, be safe and happy holidays to you and your family 😎🏝️🫶
That area of Cayo Guillermo has been known for kite surfing for a long time :) And yes, going to a 3/3+ star resort you have to understand what you paid for and what your expectations need to be. Ohhhh 24 hour bar/snack going away will be sad but it does make perfect sense and should not deter people as you don't have that at other places (Mexico, Dominican for example). How were the rooms in general there at that Starfish? I can't remember if you did a review already on the resort itself hehehe.
Mike have you thought about doing a series of moving to Dominican for 1-2 months and letting us know all the nitty gritty. How cheap can you do RBNB and provide for yourself close to the beach in say Punta Cana With constant updates
Are you able to review some of the day trips offered by the resorts? I suspect each region has a handful of common day trips offered to the hotels in the area. Have you considered trying some of those out for review?
We had the identical experience at the Cayo Coco VIP lounge in 2022. Two people from Toronto became intoxicated, then they were abusive once they boarded the plane. They were escorted off the plane, we also sat on the tarmac for an hour while they retrieved luggage. The Canadians were put on the first flight out the next day, a flight to Italy! Now, that’s an expensive lesson on moderating one’s own behaviour. BTW, how would one safely go swimming at the Starfish? The wind surfers came into shallow waters throughout the video. At most resorts, they try and separate them from the resort’s immediate beachfront. Really looking forward to your end of year summary reviews … best channel on RUclips.
Hey Ted!!Just got Back From Cayo Paredon, Windy One!!! Ya when it comes to Swimming it So Shallow people end up going to the extreme right of the Resort where it becomes deeper!!!and no Kite Surfers
Hey 👋 I was watching your Holguin videos the other day and it seems just less issues compared to Cayo Coco! Am I wrong or in your opinion Holguin might be a safer bet? 🙏
3 stars are fine, unless they don’t have a beach, no pools, no food at all, than it is not a problem, the only bad thing about going to Cuba, is leaving, for us it is. Thanks for another update mike, you are the best, your honesty is what Lorraine and I love. 🍷🍷🍁🍷🍁🍳🍳🍳🍸🍺🍺🍺🍺🍕🍕🍕🍩🍩❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️🍁🍁🎅🎅🎅
Much needed video, thanks for all of your work and the information you bring us. Looking forward to your next videos
Hey Budeweiser!!!
Wednesday video coming out 9:am
And a Friday 9am!!!
In Cuba …. As a guest , I always watch what I do ! That just a sign of respect ‼️🇨🇦
Absolutely, But Dutchy you pretty much live there!!!
lol
Hello sir.
Awesome video like always Mr. Fish. You nailed it again. Keep them coming.
Safe travels sir
Thanks Amigo see you Wednesday
9:am
Great video update. Cheers grimsby Dave
Thanks Grimsby Dave, Cheers!
HEY BRO LOVE YOUR HONEST REVIEWS .....gotta respect them.....folks hes been to cuba More than most , why?because its paradise on earth ,not perfect, but neither are we.loveya, from sarnia !
I appreciate that!
thanks James
Hi Mike! The difference between the 3 1/2 and 5 stars is mostly that the food and bars are not offered 24h. But it doesn't mean that the 5 stars will always have everything available at all times, especially in Cuba...
I was at Melia Las Dunas last march. Condidered a 5 stars because there's at least one snack bar open 24h, but don't expect a full menu and mini bars were empty unless we brought stuff from the bars and lobby!
But people are very nice, and when you are also nice with them, they'll recognize you and even give you colas, water even rhum when you'll walk by their their mini truck! 😁
Thanks fir the update! Enjoy it All!🤗
Yes and that goes for anywhere . The star rating is based on amenities. Doesn’t mean crappy food or service it it’s a 3 star. Just means less amenities . Less luxurious. I’ve stayed at 5 stars and still had issues.
Cuba is what it is.. people need to understand that before going
Can’t wait to go to this place!!!
Jenny you'd love it!!!
Looks amazing there. Sure beats the snow. Good video and info.
Yes, thanks
Thanks Scott
I hope your not removing snow yet
Thanks for the update Mike!! Sounds like lots of rumours going around. Like I said before just get us to the Resort. The small hiccups don't bother us. We go for the beach and the people.
I’m happy to share the updates with you
Cuna Is Solid Right now!!!
At pearson heading to Cayo Santa Maria. Hope all is well.
You love it here now
@Finding-Fish looking forward to it. Staying at iberostar selection.
@@Plasticpalmtree1
Heading to this resort in the New Year as well. Can you reply how your stay was? Much appreciated.
@@TrevdogWindle it was about a thousand with a 50 dollar sunwing voucher for iberostar ensenachos
That was our secind choice😉@@Plasticpalmtree1
Just got back from grand astin cayo paredon based on your video! It was great. Ty!
That’s great to hear!! I’m happy for you
Love your videos Mike. It makes me forget about the frigging winter, even if it's just for a few minutes 😁
I know, the winter can be brutal
Thanks For Watching!!!
Lots of great information, Mike. I usually never go to a resort below 4 stars in Cuba, but the Starfish is on my bucket list. The Tryp, which is a 3.5-star resort, is great, so why not try something different? Keep them coming in!!!
Marco!!!
Good job with the RUclips Channel Brother
Keep it up!!!
Hello from Cayo Paredon!!!
Starfish was fun!!!
Chat soon and let’s meet up in the Future
Mike
@ I’m sure it will happened at some point Mike. Thanks for the feedback much appreciated. Leaving for the one gallery on Friday
Take care, be safe and happy holidays to you and your family 😎🏝️🫶
Thanks for the good info Mikey! 😎
Hey Steve thanks for the support!!!!!
I hope your Avoiding the cooler weather!!!!
@Finding-Fish You betcha ... It's 78* here this afternoon ... 😎
Cuba, it means culture, nature, and beach. If anyone is going there for food or fake luxury travel, it's better to go somewhere else.
We were on an air canada flight and the captain had the drunk guy removed, 1 hour delay too
That area of Cayo Guillermo has been known for kite surfing for a long time :) And yes, going to a 3/3+ star resort you have to understand what you paid for and what your expectations need to be. Ohhhh 24 hour bar/snack going away will be sad but it does make perfect sense and should not deter people as you don't have that at other places (Mexico, Dominican for example). How were the rooms in general there at that Starfish? I can't remember if you did a review already on the resort itself hehehe.
Review out Wednesday, MY ROOM WAS actually GOOD!!
Recently Renovated
Mike have you thought about doing a series of moving to Dominican for 1-2 months and letting us know all the nitty gritty.
How cheap can you do RBNB and provide for yourself close to the beach in say Punta Cana
With constant updates
i got Side tracked with the Black out!!!!
But definitely want to do Dominican!!!
I think that Ernest Hemingway wrote his award winning novel “ the old man and the sea “ at Cayo Guillermo “ ?
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Yes
thats awesome, one day when i slow down I wand to make that Video!!!
Morning Mike!! With all the "things" its still a beautiful beach!!!...viv
Absolutely Viv!!!
Hello from Cayo Paredón
Are you able to review some of the day trips offered by the resorts? I suspect each region has a handful of common day trips offered to the hotels in the area. Have you considered trying some of those out for review?
Might look Into it!!!!
Hi Mike....thanks for calling what it is. Gotta go with the flow .Good they kicked off the idiots even tho it delayed the flight. Cheers Bill
Thanks Bill
lol
😆 I don’t know how much that cost
Omg 😳
Probably cost them more than what the cost is of their entire vacation....lol They deserve it 😊
We had the identical experience at the Cayo Coco VIP lounge in 2022. Two people from Toronto became intoxicated, then they were abusive once they boarded the plane. They were escorted off the plane, we also sat on the tarmac for an hour while they retrieved luggage. The Canadians were put on the first flight out the next day, a flight to Italy! Now, that’s an expensive lesson on moderating one’s own behaviour.
BTW, how would one safely go swimming at the Starfish?
The wind surfers came into shallow waters throughout the video. At most resorts, they try and separate them from the resort’s immediate beachfront.
Really looking forward to your end of year summary reviews … best channel on RUclips.
Hey Ted!!Just got Back From Cayo Paredon, Windy One!!!
Ya when it comes to Swimming it So Shallow people end up going to the extreme right of the Resort where it becomes deeper!!!and no Kite Surfers
Hey 👋
I was watching your Holguin videos the other day and it seems just less issues compared to Cayo Coco!
Am I wrong or in your opinion Holguin might be a safer bet?
🙏
Holiguin is Solid!!!but I think Cuba is Very Solid Right Now!!!!!
I bet the airlines drew the line after the incident last year when some intoxicated person tried to open the emergency exit.
Yes Absolutely!!!!
Ya, it aint 1999 anymore. The days of partying on the plane are over.
lol yes!!!!!
Thanks for the update Mike!! ❤💯💫💦
Cheers, Thanks for watching.
Eating eggs in the shower is so good.
3 stars are fine, unless they don’t have a beach, no pools, no food at all, than it is not a problem, the only bad thing about going to Cuba, is leaving, for us it is. Thanks for another update mike, you are the best, your honesty is what Lorraine and I love. 🍷🍷🍁🍷🍁🍳🍳🍳🍸🍺🍺🍺🍺🍕🍕🍕🍩🍩❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️🍁🍁🎅🎅🎅
Absolutely so true!!!!
thanks Ronnie and Lorraine!!!!
Starfish out tomorrow!!!