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

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]

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! 😊

[@marie501061]

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]

Thanks for watching We really appreciate it Mike and Jenny

[@doug7745]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

Hey thanks Doug!!! I appreciate it

[@jameswyatt2662]

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]

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

[@jimlofaro5695]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

Totally When it comes to price Luck and Timing

[@matthewsemenuk8953]

Awesome stuff.

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks Matthew I appreciate it!!!

[@user-xk4lq3wv7u]

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]

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

[@danielcabrera3650]

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]

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

[@williammccormack5769]

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

[@jenniferfisher4912]

Thank you 🎄Merry Christmas 💕

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks So much!!! Same to you

[@theodorereading5785]

Another grate one guys Happy holidays Keep them coming

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks so much Happy Holidays Merry Christmas

[@afefgharsalli1932]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks so much!!!! Mike

[@juggerneezy]

Great video.

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks Iain

[@yvanar-sp3rz]

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]

Thanks So much!!! Merry Christmas

[@yvanar-sp3rz]

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

[@KardosoMedia]

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]

Thanks For watching

[@Finding-Fish]

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

[@Al-se1te]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

Thanks Al!!! I appreciate it

[@Al-se1te]

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 .

[@julieloucks8623]

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

[@afefgharsalli1932]

I will go 22 how s the hôtel plz

[@julieloucks8623]

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.

[@cpic3danes]

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]

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

[@mambicubano7303]

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]

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]

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

[@jamesowchar8557]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

wowers

[@qualitybydesign5119]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

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

[@qualitybydesign5119]

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

[@jenniferfisher4912]

Thanks so much!!

[@user-qp8in1yu4f]

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]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

Hopefully in 2024

[@JoeS1956]

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

[@bailey1945sam]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

I like trip Central Bailey

[@sudiaz9942]

La habitación del video es de la zona alegance?

[@Finding-Fish]

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

[@sebastientherrien-wl9qd]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

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

[@mamatravel6917]

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[@user-pr8ss4ft1g]

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]

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!

[@safiyas.2546]

We are at Dhawa Santa Maria!

[@Finding-Fish]

Beautiful enjoy

[@deweyvu8870]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

Trip Central But the sales come and go

[@deweyvu8870]

@@Finding-Fish Thank you!! 🙏

[@evelyne444]

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]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

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]

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.

[@marsha32lou]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

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

[@matthewsemenuk8953]

its good to see things are getting better

[@BrokeDad_Rich]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

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]

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

[@matthewsemenuk8953]

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

[@tomesaigon4635]

have you been in trindad, cuba?

[@Finding-Fish]

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

[@paolaacosta2750]

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

[@lyubovs2357]

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

[@Fyyt]

Yeah, don't go!!!

[@Finding-Fish]

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

[@matthewsemenuk8953]

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]

Americans can't travel there for vacation!

[@TheGarnok]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

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]

@@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]

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[@mambicubano7303]

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]

Things do change- sorry for your experience.

[@Finding-Fish]

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]

@@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]

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]

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]

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

[@Finding-Fish]

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

[@jenniferfisher4912]

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

[@Fyyt]

Cuba is not for everyone

[@albertroitman5339]

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