Hotel Playa Costa Verde, Holguin, Cuba May 2018

[@bumblebeejazz1]

Hi Dave nice video you shared the real setting of the resort and help me a lot shopping around a destination for January 2023 I just have a couple of questions first is there a spot for snorkeling , and if you take a walk just outside of the resort is it in a populated area or in a laid back barrio setting and do you know what are the popular adventure tours in the area and lastly how are the rooms and washroom thank you ,

[@DavePulsifer]

Hey Jojo, sorry for the late reply. You can certainly snorkel this beach, right in front of this resort, down to the left & right by the other resorts. Absolutely bring your gear, this beach in under rated & lots to explore. We went just outside the resort & there was a little retail market with some shops & market type stuff & lots of horse & buggies looking for a few hours work. We didn't bother, but I'm sure it would be a fun experience. There's a town (Melilla) about 2-3 kms away, I assume lots of resort worker call it home. More of an apartment type set-up & it's Cuba, so a little rough around the edges. (likely by appearance only) We don't do excursions, we're beach people & soak up as much as we possibly can. The rooms were basic but clean, I would call this a laid back resort, some might say boring, I say prefect. Cuba is lacking in a lot of things right now, do your homework & decide if the beaches, the people & the laid back vibe are worth you $$$ when there will be shortages of things you'd expect to be there. Good luck on your research!!

[@bumblebeejazz1]

@@DavePulsifer Thank you sir for your reply , I like a laid back setting outside the resort the rugged land scape and meet the locals that are not influence yet so much of tourist and learn their culture . Even the beach I like a bit rugged shore and just patches of sand for the kids to swim , if you don't mind can you tell me if there are locals that I can meet outside the resort because I am planning to bring some stuff that we take for granted here which they will really appreciate like some used small electronics , used adult and children clothes and shoes . Thank's again Dave and Merry Christmas .

[@DavePulsifer]

@@bumblebeejazz1 Along with filing any extra space I have in my suitcase with gifts, I usually e-mail guest services, & while asking for some room requests (top floor, king bed, close to the beach, those kind of things) I ask them specifically if they need me to bring anything. I remember 1 trip it was childrens Tylenol for fever. Her sister was pregnant (I think? maybe her?) So I went to the $$$ store & stocked up cause it's the same stuff but 1/4 of the price. She was super appreciative, and talk about starting a trip on the right note. But you can also branch out, maybe reach some folks without ties to tourism & make someone's day, lots of ways to improve things for others & so rewarding. Cheers,🍻🍻🍻

[@bumblebeejazz1]

@@DavePulsifer I definitely agree with you that it's so rewarding to help those who are less fortunate , thank you .

[@Praxy23]

How is the food there ? What site is renovated with better rooms and view ? Going in end of November ?

[@DavePulsifer]

Cuba is going through a hard time for a number of reasons that I won't get into here. Just google it & there's tons of information availible. It was never a place to go if quality of food was high on the priority list for your vacation, & it's much worse now. Many shortages. As far as rooms it's been a while so I'm not sure if there have been any renovations, I would look for more recent YT videos & see if they're showing any renos in particular rooms. As far as room location, we asked for a basic 2nd floor room right next to the beach enterence & also asked for a corner room which we received. You'll see in my other video the view from that room. It gives you an extra large wrap around deck & it made our vacation, it was basic but perfact. Cuban people & beaches are the best, so make the best of it if you're already booked, maybe bring water shoes & floaties, & whatever you can for gifts for the maids. Hope this helped. Cheers. 🍻🍻🍻

[@patrickmethot7958]

Cool

[@TM-zn5yh]

May is wet season 😬!

[@DavePulsifer]

Ya there was a chance of rain every day, sometimes it lasts a while & sometimes it's just a quick downpour. We knew that going in & it was May pricing so no complaints!!

[@juanargueta4045]

Love the rain

[@SavillesTravels]

We have just visited and i've also done a quick video. I hope you enjoyed as much as we did

[@nickpulsifer3000]

Crazy video Dave

[@TM-zn5yh]

Did you ever go off resort and into the town of Holguin?

[@DavePulsifer]

We didn't, a day in a hot sweaty town for me is a day I'm not at the beach. I've been to Cuba a few times & know what to expect, I don't want to say seen 1 town seen them all, but there's just not enough to pull me away from the resort. I've had some off resort experiences in some obscure places in Cuba, they were awesome but not worth blowing off a full day. At least not for me....Cheers.