FIRST TIMERS GUIDE TO VARADERO CUBA – 9 TIPS WE WISH WE KNEW BEFORE WE WENT! #varadero #vacation

Today @beachbumbling we are going to sit down over a drink at Casa de Siddall and share 9 tips that would have helped us get the most out of our vacation time and money at Varadero had we known them ahead of time. If you plan on travelling to Cuba you are definitely going to want to check this video out.

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0:00 intro
0:27 Currency Exchange
1:37 Taxis
2:35 Negotiate
3:20 Pay in Pesos
4:27 Thing to Bring
5:35 Drones – Vapes – Lighters
7:07 Kleenex is white gold!
7:44 Airport Delays
8:41 JUST GO!
9:40 Outro
10:06 Blooper

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[yaimi]

Hi, I am Cuban, grew up in Varadero, but I moved to Canada almost 12 years ago. Great tips, especially for those people who have never been to Cuba. I always exchange my money in the black market, last time I was in Cuba, I got 115 pesos to a Canadian dollar. Greetings from Ottawa.

[olgaczuma]

Have been going to Varadero, Cuba now for around 12 years. Our second home practically. Our favorite resort is Starfish Cuatro Palmas. Great location and lots of return guests. Going back early May. Our 5th time at this resort. You don't go for the food to Cuba, you go for the beautiful beach, the people and the bang for your buck. We always find something we like to eat at the resort and we go out to eat as well. Hello from South Lancaster, Ontario! Happy travels!

[cindyparmiter]

Our 4th trip to Cuba, excellent all-inclusive experience at the Grand Memories Resort, Varadero, food and entertainment, were very good in comparison to last year at Starfish Varadero. Definitely recommend for a great price direct from Newfoundland thru Sunwing vacations. Make sure to book classic car, snorkeling and cave swim thru Varadiving.These guys will make every effort to stop at any other places along the route that you want to go. They even introduced us to an airbnb host and we were able to view the beautiful airbnb in Varadero, upon our request, since we r considering staying at an airbnb during our next trip to Cuba. We felt very safe here and love the Cuban culture and its people. Bring lots of any items to give to individual Cubans, they appreciate anything since there is a big shortage of any toiletries , clothing, toys, school and medical supplies that we Canadians take for granted. They appreciate those items more than any American or Canadian dollar since those items are just not available in Cuba, and if they are they're are so high priced, the Cuban people cannot afford them anyway. Have fun on the resorts but take time to go off the resorts and meet the Cuban people !

[shaunmckinley]

Thank you so much for this. We just booked a 7 day trip to Grand Memories for May. The kids are super excited

[marlenecorteguera]

Hello. I am Cuban, born and raised in Varadero. Going there in a few days. We appreciate your tips for all new travelers

[dingotravels]

Was in Cozumel, Mexico in March gorgeous island. Now heading to Varadero Cuba for the first time..thank you for the tips and laughs. I still say Hawksbill Antigua with 4 beaches was amazing.

[ronbelisle]

Great video. Been to Cuba 9 times and loved it every time. Just go and feel the experience YOURSELF. Great Advice.😎

[myway]

Love the last tip....just GO !!! Thank you !!

[QuantumNaut]

I'm going in March or April this year super excited never been. Going to stay in Varadero and probably do excursion to see Havana because definitely need to see that when in Cuba. I own a drone and thankful I did my research before going I won't be bring it 😅

[aswinab]

Your video is really helpful. It’s my first time planning a vacation to cuba from Canada at starfish varadero. Could you please share approximately how much the cabs from airport cost to reach hotels?

[derekstribling]

Hey guys, that was a pretty good video. We have been to Cuba close to a hundred times now in the last 25 years. Although I won't necessarily agree with everything you recommended, I don't think anybody will go wrong by following your advice. The only addition I would make is that people who complain about the food are ones that went to the cheapest hotel they could find. For the most part if you pay a little extra you get a lot better food and a lot nicer accommodation. Thanks again good video.

[courtneywersch]

Great tips! We been to Cuba twice and loved it. Your totally right about going to Cuba more times than elsewhere based on price.

[loneranger]

Great video guys! Going back to Varadero next month!! Going to the Sirenis Tropical. Cheers.

[dansu]

In 2021 I was in Cayo Coco and the hotel employees we changing at 20 or 25 to 1 for Canadian dollars...50 to 70 now ! good to know because I am going to Varadero in Octobre...

[annapidgeon]

hi name is bill from niagara falls great tips i never use the bank exchanged our money with a worker at resort we got 80 to 1 one thing you for got was band aids with had a bad blister that broke open it took 3 days to find a band aid then when we did it was 10 canadian dollars for 5 band aids

[MikesGoogleAcct]

I was leery of going to Cuba and went to Mexico or other Caribbean islands instead. Last year, I went for the first time, and next week, I'm heading to Varadero for my fifth Cuban trip. (Prior Trips Cayo Santa Maria (2X), Cayo Largo, Varadero).
There are miles of fantastic beaches. I’m never concerned about personal safety, and the weather is always perfect. The Cubans are wonderful people and excellent hosts.
I read complaints about the food and poorly maintained rooms. These aren’t issues for me. The buffets have fresh fish, phenomenal pork, organic chicken, fruits we don’t get in Canada, and the best rice pudding I’ve ever eaten. I enjoy what they have. As for the room, well, I’m so busy having fun that I rarely use the room except when my eyes are closed.
My only complaint is that I need to keep connected for work; MS Teams and Zoom don’t work. (or is this a good thing?)

[zoeh]

Great tips! Can you get cash out there or do we need to bring it all with us?

[konradyoung]

Hey guys great tips. Couple questions so can only bring one lighter with you? Can you bring your own cigarettes? If so how many packs? Just wanna make sure I don’t get stuff confiscated. Thanks

[dansu]

By looking at the invoice on the cost of the package, its like gas in Canada. Near 50% of the cost goes to Canadian taxes...not very much for the carrier and even less for the Cuban hotel...I don't know how they can survive !

[krawl]

Really enjoyed watching a few of your videos. I've been to Varadero 4 times and am going again for Christmas but since I was there last they have done away with the CUC and only do CUP now. I was curious where you scored 70 to 1? I'm not looking to get the 20 to 1 they are offering everywhere else!